IANS Β· IPHONE FIELD GUIDE

50 Smart iPhone Tips & Tricks

Ranked by everyday usefulness β€” not by how well they work as clickbait. Explore privacy, camera, battery, productivity, Safari and genuinely useful iPhone features.

πŸ† Ranked 1–50πŸ“± IllustratedπŸ”Ž SearchableπŸ›‘οΈ Privacy included
How we ranked them

The ranking balances everyday usefulness, how often a feature can help, how easy it is to use and how likely it is that an iPhone owner has overlooked it. Features that depend on a particular model, language, region or Apple Intelligence are labelled.

THE COMPLETE RANKING

Start with the Top 10

Then search or filter the full list to find something useful for your iPhone.

#01
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Productivity
ProductivityTOP 10

Back Tap: turn the back of your iPhone into a button

Double- or triple-tap the back of iPhone to trigger an action or Shortcut.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Accessibility β†’ Touch β†’ Back Tap. Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap, then assign an action.
β—Ž Most modern iPhones
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Back Tap uses sensors inside the iPhone to recognise a deliberate double or triple tap on the back of the device. It can trigger system actions such as a screenshot or accessibility feature β€” and it can also run one of your Shortcuts.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Try assigning Screenshot to Double Tap and a useful Shortcut to Triple Tap. That gives you two extra controls without adding anything to the Home Screen.
STEP BY STEP Settings β†’ Accessibility β†’ Touch β†’ Back Tap. Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap, then assign an action.
Settings→Accessibility→Touch→Back Tap
IANS TIP Triple Tap is often better for important Shortcuts because it is less likely to be triggered accidentally.
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#02
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Privacy
PrivacyTOP 10

Lock or hide sensitive apps with Face ID

Add another layer of privacy when someone else is holding your unlocked iPhone.

HOW TO DO ITTouch and hold a supported app icon, then choose Require Face ID. Where supported, you can also hide the app.
β—Ž Supported apps / current iOS
WHAT IT REALLY DOES App locking adds another authentication check even after the iPhone itself has been unlocked. It is useful when you temporarily hand your phone to another person but do not want every app immediately accessible.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Good candidates include apps containing private conversations, personal documents, photos or financial information.
STEP BY STEP Touch and hold a supported app icon, then choose Require Face ID. Where supported, you can also hide the app.
Touch and hold app→Require Face ID
IANS TIP Think of this as an extra privacy layer, not a replacement for a strong device passcode and Face ID.
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#03
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Photos
PhotosTOP 10

Copy text straight from a photo with Live Text

Phone numbers, addresses, serial numbers and printed text can become selectable text.

HOW TO DO ITOpen a photo containing text, touch and hold the text, then copy, translate, look up or use an available action.
β—Ž Live Text compatible iPhones
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Live Text recognises text inside supported photos and camera views. Instead of manually typing a phone number, address, serial number or paragraph, you can interact with the detected text directly.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Photograph a label or document, select its text and copy it into Notes. Depending on the content, iPhone may also offer actions such as calling a number, opening an address or translating text.
STEP BY STEP Open a photo containing text, touch and hold the text, then copy, translate, look up or use an available action.
Photos→Open photo→Touch and hold text
IANS TIP This is especially useful for long Wi-Fi passwords, serial numbers, printed instructions and information you want to search for.
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#04
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Productivity
ProductivityTOP 10

Scan documents without installing a scanner app

Turn receipts, letters and paperwork into clean digital scans.

HOW TO DO ITUse the document scanning option in Notes or Files, position the document in view and capture the pages.
β—Ž iPhone
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Your iPhone can create document-style scans with automatic edge detection and perspective correction, so you often do not need a separate scanner app.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Use it for receipts, signed documents, letters, school papers and paperwork you need to archive or send.
STEP BY STEP Use the document scanning option in Notes or Files, position the document in view and capture the pages.
Notes or Files→Scan Documents→Position document→Save
IANS TIP Place the document on a contrasting surface with even lighting. Edge detection normally works much better.
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#05
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Camera
CameraTOP 10

Master Camera Control

On supported iPhones, Camera Control can provide fast access to camera settings such as zoom and exposure.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Camera and use Camera Control. Available controls depend on your iPhone model and settings.
β—Ž Selected iPhones
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Camera Control is more than a shutter button. On supported iPhones it can open Camera, take photos, record video and expose controls including Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles and Tone. Apple also supports AE/AF Lock.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Lightly double-press Camera Control to show available controls, slide to the control you want, lightly press to select it and slide again to adjust it.
STEP BY STEP Open Camera and use Camera Control. Available controls depend on your iPhone model and settings.
Settings→Camera→Camera Control→Customize
IANS TIP Go to Camera Control settings and customise which controls appear. Removing controls you never use makes it much faster.
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#06
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Battery
BatteryTOP 10

Protect battery health with a charging limit

A lower maximum charge can reduce the time your battery spends at a very high state of charge.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Settings β†’ Battery β†’ Charging and review the charging optimisation or charge-limit options available on your model.
β—Ž Supported iPhones
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Supported iPhones provide charging optimisation controls designed to reduce battery ageing. Depending on the model, you may be able to choose a charge limit instead of always charging to 100%.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE If your iPhone normally spends hours connected to power, a lower limit can reduce the amount of time the battery remains at a very high charge level.
STEP BY STEP Open Settings β†’ Battery β†’ Charging and review the charging optimisation or charge-limit options available on your model.
Settings→Battery→Charging
IANS TIP Do not treat battery percentage as a competition. Choose a setting that still gives you enough battery for your normal day.
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#07
✨
AI
AITOP 10

Use Visual Intelligence to understand what you see

On compatible devices, visual intelligence can help you learn more about objects, text and places around you.

HOW TO DO ITLaunch Visual Intelligence using the method supported by your iPhone, then point the camera at what you want to explore.
β—Ž Apple Intelligence compatible iPhones Β· availability varies
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Visual Intelligence uses the camera and Apple Intelligence to help interpret objects, places and text around you on compatible devices. Available actions depend on what the camera sees and on regional and language availability.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE You may be able to learn more about a place, work with visible text or find information related to an object in front of you.
STEP BY STEP Launch Visual Intelligence using the method supported by your iPhone, then point the camera at what you want to explore.
Visual Intelligence→Point camera→Choose available action
IANS TIP Treat AI-generated or retrieved information as assistance, not proof. Verify important medical, financial, safety or identity information independently.
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#08
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Safari
SafariTOP 10

Capture an entire webpage, not just the screen

A full-page capture is ideal for long webpages and documents.

HOW TO DO ITTake a screenshot in a supported app, open the preview and choose Full Page when that option is available.
β—Ž Supported content
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Some Apple apps can capture content beyond the visible screen. A full-page screenshot is particularly useful for webpages and long documents.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE Instead of taking five overlapping screenshots of an article, capture the supported page once and use the Full Page option.
STEP BY STEP Take a screenshot in a supported app, open the preview and choose Full Page when that option is available.
Take screenshot→Open preview→Full Page
IANS TIP The exact save and sharing options depend on the app and current iOS version.
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#09
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Productivity
ProductivityTOP 10

Make the Action Button genuinely useful

The Action Button becomes much more powerful when it launches an action you actually use every day.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Action Button. Choose a function or Shortcut supported by your model.
β—Ž iPhones with Action Button
WHAT IT REALLY DOES The Action Button can replace a fixed hardware function with something that matches your own routine. Its real power appears when it launches a Shortcut.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE One button could start a favourite Shortcut, open Camera, activate a Focus or perform another supported action.
STEP BY STEP Settings β†’ Action Button. Choose a function or Shortcut supported by your model.
Settings→Action Button→Choose action
IANS TIP Choose something you use frequently. A complicated Shortcut you never need is less useful than a simple action you use every day.
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Apple documentation can change as iOS and hardware are updated.
#10
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Productivity
ProductivityTOP 10

Build one-tap automations with Shortcuts

Combine several actions into a single command and launch it from multiple places in iOS.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Shortcuts, create or add a shortcut, then make it accessible from Siri, widgets, Control Center or Action Button where supported.
β—Ž iPhone
WHAT IT REALLY DOES Shortcuts lets you combine actions from iOS and supported apps into reusable workflows. A Shortcut can then be launched from several places, including Siri and other supported controls.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE A single Shortcut might open navigation, send an ETA and start a playlist β€” or simply perform one repetitive action you otherwise do manually.
STEP BY STEP Open Shortcuts, create or add a shortcut, then make it accessible from Siri, widgets, Control Center or Action Button where supported.
Shortcuts→Create Shortcut→Add actions→Run
IANS TIP Start with very small Shortcuts. Once those are reliable, combine actions into more advanced workflows.
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#11
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Productivity
Productivity

Move text, photos and files between apps with drag and drop

You can hold content with one finger, switch apps with another and drop it into the destination.

HOW TO DO ITTouch and hold movable content, keep holding it, switch apps and release it where accepted.
β—Ž Supported apps
WHY THIS IS USEFUL You can hold content with one finger, switch apps with another and drop it into the destination.
TRY IT YOURSELF Touch and hold movable content, keep holding it, switch apps and release it where accepted.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#12
⌨️
Keyboard
Keyboard

Replace typing with text replacement

Perfect for email addresses, standard replies and phrases you type repeatedly.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ General β†’ Keyboard β†’ Text Replacement. Add a shortcut and the phrase it should expand to.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Perfect for email addresses, standard replies and phrases you type repeatedly.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ General β†’ Keyboard β†’ Text Replacement. Add a shortcut and the phrase it should expand to.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#13
🎯
Keyboard
Keyboard

Turn the keyboard into a trackpad

Position the cursor precisely without repeatedly tapping between letters.

HOW TO DO ITTouch and hold the Space bar until the keyboard becomes a trackpad, then slide your finger.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Position the cursor precisely without repeatedly tapping between letters.
TRY IT YOURSELF Touch and hold the Space bar until the keyboard becomes a trackpad, then slide your finger.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#14
↩️
Keyboard
Keyboard

Undo typing with a three-finger gesture

Quickly undo or redo edits without hunting for a button.

HOW TO DO ITUse supported three-finger editing gestures in text fields, or use the editing menu.
β—Ž Supported apps
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Quickly undo or redo edits without hunting for a button.
TRY IT YOURSELF Use supported three-finger editing gestures in text fields, or use the editing menu.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#15
✍️
Keyboard
Keyboard

Select text faster with intelligent gestures

Knowing iOS text-selection gestures makes editing long messages much quicker.

HOW TO DO ITUse taps, touch-and-hold and selection handles to select words or larger blocks of text.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Knowing iOS text-selection gestures makes editing long messages much quicker.
TRY IT YOURSELF Use taps, touch-and-hold and selection handles to select words or larger blocks of text.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#16
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Messages
Messages

Pin the conversations that matter

Keep family or important chats at the top instead of searching through the conversation list.

HOW TO DO ITIn Messages, use the available pin control on the conversation you want to keep at the top.
β—Ž Messages
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Keep family or important chats at the top instead of searching through the conversation list.
TRY IT YOURSELF In Messages, use the available pin control on the conversation you want to keep at the top.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#17
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Messages
Messages

Edit or unsend an iMessage when available

Correct a mistake shortly after sending instead of adding another confusing message.

HOW TO DO ITTouch and hold a recently sent iMessage and choose an available Edit or Undo Send option within Apple's permitted time window.
β—Ž iMessage Β· limits apply
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Correct a mistake shortly after sending instead of adding another confusing message.
TRY IT YOURSELF Touch and hold a recently sent iMessage and choose an available Edit or Undo Send option within Apple's permitted time window.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#18
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Messages
Messages

Schedule a message for later

Prepare a message when you remember it and have it sent at a more appropriate time.

HOW TO DO ITIn a supported Messages conversation, open the available message tools and choose Send Later.
β—Ž Supported iOS / iMessage
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Prepare a message when you remember it and have it sent at a more appropriate time.
TRY IT YOURSELF In a supported Messages conversation, open the available message tools and choose Send Later.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#19
☎️
Privacy
Privacy

Silence unknown callers

Reduce interruptions from callers you don't recognise.

HOW TO DO ITReview the unknown-caller and call-screening options available under Settings β†’ Apps β†’ Phone.
β—Ž Availability varies by iOS/region
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Reduce interruptions from callers you don't recognise.
TRY IT YOURSELF Review the unknown-caller and call-screening options available under Settings β†’ Apps β†’ Phone.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#20
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Safety
Safety

Use Emergency SOS before you ever need it

Knowing how your own iPhone triggers emergency assistance matters more than learning it during an emergency.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Settings β†’ Emergency SOS and review the options for your device. Do not test-call emergency services unnecessarily.
β—Ž iPhone Β· region/carrier features vary
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Knowing how your own iPhone triggers emergency assistance matters more than learning it during an emergency.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Settings β†’ Emergency SOS and review the options for your device. Do not test-call emergency services unnecessarily.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#21
❀️
Safety
Safety

Set up Medical ID

Medical information and emergency contacts can be available from the Lock Screen when configured to allow it.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Health β†’ your profile β†’ Medical ID and review what you want available in an emergency.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Medical information and emergency contacts can be available from the Lock Screen when configured to allow it.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Health β†’ your profile β†’ Medical ID and review what you want available in an emergency.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#22
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Privacy
Privacy

Share your location temporarily instead of forever

Give someone your location when useful without leaving permanent sharing enabled.

HOW TO DO ITUse Find My or supported Messages location-sharing controls and choose an appropriate duration where offered.
β—Ž Find My / Messages
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Give someone your location when useful without leaving permanent sharing enabled.
TRY IT YOURSELF Use Find My or supported Messages location-sharing controls and choose an appropriate duration where offered.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#23
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Privacy
Privacy

Check which apps are using your location

Location permission is worth reviewing because many apps do not need permanent access.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Location Services. Review apps individually and choose the minimum access you need.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Location permission is worth reviewing because many apps do not need permanent access.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Location Services. Review apps individually and choose the minimum access you need.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#24
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Privacy
Privacy

Stop apps tracking you across other companies' apps and sites

App Tracking Transparency gives you control over cross-company tracking requests.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Tracking. Review which apps are allowed to request or use tracking permission.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL App Tracking Transparency gives you control over cross-company tracking requests.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Tracking. Review which apps are allowed to request or use tracking permission.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#25
🧯
Safety
Safety

Use Safety Check to review personal sharing

Safety Check can help review people, apps and devices that have access to information you share.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Safety Check. Read each option carefully before making changes.
β—Ž Supported iOS
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Safety Check can help review people, apps and devices that have access to information you share.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Safety Check. Read each option carefully before making changes.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#26
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Security
Security

Find compromised or weak passwords

Password warnings can reveal credentials that should be changed before an account is abused.

HOW TO DO ITOpen the Passwords app and review security recommendations or warnings available for your saved credentials.
β—Ž Passwords
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Password warnings can reveal credentials that should be changed before an account is abused.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open the Passwords app and review security recommendations or warnings available for your saved credentials.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#27
6️⃣
Security
Security

Use verification codes without a separate authenticator for supported accounts

Apple's password tools can generate verification codes for accounts that support standard two-factor setup.

HOW TO DO ITOpen the account in Passwords and configure a verification code using the setup information provided by the service.
β—Ž Supported accounts
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Apple's password tools can generate verification codes for accounts that support standard two-factor setup.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open the account in Passwords and configure a verification code using the setup information provided by the service.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#28
πŸ“Ά
Connectivity
Connectivity

Share Wi-Fi passwords without saying them aloud

Nearby Apple devices can securely offer Wi-Fi password sharing when the required conditions are met.

HOW TO DO ITBring the devices near each other with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and follow the password-sharing prompt when it appears.
β—Ž Apple devices Β· requirements apply
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Nearby Apple devices can securely offer Wi-Fi password sharing when the required conditions are met.
TRY IT YOURSELF Bring the devices near each other with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and follow the password-sharing prompt when it appears.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#29
🌐
Connectivity
Connectivity

Create a personal hotspot quickly

Your iPhone can provide internet access to another device when your carrier plan supports it.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Personal Hotspot and configure Allow Others to Join as appropriate.
β—Ž Carrier support required
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Your iPhone can provide internet access to another device when your carrier plan supports it.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Personal Hotspot and configure Allow Others to Join as appropriate.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#30
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Connectivity
Connectivity

AirDrop more intelligently

AirDrop is often the quickest way to move high-quality photos and files between nearby Apple devices.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Share β†’ AirDrop and select the intended nearby recipient. Review AirDrop receiving settings when needed.
β—Ž Apple devices
WHY THIS IS USEFUL AirDrop is often the quickest way to move high-quality photos and files between nearby Apple devices.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Share β†’ AirDrop and select the intended nearby recipient. Review AirDrop receiving settings when needed.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#31
πŸ”Ž
Photos
Photos

Search inside Photos instead of endlessly scrolling

Search can find photos using dates, places, people and recognised content, depending on your library and enabled features.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Photos β†’ Search and describe what you remember about the picture.
β—Ž Photos
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Search can find photos using dates, places, people and recognised content, depending on your library and enabled features.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Photos β†’ Search and describe what you remember about the picture.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#32
🧹
Photos
Photos

Remove distracting objects with Clean Up where available

Compatible Apple Intelligence devices can remove some unwanted elements from a photo.

HOW TO DO ITOpen a compatible photo's editing tools and choose Clean Up when the feature is available.
β—Ž Apple Intelligence Β· availability varies
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Compatible Apple Intelligence devices can remove some unwanted elements from a photo.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open a compatible photo's editing tools and choose Clean Up when the feature is available.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#33
πŸ™ˆ
Photos
Photos

Hide private photos properly

Hidden photos can be kept away from the normal library view and protected using device authentication.

HOW TO DO ITMove selected photos to Hidden, then review Photos settings for Hidden Album visibility and authentication.
β—Ž Photos
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Hidden photos can be kept away from the normal library view and protected using device authentication.
TRY IT YOURSELF Move selected photos to Hidden, then review Photos settings for Hidden Album visibility and authentication.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#34
♻️
Photos
Photos

Recover recently deleted photos before they disappear

Deleted photos remain recoverable for a limited period unless permanently removed sooner.

HOW TO DO ITPhotos β†’ Utilities β†’ Recently Deleted, authenticate if requested, then recover the required items.
β—Ž Photos Β· limited retention
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Deleted photos remain recoverable for a limited period unless permanently removed sooner.
TRY IT YOURSELF Photos β†’ Utilities β†’ Recently Deleted, authenticate if requested, then recover the required items.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#35
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Camera
Camera

Preserve the camera settings you actually prefer

Stop Camera from resetting selected shooting settings every time you return.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Camera β†’ Preserve Settings, then enable the settings you want Camera to remember.
β—Ž Options vary by model
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Stop Camera from resetting selected shooting settings every time you return.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Camera β†’ Preserve Settings, then enable the settings you want Camera to remember.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#36
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Camera
Camera

Use the camera grid and level

Simple composition aids make straight horizons and balanced framing much easier.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Camera and enable Grid and/or Level where available.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Simple composition aids make straight horizons and balanced framing much easier.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Camera and enable Grid and/or Level where available.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#37
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Camera
Camera

Capture text with the camera instead of retyping it

Live Text can turn printed information in front of you into text you can copy or act on.

HOW TO DO ITPoint Camera at clear text and use the detected-text control when it appears.
β—Ž Live Text compatible iPhones
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Live Text can turn printed information in front of you into text you can copy or act on.
TRY IT YOURSELF Point Camera at clear text and use the detected-text control when it appears.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#38
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Camera
Camera

Scan a QR code without a separate app

The built-in camera recognises standard QR codes.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Camera, point it at the QR code and tap the detected link or action. Check the destination before opening unfamiliar codes.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL The built-in camera recognises standard QR codes.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Camera, point it at the QR code and tap the detected link or action. Check the destination before opening unfamiliar codes.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#39
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Camera
Camera

Use burst or rapid capture when timing matters

Fast sequences increase your chance of catching movement at the right moment.

HOW TO DO ITUse the burst/rapid-capture method supported by your current Camera configuration and iPhone model.
β—Ž Camera Β· method varies
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Fast sequences increase your chance of catching movement at the right moment.
TRY IT YOURSELF Use the burst/rapid-capture method supported by your current Camera configuration and iPhone model.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#40
🎬
Camera
Camera

Record video without completely changing your shooting flow

QuickTake and related Camera controls can make spontaneous video faster on supported models.

HOW TO DO ITFrom Photo mode, use the supported QuickTake gesture/control for your device.
β—Ž Supported iPhones
WHY THIS IS USEFUL QuickTake and related Camera controls can make spontaneous video faster on supported models.
TRY IT YOURSELF From Photo mode, use the supported QuickTake gesture/control for your device.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#41
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Settings
Settings

Find a setting without knowing where Apple put it

Settings search is often faster than navigating several menus.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Settings and use Search for terms such as battery, location, keyboard or background refresh.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Settings search is often faster than navigating several menus.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Settings and use Search for terms such as battery, location, keyboard or background refresh.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#42
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Productivity
Productivity

Customise Control Center around your real routine

The best Control Center is the one containing the controls you actually use.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Control Center and use its editing/customisation controls to add, remove or rearrange supported controls.
β—Ž Current iOS
WHY THIS IS USEFUL The best Control Center is the one containing the controls you actually use.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Control Center and use its editing/customisation controls to add, remove or rearrange supported controls.
IANS TIP Try this feature once while you are not in a hurry. The best iPhone tricks are the ones that become part of your normal routine.
#43
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Productivity
Productivity

Use Focus modes instead of muting everything

Focus can allow the people and apps you care about while reducing everything else.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Focus. Create or customise a Focus and decide which people, apps and screens are allowed.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Focus can allow the people and apps you care about while reducing everything else.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Focus. Create or customise a Focus and decide which people, apps and screens are allowed.
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Personalisation
Personalisation

Create different Lock Screens for different situations

A work, travel or evening Lock Screen can surface different widgets and pair with Focus modes.

HOW TO DO ITTouch and hold the Lock Screen while authenticated, then create/customise available Lock Screens and Focus links.
β—Ž Supported iOS
WHY THIS IS USEFUL A work, travel or evening Lock Screen can surface different widgets and pair with Focus modes.
TRY IT YOURSELF Touch and hold the Lock Screen while authenticated, then create/customise available Lock Screens and Focus links.
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Productivity
Productivity

Use StandBy while charging horizontally

A charging iPhone can become a bedside clock, photo display or information screen on supported versions.

HOW TO DO ITPlace a compatible iPhone on its side while charging and configure StandBy under Settings β†’ StandBy.
β—Ž Supported iOS
WHY THIS IS USEFUL A charging iPhone can become a bedside clock, photo display or information screen on supported versions.
TRY IT YOURSELF Place a compatible iPhone on its side while charging and configure StandBy under Settings β†’ StandBy.
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Safari
Safari

Make Safari Reader remove webpage clutter

Reader can make compatible articles easier to read by reducing navigation and visual distractions.

HOW TO DO ITOpen a compatible Safari page and choose Reader from Safari's page controls when available.
β—Ž Compatible webpages
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Reader can make compatible articles easier to read by reducing navigation and visual distractions.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open a compatible Safari page and choose Reader from Safari's page controls when available.
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Safari
Safari

Save a webpage to read later

Reading List is useful when you find something worth keeping but don't want another permanent tab.

HOW TO DO ITIn Safari, use Share or page controls to add the page to Reading List.
β—Ž Safari
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Reading List is useful when you find something worth keeping but don't want another permanent tab.
TRY IT YOURSELF In Safari, use Share or page controls to add the page to Reading List.
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Safari
Safari

Request the desktop version of a website

Useful when a mobile site hides a control or presents a simplified interface.

HOW TO DO ITOpen Safari's page menu and choose Request Desktop Website when available.
β—Ž Safari
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Useful when a mobile site hides a control or presents a simplified interface.
TRY IT YOURSELF Open Safari's page menu and choose Request Desktop Website when available.
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Audio
Audio

Let your iPhone identify a song

Built-in music recognition can identify music playing around you without manually searching lyrics.

HOW TO DO ITAdd/use Music Recognition from Control Center or ask Siri when available.
β—Ž Music Recognition
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Built-in music recognition can identify music playing around you without manually searching lyrics.
TRY IT YOURSELF Add/use Music Recognition from Control Center or ask Siri when available.
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Accessibility
Accessibility

Use background sounds for focus or calm

Built-in background sounds can mask distracting environmental noise without installing another app.

HOW TO DO ITSettings β†’ Accessibility β†’ Audio & Visual β†’ Background Sounds, then choose and adjust the sound.
β—Ž iPhone
WHY THIS IS USEFUL Built-in background sounds can mask distracting environmental noise without installing another app.
TRY IT YOURSELF Settings β†’ Accessibility β†’ Audio & Visual β†’ Background Sounds, then choose and adjust the sound.
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