The following spells can only be done using the Shortcuts app on iPhone.įor each, start by tapping the + icon in the top right, followed by Add Action. Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures Spells with the Shortcuts app Telling Siri “Accio” is a cool way to open specific apps on your iPhone. Just say: “Hey Siri, Accio” and the app’s name. Of course, it’s worth noting that you can ask Siri to open apps without saying Accio, so this one is best for the hardcore Potter fans. Unfortunately, you can’t fetch items from across your room like Harry – that would be something – but you can use it to open apps. WARNER BROS AND J K ROWLING / Ro AccioĪccio is used by magic folk to summon objects to them. Just say: “Hey Siri, Nox.” Tell Siri “Lumos” to light your phone as a wizard would to light their wand. Lumos wouldn’t be complete without the ability to switch your torch off too. Just like a wizard or witch, you can ask your iPhone to light up too – or your iPhone’s torch at least. Probably one of the most well-known Potter spells is Lumos, which is used by Harry and friends to light up their wands as they lurk through the corridors of Hogwarts at night. Some will need setting up on the iPhone Shortcuts app, but they’re pretty straightforward. Thanks to Siri and some easy hacks, you can make your device cast all sorts of spells you’ll know from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.įrom Lumos to Silencio, here are 10 you can try out. Potter fans can bring the magic to their iPhone with a few special tricks. Google Chrome has a NEW logo – and it's got a big secret if you look close enough New solar storm could hit Earth this WEEK and cause 'power grid problems’Įasiest way to see if your Gmail, Facebook or Apple iCloud ID has been hacked Roblox unveils new humanoid avatar clothing you'll be wearing in the metaverse

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