iPhones are arguably the most popular smartphones in the world, with Apple shipping nearly 52 million iPhones in the third quarter of 2022 alone, according to a report by Statista. The iPhone 12 was one of the major shifts in iPhone technology for Apple, with the tech giant reverting to the boxy design last seen in the iPhone 4S. Apple also got rid of the low-res LCD panel and brought a gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display. However, more often than not, people simply use their iPhone 12 to make and attend calls. There are numerous smart features hidden away which are super useful but unheard of by most.
So, check out the top 5 hidden iPhone 12 features you’ve never heard of.
1. Fake eye contact during FaceTime
If you use FaceTime regularly, you’d know it’s tiring to constantly maintain eye contact throughout the call, especially if it’s a long one. But there’s a secret feature which allows you to fake eye contact on FaceTime calls. To enable this feature,
2. Measure and Level tool
Did you know that your iPhone 12 could fulfil the purpose of the measuring tape and level tool too? Yes! The iPhone 12 lets users measure objects using the back camera. You can also use the level tool to check the surface angle of an object.
3. Text via Note App
Did you know that your iPhone 12 comes with a hidden trick that can let you have a c onversation on your iPhone secretly? You will be able to send texts without letting anyone else know. All you have to do is just turn a note into a place for hidden conversations on iOS by adding collaborators to the note. You can even delete the text message for everyone as well. This means you can have a conversation without any proof that it ever existed.
4. Use Live Photos
Live Photos lets users capture life’s perfect moments as a still picture along with a 2-second video. The feature also allows users to change the Live Photo effects to make it boomerang-esque. To do this, go to the Photos app and open a Live Photo. Then tap on the arrow on the top left. You’ll get a list of options such as Live, Loop, Bounce, Long Exposure and Off. Select and apply the effect according to your choice.
5. Back Tap
Although Apple removed the home button with the iPhone X, there’s still a secret button at the back of your iPhone called Back Tap. The Back Tap feature not only allows you to access system features such as Flashlight, Siri and Reachability but also opens a variety of apps by just double or triple tapping the back of your iPhone 12.
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source:tech.hindustantimes
