Hidden iPhone Features

 

10 Hidden iPhone Features You Should Know

iPhones are packed with cool features that most people don’t even know about. While many iPhone owners use their phones for texting, calling, and browsing, there are plenty of other tricks that can make your iPhone experience even better. Here are 10 hidden iPhone features that can help you get more out of your device.

 

Back Tap Feature

Did you know you can tap the back of your iPhone to do things like take a screenshot or turn on the flashlight? This hidden feature is called "Back Tap," and it lets you set up your phone to perform actions when you double-tap or triple-tap the back of your phone.

How to turn it on:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap
Choose what you want to happen when you double-tap or triple-tap.

It’s a simple way to do things quickly without even unlocking your phone!

 

Hidden Trackpad Mode

Editing text on your iPhone can be tricky, but there’s a way to make it easier. If you press and hold the spacebar on your keyboard, it turns into a trackpad. This lets you move the cursor around your text more easily to make corrections.

How to use it:

Just press and hold the spacebar on the keyboard, and you’ll see the cursor move smoothly.

This feature makes typing and editing a lot less frustrating.

 

Focus Mode Customization

Sometimes, we need to block out distractions—especially when we’re trying to study or sleep. With Focus Mode, you can set your iPhone to silence notifications during certain times, like when you're at school or going to bed.

How to set it up:

Go to Settings > Focus > Add Focus to create your own Focus modes.
Choose what notifications you want to allow during those times.

This feature helps you stay focused and avoid getting distracted by your phone.

 

Live Photos Editing

iPhones have a feature called Live Photos that captures short videos with your pictures. But you can do more than just view these photos. You can edit them into cool effects, like looping the movement or adding a long exposure effect for a blurred motion look.

How to use it:

Open a Live Photo in the Photos app.
Swipe up and select effects like Loop, Bounce, or Long Exposure.

It’s a fun way to make your photos stand out!

 

App Clips

Sometimes you only need a small part of an app, not the whole thing. That’s where App Clips come in. App Clips are lightweight versions of apps that let you use just the features you need without downloading the entire app.

How to find App Clips:

• You can scan special codes or look for App Clips in places like parking lots or stores.

App Clips are perfect when you want to use an app for a quick task without taking up space on your phone.

 

Hidden Album in Photos

If you have photos you want to keep private, you can hide them in a special hidden album. This keeps them out of your regular photo feed, but you can still access them when needed.

How to enable it:

Go to Settings > Photos and turn on the Hidden Album option.

Once it’s turned on, you can hide photos by tapping Share and choosing Hide. To see hidden photos, go to Albums > Hidden.

 

QuickNote for Safari

Sometimes you find something online that you want to remember, but it’s easy to forget. With the QuickNote feature in Safari, you can save important websites or ideas by adding them to a note.

How to use it:
While browsing in Safari, tap the Share button and choose Add to QuickNote.

You can add notes to your websites and come back to them whenever you need.

 

Siri Shortcuts

Siri Shortcuts let you create custom voice commands for things you do all the time. For example, you could make a shortcut that sends a text to your friend when you say, "Hey Siri, I’m on my way."

How to create a shortcut:
Go to Settings > Siri & Search > All Shortcuts.
Open the Shortcuts app and create a custom action.

Shortcuts are a great way to save time and get things done faster.

 

Hidden Wi-Fi Networks

Sometimes, Wi-Fi networks don’t show up because they hide their name (SSID) for privacy. If you know the name of a hidden network, you can still connect to it by entering the details manually.

How to connect to a hidden network:

• Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap Other, and type in the network’s name and password.

This feature is helpful when you need to join a private network that isn’t showing up automatically.

 

Scan Documents with Notes

You don’t need to carry around physical papers anymore! With the Notes app, you can scan documents and store them digitally. It’s a quick and easy way to save important papers, like forms or receipts.

How to use it:

• Open the Notes app, create a new note, and tap the camera icon.
• Select Scan Documents and scan your paper.

Now, all your important documents are in your phone and easy to find.

 

Conclusion

Your iPhone has more to offer than just calling, texting, and scrolling through social media. With these hidden features, you can make your phone work even harder for you. Whether you want to organize your photos, block distractions, or automate your tasks, there’s something for everyone to discover.

So, take some time to explore your iPhone and see what other hidden tricks you can find!