Many people use their phones without even knowing all the features they offer. Some basics features are easy to find while others require a little bit of research. Talking about the iPhone and iPad users, there are so many different areas where Apple put special restrictions for their users. Yes, there are various ways to bypass those restrictions but many people don’t even know that a method exists. In this post, I have compiled 10 useful iPhone/iPad tricks and hidden features you should check out. These 10 useful iPhone/iPad tricks will surely make your work easier. Let’s get started.
iPhone/iPad tricks and hidden features you probably didn’t know
1. How to transfer files wirelessly across iPhone and PC
The vast majority of people are looking for an easy method to transfer their files from PC to iPhone and from iPhone to PC but since the launch of the iPhone 2G, the only method that Apple offered to transfer files between iPhone and PC is iTunes. Which I trust is a very cumbersome method especially if you want to transfer only one or two files. Thankfully, there is an easy and quick method to transfer files between PC and iPhone via your Wi-Fi network. All you have to do is to connect your iPhone and your PC to the same Wi-Fi network so you can access them wirelessly. The name of the app is Air Transfer.
You can check the full instructions here.
2. How to lock Apps on Your iPhone
There are numerous reasons why you might want to restrict access to your iPhone apps. Maybe you let your child use your phone and want to keep them out of messaging and productivity apps. Or perhaps you’d just like a little more privacy in general. There’s nothing wrong with that! Locking apps on your iPhone is easier than you realize. You can either use Screen Time or Guided Access if you want a built-in option.
You can check the full instructions here
3. How to download videos on iPhone/iPad — Any iOS version
As we already know How strict Apple is in giving features like downloading files from all over the internet. Apple allows its users to download data only from secure applications such as App Store, Apple Music, iTunes, etc. basically all the Apple iOS stock apps. In iOS 13, Apple gave users the permission to download any kind of file on Safari Browser. You can download any type of file from Safari but there are so many people who don’t know the right place to download files especially video/audio files.
Here is a very simple method to download any video from Google, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or anywhere from the internet. In addition, you can export downloaded videos to your photos app or if you want to just run the video on the background you can do that as well.
You can check the full instructions here
4. Read YouTube Videos as Articles on Your Phone Instead of Watching Them
Looking to read YouTube videos instead of just watching them? Well. Check out free Videoticle service! With the power of the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, you can turn any video you’re watching into a Medium –style article that you can browse, read, and follow along with, complete with screenshots.
Converting YouTube videos into written articles can especially come in handy if you want to watch something but don’t want others to see that you’re watching it, like when you’re at work or school. After converting the YouTube video into an article, you can read it quietly without anyone taking notice (unless they’re right behind you, of course).
You can check the full instructions here
5. How to Scan documents with your iPhone
Having the world at your fingertips has never been easier thanks to the modern technology. Unfortunately, you can’t always do everything with your smartphone. Sometimes you’re forced to use clunky old technology, such as printers and scanners. How boring.
Thankfully, when you need a document scanned, you can ignore that grumpy old scanner altogether. You can scan a document right from your iPhone or iPad using a few different apps. We show you how.
You can check the full instructions here
6. How to hide photos on iPhone/iPad — iOS 14 Only
I know most of you already know how to hide your photos inside the iOS photos app but with the release of iOS 14, iPad OS, and macOS Big Sur, Apple deeply focused on the privacy side of things and enable so many new privacy features for its users. Apple released iOS 14 with a bunch of new features including the feature to completely hide photos from the photos app. I know all of you are curious to know the trick to hide your private photos inside your photos app.
You can check the full instructions here
7. Turn On Low Power Mode at any % in iOS 14
Apple is not providing large capacity batteries on the iPhone. That is why most of the people enable Low Power Mode on their iPhone all the time. The only drawback with Low Power Mode is that it disables a lot of activities on the background including display brightness, push mail, and background downloads. It helps you to give some more battery to get you to the rest of the day. What if you want it to automatically enable at any percentage and you don’t need to activate it. There is a nifty trick that is available in iOS 14 which allows you to TURN ON low power mode at any battery percentage.
You can check the full instructions here
8. How to make iPhone music louder
NOT happy with your iPhone’s loudness? It’s very easy to crank up the volume with settings tweaks – and some real-world tricks. And yes, one way to make iPhone speaker louder involves putting your device in a bowl.
You can check the full instructions here
9. How to Change the Default Apps on iPhone — iOS 14
In iOS 12, Apple introduced a feature to delete default applications from iPhone and iPad. But for browser and mail apps, Apple forced its users to use the default apps. In iOS 14, the Cupertino based brand has removed the restriction of using default applications. Giving this option to change default apps like mail and safari is not because they are not good to use, actually, they are perfect for those who love to live inside the Apple Eco System. But there are so many other people who prefer to use other apps. For example, many people prefer to use Google Chrome and for mailing app, many people prefer to use Gmail. If you happen to have a Windows laptop or Android tablet then there is no way to enjoy the same email experience or sync browsing history on those devices if you use Safari on your iPhone. The good news is that, in iOS 14, Apple gave this option to its users to change the default apps. Please follow these steps if you want to change your default apps in iOS14.
You can check the full instructions here
10. How to Customise Homescreen App Icons
Apple gave its users the ability to automate different tasks in iOS. This can be done using Apple’s Shortcut app. Through this shortcut app, people found a new way to change the theme of homescreen icons in iOS 14. There is an easy and more quick method which helps you to customize your homescreen icons in any iOS version from iOS 12 to iOS 14. Also, this method removes the app shift issue that I have already discussed above. Here are the instructions to theme your homescreen icons.
You can check the full instructions here
These are ten of my favorite useful tips and tricks for the iPhone/iPad. If you found this article helpful, make sure to share it with others. Which trick did you find so useful? Please let us know in the comments section below.