1. Quickly Switch Between Numbers and Letters
Changing between number and letter keys on the keyboard is tempting, but did you know there is a faster way of doing it?How to Switch:
You no longer need to press the “123” button to switch to the numbers/symbols input field – just hold on to it and swipe to the suitable button. After releasing it returns to the alphabet to prevent you from having to make a lot of clicks on the keypad, thus saving you time.
2. Delete the Last Digit in the Calculator App
In the Calculator app, for instance, many users make the mistake of entering the wrong number and then assume they have to begin all over again.Fixing Mistakes:
Tap on the number displayed on the screen left or right to remove the last digit entered. Perform the swipe again to erase more digits in case you need to.
3. Set Up a Back Tap Shortcut
Back Tap is a feature that lets a specific action be activated with a tap on the back of the iPhone.How to Set It Up:
Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and select the number of taps then choose an action for it.
4. Adjust Volume with a Single Press
Instead of using the volume buttons to increase and decrease the sound, there is a more convenient way to go about it.Control Volume:
Press and release the volume button or use the on-screen volume bar to set the volume to your desired level.
5. Use the Hidden Trackpad on Your Keyboard
Do you know that great feature of iPhone or iOS that allows you to use your keyboard like a trackpad?Activating the Trackpad:
If you hold down the space bar for a while, the screen turns the keyboard into a mouse pad and enables the cursor’s movement.
6. Turn Off In-App Rating Requests
Tired of in-app interruptions that disturb you with rating the application?Disable Prompts:
Go to Settings > App Store, where you turn off the option labeled “In-App Ratings & Reviews”.
7. Long-Press to Navigate Back Faster
Switching between menus is a little tiring since it involves moving through several submenus, however, there is a shortcut to the main menu.Use Long-Press:
Instead of going to the previous screen by pressing the back button multiple times, press it for a longer time to get a list of options, and choose the screen to go back to.
8. Record Video Without Switching Modes
You can record videos on the spot without having to change between photo and video settings.Quick Video Capture:
On the camera, press the shutter button for video capture to begin capturing a video. Just drag the button to the right and it will fix the video mode for you to record without holding it.
9. Set a Timer Quickly
It does not take several taps to set a time to start the timer.Quick Timer Setup:
To launch the Control Center, swipe down from the top right or up from the bottom on some older models, Tap and hold the Timer icon, then drag the slider up to select the duration you wish for.
10. Create a Speed Dial on Your Home Screen
If you dial a certain number quite often why not assign it a speed dial on the home screen?How to Create:
Start the Shortcuts app, create a shortcut for calling a specific contact, and then place this shortcut on one of the Home Screen.
11. Copy and Paste Photo Edits
In case you have edited a photo and wish to use the same settings as other photos, actually there is a way to achieve that.Copy Edits:
Go to the Photos app and edit your first picture After that, click on the three dots, and you will have the option to copy edits Open another picture tap the three dots on the screen, and paste the edits.
12. Jump to the Top of a Page Instantly
Are you browsing through long lists or web pages? Here is the fast track back to the top.Quick Scroll:
Slide the top horizontal bar to go back to the top of any webpage you are browsing on the internet.
13. Enable Caps Lock with a Double-Tap
Writing in all caps? Anyway, there is a way how to do it without having to keep Shift pressed the entire time.Caps Lock Shortcut:
Press the Shift key two times to turn on Caps Lock. Double-tap the same icon to turn it off.
14. Crop Photos with a Single Tap
Earlier cropping of photos took a great amount of time but all of these are now much faster.Quick Crop:
If you go into the Photos app and zoom into a picture, there will be a Crop button at the top right of your screen. Tap on it to reveal the cropping option.
15. Find Messages Faster
Sometimes it may be an inconvenience to look for specific messages and this can be attributed to the fact that you may need refined search filters.Search Filters:
Messages: first, you type in a keyword, and then filter the results by the user or by the photo or by the link.
16. Access Photos in Messages Faster
This feature of sharing photos is one of the past where you had to do many things before you could share a photo with your friend via Messages.Quick Access to Photos:
Long-tap the ‘+’ button in Messages to go straight to your library.
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17.Swipe to Reply Faster
One of the easiest ways to reply to specific messages is to use the swipe gesture.Swipe to Reply:
To reply to a message, swipe right on the message in a conversation. There will be a textbox where you will type your response.
18. Adjust Audio Message Speed
Audio messages may be played back at a taped speed fast forward to save time.Change Playback Speed:
You can select among various playback paces by pressing the play button for a longer duration on an audio message.
19. Send Audio Messages Faster
You don’t need to tap several times when using the audio messages feature.Quick Audio Message:
Messages will recall the last time you sent an audio message and it will show an audio icon for convenience.
20. Organize Your Messages Menu
Swipe right from the center of the home screen to access Messages and manage the apps on your phone more efficiently.Customize Menu:
Some of the functions include, dragging an app icon in the Messages menu and pressing and holding to move it to a different place.
Conclusion
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