22 iPhone 'Hidden Features' Most People Don't Know
BuzzFeed • • technology
Key Points:
- Many iPhone users are unaware of numerous hidden features and hacks, such as "Ultra dark mode" for discreet screen use, calculator unit conversions, and using the camera to autofill text fields.
- Phones contain a magnetometer sensor that can function as a metal detector, and AirPods can be used with the "Live Listen" feature to monitor sounds remotely, effectively acting as a hearing aid or eavesdropping device.
- Other useful features include text replacements for quick typing, guided access to lock apps for children, background removal in photos, copying text directly from images, and photo search by keywords within the Photos app.
- Phones can also serve as remote controls for TVs and appliances, create personal Wi-Fi hotspots, generate white noise for focus, and translate text in real-time using the camera.
- Additional tips include emergency 911 calling without full phone startup, creating PDFs by "printing" documents, and fun iMessage effects like sending laser animations by texting "Pew Pew" between iPhones.