iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know

Key Points:

• Both iPhone and Samsung phones now offer advanced flashlight controls beyond basic on/off, including adjustable brightness and, on some iPhone Pro models, beam width customization for focused or wide lighting.
• On iPhones, users can press and hold the flashlight icon in Control Center to adjust brightness or, on Pro models with iOS 18 and later, swipe to change beam width; the flashlight can also be activated quickly from the Lock Screen or controlled via Siri voice commands.
• Samsung Galaxy phones allow brightness adjustment by pressing and holding the flashlight icon in Quick Settings and support voice control through Google Assistant, with options to customize flashlight access in the Quick Settings panel.
• Both platforms offer flashlight notifications for calls and alerts through accessibility settings, providing visual cues when the phone is on silent or in noisy environments.
• These enhanced flashlight features improve practical use cases such as walking at night, power outages, or emergencies by offering faster access, adjustable lighting intensity, and beam focus.