Siri Tip of the Day: Launch Apps

Hunting around on your iPhone for an app you know is there can be frustrating. The better way is to ask Siri to launch it.

Siri icon, iOS 12

Siri can launch any app. Just say “Launch” and then the name of the app. For example, “Launch Calendar” or “Launch Calculator.” This is really great for those with a lot of apps on their iPhones and iPads (and for those who don’t, but still have trouble finding things).

You can often say “Open” in place of “Launch.” Not always. You’ll have to experiment.

Screenshot: ask Siri to launch the calendar
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Christian Boyce is a Mac and iPhone expert specializing in teaching people how to use Apple devices better, to get more done with them, and to have more fun doing it. He bought his first Mac (a Mac Plus) in 1986 and his first iPhone in 2007. He's written books and magazine articles, and given seminars at Macworld Expo, MacFair/LA, and the California Computer Expo. Over 30 years in the business.

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