Many iPhone users are not aware that the mobile phone they use every day actually contains many practical functions that can improve efficiency and protect privacy.
Hidden keyboard for iOS system
When many applications need to enter a password, they will automatically bring up a keyboard combination that only contains English and numbers. This design is mainly for security reasons. It reduces the possibility of switching to other symbol keyboards and reduces the risk of the input process being recorded by malware. This kind of keyboard is particularly common in banking and payment apps, and is designed to more efficiently protect the security of users’ account passwords.
Quickly view information on the lock screen
In iOS 7 and later systems, if you receive a new notification while the screen is locked, you can try sliding the notification banner from left to right. Such a simple action can directly unlock and enter the corresponding application, such as messages or emails, to view the complete content. This operation is much faster than unlocking the phone first and then looking for the application icon. It is a small skill that can significantly improve operation efficiency.
Identify aircraft flying in the sky
If you see an airplane flying over in the sky, you can use the “compass” application included in your iPhone. Point your phone towards the airplane, and an airplane logo will appear on the application interface. Click on this to get detailed information about that flight. This information always includes the flight number, airline, current altitude and flight direction. The data is derived from public flight information on the Internet.
Shake your phone to undo and redo
When typing text, if you accidentally type a wrong word or want to delete the entire sentence, you can quickly shake the phone a few times. At this time, an option that means "Undo Typing" will pop up on the screen. Click it to delete the content you just entered. This function is not limited to messages. It is applicable to memos, emails, and any other place where text can be entered. It is actually a quick way to correct errors.
Set unique vibrations for contacts
In applications with "address book naming", you can set special vibration types for key and important contacts. Go to the interface where a specific contact is located and then switch to the editing page, find the option of "Ringtone name", select "Vibrate" and then click "Create a new mode called vibration mode". Then you can tap and click with your finger to sequence a period of different vibration rhythms to form different types of lengths and patterns. In this way, even if you don't look at the screen when a call comes in, you can still know who is calling and the status of the call based on the vibration.
Turn off notification preview on lock screen
To protect the privacy of text messages or emails and prevent the content from being seen by others when the screen is locked, you can turn off the notification preview. First go to "Settings", then look for "Notifications", then select "Messages" or the corresponding mail application, and then turn off the "Show Preview" option. From now on, lock screen notifications will only display the sender and application icon, rather than the specific content, thus effectively protecting your private information.
Among the hidden functions mentioned above, which one is your favorite or most commonly used? Or, have you discovered other tips that not everyone knows yet? If you are willing, you are welcome to share your experience in the comment area. If you feel that it has certain value, please also give a like to support it.
