Most iPhone users only sometimes use all of their device’s features. We frequently hear about “hacks” that enable us to utilize our iPhones in previously unimaginable ways, but many of them are sometimes too sophisticated or impractical for daily use. As a long-time iPhone user and Apple aficionado, I have discovered over the years hidden iPhone features, shortcuts, and hacks that have enabled me to get the most of my iPhone and streamline my daily tasks while still being usable in everyday situations.
How To Create Bubble Effects With iPhone
Some of the easier and most obvious effects that have an impact on the message bubble itself are bubble effects. The recipient will either witness the message bubble burst, softly swell, or have to remove the dazzling image in order to see the message when it appears on their message thread.
You must: – Type your message in order to use one of these effects. – Hold down the message-sending arrow while pressing. – Pick one of the aforementioned bubble effects.
Use Timed Music to Wash Your Hands Correctly With iPhone
We have all grown more diligent about handwashing since the Pandemic. It can be challenging for parents to determine how long their children should truly be washing their hands. This function makes washing your hands a little more enjoyable and will play music from Apple Music for the equivalent of the recommended 20 seconds.
Have Siri Call You By a Nickname
Some users choose to use a name other than the one that is provided for their Apple ID, while this is not required for everyone. Siri will always call you by the name that is displayed there unless you change it or establish a nickname since Siri utilizes your Apple ID and contact information to refer to you by name. Maybe you’ve always gone by a different name, or you just don’t like your birth name.
In any case, using this approach will allow you to customize Siri’s use of your name by changing it.
Simply say “Hey Siri,” followed by the phrase “Call me by a nickname,” to Siri. When Siri asks you what you want to be called, you can answer with a nickname. Once Siri has verified the pronunciation, you are ready to go!
Create Custom Vibrations on Your iPhone
This option has been waiting for you within your Sounds and Haptics settings if you enjoy customizing your iPhone. You may personalize your vibrations in the same way as you do your ringtones. Even better, you may customize the vibration’s beat to match the rhythm of your choice song.
Siri Shortcut To App-Specific Settings
By far, using Siri to access my app-specific settings is my favorite iPhone tip.
Imagine that you are playing one of those totally awesome free mobile games when you realize that you need to turn on your cellular data in order to continue playing the game. Alternatively, imagine that you are in the App Store and want to enable App Updates so that your apps will update themselves for you automatically. Instead of having to hunt for the settings app on the home screen, scroll until you find it, change the setting, quit settings, and then return to the previous app, you can instantly access the app-specific settings from within the app. Convenience is after all one of the benefits of owning an iPhone, right?
Here’s how to do it: When the app is open, tap your home button, if you have one, or activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri,” then say “Settings,” when Siri appears.
You may access the settings for that specific app using Siri. After making the necessary setting changes, you can resume your previous activity. Simple, quick, and time-saving!
Use Your iPhone to Hang Pictures
Behind my couch is a collage made out of the many picture frames I own. I relocated about a year ago and didn’t have any hangers for my pictures. zero hammer. Zero levels. Just the picture frames, the nails from when I first hung them, and the frames.
After coming up with several extremely inventive ideas for hammers, I used my iPhone to check that all of my pictures were level. It’s also helpful to use the Measurement app to measure each image or piece of art before placing them together so that you can correctly space them.
