17+ iPhone Settings and Tricks to Change Today

Screen Brightness and Back Tap

• 💡 Reduce white point can make your iPhone screen even dimmer than the lowest brightness setting, ideal for nighttime use.
• 👆 Back Tap allows you to assign custom actions, like reducing white point, to a double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone.

Faster File Sharing and Connectivity

• ⚡ Wired AirDrop using a USB-C cable can significantly speed up the transfer of large files, especially videos.
• 🔌 A wired hotspot connection via USB-C can share a stronger cellular signal to another device.
• 🤝 Share contact details by simply tapping two iPhones together, a feature many users are unaware of.

Enhancing Typing and Siri

• ⌨️ Use text replacement in keyboard settings to shorten long phrases or email addresses into quick shortcuts.
• 🚀 Hold the space bar to precisely move the text cursor for easier editing of mistakes.
• 🗣️ Shorter Siri commands can be understood contextually; for example, saying "5 a.m." can automatically set an alarm.

iPhone as a Power Source and Recording Tool

• 🔋 Your iPhone can act as a portable charger to power up devices like AirPods or even other phones.
• 🎙️ Screen recording with microphone on allows for voiceovers or capturing audio from calls and apps.

App Security and Messaging

• 🔒 Require Face ID for specific apps to add an extra layer of security.
• 🤫 Hide apps and require Face ID for access, making them disappear from your app list and notifications for enhanced privacy.
• 📅 Schedule text messages to be sent at a later time, avoiding late-night or inconvenient delivery.

Visual Search and App Navigation

• 📸 Visual search using the camera allows you to take a picture and ask questions about it, connecting to services like ChatGPT or Google.
• ↔️ Swipe left and right on the home button (or gesture bar) for a quick way to switch between recently used apps.

Customization and Content Creation

• 😊 Create your own emojis (Memoji) to express specific feelings or ideas not covered by standard emojis.
• ⌚ Camera Remote on Apple Watch lets you preview and control your iPhone's camera from your wrist, ideal for content creators.

Bonus iPhone Automation

• 🔊 Set up automations in the Shortcuts app to make your iPhone speak a custom phrase whenever it's plugged in as a charger.