5 Secret iPhone Features Hidden in iOS

 Apple’s iOS is known for its smooth performance and strong security, but many iPhone users only use a small part of what their device can actually do. Behind the simple interface, iOS hides dozens of powerful features that Apple rarely talks about. These hidden iOS features can help you boost productivity, protect your privacy, save battery life, and use your iPhone in smarter ways. Whether you are an everyday user or a tech enthusiast, discovering these secret iOS tricks will completely change how you use your iPhone. In this article, we’ll uncover the most useful hidden features in iOS that most users don’t know about—but should definitely be using.

 

🔹 1. Back Tap (Secret Button on iPhone)

What it does:

Tap the back of your iPhone to perform actions.

How to enable:

Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap

You can assign:

• Screenshot
• Flashlight
• Open Camera
• Open any app

🔥 Very popular feature.

🔹 2. Live Text (Copy Text from Images)

What it does:

Copy, translate, or search text from photos/screenshots.

How to use:

• Open Photos
• Tap text inside image
• Copy / Translate / Search

Works even on handwritten text.

🔹 3. Hidden Trackpad Mode (Cursor Control)

What it does:

Turn keyboard into a trackpad.

How to use:

• Long-press space bar on keyboard
• Move cursor smoothly

Huge productivity booster.

🔹 4. One-Handed Keyboard Mode

What it does:

Makes typing easier with one hand.

How to enable:

• Hold 🌐 (globe) icon
• Select left or right keyboard

Perfect for big iPhones.

🔹 5. App Lock Without Extra Apps

What it does:

Lock apps using Face ID / Touch ID.

Method:

Use Screen Time → App Limits

Set time limit = 1 minute

Enable Block at End of Limit

App becomes locked after 1 minute.