1. Built-in Shazam
Did you know that your iPhone has a built-in Shazam? Shazam is a popular music recognition service. You used to have to download the app from the App Store, but in 2020 Apple built it into iOS. Now, to find out what song is playing in a store or in a cab, you just have to swipe “Control Point” and click on the Shazam icon. After a few seconds, a notification will pop up on the screen with the author and the name of the song. By the way, you can “shazam” not only the music around you, but also the music that is playing on the iPhone itself – for example, in a video on Instagram or TikTok. Important: Shazam is not originally included in the “Control Item.” To add it there: go to Settings > Control Centre; Click the green plus sign near the “Music Recognition” section. This feature works with iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 and newer versions.
2. Background nature sounds
If you have trouble falling asleep at night or just want to relax during the day, your iPhone can help you with that. There are several built-in applications that offer a wide range of different sounds – from the sound of raindrops to ocean waves. To find them: go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics; Click on the “Sound Themes” section and select the one you like best. You can also create a custom sound theme. To do this, click the “Create New Theme” button.
3. Document scanning and signing
Scanning documents with your iPhone is very easy and can be done in just a few steps. To scan a document: open the Notes app; click the “+” sign in the upper right corner and select “Scan Documents”; place the document you want to scan on a flat surface; click the “Shutter” button to take a picture. Once you have scanned the document, you can sign it electronically. To do this: click the “Sign” button in the upper right corner; select your signature; click “Done.” This feature is available in iOS 13 and newer versions.
4. Text translation in Safari
If you are using Safari and come across a word or phrase you don’t understand, you can quickly translate it into your native language. To do this: open Safari and go to the website with the text you want to translate; click on the “Aa” icon in the upper right corner; select “Translate Website”; choose your preferred language. This feature is available in iOS 14 and newer versions.
5. Hide photo
There may be some photos on your iPhone that you don’t want others to see. Luckily, there is a way to hide them from view. To do this: open the Photos app; select the photo or photos you want to hide; click the “Share” button; select “Hide.” This feature is available in iOS 13 and newer versions.
6. Capturing video and photos at the same time
Did you know that you can take both videos and photos at the same time on your iPhone? This is a great way to capture both the video and the still image of a special moment. To do this: open the Camera app; select “Video” mode; press and hold the shutter button to take a photo while simultaneously recording a video. This feature is available in iOS 12 and newer versions.
7. Photo text recognition
The iPhone can not only recognize text in images, but also read it aloud. This is a great way to quickly get the information you need from a document or sign. To do this: open the Photos app; select the photo with the text you want to recognize; click the “Edit” button; click the ” three dots ” in the upper right corner; select “Recognize Text.” This feature is available in iOS 13 and newer versions. These are just a few of the hidden features of the iPhone that you may not have known about. With these tips, you can get more out of your device and make everyday tasks easier. So, next time you are using your iPhone, be sure to keep these features in mind.
