Quick Tricks:Hidden IPhone Feature You Can Unlock By Pressing And Holding

Did you know your iPhone has secret shortcuts hiding in plain sight? By simply pressing and holding (a feature called Haptic Touch or 3D Touch on older iPhones), you can save time and access cool tools instantly. Here's a breakdown of the most useful "long-press" tricks every iPhone user should try:

Did you know your iPhone has secret shortcuts hiding in plain sight? By simply pressing and holding (a feature called Haptic Touch or  3D touch on older iphones.

 

1. Home Screen Shortcuts

Press and hold any app icon to reveal quick actions. For example:

Camera: Jump straight into "Selfie," "Record Video," or "Scan QR Code."

Maps: Quickly navigate to your home or workplace.

Messaging Apps: WhatsApp or Messenger let you start a new chat or scan a code.

Works on: iPhones 6s and newer.

 

2. Text Editing Made Easy

When typing or selecting text, press and hold to:

Copy, Paste, or Cut text (classic but super handy!).

Translate or Search selected words (works in apps like Safari or Notes).

Type special characters: Press and hold letters like "e" to get options like "é" or "ê."

Tip: Turn off the special characters feature in Settings > General > Keyboard if it annoys you.

 

3. Control Center Hacks

Swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center, then press and hold icons for more options:

Flashlight: Adjust brightness levels.

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: Jump straight to settings instead of digging through menus.

Camera: Skip to selfie mode or video recording.

 

4. The Magic of AssistiveTouch (The "Floating Button")

Enable this feature (Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch) to add a floating button. Press and hold it to:

Take screenshots instantly.

Lock your screen or adjust volume.

Create custom shortcuts like opening your favorite app.

Bonus: You can teach it to do complex tasks, like zooming in with two fingers!

 

5. Bonus Tricks You'll Love

Notifications: Press and hold a message to reply quickly without opening the app.

Links in Safari: Preview a webpage by pressing and holding the link.

Live Photos: Press and hold a photo in your gallery to watch it "come alive."

 

Pro Tips

Older iPhones (6s to XS) use 3D Touch-press harder instead of just holding.

Customize shortcuts using the Shortcuts app (e.g., create a "text my mom" button).

Not all apps support these tricks-look for the "vibrate" feedback to know if it works!

 

Mastering these long-press tricks turns your iPhone into a productivity powerhouse. Try them out and let your phone do the heavy lifting! 🚀

Got a favorite shortcut? Share it in the comments below! 😊