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Unlocking the best features of your iPhone can significantly enhance your user experience, making your device more personal, capable, and secure. Here are some lesser-known but highly useful features and how to access them.

Customizing Your Lock Screen and Home Screen

With iOS 18, Apple has introduced deeper customization options for your Home Screen and Control Center. Here’s how you can make the most of these features:

Customizable Shortcuts on the Lock Screen: You can now choose what shortcuts appear on your lock screen, such as replacing the default camera shortcut with a timer or any other app of your choice. To do this, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, enter your passcode, and then navigate to the Allow Access When Locked section. Here, you can customize the available shortcuts[2][4].
Locking and Hiding Apps: iOS 18 allows you to lock and hide specific apps, ensuring that their content remains private. To lock an app, go to the app, tap and hold on it, and select the option to require Face ID. For hiding apps, move the app to a folder, then go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, and enable the Hide Apps feature. This will move the app to a locked, hidden folder accessible only with Face ID[2][4].

Enhancing Security and Privacy

Unlocking with Face ID While Wearing a Mask

If you frequently wear a face mask, unlocking your iPhone with Face ID can be challenging. However, with iOS 15.4 or later, you can unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask without needing an Apple Watch. To enable this, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, and follow the prompts to set up the feature[3].

Using Apple Watch to Unlock iPhone

If you have an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone even when wearing a mask. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, scroll down to the Unlock with Apple Watch section, and turn on the feature for any linked Apple Watch[3].

Customizing Notification Previews

By default, iPhones with Face ID hide the content of notifications on the lock screen for privacy. However, you can change this setting to always show notification previews. Go to Settings > Notifications > Show Previews and select Always if you prefer to see the full content of your notifications on the lock screen[3].

Utilizing Accessibility Features

Back Tap

You can turn the back of your iPhone into a secret button to perform various actions. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap, and choose either double tap or triple tap. Here, you can select actions like taking a screenshot, enabling low power mode, or running a shortcut[3].

Full-Screen Incoming Call Alerts

If you prefer the older full-screen incoming call alerts instead of the banner-style notifications, you can change this setting. Go to Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls and tap Full Screen to revert to the more attention-grabbing full-screen alerts[3].

Managing Passwords and Security

The New Passwords App

iOS 18 introduces a comprehensive Passwords app that centralizes all your passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi codes. To access this app, go to Settings and look for the Passwords section. Here, you can manage all your passwords, share them securely, and automatically fill in strong passwords across your devices[2][4].

Two-Factor Authentication and Security Keys

Enhance your security by using two-factor authentication and security keys. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, and navigate to the security options to set up two-factor authentication. You can also use security keys for added security, which can be configured within the same settings menu[1].

Additional Tips for Daily Use

Wake and Unlock Your iPhone

To wake your iPhone, you can press the side button, raise the iPhone (if Raise to Wake is enabled), or tap the screen (on non-iPhone SE models). To unlock, use Face ID by glancing at your iPhone, use Touch ID by pressing the Home button with your registered finger, or enter your passcode[1].

Customizing Control Center

With iOS 18, the Control Center is more customizable. You can add more shortcuts and customize their size and actions. Go to Settings, then navigate to the Control Center options where you can add a plus button to include more customizable shortcuts[2][4].

Using Apple Intelligence Features

Starting next month, iOS 18 will introduce Apple Intelligence, which combines generative models with personal context to deliver useful and relevant intelligence while protecting privacy and security. Features include writing tools for refining text, enhanced photo and video search, and more natural Siri interactions. These features will be integrated into various apps like Mail, Notes, and Photos[4].

By leveraging these features, you can unlock the full potential of your iPhone, making it more personalized, secure, and efficient for your daily use.