Think you know everything your iPhone can do? Think again. Apple packs a surprising number of powerful, time-saving, and fun features into iOS — many of which are hidden in plain sight.
Whether you’re a seasoned iPhone user or just getting started, here are some of the most useful iPhone tips and tricks you probably didn’t know.
📸 Tap the Back of Your iPhone to Trigger Actions (Back Tap)
What it does: Lets you double- or triple-tap the back of your iPhone to launch actions — like taking a screenshot or opening an app.
How to use it:
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and assign actions for double and triple taps.
⌨️ Turn Your Keyboard into a Trackpad
What it does: Easily move your text cursor around by pressing and holding the space bar.
How to use it:
While typing, hold down the space bar until the keys disappear, then slide your finger to move the cursor precisely.
📂Drag and Drop Between Apps
What it does: You can drag text, images, or files from one app to another — like from Safari into Notes or Messages.
How to use it:
Tap and hold the content, drag it slightly, then swipe with another finger to open the second app and drop it there.
🕹️Hide Pages of Apps from the Home Screen
What it does: Declutter your Home Screen without deleting apps.
How to use it:
Long-press the Home Screen > Tap the dots at the bottom > Uncheck the pages you want to hide.
💤Set Custom Vibration Alerts
What it does: Assign unique vibration patterns to contacts so you know who’s calling — even when your phone is silent.
How to use it:
Go to Contacts > Select a Contact > Edit > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration.
🔐Lock Notes with Face ID
What it does: Add an extra layer of privacy to your most sensitive notes.
How to use it:
In the Notes app, swipe left on a note > Tap the lock icon. Enable Face ID in Settings > Notes > Password.
🔎Use Spotlight Search Like a Pro
What it does: Instantly search apps, emails, web results, shortcuts, and more.
How to use it:
Swipe down on the Home Screen > Type anything to search. Try things like math equations, currency conversion, or even web searches.
🧹Quickly Delete Digits in Calculator
What it does: Made a mistake in the Calculator app? Just swipe left or right on the number to delete one digit at a time.
📵Silence Unknown Callers
What it does: Blocks all calls from numbers not in your contacts or recent calls.
How to use it:
Go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. Great for avoiding spam!
📱Scan Documents in the Notes App
What it does: Turn physical papers into PDFs right from your phone.
How to use it:
Open Notes > Tap the camera icon > Choose “Scan Documents.” Position your document and it auto-captures.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Your iPhone is smarter than you think — and by learning just a few hidden features, you can make your daily routine faster, safer, and more productive. From shortcuts to privacy tools, these tips help you unlock your iPhone’s full potential.
FAQ’s
Back Tap lets you double- or triple-tap the back of your iPhone to trigger actions. Enable it in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
Yes! Press and hold the space bar on your keyboard to turn it into a trackpad, then slide your finger to move the cursor.
Use the built-in Notes app. Tap the camera icon in a note and select “Scan Documents” to capture and save high-quality scans.
Yes. Long-press the Home Screen > tap the page dots > uncheck the pages you want to hide to clean up your interface.
Go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers to block numbers not in your contacts or recent calls.
