iPhone Tricks You Need to Know Right Now

Ever felt like your iPhone could do more, but you never found the right shortcut? You’re not alone. Below are the most useful tricks that anyone can try today, no jail‑break needed.

Battery Boost Hacks

Battery anxiety is real, especially when you’re out all day. First, turn off Background App Refresh for apps you rarely use. Go to Settings → General → Background App Refresh and toggle off the ones that drain power.

Next, enable Low Power Mode before you head out. It automatically reduces mail fetch, visual effects, and auto‑locks faster. You’ll see the battery icon turn yellow, letting you know it’s active.

Another hidden gem is the Battery Health check. Open Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging and make sure “Optimized Battery Charging” is on. It learns your charging routine and stops charging at 80 % until you need the full charge.

Finally, shrink the screen brightness manually instead of using auto‑brightness. Swipe down from the top right corner, drag the brightness slider down a notch, and you’ll gain several minutes of life.

Hidden Shortcuts & Settings

iOS hides many time‑saving shortcuts in plain sight. Try shaking your iPhone while typing to undo a typo—a quick way to fix mistakes without pressing any buttons.

Got a lot of notifications? Swipe left on a notification and hit “Manage.” You’ll be taken straight to the app’s notification settings, letting you mute or fine‑tune alerts in seconds.

Use the Back Tap feature to trigger actions with a double or triple tap on the back of your phone. Go to Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap, pick an action like opening the Control Center, and you’ve just added a custom shortcut.

For the camera lovers, tap and hold the shutter button in the Photo app to lock focus and exposure. This prevents the camera from readjusting when you move the phone, giving you consistent shots.

Lastly, Siri can do more than set reminders. Say, “Hey Siri, open my favorite playlist” after naming a playlist “Favorite.” You can also ask Siri to turn on “Do Not Disturb” for a specific time, like “Hey Siri, do not disturb for the next two hours.”

These tricks are quick, safe, and work on any recent iPhone model. Try a couple today and notice how much smoother your phone feels. Keep experimenting—iOS is packed with hidden features that can turn your device into a personal assistant, a photography studio, and a battery‑saving powerhouse all at once.