Smartphones are now an important part of our daily lives, but even though they’re so common, many people still don’t know what all they can do. There’s more to your phone than meets the eye. It has settings that can change the game and smart tools.
As an example, think about the simple computer. If you quickly want to change between capital and lowercase letters, did you know that you can swipe up or down on the shift key? Or that you can get to special characters by holding down keys for a long time?
There are many secret gems in your phone’s camera as well. You can take pictures on most devices by pressing the volume-down button. This makes it easy to take pictures of yourself or from low angles. The camera app can also be used to read text, scan QR codes, and even find QR codes in pictures.
It’s also easier than you think to find your way around. To move between open apps, swipe left or right on the screen. You can also press and hold the “back” button to go between apps you’ve just used. Need to get to your phone’s settings quickly? Pull down from the upper right corner (or upper left corner on some phones).
Other things that were missed are:
Notification shades that you can change to make important alerts stand out
Built-in screen recorders let you save lessons or game highlights
You can get to hidden menus by dialling certain numbers, like *#06# to see your IMEI number.
Pressing the power button several times will bring up the emergency SOS features.
You can also find hidden gems by exploring your phone’s settings, such as
Power-saving modes that make batteries last longer
Gesture controls that can be changed to make travel easier
Integrated tools for keeping track of health and happiness
Extra safety features, like biometric identification and encryption
By finding these secret features, you’ll get the most out of your phone, make using it easier, and find new ways to work, play, and connect.
So, take some time to learn more about what your phone can do. You could find out something important you’ve been missing.
