10 Hidden iPhone Features You Need to Know About
Infoxtechpedia - Chances are you can operate your iPhone blindfolded after a few years, so there is no way that someone could teach you something new. Well, think again! Apple has its sneaky features as we all know, and stashing them in the right corners can do wonders for your life. With that said, here are 10 hidden iPhone features you will wonder how in life you blinked on them.
Back Tap for Quick Actions
You can double (or triple) tap the back of your iPhone to do stuff you actually want Under settings look for Accessibility>Touch >Back Tap You can assign features to double and triple tapping the back such as a screenshot, access to Control Center or even opening up an app. An extra button for your phone!
Hidden Trackpad
Writing on your iPhone's little tiny keyboard can be a pain in the neck sometimes, especially if you need to go back and edit. However, there is a trick: long press the space bar and jackpot! This turns your keyboard into a trackpad so that you can move the cursor around with relative ease. No longer hunting for the perfect spot between a mess of letters to tap.
Measure Things with Your iPhone 10.
Measuring something but no ruler? Fret not your iPhone is here to offer help with that. Measure app that utilizes augmented reality to let the device function like a digital measuring tape. You just have to focus the object with your phone and then, let the app do its magic. And it actually works pretty well!
Silence Unknown Callers
Tired of getting spam calls? Fortunately, there is a setting on your iPhone that few have used. Simply enable Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers, and your iPhone will automatically silence all calls from ANY number not in Contacts. They will still show up in your call log, but they should not ring the phone. Peace and quiet at last!
Pin Conversations in Messages
Need to preserve some significant discussions you have had, why not bring them on top of your Messages app? Just swipe right on a chat and hit the pin icon. This allows your most important chats to always be just a tap away.
Built-in Document Scanner
Stop downloading third-party apps to try and scan documents from your phone. Hidden in the Notes app of your iPhone is a scanner. Launch a new note, tap on the camera icon and select "Scan Documents." Great for fast scanning of receipts, contracts and other paper documents.
Low Data Mode
Low Data Mode: Let's face it, we all have a data plan limit This way, it limits your high data consumption because background processes are turned off as well as streaming content quality. This can be toggled in Settings > Cellular > under Cellular Data Options -> Low Data Mode
Safari's Hidden Toolbar
Nifty, huh though for those who are still browsing in Safari you can quickly get access to a hidden toolbar. Swipe down a little while scrolling and it will reveal options like back, forward, share. Little stuff, but it ultimately shaves off a few taps and makes browsing that little bit quicker.
Customized Control Center
Your iPhone's Control Center is not set in stone. Go to; Settings > For the control center, choose a + (plus) sign and select which type of shortcuts you want. This means it can be customized to your exact needs, whether that is with a shortcut for the camera, notes or even an Apple TV remote button.
Emergency SOS
Finally, though perhaps most importantly — the Emergency SOS system is a real life-saver. Your iPhone can also automatically call emergency services and share your location with your emergency contacts if, in case of apocalyptic disaster or worse still — earthquake after-shock etc. you accidentally imprint the soft side button five times REALLY QUICKLY…. This is one of those features you wish would never have to be used but that you should definitely know it exists.
So there you have it, 10 little known iPhone features to help make your day-to-day life a tad easier. Whether it can increase productivity or just make the iPhone a little more fun to use, definitely give these little tricks a try — Who knows? You may find a new beloved feature!