10 iPhone tricks I use every day, and you will, too
Your phone can do more than you realize, but no one points out the countless hidden settings and features when you buy it. Sometimes, you realize you don’t know how to do something simple until you need it. Tap or click for steps to record your iPhone screen.
Here are 10 more ways to get more out of your iPhone. I bet you’ll use them again and again.
1. Markup
Markup is a powerful tool you might not even realize is there. It lets you edit screenshots and photos, add signatures to PDFs or other documents, insert text, and draw on images without downloading a third-party app.
To draw on photos:
- Open a photo from the photo and tap Edit, then the Markup button. It looks like a pencil inside a circle.
- Tap the Plus button to add Description, Text, Signature or Magnifier to zoom in.
- Once you’ve made your selection and made the edit, tap Done, then tap Done again.
2. Check if a surface is level
Next time you hang a frame, grab your iPhone instead of searching through the garage for a level. Here’s how it works:
- Open the pre-installed Measure app.
- Tap Level, then hold your iPhone against an object. Use it just as you would a normal level.
3. Delete your last 15 minutes of search history
Looking for a gift? Or maybe you’re searching for something private, like a health-related issue. It’s easy to wipe out the evidence if you use Google for your searches. Try this quick-delete option:
- Open the Google app.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner.
- The third option on the screen should be Delete last 15 minutes.
- There’s no confirmation button. Once you tap the button, your history will be deleted. There’s a short window in which you can undo the action.
Best hidden iPhone messaging tips and tricks you should be using
Apple’s Messages app has undergone many changes over the years, and why not? Text messaging is one of the core components of any smartphone.
One thing that sets iPhone messaging apart is its higher file size limit. If you’ve ever tried sending a picture from an iPhone to an Android, you’ve probably noticed the degradation in quality. Tap or click here for one way to get around this annoying issue.
7 hidden iPhone features you wish you knew before now
No matter how long you’ve owned your smartphone, there’s always more to learn about it. There are features you will never use and some you won’t know you need until you find them.
Ever heard a song you have to share with someone? Or maybe you’re traveling and want to experience a movie together from one phone. Apple’s audio sharing feature lets you share the listening experience between two sets of AirPods. Tap or click here to find out how it’s done.
Tech how-to: Create and manage group chats on your iPhone
Now more than ever our phones are our link to the outside world. Now that we’re spending more time at home, group chats are a perfect way to stay connected.
You’re probably even striking up conversations with old friends and family members you haven’t heard from in years.