
Once set, it will work across all my devices so I won’t be disturbed. Focus mode is my go-to when I’m taking an exam or need to fully concentrate on what I’m doing. We all tend to get distracted at times, and this mode helps turn our attention back to our tasks. I use it a lot to set reminders, double check what’s on my calendar for the day, and to look up something simple via Safari. Whenever I don’t have a free hand, I can simply say, “Hey Siri” and the familiar voice is there to help. Siri has become my multi-tasking companion on my iPhone and Apple Watch. This week, let me share with you my favorite features I use across my iPhone 12 and Apple Watch SE that help me with my university work.

Last week, I mentioned my top five favorite apps that I use frequently as a student.

If you told me ten years ago that I’d be checking my email on my watch or asking my phone the square root of four, I wouldn’t believe you. Technology use in education has come a long way in recent years, and it’s really helped my workflow.
