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Top 10 Hidden Features of iPhone You Might Not Know About

iPhones are packed with powerful features, many of which are hidden gems that enhance your experience. Here are some lesser-known but highly useful iPhone features:


1. Back Tap for Shortcuts

  • What It Does:
    You can double-tap or triple-tap the back of your iPhone to perform actions like taking a screenshot, opening an app, or enabling accessibility features.
  • How to Enable:
    Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap, and customize your actions.

2. Hidden Trackpad in Keyboard

  • What It Does:
    Transform your keyboard into a trackpad for precise cursor movement while typing.
  • How to Use:
    Long-press the spacebar until the keyboard turns into a trackpad.

3. Measure Objects Using AR

  • What It Does:
    Use the Measure app to measure objects and spaces with Augmented Reality (AR).
  • How to Use:
    Open the Measure app, point your camera at the object, and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Sound Recognition Alerts

  • What It Does:
    Your iPhone can recognize sounds like doorbells, alarms, and crying babies, notifying you when they occur.
  • How to Enable:
    Go to Settings > Accessibility > Sound Recognition and toggle it on.

5. Safari Tab Groups

  • What It Does:
    Organize your Safari tabs into groups for better productivity.
  • How to Use:
    Open Safari, tap the tab icon, and choose New Tab Group to categorize your tabs.
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6. Face ID with a Mask

  • What It Does:
    Unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask (available on iOS 15.4 or later).
  • How to Enable:
    Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and toggle on Face ID with a Mask.
Hidden Features of iPhone

7. Custom Vibrations for Contacts

  • What It Does:
    Set custom vibration patterns for specific contacts to identify callers without looking at your phone.
  • How to Enable:
    Go to Contacts > Select a Contact > Edit > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration.
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8. Hidden Photos Album

  • What It Does:
    Hide personal photos in a password-protected album.
  • How to Enable:
    Move photos to the Hidden Album via the Photos app and enable password protection under Settings > Photos.

Hidden Features of iPhone

9. Quick Note Feature (iOS 15 or Later)

  • What It Does:
    Quickly jot down notes while browsing or using other apps.
  • How to Use:
    Swipe from the bottom-right corner of the screen or add Quick Note to your Control Center.

Hidden Features of iPhone

10. Wi-Fi Password Sharing

  • What It Does:
    Share your Wi-Fi password securely with nearby Apple devices.
  • How to Use:
    Place the devices close, and a prompt will appear to share the password.
Hidden Features of iPhone

Try these features and unlock the full potential of your iPhone!

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