10 Hidden iPhone Features Apple Never Told You About (iOS 17 & Beyond)

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📱 10 Hidden iPhone Features Apple Never Told You About (iOS 17 & Beyond)

iPhones are powerful — but most people use just 40% of what they can do. Apple hides features deep inside the settings. Today, we’re revealing 10 game-changing tricks hidden in your iPhone right now. Ready?

1. Back Tap to Trigger Anything

Tap the back of your iPhone 2 or 3 times to open apps, take screenshots, or launch shortcuts!

  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap
  • Set up double and triple tap actions!

2. Scan Any Document with Your Camera

No need for third-party apps. Use Notes to scan documents like a pro!

  • Open Notes > New Note > Tap Camera > Scan Documents
  • Auto-detects edges & sharpens text!

3. Turn the Apple Logo into a Secret Button

That Apple logo on the back? It’s not just for show. With Back Tap, it becomes a secret launcher for anything.

  • Control flashlight, Siri, camera, or even custom Shortcuts!

4. Face ID With a Mask (Yes, It Works!)

Wearing a mask? Update your iOS and enable masked Face ID.

  • Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Face ID with a Mask
  • Secure & super convenient!

5. Hide Photos Without Deleting

You can hide private photos from your library and keep them away from prying eyes.

  • Tap & hold photo > Hide > Access in “Hidden” album
  • Enable Face ID lock on Hidden album for max privacy

6. Live Text: Copy Text from Any Image

Point your camera at signs, documents, even handwritten notes — and copy text directly!

  • Photos with text show the Live Text icon on the bottom-right
  • Works with Safari images too!

7. Built-in White Noise Generator

Play background sounds like rain, ocean, or white noise for sleep or focus.

  • Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds
  • No app needed!

8. Shake to Undo

Mistyped something? Just shake your phone to undo text input or actions. It’s like Ctrl+Z for your phone!

  • Enable it in Settings > Accessibility > Touch

9. Private Wi-Fi Addresses

Stay anonymous on public Wi-Fi by enabling private addresses per network.

  • Settings > Wi-Fi > [Tap Network] > Private Address

10. Pin Conversations in iMessage

Keep favorite chats on top by pinning them in iMessage. Super handy for frequent contacts!

  • Swipe right → Tap Pin
  • Up to 9 conversations can be pinned

💡 Bonus Tip: Combine Shortcuts + Back Tap

Create automations with Shortcuts app (like turning Wi-Fi on/off, launching Spotify) and trigger them using Back Tap. It’s like customizing your own buttons!

📢 Final Thought

iPhones are full of secrets — and now you know some of the best! Which trick surprised you the most?

Share this blog with your iPhone gang — they’ll thank you later.

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