11 things on iphone we bet you’ll use them again and again

Here are 11 more ways to get more out of your iPhone. I bet you’ll use them again and again. 

1. Markup 

Markup is a powerful tool you might not even realize is there. It lets you edit screenshots and photos, add signatures to PDFs or other documents, insert text, and draw on images without downloading a third-party app. 

To draw on photos: 

• Open the photo and tap Edit, then the Markup button. It looks like a pencil inside a circle. 
• Tap the Plus button to add Description, Text, Signature or Magnifier to zoom in.
• Once you’ve made your selection, tap Done, then tap Done again. 

To sign a PDF and other documents: 

• Open the document and tap Edit, then the Markup button. 
• Tap the Add button to add Text or a Signature. 
• Tap Done twice. 

2. Check if a surface is level 

Next time you’re hanging a frame, grab your iPhone instead of searching through the garage for a level. Here’s how it works: 

• Open the pre-installed Measure app. 
• Tap Level, then hold your iPhone against an object. Use it just as you would a normal level. 

3. Delete your last 15 minutes of search history 

Looking for a gift? Or maybe you’re searching for something private, like a health-related issue. It’s easy to wipe out the evidence if you use Google for your searches. Try this quick-delete option:

• Open the Google app. 
• Tap on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner. 
• The third option on the screen should be Delete last 15 minutes. 
• There’s no confirmation button. Once you tap the button, your history will be deleted. There’s a short window in which you can undo the action. 

4. Make your FaceTime chats better 

Let’s say a friend calls you for a FaceTime chat. You’re happy to talk, but you’re a little distracted. There’s a trick to multitasking without appearing rude. 

Introduced with iOS 14, Eye Contact makes it appear as if you’re keeping eye contact, even if you’re looking at another part of your screen. It even works when you’re chatting with multiple people: 

• Open Settings > FaceTime. 
• Slide the toggle next to Eye Contact to the right to enable it. 

5. Flash notifications 

Don’t want to miss a notification, but you need to keep quiet? Instead of vibrations and sounds, you can set your iPhone’s LED flash to blink when your phone is locked and silenced. 

• Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual. 
• Toggle on LED Flash for Alerts. 
• You can then enable Flash on Silent if you want the LED to only flash when your iPhone is silenced. 

6. See what’s flying overhead 

Here’s a fun backyard game. Look up and guess where the airplane above you is headed. Los Angeles? New York? Paris? 

Just ask Siri this phrase: “What flights are overhead?” You’ll see the carrier, flight number, and altitude in seconds.

 7. Mute notifications for a conversation 

The constant pings from group messages can be a little much. If you’re done with the conversation in a group message or need a break, give yourself the gift of silence: 

• Touch and hold a conversation in your list of Messages. 
• Tap Hide Alerts. 

8. Correct Siri’s pronunciation 

Siri is actually pretty smart, but the smart assistant has trouble with some names. You can give her some help: 

• Open Contacts and select the contact you want to add a phonetic pronunciation to. 
• Tap Edit, then add field. 
• Tap Phonetic first, middle or last name. 
• Type in a phonetic spelling for your contact’s name in the Phonetic field. 
• Tap Done. 

If you’d rather do this with your voice, say “Hey Siri, learn to pronounce [contact’s name].” Siri will ask how to pronounce the first and last name. 

9. Check your heart rate without an Apple Watch 

First, link your Google account. You’ll also be asked if you want to link the data with Apple Health. Then, follow these steps: 

• In the Google Fit app, tap Browse at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap Vitals, then Check your heart rate. 
• Follow the prompts and place your finger over your iPhone’s rear-facing camera. 
• After around 30 seconds, the app will estimate your heart rate. 

According to Google, the app estimates blood flow using the camera by tracking the subtle changes in the color of your finger. Make sure you’re in a well-lit area. 

Google Fit can also measure your respiratory rate by observing chest movements through your smartphone’s front-facing camera. Check your breathing by selecting Track your respiratory rate in the Vitals menu. 

10. Undo typing with a shake 

We all make mistakes when sending messages or entering text into Notes or emails. You can highlight the incorrect text or hold down the delete button, but there’s an easier way. 

Shaking your phone will display an Undo Typing window with the option to Undo. Tap that and your words will disappear. Shake the phone again and select Redo Typing if you want them back. 

11. Send your precise location 

Usually, I give you methods to hide your location — but sometimes you really do need someone to find you. You don’t need to fiddle with your GPS app, either. 

• Open a text message and choose the person you want to share your location with. 
• Tap the information icon > Send My Current Location. Your recipient will see your location on the map. 
• You can also choose Share My Location, then select the length of time you want to share your location for.