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5 iPhone tricks we bet you didn't know

Discover 5 hidden iPhone tricks that make your life easier — from back tap shortcuts to secret trackpad mode. Simple, useful, and surprisingly fun!

July 18, 2025 / 16:49 IST
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Back Tap for Hidden Shortcuts
You can literally tap the back of your iPhone to trigger actions.
How: Go to Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap, and set double-tap or triple-tap gestures to take screenshots, open apps, or even mute your phone instantly.

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Drag-and-Drop Across Apps
You can drag text, photos, and links from one app to another without copy-pasting.
How: Hold down on the item, use another finger to swipe to the target app, and drop it in place.

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Custom Vibration Alerts
Want to know who’s calling without looking? Set custom vibrations.
How: Contacts → Edit → Ringtone/Vibration → Create New Vibration — tap your own pattern!

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Hidden Trackpad Mode on the Keyboard
Long-press the space bar on the keyboard, and your keyboard turns into a trackpad, letting you move the cursor around precisely — super handy for editing typos.

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Precise Timer Control from Control Center
No need to open the Clock app — just long-press the Timer icon in Control Center, swipe up to set your timer duration instantly, and hit start.