{"id":548719,"date":"2026-07-14T06:12:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/548719\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T06:12:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:12:24","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-iphone-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/548719\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to iPhone tips and tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"

iPhones are everywhere. According to Counterpoint<\/a>, Apple\u2019s share of the smartphone market has been hovering around 20% for the past few years \u2013 and the company can thank the popularity of the iPhone 17<\/a> for that trend continuing into 2026.<\/p>\n

And yet, a lot of us may not know just how much an iPhone can really do, from the hardware level down to the software.<\/p>\n

To help you, we\u2019ve dug up all the iPhone-related tips, tricks and guides we\u2019ve done in the past and compiled them in this convenient article for you. It\u2019ll cover both features that were implemented recently, alongside those that may have been implemented years ago, but are still relevant and usable today.<\/p>\n

You can find the list below, as well as links that\u2019ll take you to the relevant articles that we\u2019ve written, split into multiple categories.<\/p>\n

iPhone Guides, Tips & Tricks Jumplist<\/p>\n

1. Software & Workflow Optimisation<\/a>2. Cybersecurity<\/a>3. Cameras<\/a>4. Health and Quality-of-Life<\/a>5. Messaging<\/a>Software & Workflow Optimisation\"iPhone<\/p>\n

It all starts with optimising how you can migrate to a new iPhone.<\/p>\n

Image: Apple.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re all searching for ways to make things more efficient, including the ways we interact with our phones. This category will cover how you can do exactly that, from device migration and improved Shortcuts automation, to smaller some of the smaller tweaks you can make to get a smooth-sailing iOS experience, whether it\u2019s a brand new iPhone or one that\u2019s been in your pocket for a while.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Stolen Device Protection prevents thieves from easily changing your iPhone passcode.<\/p>\n

Image: Apple.<\/p>\n

Scams, malware and data protection have always been big issues when it comes to mobile phones, and it looms large to this day. While iPhones have typically been seen as more secure<\/a> compared to their Android counterparts, this is not without reason. Here, you\u2019ll find how your iPhone can protect you against malicious actors, contingencies for protecting your data if your iPhone gets stolen, and how to know if Apple Intelligence is actually processing requests on-device.<\/p>\n

Cameras\"iPhone<\/p>\n

We know how good iPhone cameras can be, but how can you make photo-taking easier, and what else can those cameras do?<\/p>\n

Photo: HWZ.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that iPhones have great cameras, so instead, we\u2019re dedicating this section to some other camera features on them. Two of the most notable are the introduction of the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16, and Visual Intelligence, which turns your camera into a helpful daily tool. This category covers how you can use those features to their fullest potential.<\/p>\n

Health and Quality-of-Life\"iPhone<\/p>\n

This section would be especially useful if you own another Apple wearable, such as an Apple Watch.<\/p>\n

Photo: HWZ.<\/p>\n

This section encompasses how your iPhone can help you in terms of your health, and will be particularly relevant if you\u2019re deep in Apple\u2019s ecosystem and own the company\u2019s other products. Accessibility features on the iPhone are another rabbit hole full of hidden but useful features that can make your life just that little bit more comfortable, too.<\/p>\n

Messaging\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Most of us use messaging apps nowadays, but it\u2019s still good to know what RCS can do, now that iPhones support it.<\/p>\n

Image: Apple.<\/p>\n

There may not be too many articles in this section, owing to the fact that most of us use external apps like Whatsapp or Telegram, but it\u2019s still good to know what iOS is capable of with its basic RCS messenger, and some fun tricks it can do in your group chats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"iPhones are everywhere. According to Counterpoint, Apple\u2019s share of the smartphone market has been hovering around 20% for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":548720,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[936,232540,12173,61,6931,4178,60,202,80,212354],"class_list":["post-548719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-apple","tag-digital-empowerment","tag-how-to","tag-ie","tag-ios","tag-iphone","tag-ireland","tag-mobile","tag-technology","tag-tips-and-tricks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=548719"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/548719\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/548720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=548719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=548719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=548719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}