If you were impressed by the Handoff function we told you about (an iPhone magic trick which lets you transfer a photo to another iOS device just by pinching it), wait until you hear about the cornucopia of little-known iPhone hacks we’ve compiled that will help you save time.
Phones are no longer rudimentary devices designed solely for texting, calling, and taking photos. With the iPhone, Apple has developed a technological marvel that is more than just a smartphone: it is a pocket companion that facilitates our daily tasks smoothly and efficiently. Need add your ID to Apple Wallet to clear TSA? You can do that. Want to FaceTime with a friend while simultaneously watching HBO Max? SharePlay makes it possible. feel compelled to record your iphone screen with a simple push of a button? Your wish is Apple’s mandate.
You’ve probably heard of the aforementioned iOS features, but aren’t you curious about all the iPhone features you’ve probably heard of? No know about? We’re going to dive into some unpopular and ultra-useful iOS perks that are guaranteed to save you time.
1. Your iPhone can automatically enable “Do Not Disturb” at work or school
Think how embarrassing it is when your phone goes off during a college lecture or work meeting. Except for the person speaking, it’s so quiet you can hear a pin drop. And so – wham! – everyone is suddenly woken up by your loud ringtone. As you struggle to shut down the cacophony, you can feel the critical gazes of others burning your back.
Oh! Well, you don’t have to worry about humiliating yourself anymore with this cool iPhone perk that lets you set your device to automatically turn on “Do Not Disturb” the moment you enter your work or school building.
1. Open the shortcuts app
2. Tap on Automation.
3. Tap the plus (+) button followed by Create personal automation.
4. Select Get.
5. Tap on “To choose” next to Location.
6. Enter your work or school address and touch Done.
7. If you want, you can also add a time interval.
8. Tap on next followed by add action.
9. Write “Focus” in the search bar and select it.
10. Touch next followed by Done. Now whenever you arrive at work or school, your iPhone will automatically enable Do Not Disturb mode.
2. Shake your iPhone to undo mistakes while texting
Did you make a mistake typing in the Messages app? Without worries! Give your iPhone a good shake, yes it is that easy: undo your misstep.
4. Touch Undo and your last entry will disappear.
Note: If you accidentally delete something, you can also use the shake mechanism to restore it.
3. Take a screenshot of a full web page (instead of a cropped version)
If you have ever taken a screenshot of a web page, which I am Of course has, you will notice that it will only capture the content visible on your screen. Everything else on the page is “cropped”, so to speak. Fortunately, with this benefit, you can save the entire web page in an instant.
1. Take a screenshot of a web page.
2. Tap the small screenshot preview (it usually appears in the bottom left corner).
3. You will find two options at the top: Screen Y Full page. Touch the latter.
4. Touch Done and you will find that you have saved the entire web page, not just a cropped part, in the Photos app
4. Sign documents in a snap
Do you need to sign a document in record time? Use the following time-saving tip and add your John Hancock in no time.
1. Open your document in the Photos app
2. Touch Edit.
3. Tap the pen tip icon.
4. Tap the plus (+) button at the bottom right corner and select Signature.
5. Use your finger to add your signature and touch Done.
6. Your John Hancock will appear in the document and you can adjust the size to your liking.
5. Long press the Notes app to quickly scan photos and documents
you don’t even need open the Notes app to scan photos and documents to your iOS device; all you need to do is touch and hold.
1. Hold down the button grades app
2. Tap on scan document either New photo.
6. Capture videos with music playing in an app in the background
Here’s a time-saving hack that content creators will love. Music adds pizzazz to your videos, but who wants to spend time using an editing app to add songs to them? I do not! Instead, use the following trick to ensure that music playing in an app in the background ends up in your video.
1. Go to Camera application and make sure you are in Photo mode.
2. Open the app that has the song you want to add and play it (eg. Spotify).
3. Go to Camera app again and drag the shutter button to the right. At this point, you will be capturing video.
4. Once you have finished recording, you will hear your background music in the video.
Don’t forget to check out our other articles on little-known iPhone tricks, including our fascinating list on the sneaky features used by iPhone owners.