6 Hidden Functions On Your Phone You Didn’t Know Existed

What it Does: Turns your phone into a magnifying glass with a zoom feature.

How to Access: On iPhones, go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier, and toggle it on. On Android, go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnification Gestures and enable it.

Why It’s Cool: Helpful for reading small text or examining objects closely, like fine print or small details.

4. Custom Vibration Patterns
What it Does: You can assign custom vibration patterns to contacts so you can know who’s calling without looking at your phone.

How to Access: On iPhones, go to Contacts > Edit > Vibration and create a custom pattern. On Android, you can go to Contacts > Edit > Vibration Pattern or Settings > Sounds > Vibration.

Why It’s Cool: Helps you differentiate between contacts, even when your phone is on silent.

5. Hidden Calculator Functions (Scientific Mode)
What it Does: Unlock a more advanced scientific calculator on your phone.

How to Access: On iPhones, rotate your phone to landscape mode in the calculator app to switch to the scientific calculator. On Android, many phones have a built-in scientific calculator in the default app, or you can download one.

Why It’s Cool: It’s perfect for quick math problems or more advanced calculations.

6. One-Handed Mode
What it Does: Makes your phone’s screen smaller for easier use with one hand.

How to Access: On iPhones, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Reachability and turn it on. On Android, look for the One-Handed Mode option in Settings > Display (may vary by phone).

Why It’s Cool: Makes using large-screen phones much more comfortable when you’re holding the phone with one hand.

These hidden features can really level up your phone usage! Give them a try, and you may find yourself using them more than you expect!