What is the > symbol on my iPhone and how do I turn it off?

Plymburner Said:

"What is the > symbol on my iPhone and how do I turn it off?: This the screenshot. The > is on the left"

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Thank you for the screenshot.

Banners:

That is a banner. So, disable banners. by performing the following...

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Mail
3. Tap: Notifications
4. Tap: The Checkmark below "Banners" (so that there is no checkmark)

Screenshot: Uncheck where it is highlighted in red...

Plymburner Said:

"What is the > symbol on my iPhone and how do I turn it off?: The latest update placed it on the screen and when touched a bar appears. If you touch the finger up it reads the text on the page."

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Two Things:

Start with a Restart:

C. Go Here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

No Success?

B. Please Provide a Screenshot:

A screenshot would Mose certainly help. Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support. It seems it may be about a message (the prompt to read this text).

See this Apple article: Status icons and symbols on your iPhone

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207354

Plymburner Said:

"I found it. Finally. It is the “speak” widget and it disappears when turned off. Thanks for the help. It got me looking at least."

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You are welcome.