Did you know you have more power in your iPhone than NASA did during the Apollo 11 moon landing?
That little machine in your pocket is more than just a glorified telephone.
But you might not be getting everything you can out of your iPhone. Everyone accessorizes the outside of their phone with trendy phone cases at Casely or other cool covers.
But in this article, we’ll check out 6 things you can do inside your phone using the software your iPhone comes with.
1. Create Custom Vibrations
The days of custom ringtones are long over, but did you know each of your contacts can have a unique vibration?
Originally designed as an accessibility feature for people hard of hearing, this fun trick can help everyone.
Just go to the contacts app, click on a person, select edit, go to “ringtone” and you’ll see the option called “Create New Vibration.” Have fun giving all your contacts a unique feel and knowing who’s texting you before you even look.
2. Scan a QR Code on the Camera App
If you are still scanning QR codes on an app built just for those codes, time to delete it! That’s right — all you need now is your pre-installed Camera app.
Open the app, point it at a QR code, and a link to the website will pop up right on your phone. It’s that fast and easy!
3. Keep Tabs on Your Loved Ones
Find My Friends has now become integrated with your contacts. After asking and receiving permission from your contact, they can grant you access to their GPS location.
Make sure location services are turned on and next time you edit a contact, just add their location.
This is great if you have safety concerns for your child and want to keep tabs on them in a new location. The iOS integration with the messenger app makes finding someone as simple as clicking on their name.
4. Take a Photo Without Touching Your Phone
Up until recently, every iPhone came with a pair of wired headphones, so if you still have a pair lying around you can do this trick.
All you need to do is plug in the Apple headphones, open the camera app, and click the center of the volume control button on the headphone wire, and, voilà, you’ll take a photo.
Avoid shaky and blurry photos by setting up your phone camera the way you want it and click the cable without ever bumping into your phone!
5. Always Be Recognized By Face ID
How often do you take out your iPhone and slide the lock screen only to be stopped and forced to enter your passcode?
Well, iPhone uses whatever your appearance was when you first set up Face ID. But no need to worry as you can add alternate looks.
Head to “Face ID and Passcode” in the settings app and select “Set Up An Alternate Appearance.” Now you can add new looks, so you are never missed by your phone again.
Try adding your glasses, or donning all your cold-weather gear, so you can open your phone in Winter without taking off your gloves.
6. Use The App Library
This new update for iOS 14 sorts your apps neatly for you. Finally, you’ll have room to look at your wallpaper without your background being blocked by all those apps.
You can even set up your phone to download new apps directly into the library and bypass the home screen.
Final Thoughts
iPhone may be criticized for a lack of customization, but as you can see, it just takes a bit of research to reveal all you can do to make your iPhone feel like it’s a part of you.