7 iPhone shortcuts that change daily use

January 28, 2026

Divya

Turn your iPhone into a white noise machine: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Background Sounds and play rain.

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Schedule texts: In Messages, tap + → Send Later, choose a date and time, and your message will be delivered automatically.

Remove photo backgrounds in one tap: Long-press an image in the Files app, tap Quick Actions > Remove Background, and get a clean cut-out instantly.

Use the space bar as a cursor: Long-press the space bar while typing to move the cursor.

Copy or translate text using the camera: Point your camera at text, tap the scan icon, and instantly copy or translate.

Lock apps with Face ID: Long-press an app, select Require Face ID, and prevent others from opening sensitive apps.

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