iOS 10 Mail: Switch filter on and off - how it works

With the update to iOS 10, the mail app also receives new functions. We'll show you how the filter works and how to turn it on and off.

Turn mail filter on and off in iOS 10

• Open the Mail app under iOS 10, you will find a new icon in the bottom left corner. This activates or deactivates the filter with just one touch.
• So that you can find what you are looking for, you can set up the filter according to your needs. You can read how this works in the next paragraph.

iOS 10: Configure mail filter

• If you activate the mail filter, the message "Filtered by" appears in the middle. If you tap on the display, you will get to the configuration.
• Here you can now choose whether unread and marked messages are also filtered. You can also differentiate between directly addressed mails and copies.
• Below you will find functions for filtering emails with attachments and emails from VIP contacts. Use the "Done" button to reconfigure the filter.

In the next practical tip, we will show you whether there is finally a dark mode in iOS 10.