5 hidden features on iPhone to help you master your device

Clean up your home screen: Turn off notification badges

Red notification badges on app icons can be distracting and clutter up your home screen. You can easily turn them off for a cleaner interface without clearing notifications.

To do this, open the appSettingsand select the itemNotifications. Here, select the app you want to customize and turn off the optionBadges. This process needs to be repeated for each app, resulting in a more intuitive and less distracting home screen.

Turn keyboard into trackpad: Precise text editing

Moving the cursor to the right place when typing on a touchscreen can be a pain, but iOS has a built-in feature that turns the entire keyboard into a virtual trackpad, making navigation easier and more precise.

Instead of tapping and holding on text, users can simply tap and hold the spacebar. The keyboard characters will instantly disappear, and you can slide your finger in any direction to move the cursor smoothly. This method provides superior control over the traditional touch and drag operation.

Keep quiet without muting: Customize keyboard sounds

The sound of typing can be annoying in a quiet room, but switching your phone to silent mode completely will prevent you from missing important calls or notifications. iPhone allows you to mute the keyboard sound separately without affecting other system sounds.

To customize, visitSettings, selectSound & Haptics, then go to the sectionKeyboard Feedback. Here you can turn off the itemSoundbut still keepHapticfor vibration feedback when typing.

Back Tap: Assign a function to the Apple logo on the back

The back of the iPhone has a hidden “button” that is actually the Apple logo, which can be programmed to perform quick tasks through touch. This feature is called Back Tap.

To activate, go toSettings>Accessibility>Touchand scroll down to selectBack Tap. You can assign different actions to operations.Double TaporTriple Tap, such as taking a screenshot, opening the camera, turning on the flashlight, or locking the screen.

More than just on and off: Adjust the intensity of your flashlight

The flashlight on the iPhone doesn't just have two modes: on and off. Users can completely adjust the brightness of the light to suit different situations, from soft light to maximum intensity.

To access this feature, openControl Centerby swiping down from the top right corner of the screen. Then, press and hold the flashlight icon. A vertical slider will appear, allowing you to slide your finger up or down to increase or decrease the brightness flexibly.