How to use multitasking and fast app switching on iPhone X
Here's what you need to know about using multitasking and fast app switching on the iPhone X.
The iPhone X introduces a new way to use multitasking that nevertheless feels a bit familiar. Without a Home button, you no longer double-tap, but you do still rely on the bottom section of the device. Apple has also introduced a feature to the iPhone X that's been present on iPads for a while: fast app switching, allowing you to swipe your finger along the bottom of your iPhone X and quickly switch between apps.
Here's how you can use fast app switching and multitasking on the iPhone X.
- How to quickly switch between apps on the iPhone X
- How to use multitasking on the iPhone X
- How to force quit apps on the iPhone X
How to quickly switch between apps on the iPhone X
Fast app switching is a very convenient way to quickly switch back and forth between your recent apps.
- Touch your finger to the gesture area at the bottom of the screen, either while on your Home screen or in an app.
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Swipe right or left to switch back and forth between apps.
How to use multitasking on the iPhone X
Multitasking works similarly to how it has on previous iPhones, though now you swipe up instead of tapping on a Home button.
- Touch your finger to the gesture area at the bottom of the screen.
- Swipe up and hold your finger in place for a moment until the card-like multitasking interface appears.
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Swipe right or left to navigate between your apps.
How to force quit apps on the iPhone X
If your apps are working like they're supposed to, you really shouldn't force quit them. However, if you ever need to, you should know that force quitting has changed a bit on the iPhone X.
- Touch your finger to the gesture area at the bottom of the screen.
- Swipe up and hold your finger in place for a moment until the card-like multitasking interface appears.
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Tap and hold on the app you want to quit until the red circle with the "-" symbol appears in the top left corner of the app.
- Flick the app up.
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Alternatively, tap the red circle.
Questions?
Let us know in the comments if you have any questions about multitasking on iPhone X.
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