But with the latest software updates, both iPhone and Samsung phones<\/a> have quietly turned the flashlight into something much more useful. You can control how bright it is. On some devices, you can even change how wide the beam spreads.<\/p>\n Once you know where to look, it feels like you just upgraded your phone without spending a dollar.<\/p>\n 10 IOS 26 TRICKS THAT HELP YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR IPHONE<\/a><\/p>\n Both iPhone and Samsung phones have quietly turned the flashlight into something much more useful. (Silas Stein\/picture alliance)<\/p>\n iPhone flashlight features you’re probably missing<\/p>\n Your iPhone flashlight does more than turn on and off, and a few hidden controls can completely change how you use it.<\/p>\n How to adjust iPhone flashlight brightness<\/p>\n On almost all iPhones:<\/p>\n Swipe down from the top right to open Control CenterPress and hold the flashlight iconDrag the vertical slider up to increase brightness or down to lower it<\/p>\n This has been around for years, but many people still tap instead of holding. That’s where the real control lives.<\/p>\n How to change iPhone flashlight beam width (Pro models)<\/p>\n This is the feature most people have never seen. On newer Pro iPhones<\/a> running the latest software:<\/p>\n Swipe down to open Control CenterPress and hold the flashlight iconWhen the flashlight control appears at the top of the screen, swipe left or right to adjust the beam width<\/p>\n You can go from a narrow, focused beam to a wide flood of light.<\/p>\n That means:<\/p>\n Narrow beam = better for seeing farther aheadWide beam = better for lighting up a full area<\/p>\n This feature was introduced in iOS 18 and is still available in iOS 26.4, but it only works on iPhone 14 Pro and newer Pro models, including iPhone 15 Pro and later versions. You won’t see it on standard models.<\/p>\n How to turn on iPhone flashlight from the Lock Screen<\/p>\n You don’t even need to unlock your phone:<\/p>\n Press and hold the flashlight icon on the Lock Screen<\/p>\n It turns on instantly, which is faster than digging through menus.<\/p>\n How to use Siri to control your iPhone flashlight<\/p>\n You can say:<\/p>\n “Hey Siri, turn on the flashlight.””Set flashlight to 50 percent.””Hey Siri, turn off the flashlight.”<\/p>\n It’s one of the fastest hands-free options when your hands are full.<\/p>\n The flashlight is one of the most used features on your phone, yet most people never go beyond the basics. (Anna Barclay\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Bonus: Use iPhone flashlight for alerts and notifications<\/p>\n Your iPhone can use the flashlight as a visual alert:<\/p>\n Go to SettingsTap AccessibilityTap Audio\/VisualScroll down and turn on Flash for Alerts<\/p>\n Your flashlight will blink for calls and notifications, which helps if your phone is on silent or in a noisy place.<\/p>\n Samsung flashlight features you should know<\/p>\n Samsung takes a different approach and, in some ways, gives you more flexibility right out of the box.<\/p>\n Note: Settings may vary depending on your Samsung device model and One UI version.<\/p>\n How to adjust Samsung flashlight brightness<\/p>\n On most Samsung Galaxy phones:<\/p>\n Swipe down to open Quick SettingsPress and hold the flashlight iconUse the brightness slider (labeled “Brightness”) to adjust the light level<\/p>\n Many people miss this because a quick tap only turns the flashlight on or off. The brightness controls appear after you press and hold, giving you more control depending on your situation.<\/p>\n How to turn on the Samsung flashlight with your voice<\/p>\n If you use Google Assistant<\/a>:<\/p>\n “Hey Google, turn on the flashlight.””Hey Google, turn off the flashlight.”<\/p>\n It works well when your hands are full or when you need quick access.<\/p>\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iphone-photo-1.jpg\")
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