8 Tips to Use iPhone like a Pro in 2023

Although you have been using your iPhone for a while, there might be some hidden features and functions that you’ve failed to notice. Some of them are given below. And knowing these will ensure you can use your iPhone like a pro in 2023 and beyond.

Create text replacement

Do you often use long sentences, complex words, or phrases? If they’re used regularly, you can avoid typing them. Save time by recording them into shorter codes. For instance, talk to you later can be ttyl. The next time you type ttyl, your iPhone will automatically replace it with the expanded version.

This trick is called Text Replacement, and it can be set up on your phone. Go to the Settings app > Keyboard > Text Replacement > tap the plus icon, type the phrase and the shortcut > tap Save.

Monitor your purchases

It is easy to make purchases on the go. You may purchase apps, movies, games, or music from the App Store or iTunes and forget about them. This can create confusion when you don’t remember why you’ve made those payments. Fortunately, Apple charges are accounted for. You just have to know how to see what Apple is charging you for. You can find out what Apple is charging you by checking your purchase history. Log into your email associated with your Apple ID and go through your purchase history. You can also speak to Apple’s billing department if you have any confusion or reach out to Apple support.

Increase battery life

The short battery life is a downside that many iPhone users complain about. But your device is not meant to last only a few hours. You can improve its battery life and get more juice by turning off certain battery-hogging programs and processes.

You can ensure your device has longer battery life by turning off auto-brightness, location services, visual effects, etc. You must also charge your phone in Airplane mode so that it charges quickly and lasts long.

Use your voice to unlock iPhone

Are you seeking an alternative way to unlock your phone? You can set up voice control so you don’t need to open your phone to unlock it. However, this method is not recommended because it is the most unsecure way of unlocking an iPhone.

To use your voice to unlock your phone, head to the Settings app > Accessibility > Voice Control > switch on Voice Control > tap Customize Commands > tap Create New Command > type a word or phrase you can easily remember > tap Action > choose Run Custom Gesture > tap Save.

Now, say the word or phrase you have entered and unlock your phone.

Don’t let apps track you

Since iOS 14.5, Apple has introduced anti-tracking as an in-built security and privacy feature on iPads and iPhones. When this is active, applications cannot track your network traffic. So, annoying ads won’t bother you.

Prevent apps from tracking you by going to the Settings app > Privacy > Tracking > toggling off Allow Apps to Request to Track.

Use Live Text

Live Text is an excellent feature introduced with iOS 15, and it easily lets you do the work of an OCR app. Live Text lets you directly copy text from any document or image, whether soft or hard copy.

Moreover, the feature allows you to perform certain actions based on the text. For example, when the camera is pointing to a phone number, you will get the option of making a call.

Take photos using the volume button

There are multiple ways to take photos on your iPhone. Tapping the on-screen camera button is not the only way. You can easily take photos by using the volume button.

Open the Camera app and click the volume button up or down to snap a photo. The option also works with headphones with inline remotes.

Use dark mode

If you use your device in the dark, you might be familiar with dark mode. This feature is pretty popular among people working or using their devices in the dark.

When dark mode is enabled on your phone, the interface switches to dark colors so that they are easier on the eyes in dark or low-light situations. The dark mode is also helpful for people suffering from color blindness.

Although dark mode makes it easier to look at the screen, the iPhone offers two more options if you want extra visual help. Hence, there is a hidden dark mode on your phone.

Go to the Settings app > tap Accessibility > Display & Text Size > choose either Classic Invert (switches all colors to dark mode) or Smart Invert (switches some on-screen colors).

Conclusion

Learn these iPhone tricks and implement them to improve your efficiency. Then, show off your new-found knowledge to your iPhone-using friends and gain brownie points.

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