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10 iPhone Unknown Features

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By Fakhir fareedPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Here are some additional features of the iPhone that you may not be aware of:

1. You can customize the vibrations for different types of notifications on your iPhone. This can be useful for differentiating between different types of alerts, such as text messages and phone calls.

2. Your iPhone has a hidden one-handed keyboard mode, which can be activated by holding down the globe icon on the keyboard and selecting the left or right arrow. This mode makes it easier to type with one hand by reducing the size of the keyboard and moving it to one side of the screen.

3. You can use your iPhone as a level to ensure that objects are straight or properly aligned. To access this feature, simply open the Compass app and swipe left.

4. Your iPhone has a built-in magnifying glass feature that can be useful for reading small text or seeing objects up close. To use this feature, go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier and toggle the switch to "on." You can then triple-click the Home button to activate the magnifier.

5. Live Photos: This feature captures a brief moment before and after a photo is taken, resulting in a short video clip that adds a bit of movement and life to your photos. You can toggle Live Photos on or off in the Camera app by pressing the Live Photos icon.

6. Night Shift: This feature adjusts the color temperature of your iPhone's display to a warmer hue at night, which can help reduce eyestrain and improve sleep quality. You can access Night Shift in the Display & Brightness section of the Settings app.

7. Reachability: If you have an iPhone with a larger screen, you can use Reachability to temporarily bring the top of the screen within reach of your thumb. To activate Reachability, double-tap the Home button (on models with a Home button) or swipe down on the bottom of the screen (on models with Face ID).

8. Siri Shortcuts: With Siri Shortcuts, you can create custom voice commands to perform specific tasks on your iPhone. For example, you could create a shortcut to quickly send a message to your spouse, or to turn on the lights in your house. You can create and manage Siri Shortcuts in the Shortcuts app.

9. Text Replacement: This feature allows you to create custom shortcuts for frequently used words or phrases. For example, you could create a shortcut for "my phone number is" that automatically expands to your phone number when you type it in. You can access Text Replacement in the Keyboard section of the Settings app.

10. Emergency SOS: In case of an emergency, you can quickly call for help by pressing and holding the power button on your iPhone. This will send a message to your emergency contacts and automatically call local emergency services. You can enable Emergency SOS in the Emergency SOS section of the Settings app.

Apple releases new versions of the iPhone operating system (iOS) on a regular basis. These updates usually include new features, improvements to existing features, and bug fixes.

To check for updates on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is available, you will see the option to download and install it. It's a good idea to keep your iPhone up to date with the latest version of iOS, as this can improve performance and security.

It's also worth noting that Apple typically releases new iPhone models on an annual basis, often in September. These new models often include updated hardware and software features.

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