🔢 Undo it: You’re doing math on your calculator app and one wrong tap ruins everything. Not anymore. On a touchscreen device, swipe right or left to delete the last character. How do you make a seven even? Subtract the ‑s.
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.
With each iPhone update, Apple tweaks or adds new features while fixing bugs and improving security. You may not be aware of quite a few neat tricks. Note: To access these texting features, update your iPhone to the latest version.
1. Unsend a text
Did you know that you could now unsend texts? It’s a nice feature to have, but there are some caveats:
- You can only take back a message within two minutes of sending it.
- The recipient can read your message before you unsend it.
- If you unsend a message, it’ll disappear from the recipient’s screen, but they’ll be notified that you unsent it.
Now that you know how it works, here’s how to unsend a message:
- While in an iMessage conversation, tap and hold the message you want to unsend.
- Tap Undo Send.
2. Edit a sent text
Want to change the message you sent? Here’s what to keep in mind:
- You have 15 minutes to edit a text.
- You can edit a message up to five times.
- The recipient can read your message before you edit it.
- The recipient can tap your edited message and see its edit history.
Now that you know what happens when you partake in a bit of editing, here’s how it’s done:
10 secret keyboard tricks to save you time every single day
Touchscreens are ubiquitous in modern tech, but physical keyboards are still prominent in gaming and office work applications. Along with a tactile feel, keyboards offer shortcuts to help you get more done in less time.
Made a mistake while typing a text or email? Just give your iPhone a quick shake. A prompt will ask if you want to “Undo Typing.” Tap Undo, and like magic, your last action is reversed. Cool beans!
Secret (hand)shake: Try this next time you mistype something. Shake your phone quickly, and it’ll undo your most recently entered text. Works on Android and iPhone. You know, I’m really good at all this smartphone tech — I think I found my calling!
Samsung shortcut: You make a mistake typing. Instead of hitting the backspace over and over, use two fingers to swipe left. That’s “Undo.” Want to “Redo”? Swipe two fingers to the right and your text will come back.