Your iPhone is smarter than you think. Beneath its clean interface lie hidden features that can supercharge your daily use. Whether you’re a long-time Apple user or just getting started, these cool hidden iPhone features will surprise and delight you.
1. Back Tap Shortcuts
Tap the back of your phone to trigger actions. Go to
Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and set custom actions for double or triple taps—like launching apps or taking screenshots.
2. Keyboard Trackpad Mode
Hold down the space bar on your keyboard to transform it into a trackpad for precise cursor control while editing text. It’s a game-changer!
3. Drag and Drop Across Apps
You can now drag photos, text, or files from one app and drop them into another. Just long-press to pick up content, swipe to another app with your other finger, and drop.
4. Scan Documents in Notes
Open the Notes app, tap the camera icon, and select Scan Documents. A super handy way to digitize paperwork without third-party apps.
5. Custom Vibrations
Create personalized vibration patterns via
Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration. Feel the difference before you even check your phone.
6. Hidden Wi-Fi Password Viewer
No need to memorize or retype passwords! Go to
Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the info icon next to a network, then tap the password field to reveal it using Face ID.
7. Sleep Timer for Music
Open the Clock app > Timer, set the duration, and under “When Timer Ends,” choose Stop Playing. This is perfect for falling asleep to music or podcasts.
8. Text Recognition in Photos (Live Text)
Take a photo of a document or sign, and your iPhone recognizes the text. Tap and hold to copy or look it up.
Bonus: Use Photos Search by Fluntro to search your entire photo library by text, location, or even dates.
9. Quick Screenshot Edits + Delete
After you take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail to annotate or copy it. Tap Done > Delete Screenshot to avoid clutter in your library.
10. Find Specific Photos with Siri
Just say:
“Hey Siri, show me photos from last weekend” or
“Show me pictures of my dog.”
It works using metadata and AI recognition.
11. Safari Shortcuts on Home Screen
Want instant access to your favorite websites? Tap Share > Add to Home Screen in Safari to save it as an icon—just like an app.
12. Use Face ID with a Mask
In Settings > Face ID & Passcode, enable Face ID with a Mask to unlock your iPhone more easily in public spaces.
13. AR Measurement Tool
The built-in Measure app turns your iPhone into a virtual ruler. Great for measuring rooms, furniture, or hanging artwork perfectly straight.
14. Pin Messages in iMessage
Important chats? Swipe right on them in the Messages app and tap Pin to keep them at the top for quick access.
Bonus: Express Yourself with Kiana Stickers
Want your iMessages to be cuter and more expressive?
Check out Kiana — the baby elephant sticker pack. With a range of emotions and reactions, these adorable stickers make texting way more fun.
15. Reveal Photo Metadata Using Exif Viewer
Want to know why your storage is filling up?
Use Exif Viewer by Fluntro to:
- Check photo/video file size, resolution (like 4K or 12MP), and bitrate.
- Identify space-hogging media.
- Manage metadata for privacy and organization.
Perfect for photographers, creators, and anyone managing thousands of images.
Apple’s iOS packs in so many thoughtful tools—and many are just waiting to be discovered. Try these cool hidden iPhone features and unlock the full potential of your device today!