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Ex-Apple employee reveals seven incredible iPhone hacks you might not know

News - Nov 30, 2023
Ex-Apple employee reveals seven incredible iPhone hacks  you might not know

Tyler Morgan, a former sales representative at Apple, disclosed the seven unexpected hacks that the majority of us are ignorant of in a TikTok video that has received over 14 million views.

Morgan has amassed a significant social media following thanks to some iPhone tips. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll
Morgan has amassed a significant social media following thanks to some iPhone tips. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll

These will become really helpful time saves, such as using the search bar as a calculator, adding commentary to screen recordings, and shaking the phone to undo typing.

He used to alert followers not to purchase official Apple accessories and provided information on how to fix devices, find much less expensive alternatives, and unlock additional iPhone features.

Morgan stated that his goal is to impart the knowledge he's gained from his employment at the massive electronics company to followers.

‘These are more tips I thought everyone knew,’ he says.

Tap to snap, hold to record!

Morgan explains that iPhone camera users can access the video feature by holding down the usual picture button, without needing to scroll.

Users can zoom in on pictures by sliding their fingers while holding down the record button. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll
Users can zoom in on pictures by sliding their fingers while holding down the record button. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll

Users can zoom in on a picture by sliding their fingers up or down the screen while holding down the record button, similar to TikTok or Snapchat. 

This feature, while just saving a few seconds, might mean the difference between recording a child's first steps and switching to recording just before the child trips and falls.

One-handed keyboard makes texting a breeze

The one-handed keyboard function can be just what you need if you're multitasking and can only use one hand to send back an answer to a message.

The globe tool located on the bottom right corner of the keyboard on iPhones allows users to reach the one-handed keyboard. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll
The globe tool located on the bottom right corner of the keyboard on iPhones allows users to reach the one-handed keyboard. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll

Morgan demonstrates that you may access language settings or an emoji button by holding down the globe button located at the bottom left of the keyboard.

To make one-handed typing easier, the user can move the keyboard to the left, right, or back to the center using the three settings at the very bottom.

"Then it becomes a little smaller and a little easier to type on," Morgan said.

Add commentary to screen recordings

Screen recording may be accessed simply by swiping down from the top of your iPhone screen, as demonstrated by Morgan.

Morgan explains that the screen record app allows users to add commentary to their recordings by using the haptic touch. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll
Morgan explains that the screen record app allows users to add commentary to their recordings by using the haptic touch. Image Credit: TikTok/@hitomidocameraroll

All you have to do is press the button, and a screen will appear with a microphone at the bottom.

Once the microphone is selected, both your screen and speech will be recorded.

Haptic touch for faster app adjustments

The haptic touch functionality allows users to easily switch between app functions without going into settings on the control screen, which is the fundamental function center of your iPhone.

Morgan notes that by sequentially depressing each button, users may swiftly connect to various Bluetooth devices and WiFi networks, set a timer, change the flashlight's brightness, and choose to take a photo or record a video.

‘Pretty much eliminates your need to go into the settings menu at all,’ Morgan says.

Making a calculator out of the search bar

Since Morgan disclosed the little-known trick that lets users utilize the search bar to solve equations, there has never been a simpler way to solve a mathematical problem.

After unlocking the screen, users can swipe down to find the search bar on their phone. 

The search bar will seem exactly like it does when users type into a search app like Google. They can utilize this function to solve easy or difficult arithmetic problems.

Morgan demonstrates, for instance, that the answer will appear at the top of the screen immediately if you type 8*5 into the search area.

Highlight multiple messages at once

Swiping up the column with two fingers highlights and selects many texts.

Morgan makes it clear that this function is limited to Apple apps, such as emails and messages.

Trying to remove many messages at once can often be difficult; perhaps you want to get rid of the ten spam SMS you received that day.

This function allows you to pick all relevant communications to delete at once, rather than choosing and deleting each one individually.

Undo typing

Similar to pressing Ctrl+Z on a PC, this feature is available on the iPhone.

"If you ever deleted something by accident, you can always just shake your phone and it’ll give you the option to undo it," Morgan said.

In closing, he said that although all the settings are in their default positions, users might need to add a few to their control screens.