iPhone tricks: Secret iOS features

There are many secret iPhone tips on the Internet. In this practical tip, we will introduce you to iPhone tricks that will make your year 2017 easier.

1. iPhone trick: free cursor

To move your cursor freely on the screen, there is a simple trick: Press and hold the space bar to move the cursor freely in text documents.

2. iPhone trick: adjust the brightness of the flashlight.

If you want to adjust the light of your flashlight, there is an easy way.

• Tap and hold the flashlight icon.
• You can now choose between different brightness levels.

3. iPhone trick: Personalized vibration pattern

With this feature you can personalize your iPhone quickly and easily.

• Open the settings.
• Follow this path: Sounds> Ringtone> Vibration> Set new vibration
• Now you can set an individual vibration for your notifications.

4. iPhone trick: close several apps at the same time and save time

It's pretty annoying when you have to close each app individually. This trick is faster.

• Press the home button to close apps.
• Use multiple fingers to end multiple apps. So you can close up to three apps at the same time and save some time and unnecessary finger movements.

5. iPhone trick: tap instead of swipe

With this feature, you save time and do not have to swipe back and forth between the home screens. It is enough to tap either the right or the bottom left edge to switch between the screens.

6. iPhone trick: type faster

If you want to change the keyboards, this can be quite cumbersome for some texts.

• To add a number and not always switch between keyboards, tap and hold "123".
• Drag your finger to the number you want to insert.
• Then there is a switch to the "normal" keyboard.
• If you press the spacebar twice, you insert a period with a space.

7. iPhone trick: calculator spelling mistakes

If you make a typing mistake in the calculator and want to delete a number, swipe from left to right in the black area at the top of your screen. The last number is then deleted.

8. iPhone trick: get back to the beginning faster

If you're reading an article on multiple pages on iPhone and want to jump to the beginning, just tap the top of the screen near the clock.

9. iPhone trick: quick calls and SMS

With the following trick you can quickly type an SMS or make a call:

• To do this, simply swipe down from the center of the home screen and enter the contact's name in the search field.
• The symbol for SMS and calls is already right next to the name.
• You can also start Facetime calls in this way.

10. iPhone trick: Siri and WhatsApp

You can now also use the Siri voice assistant for WhatsApp:

• To do this, you have to switch to the "Settings" on your iPhone and activate "App support for WhatsApp" under "Siri".
• You can find detailed instructions in this practical tip.

11. iPhone trick: share notes

You can share your notes with others with just a few taps:

• To do this, tap the share icon in the top right corner of Notes.
• Then choose where you want to share the note.
• You can share the notes, for example, via email or WhatsApp.

12. iPhone trick: shake and delete

This function is one of the classics, but is hardly known among iOS users:

• To delete a text message or email, just shake the iPhone.
• You can find this function in the "Settings" under "Shake to revoke".
• Text entries can also be revoked.

In the next practical tip, we have secret iPhone codes that you need to know.

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