iPhone 12 Hidden Tips and Tricks

Enable Back Tap in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Double or triple tap for shortcuts like taking screenshots or launching apps!

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Need precise cursor control? Press and hold the space bar on your keyboard to turn it into a trackpad. Move your finger around to position the cursor accurately. Perfect for editing text!

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Turn your iPhone 12 into a measuring tape! Open the Measure app and use AR to measure objects and spaces. It’s incredibly handy for quick measurements on the go.

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Personalize your home screen with custom widgets. Long press on the home screen, tap the + icon, and add your favorite widgets. You can even stack them to save space!

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Your iPhone 12 can listen for specific sounds like doorbells or alarms and notify you. Enable Sound Recognition in Settings > Accessibility > Sound Recognition.

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Prolong your battery life with Optimized Battery Charging. This feature learns your charging routine and reduces battery aging. Enable it in Settings > Battery > Battery Health.

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Capture videos quickly by holding the shutter button in photo mode. Slide it to the right to lock and continue recording hands-free. Perfect for spontaneous moments!

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Protect your privacy with iPhone 12’s advanced features. Use the new privacy labels in the App Store to see how apps use your data. Control app permissions in Settings > Privacy.

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These hidden tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your iPhone 12. Try them out and unlock new possibilities. Stay tuned for more tech tips on usatechbro.com!

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iPhone 12 Hidden Tips and Tricks

Unlock the Full Potential of Your iPhone 12

Enable Back Tap in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Double or triple tap for shortcuts like taking screenshots or launching apps!

Back Tap

Back Tap

Need precise cursor control? Press and hold the space bar on your keyboard to turn it into a trackpad. Move your finger around to position the cursor accurately. Perfect for editing text!

Hidden Trackpad