The iPhone is undoubtedly a marvel, but many users are still puzzled by its features. Although most of the 1.2 billion iPhone users worldwide can perform essential functions like making phone calls, texting, taking pictures, and browsing the internet, there is a lingering question of whether we truly know how to use our iPhones. For instance, how many of us have tried the time travel feature?
You may have had doubts about our seriousness earlier, but the truth is your device has many layers of functionality that you may not be familiar with. If you consider yourself an iPhone novice, this is your go-to guide for discovering some of the fantastic things you didn’t know your iPhone was capable of.
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Tap Your Phone’s Back
Finding your flashlight or camera can sometimes be a hassle. Activating those or other functions can be done instantly in the updated iPhone 8 model and later models. Tolga Kaya, director of engineering, said, “You can set some functions to activate by tapping the back of your phone rather than going through the front touchscreen.”
Unlock A Secret Mouse
SellCell.com’s COO, Sarah McConomy, is fond of the iPhone’s hidden mouse feature. According to McConomy, when composing lengthy texts or emails, it can be challenging to navigate back to the desired location for editing. However, activating the iPhone’s secret mouse can simplify this process.
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You Can Take A Mirror Selfie
Selfie enthusiasts may find it disconcerting that their images appear flipped from the intended orientation. However, since the release of iOS 14, iPhone users can now adjust this setting to take mirrored selfies, as noted by Sarah McConomy of SellCell.com. To enable this feature, navigate to the “Camera” option in “Settings.” Although many Instagram influencers have already caught on to this hidden gem, it remains an underutilized tool in Apple’s arsenal.
Without Typing, Call 911
Maybe some of you don’t know about this, but it’s a feature you should know about. On iPhone 8 or later models, push the side button and a volume number together, and an Emergency SOS slider will appear. Drag the Emergency Call slider across the slide to call emergency services.