Can Your Phone See This?
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all right so you know the laundry care instructions that are on like every tag that a piece of clothing has with the symbols on them I don't know what the symbols mean it's like a parking sign in New York City could mean anything but fun fact every iPhone with iOS 17 or later has a decoder built in for those symbols so all you have to do is find the tag and just take a picture of that tag then visit the photo of the tag on your iPhone and if you wait a few seconds that I button in the middle turns into a laundry machine because it has recognized the laundry tag symbols in the picture so click laundry care and you can see it's decoded and told you all the things you need to know about that exact garment now whether you choose to follow that or not that's up to you but you can see this sweater wants a Max iron temp of 150 do not dry clean do not bleach Etc it even works on these cleverly integrated symbols that aren't even on a tag like on MKBHD dcom merch so the more you know follow for more actually interesting hidden Phone features
Can Your Phone See This? shows how iPhones running iOS 17 or later can decode laundry care symbols from clothing tags using a built-in decoder. In the short, the creator explains that you can simply photograph the tag with your camera, open the photo, and wait a moment for the middle button labeled Laundry Care to turn into a decoding interface. The feature will interpret the symbols and provide practical care instructions such as maximum iron temperature, drying guidelines, and prohibitions like do not bleach. The explanation includes a quick demonstration with a sweater, noting specific guidance like a maximum iron temperature of 150 degrees and other care notes. The video also highlights that these symbols may appear on merch or non-tag symbols, emphasizing the broader usefulness of the built-in recognition capability. Viewers are invited to follow for more hidden phone features, suggesting a broader series of practical iPhone tricks beyond basic specs. The overall message is that a seemingly obscure tag language is now accessible directly from your iPhone, turning everyday care instructions into actionable information with minimal effort.
Topics · technology · mobile devices · howto · smartphones · consumer electronics
Questions answered
- What does the iPhone decoder do in iOS 17 and later?
- It recognizes laundry care symbols from clothing tags when you photograph the tag and shows decoded care instructions like ironing limits and drying guidance.
- How do you activate the feature on a tagged garment?
- Take a picture of the tag with your iPhone, open the photo, and in a few seconds tap the middle button labeled Laundry Care to view the decoded information.
- Does the feature work on symbols not on a tag, such as those used on merch?
- Yes, the video notes that the decoder can recognize cleverly integrated symbols beyond standard tags, including symbols on other items.