Are you getting the most out of your iPhone? The iPhone is known for its intuitive design and powerful features offering a plethora of functionalities that even seasoned users might not fully explore. In this comprehensive guide, we will be learning 32 expert iPhone tricks and tips to help you unlock the full potential of your device. Let’s begin.

1. Customize Your Control Center

Do you know that can personalize the Control Center of your device to include the tools you use most frequently on your iPhone. To do that, Go to Settings > Control Center and add or remove controls as desired.

2. Use Back Tap for Quick Actions

You can enable the Back Tap feature to perform actions like taking screenshots or launching apps by tapping the back of your iPhone. Go to Settings; Accessibility; Touch; Back Tap to configure.

3. Set Up Custom Ringtones and Vibration Patterns

Do you know that you assign unique ringtones and vibration patterns to specific contacts on your iPhone? In the Contacts app, select a contact, tap “Edit,” then choose “Ringtone” or “Vibration” to customize.

4. Utilize the One-Handed Keyboard

For easier typing with one hand, hold down the globe or emoji icon on the keyboard and select the one-handed layout.

5. Scan Documents with the Notes App

Seamlessly scan documents using the built-in Notes app. To do this, Open a note, tap the camera icon, and choose “Scan Documents.”

6. Measure Objects with the Measure App

With the measure App, you can gauge the dimensions of objects or spaces using augmented reality.

7. Create Custom Emoji

You can Personalize your messages with custom emoji stickers. Open Messages, tap the Memoji icon, and design your avatar.

8. Enable Dark Mode

Reduce eye strain and save battery life by switching to Dark Mode. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select “Dark.”

9. Use Screen Time to Monitor Usage

Keep track of your app usage and set limits with Screen Time. Navigate to Settings > Screen Time to view reports and manage settings.

10. Quickly Access the Camera

From the Lock Screen, you can quickly swipe left to instantly open the Camera app.

11. Customize Your Home Screen with Widgets

Add widgets to your Home Screen for at-a-glance information. Press and hold an empty area on the Home Screen, tap the “+” icon, and select your desired widgets.

12. Use Siri Shortcuts for Automation

Do you know you can automate routine tasks with Siri Shortcuts. Open the Shortcuts app to create custom commands.

13. Enable Emergency SOS

Set up Emergency SOS to quickly call for help. Go to Settings > Emergency SOS and configure your preferences.

14. Hide Photos in the Photos App

Keep certain photos private by hiding them. Select the photo, tap the share icon, and choose “Hide.”

15. Use the Magnifier as a Digital Magnifying Glass

Activate the Magnifier to enlarge objects or text. Enable it in Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.

16. Set Up Medical ID for Emergencies

Create a Medical ID with vital health information accessible from the Lock Screen. Go to Health app > Medical ID to set it up.

17. Use AirDrop for Quick File Sharing

Faster than Bluetooth, you can easily share files with nearby Apple devices using AirDrop. Access it through the share menu or Control Center.

18. Optimize Battery Charging

Extend battery lifespan by enabling Optimized Battery Charging. Go to Settings > Battery; Battery Health; Charging.

19. Use Guided Access to Focus on a Single App

Limit your device to a single app with Guided Access, useful for presentations or child use. Enable it in Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access.

20. Customize Notifications with Focus Modes

Manage notifications and reduce distractions by setting up Focus modes. Navigate to Settings; Focus to create custom profiles.

21. Use the Hidden Trackpad in the Keyboard

Press and hold the spacebar to turn the keyboard into a trackpad for precise cursor control.

22. Enable LED Flash for Alerts

Get visual notifications by enabling the LED flash for alerts. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > LED Flash for Alerts.

23. Quickly Switch Wi-Fi Networks from Control Center

Press and hold the Wi-Fi icon in Control Center to view and switch networks without opening Settings.

24. Use the Timer to Stop Music Playback

Set a timer to stop music playback after a certain period. In the Clock app, select “Timer,” set the duration, and choose “Stop Playing” under “When Timer Ends.”

25. Access Hidden Features with AssistiveTouch

Enable AssistiveTouch for quick access to certain functions. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.

26. Use Live Text to Interact with Text in Photos

Interact with text within your photos using Live Text. Open a photo with text and tap the Live Text icon to copy, look up, or translate.

27. Silence Unknown Callers

To reduce interruptions from unknown numbers, navigate to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. When enabled, calls from numbers not in your contacts, Siri suggestions, or recent calls are sent directly to voicemail.

28. Watch Live Voicemail Transcriptions

With iOS 17, you can view real-time transcriptions of voicemails as they’re being recorded. This allows you to decide whether to answer the call immediately. Enable this feature in Settings > Phone > Live Voicemail.

29. Make Calls Over Wi-Fi

In areas with poor cellular reception, Wi-Fi Calling allows you to make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network. Activate it by going to Settings; Phone > Wi-Fi Calling.

30. Take a Video While on a Call

To record a video while on a phone call, open the Camera app and hold down the shutter button in Photo mode to start recording. Release the button to stop.

31. Adjust Torch Brightness and Focus

With iOS 18, you can change the shape and focus of your iPhone’s flashlight beam. Activate the torch from the Lock Screen or Control Center, then swipe up or down on the torch icon to adjust brightness, and left or right to change the beam focus.

32. Use Picture-in-Picture Mode

Continue watching videos or using FaceTime while multitasking with Picture-in-Picture mode. When watching a video, swipe up or press the Home button to shrink the video into a movable window.

There are loads of tricks on your iPhone not listed here that will help you automate and perform task more seamlessly. Take some time out and through every feature you have on your iPhone and know how they work.