Do you think you know everything about your iPhone?
Think again! Because today we'll put all lovers of the bitten apple to the test.
Let's explore 20 clever tricks you probably didn't know about that will make you feel like a techie when it comes to iPhones . So, without further ado, let's get cracking!
1. Custom Shortcuts for Quick Responses
Did you know you can set up custom text shortcuts on your iPhone? Just go to "Settings," then "General," then "Keyboard." There you'll find "Text Shortcuts." You can now create your own acronyms for quick replies. For example, you can set "omwi" to automatically translate to "I'm on my way!"
Goodbye to long text responses!
And it's also a clever way to speak in code so that only you or those you're interested in can understand you.
2. List of shortcut words on iPhone 15
And just days before the iPhone 15 launches, what will be considered a list of useful shortcuts for iOS 17 beta 4 has been revealed. Here's a list of leaked keywords:
- Accessibility
- Shortcuts
- Silent Mode
- Camera
- Flashlight
- Approach
- Magnifying glass
- Translation
- Voice Notes.
Do you think the iPhone 15 is right and this is the must-have quick access list? Or would you add any more?
3. Quickly Capitalize Text
You don't have to tap the Shift key over and over to capitalize. Simply hold down the Shift key (the one with the up arrow) and swipe to the letter you want to capitalize.
Easy right!
4. Undo the Writing with a Shaker
Did you just accidentally type something and can't find the backspace key? Don't panic! Shake your iPhone like you're making a cocktail and the "Undo Typing" option will appear.
It works like magic!
5. Take Photos with Headphones
Want to take an epic selfie without having to reach out? Use headphones!
Connect your headphones to your iPhone, open the camera app, and use the volume buttons on your headphones as shutter releases. A perfect way to get effortless, steady shots!
6. New button for the iPhone 15
And we've saved this last feature to reveal what's been leaked about the iPhone 15. This iPhone will feature a new haptic and capacitive button that will replace the ringer/silent switch.
7. Adjust screen brightness with 3D Touch
If your iPhone has 3D Touch, you can press harder on the brightness control in Control Center to adjust the brightness more precisely.
8. Organize apps with folders
Grouping similar apps into folders not only helps keep your home screen organized, but also makes them faster to access.
9. View notification texts without unlocking your iPhone
On the lock screen, you can view your full notifications by swiping down on them.
10. Take screenshots with the back of your iPhone (Back Tap)
This option allows you to take a screenshot or activate other functions by double- or triple-tapping the back of your iPhone.
11. Charge iPhone faster in Airplane Mode
If you need to charge your device quickly, turn on Airplane Mode to disconnect all networks and reduce power consumption.
12. Use the iPhone as a magnifying glass
Turn on Magnifier in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier , and use your iPhone to enlarge small text.
13. Take burst photos
Press and hold the camera button to take multiple photos quickly in burst mode.
14. Use the iPhone as a level
Activate the Level app on your iPhone (available in the "Tester" app) to measure surfaces.
15. Recover deleted notifications
If you accidentally delete a notification, you can recover it by going to Settings > Notifications and searching your history.
16. Customize ringtones
You can assign custom ringtones to each of your contacts so you know who's calling without looking at the screen.
17. Use Apple Pay quickly after lockdown
To quickly pay with Apple Pay, simply double-click the power button from the lock screen.
18. Activate dark mode
To save battery life and make reading easier, you can turn on dark mode from Settings > Display & brightness .
19. Access passwords stored in iCloud
Visit Settings > Passwords to see all the passwords iCloud has saved for you.
20. Search for product information by simply scanning the barcode
You can use your camera to scan barcodes and get product details, including reviews and prices.
Have fun exploring your iPhone and discovering even more hidden secrets!
Do you have any secret iPhone tricks you'd like to share?
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