Unlock the Secret Superpowers of Your iPhone
You think you know your iPhone better than the back of your hand? Think again. There are some truly amazing features buried deep in iOS that can fundamentally change how you use your device, and how you get stuff done. These aren’t just neat party tricks — they’re essential tools built to help you in your life in smarter, easier and even more fun ways. Here are 10 hidden iPhone tricks you never knew existed!
Tap the Back of Your iPhone for Secret Shortcuts
Now you control your iPhone with a tap on the back. With Back Tap, it lets you carry out certain actions, like taking a screenshot, opening an app, or launching Siri.
How to Activate:
- Open Settings > Accessibility
- Tap Touch > Back Tap
- Select Double Tap or Triple TapAssign a function
- 👉 Set it to open the camera directly so that you never miss that perfect picture!
Use Your iPhone as a Tape Measure
No ruler? No problem! The Measure app augments reality (AR) to measure real-life objects with impressive accuracy.
How It Works:
Open the Measure app
A very simple example would be: Take your camera to an object
Use real-time distance measurer by dragging the dots
📏 Pro Tip: Use it to see if that new couch will actually fit through your door before you make a purchase!
Use Your Keyboard as a Trackpad
Do you ever fumble moving the cursor around as you type? There’s a secret trackpad mode that enables you to accurately control the cursor within text instead of tapping around the screen.
How to Use It:
- Long-press the space bar
- The keyboard will turn into a trackpad
- Drag your finger to position the cursor perfectly where you want it
📝 Ideal for going through long body of texts when you don’t want to be frustrated!
Force mute unknown callers
Tired of robocalls? Allow your iPhone to do the work for you.
How to Activate:
Go to Settings > Phone
This is about a feature how to enable how to Silence Unknown Callers.
📵 Now only numbers in your contacts will ring, and spam calls will go straight to voicemail.
Scan Documents Without an App
There’s no need to download any third-party scanner apps — your iPhone has a built-in scanner!
How to Scan:
Open the Notes app
Open a new note and hit the Camera icon
Select Scan Documents
🖨 This hack is a lifesaver for receipts, contracts and paperwork!
Hide Photos from Prying Eyes
Want to hide a photo or two from certain eyes? Store them in the Photos app so they do not appear in your main library.
How to Hide Photos:
Select a photo
Tap Share > Hide
View Hidden Album — your hidden photos are stored under Albums
🔒 Perfect for hiding surprise presents and sensitive photos from snoopers!
Use Your iPhone as a White Noise Machine
Trying to focus or sleep well? Your iPhone plays white noise and ambient sounds for you.
How to Enable:
Navigate to Settings > Accessibility
- TAP AUDIO/VISUAL > BACKGROUND SOUNDS
- Select from Rain, Ocean or White Noise
- 🌊 Helps drown out distractions or drift off to sleep sooner!
- Find Your iPhone Even If It’s on Silent
Can’t find your phone in the couch cushions? Even if it’s silent, you can still find it!
How to Do It:
- Ask Siri: “Find my iPhone”
- Ping a sound loud on another Apple device
- Log in to iCloud. com and use Find My iPhone
🔊 You don’t have to tear the house apart searching for it anymore!
Speaking Passwords Temporarily With Your iPhone
Did you know that you can set up voice commands to unlock your iPhone?
How to Set It Up:
Navigate to Settings > Accessibility
Select the Voice Control option and turn it on
Setting Up Commands to Unlock and More
🗣 A revolutionary for phone use on-the-go!
Use Airplane Mode to Charge Your iPhone Quicker
Want a quick battery boost? In fact, turning on Airplane Mode while charging consumes less power, allowing your phone to charge up to 50% faster.
How to Do It:
- Swipe down for Control Center
- Tap the Airplane Mode icon
- Plug in your charger
⚡ Do this if you’re in a hurry and require battery quickly!
Final Words: Use These Tricks on iPhone Right Now!
The iPhone is loaded with so many hidden features that make life easier, faster and more fun. Now that you know these tips, it’s time to test them out! Which one surprised you the most? Leave us a comment below and tell us what happened.
And if you did find this guide useful, tell a friend that they might be missing out on these awesome hacks! 🚀
