With each new iPhone release, Apple continues to add features and functionalities that make the smartphone experience even more seamless and enjoyable. With so many capabilities at our fingertips, it’s easy to overlook some of the lesser-known tricks and shortcuts that can help us get even more out of our iPhones. Together, let’s explore the top iPhone tips and tricks that will help you maximize your device’s potential and make your everyday tasks easier than ever before. From hidden camera features to time-saving keyboard shortcuts, these tips are sure to take your iPhone experience to the next level. Looking for Android tips and tricks? SmartphonesPLUS covers that in a seperate blog post!
iPhone Tips and Tricks
Fast Scroll to the Top
This is a neat trick that you’ll find super useful, especially if you are a heavy social media user. If you’ve been scrolling down on a page for a while and you want to return to the top, all you have to do is click the time and you’ll be returned to the top of the page.
Mark My Location
It can be really annoying when you park your car in a large parking lot and have to spend a lot of time trying to figure out where exactly you parked your car. Using this quick tip will make sure you’ll never be in that situation again. All you have to do is click and hold on the maps app then you’ll see an option to mark your location.
Conceal Caller ID
This trick can be useful in various situations, whether you want to play a prank or need to make a call without revealing your number. Simply dial #31# followed by the intended recipient’s phone number and hit the call button. While your phone’s call screen will display the contact’s number as usual, the recipient’s phone will show an unknown number for your call. Moreover, after the call ends, the recipient won’t be able to call or message you back. Keep this tip in mind for the times when you want to keep your number private.
Save Webpage to PDF
If you want to save web pages for offline access on Safari, there’s a simple trick you can use. While browsing any webpage on Safari, tap the share icon and select “Options” under the Google button. From there, choose the “PDF” option.
By doing this, you’ll be able to save any webpage as a PDF file, which can be easily accessed even when you’re offline. If you’re someone who prefers to store and share web pages offline frequently, you’ll find this tip incredibly useful. Give it a try and enjoy hassle-free access to your favorite web content anytime, anywhere.
Record Videos While Music Plays
Imagine you’re listening to your favorite song and you decide to record a quick video of yourself for your social media. However, as soon as you hit the record button, the music abruptly stops, ruining the moment. If you’ve experienced this frustrating scenario, don’t worry – there’s a simple solution.
Rather than opening the camera app to record a video, try swiping over to the photo section and holding down the capture button. This will trigger your device to start recording a video immediately, without interrupting your music. With this tip, you can effortlessly capture those special moments without any unwanted interruptions.
Hide App Pages on Home Screen
If you have some questionable apps or maybe you don’t want to see said apps all the time then this tip is for you. To do this go to your home screen then press and hold an empty space in your home screen. Once your iPhone enters jiggle mode, click the page dots below. From there you can select to hide whole pages of your home screen, thus concealing the apps on them.
Sign Documents
If you are someone who has a need to frequently e-sign documents, this will be a great tip for you. First, take a screenshot of the document you need to sign, then tap the screenshot to make edits. Next, tap the plus button in the right lower corner, then select the signature button. A screen should come up where you can add your signature with your finger. Add it. Then place your signature in the right place in your document.
iMessage Response Animation
This is a really cool iMessage trick that I guarantee you’ll enjoy using. If you type out a message and you click and hold the send button you’ll have a bunch of different send animations for the message. You can choose from four basic animations or you can even use screen effects. There are so many different options for you to choose from and you can go through them by swiping left.
