29 iPhone Hacks I Just Learned In 2024 That Made My Life WAYYYY Easier
1. Use Back Tap for Quick Actions
Did you know you can double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to trigger actions like taking a screenshot or opening an app? Head to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap to set it up.
2. Hide Home Screen Pages
If you want a cleaner home screen, you can hide entire pages. Just press and hold on a blank space until the apps jiggle. Tap the dots at the bottom and uncheck the pages you want to hide.
3. Pin Messages in the Messages App
Keep important conversations at the top by pinning them. Swipe right on a conversation and tap the pin icon.
4. Custom App Icons
Personalize your home screen with custom app icons using the Shortcuts app. Create a new shortcut, choose “Open App,” and select your app. Then, tap the share button and “Add to Home Screen.” You can even choose a custom image for the icon!
5. Measure Height with the Measure App
Your iPhone can measure your height! Open the Measure app, and it will automatically detect your height when you stand in front of the camera.
6. Remove Photo Backgrounds
In the Photos app, select a photo, tap Edit, then tap the magic wand icon. Choose “Background” and adjust the slider to remove it.
7. Use Siri to Translate
Ask Siri to translate phrases for you. Just say, “Hey Siri, translate [phrase] to [language].”
8. Set Up Custom Vibration Alerts
Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone > Vibration > Create New Vibration to make custom vibration patterns for different contacts.
9. Scan Documents with Notes
Open the Notes app, create a new note, and tap the camera icon. Select “Scan Documents” to digitize paper documents quickly.
10. Use Widgets for Quick Info
Add widgets to your home screen for quick access to information. Press and hold a blank space, tap the plus icon, and choose your widgets.
11. Silence Unknown Callers
Reduce spam calls by going to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers to send them straight to voicemail.
12. Optimize Battery Charging
Enable Optimized Battery Charging in Settings > Battery > Battery Health to extend your battery’s lifespan by learning your charging routine.
13. Enable Dark Mode
Save battery and reduce eye strain by enabling Dark Mode. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select “Dark.”
14. Use the Magnifier
Turn your iPhone into a magnifying glass by enabling Magnifier in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier. Triple-click the side button to activate it.
15. Customize Control Center
Go to Settings > Control Center to add, remove, and rearrange controls for quick access to your favorite features.
16. Tag People in Notes
Collaborate better by tagging people in shared notes. Type “@” followed by their name to mention them.
17. Use Focus Modes
Set up Focus modes to minimize distractions. Go to Settings > Focus and customize modes for work, sleep, and more.
18. Access Hidden Emojis
Type specific keywords like “happy” or “sad” in the emoji search bar to find hidden emojis.
19. Use Live Text
Copy text from photos by tapping the text in a photo and selecting it. You can copy, paste, or look up the text directly from the image.
20. Set Up Emergency Contacts
In the Health app, go to Medical ID to add emergency contacts. They can be accessed even when your phone is locked.
21. Use Apple Pay Cash
Send and receive money through iMessage using Apple Pay Cash. Just tap the Apple Pay button in a conversation.
22. Share Wi-Fi Passwords
Automatically share your Wi-Fi password with nearby iPhones by bringing them close and following the prompt.
23. Use the Built-In Screen Recorder
Add Screen Recording to your Control Center in Settings > Control Center. Swipe down and tap the record button to start recording your screen.
24. Adjust Text Size Quickly
Add the Text Size control to your Control Center for quick adjustments. Go to Settings > Control Center to add it.
25. Use Face ID with a Mask
Enable Face ID with a mask in Settings > Face ID & Passcode. Follow the prompts to set it up.
26. Create Custom Memoji
Personalize your Memoji in the Messages app. Tap the Memoji icon, create a new one, and customize it to look like you.
27. Use Voice Control
Control your iPhone with your voice by enabling Voice Control in Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control.
28. Organize Apps with App Library
Swipe left past your last home screen to access the App Library. It automatically organizes your apps into categories.
29. Use QuickTake for Videos
In the Camera app, press and hold the shutter button to start recording a video without switching modes.
