Got a New iPhone? 23 iPhone Tips and Tricks You’ll Want to Master
Congratulations on your new iPhone! Apple’s iconic device is packed with features, many of which might not be immediately obvious. If you want to get the most out of your iPhone, here are 23 tips and tricks that every user should know.
1. Quickly Access the Camera: Swipe left on your lock screen to access the camera quickly.
2. Measure Real-World Objects: Use the Measure app to measure objects and spaces with your camera.
3. Mute Conversations in Messages: Simply swipe left on a conversation and tap the silent icon.
4. New Document Scanner: In the Notes app, press the camera icon to scan documents directly.
5. Customize Control Center: Go to Settings > Control Center to add or remove shortcuts.
6. Close Multiple Apps at Once: Use multiple fingers to swipe up and close apps from the multitasking view.
7. Use Live Photos for Animated Wallpapers: Set a live photo as your lock screen for an animated background.
8. Reachability for One-Handed Use: Swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen to bring top content within reach.
9. Hide Photos from Main Album: Select photos, press ‘Share,’ and choose ‘Hide’ so they won’t appear in your main album.
10. Search Photos by Category: In Photos, use the search bar to find pictures based on categories like ‘beach’ or ‘food’.
11. Create Custom Text Reply for Declined Calls: Go to Settings > Phone > Respond with Text to set personal messages.
12. Bedtime Mode for Better Sleep: Set up Bedtime mode in the Clock app which can dim your display and silence calls.
13. Emergency SOS Feature: Rapidly press the side button five times to trigger an emergency call.
14. Type With Swiping: Use QuickPath on the keyboard by dragging your finger across letters without lifting it off the iPhone’s screen.
15. Silence Unknown Callers: Go to Settings > Phone and turn on ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ to reduce spam calls.
16. Take Advantage of Shortcuts App: Automate tasks with multiple steps through this powerful built-in app.
17. Back Tap Feature for Quick Actions: Double or triple-tap on the back of your iPhone in Settings > Accessibility for quick actions like taking a screenshot or locking your phone
18. Apple Cash Family for Apple Pay: Set up Apple Pay for children or family members under one organizer account.
19. Translate Conversations in Real-Time: Use the Translate app that comes with iOS to converse in different languages instantly.
20. Enable Dark Mode to Save Battery Life: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Dark Mode.
21. Set Up Mail Privacy Protection: Prevent senders from knowing when you’ve opened an email in Mail settings.
22. Customize Widgets on Home Screen Panels: Press and hold any widget on your home screen and select ‘Edit Widget’.
23. Find Downloaded Files Easier: Access Downloads in Safari by pressing the downloads button – a little arrow pointing downward next to the address bar.
Mastering these tips will not only improve your overall iPhone experience but could make you everyone’s go-to tech expert! Embrace these hidden gems, and enjoy exploring all that your iPhone has to offer.