25 Hidden iPhone Features You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Shake to Undo – Made a typo? Just shake your iPhone to undo it instantly. Works in Notes, Messages, and most typing apps—no need to delete manually. 2. Back Tap Shortcuts – Double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to trigger actions like taking screenshots, opening apps, or launching Siri. Enable it in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. 3. Keyboard Trackpad Mode – Hold the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, making text editing way easier. Slide your finger to move the cursor precisely. 4. Hidden Magnifier – Turn your iPhone into a magnifying glass by enabling it in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier. Great for reading tiny print or seeing details up close. 5. Scan Documents in Notes – Open the Notes app, tap the camera icon, and select Scan Documents to quickly digitize receipts, notes, or contracts with auto-edge detection. 6. Quick Camera Access – Swipe left on the lock screen to open the camera instantly. No need to unlock your phone for fast shots. 7. Emergency SOS – Press the side button 5 times quickly to trigger an emergency call (or hold side + volume buttons). Also sends your location to emergency contacts. 8. Text Replacement Shortcuts – Create custom shortcuts (like typing “@@” for your email) in Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement. Saves tons of typing time. 9. Measure Objects with LiDAR – Open the Measure app and point your iPhone at objects to get real-time dimensions. Works best on iPhones with LiDAR (Pro models). 10. Hidden Photo Editor – Swipe up on any photo in your gallery to reveal advanced editing tools like exposure, contrast, and even depth control for Portrait shots. 11. Silence Unknown Callers – Toggle this in Settings > Phone to automatically send calls from unknown numbers to voicemail. Blocks spam calls without ringing. 12. Live Listen – Turn your iPhone into a hearing aid by pairing it with AirPods. Enable in Settings > Control Center and add it for quick access. 13. Quick Website Search – Type a site name (like “Amazon”) in Safari’s address bar, then a search term to instantly search that site without visiting first. 14. One-Handed Keyboard – Hold the globe or emoji icon on the keyboard and select the left/right mini-keyboard for easier typing with one hand. 15. Offload Unused Apps – Free up storage without deleting apps by enabling Settings > App Store > Offload Unused Apps. Keeps your data saved. 16. Screen Recording with Mic Audio – Long-press the Screen Record button in Control Center to enable microphone audio—perfect for recording calls (where legal) or tutorials. 17. Burst Mode Photos – Hold down the shutter button in the Camera app to take rapid-fire shots. Swipe left while holding for even faster bursts. 18. Scheduled Dark Mode – Set Dark Mode to turn on automatically at sunset or a custom time in Settings > Display & Brightness. 19. Quick Math in Spotlight – Swipe down on the home screen and type equations (like “23*4”) for instant answers—no calculator needed. 20. Find Forgotten Wi-Fi Passwords – Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the ℹ️ icon next to a network, then tap the password to reveal it (Face ID required). 21. Translate Any Text – Highlight text in any app, tap Translate, and get instant translations without leaving the screen. 22. Scan QR Codes Without an App – Just point your iPhone camera at a QR code—a notification pops up to open the link instantly. 23. Custom Vibrations for Contacts – Set unique vibration patterns for important contacts in Contacts > Edit > Vibration. Never miss a call silently. 24. Quick Note from Any Screen – Swipe up from the bottom corner with an Apple Pencil (or finger on iPad) to jot a note without opening the app. 25. Secret Emoji Search – Tap the emoji keyboard’s search bar to find emojis by keyword (like “hug” or “money”). Faster than scrolling!

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