How to use the Dynamic Island notch
The dynamic island notch serves as a hub for app shortcuts, alerts and notifications, which is interactive and can be touched or swiped.
1.
To create an app shortcut, select an app which is compatible with the Dynamic Island notch (E.g., Timer).
2. Touch Clock.
3. Touch Timers.
4. Select the desired time for the timer (E.g., 30 minutes), then touch Start.
5. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the Home screen.
6.
The amount of time left on the timer is displayed in the Dynamic Island notch.
7.
Touch and hold the Dynamic Island notch to expand it.
8. Here, you can access some quick settings.
9.
Tap anywhere outside the Dynamic Island notch to close the quick settings.
10.
You can have up to two Dynamic islands notches running at once. Select a second app (E.g., Music).
11. Select the desired music track.
12. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the Home screen.
13. Two Dynamic Island notches will appear.
14. To close a Dynamic Island Notch, swipe Left.
15. To re-open a Dynamic Island Notch, swipe Right.