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20 best things your iPhone can do that you had no idea about

Source: Apple

Think you know your iPhone inside and out? Think again.

That shiny little rectangle is hiding more secrets than a teenager’s diary. From time-saving tips to magical photo-editing tricks, there's a whole world of untapped potential waiting to be discovered in that sleek little device.

So put on your explorer's hat and journey with us into the hidden depths of your iPhone. We're about to show you features that will make you wonder, ‘How come I didn’t know this before?’ Consider this your treasure map to unlocking the full power of your trusty sidekick.

Camera and photos tips

Long-press the shutter to take a video

Want a to take a fast video? You can simply long-press the shutter button in the camera app. Once you release the button, that’s it, the video wraps up. It’s a much quicker way to shoot an off-the-hip video than by actually changing the shooting mode. 

 (Apple)

You can search for almost anything in Photos

Photos might be a lot smarter than you’ve assumed. In the search bar, you can use pretty much any term you like. Cat? Beach? Sunset? Sure. ’s image-analysis engine tags

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