Here are 5 awesome things your iPhone can do that most people don’t know:

1. Back Tap to Trigger Actions

You can double or triple tap the back of your iPhone to perform custom actions like taking a screenshot, opening the camera, or launching a shortcut.

• How to use: Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap Assign actions to Double Tap or Triple Tap

2. Live Text in Photos and Videos

Your iPhone can recognize and copy text directly from photos, screenshots, and even paused videos.

• How to use: Open a photo or pause a video → Tap the text icon that appears → Select and copy text

3. Hidden Trackpad on Keyboard

Long-press the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, allowing you to move the cursor more precisely through text.

• How to use: When typing, press and hold the space bar to activate the trackpad

4. Identify Songs Without an App (Shazam Integration)

You can identify songs playing around you without opening Shazam.

• How to use: Settings → Control Center → Add Music Recognition Swipe down from the top-right and tap the Shazam icon

5. Measure Someone’s Height Instantly

With LiDAR-equipped iPhones (iPhone 12 Pro and newer), you can measure someone’s height just by pointing the camera at them.

• How to use: Open the Measure app → Point it at a person Their height will automatically appear above their head