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    15 Hidden iPhone Features You Should Know

    Unlock useful iPhone capabilities that most people don't know exist.

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    Category
    Phone & Tablet
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    8
    Topics covered
    iphone
    tips
    hidden-features
    tricks
    ios

    In this guide (8 steps):

    1. 1.Back Tap
    2. 2.Measure distances
    3. 3.Scan text from camera
    4. 4.Drag and drop between apps
    5. 5.Custom vibrations
    6. 6.Hidden trackpad
    7. 7.Shake to undo
    8. 8.Pin notes and lock them
    1

    Back Tap

    ~15s
    Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to trigger actions: screenshot, flashlight, home, or any Shortcut. Incredibly useful.
    2

    Measure distances

    ~15s
    The Measure app (pre-installed) uses AR to measure objects. Point your camera at something and tap to place measurement points. Surprisingly accurate for furniture shopping and DIY projects.
    3

    Scan text from camera

    ~15s
    Point your camera at any text (sign, receipt, business card). Tap the Live Text icon. Copy, paste, look up, or translate the text instantly. Also works in Photos on existing images.
    4

    Drag and drop between apps

    ~15s
    On iPad or iPhone: press and hold an item (photo, link, file), use another finger to swipe to a different app, then drop it. Move photos into emails, links into notes, and files between apps.
    5

    Custom vibrations

    ~15s
    Settings > Sounds > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration. Tap a custom pattern. Assign it to a specific contact. Know who's calling without looking at your phone.
    6

    Hidden trackpad

    ~15s
    Press and hold the space bar on the keyboard. The keyboard becomes a trackpad — slide your finger to move the cursor precisely. Essential for editing text without fumbling.
    7

    Shake to undo

    ~15s
    Made a typing mistake? Shake your iPhone to undo. An "Undo Typing" prompt appears. Shake again to redo. Works in most apps.
    8

    Pin notes and lock them

    ~15s
    In Notes, swipe right on a note to pin it to the top. Long-press a note > Lock to protect it with Face ID or a password. Great for sensitive information.

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