20 iOS 11 Hidden Features that you probably did not knew about [Full Details]

iOS 11 is huge – it has been updated with many functional features required in our daily lives. So in this article, we will show 20 hidden iOS 11 Tips and Tricks for your iPhone.

iOS 11 Public version is already out and many users have already installed it but might not have found its hidden features till now. But don’t worry, we will mentioned all the hidden
features of iOS 11 for you.

Customize and Add more Control Center toggles in iOS 11

With iOS 11, you can add more toggle like Alarm, Apple TV Remote, Low Power Mode, Guided Access, Magnifier, Notes, Screen Recording, Text Size, Voice Memos, Wallet and more. You can select which toggle to appear on iOS 11 Control Center. Here is How to customize and Add more Control Center toggles in iOS 11

Move multiple apps at once from Home – Screen

You no longer have to move apps one by one to another page. With iOS 11 you can move more than one apps at once with ease. Learn how to move multiple apps at once in iOS 11.

Share Wi-Fi Password just by placing two iOS devices together – No need to enter Password

In iOS 11, Apple has added a very unique feature where you can share WiFi password to another device just by bringing two iPhones together. You don’t even have to enter WiFi password. It means if one of your device running iOS 11 is connected to a WiFi networks, you can easily share your WiFi password in iOS 11 to another device just by putting
two phones together.

Learn How to share Wi-Fi password with nearby multiple devices in iOS 11

Record iPhone Screen

How to record screen on iOS 11 using Control Center. You can directly start recording your iPhones screen using iOS 11 Control Center.

Yes you can now record your iPhones screen without using third party apps. It is now built in feature of iOS 11. The screen recording feature is hidden inside control center so be sure to enable it to start recording. Learn How to Record iPhone Screen on iOS 11 using Control Center

Customize Airpod Shortcuts

This is the great news of Airpods users. Now they will be able to skip tracks and go to previous track using a double tap gesture in Airpods on iOS 11.

With iOS 10 and Airpods, you were not able to add more gestures to Airpods but with iOS 11, you can. You can now skip tracks, go to previous track with a double tap in Airopds on iOS 11. Learn how to customize Airpod Shortcuts in iOS 11

Scan QR Codes using Stock Camera App

The stock camera app on iPhone/iPad now breaks the limitations of capturing photos and video only. It can now scan QR codes using Stock Camera app within a seconds in iOS 11. Learn How to Scan QR Codes using Stock Camera app in iOS 11

Connect to W-Fi just by scanning QR Code of a Router

Here is another small but handy feature that allows you to connect to WiFi network just by scanning routers QR Code in iOS 11

iOS 11 has a built in QR Code reader that allows you to launch apps and websites upon valid QR Codes. Now this feature also works to connect WiFi by scanning the QR Code located on backside of the router. Learn How to Connect W-Fi just by scanning QR Code of a Router

Add Effects to Live Photos

Apple now lets you add some cool live photos effects that you can apply to your live photos in iOS 11.So here is How to Add Effects on Live Photos in iOS 11

Live Photos can be now edited in iOS 11. Learn How to Add Effects on Live Photos in iOS 11 on iPhone-iPad

Drag and Drop Files in Messages app in iOS 11

Here’s how you can use the new drag and drop feature in the Stock Messages app and how iOS 11 Drag & Drop feature works in iMessage to copy and paste

Files like Photos and Videos can be dragged and dropped in Messages app in iOS 11. Learn
How To Use Drag And Drop Feature in iOS 11 Messages App

Scan Document using Note app in iOS 11

Here' s a quick guide on how you can Scan documents in iOS 11 using Notes app on iPhone/iPad. Step 1: Go to Notes app of iOS 11

You can now quickly scan documents and files using Notes app in iOS 11. No need of third party apps. Learn How to Scan Documents in iOS 11 using Notes App on iPhone/iPad

Enable Airdrop by 3D Touch or Long Pressing on Wi-Fi icon from Control Center

Where is AirDrop in iOS 11 control center? Well here's how to enable AirDrop in iOS 11 on iPhone/iPad and use it to share files.

If you have just installed iOS 11 and could not find Airdrop on it then here is a trick.

Launch Control Center – 3D Touch on Wifi icon – Airdrop (Long Press the Wifi icon if your device is not 3d Touch enable device). Learn more about Enabling and Using Airdrop in iOS 11

Enable Dark Mode in iOS 11

Now in iOS 11, a fine and working Dark Mode is added. Here's how you can enable iOS 11 hidden Dark Mode feature on iPhone, iPad.

Apple has finally added the most awaited Dark Mode feature in iOS 11 with new function called Smart Invert Colors. Learn How to Enable Hidden iOS 11 Dark Mode on iPhone/iPad

Auto Delete iMessage Conversation older than 1 year

iOS 11 Auto Delete Old Conversations lets you auto delete unnecessary, older iMessages chats or conversations along with attachments from iPhone-iPad

iOS 11 can now delete older iMessage conversations that were received more than 1 year ago. This is a must have feature as the iMessage attachment takes lots of extra space. Learn How to Auto Delete Old iMessage Conversations or Attachments in iOS 11 on iPhone and iPad

One handed Keyboard

iOS 11 that allows you to type on keyboard using only one hand. Here's how to use your iPhone keyboard with One hand in iOS 11.

With iOS 11, you can now use one handed keyboard. This is a really useful features with an iOS device with bigger size. Learn How to use your iPhone keyboard with One hand in iOS 11

Call emergency SOS number with a 5 press on Sleep/Wake button

Here's a simple guide on how to quickly call emergency SOS number on iOS 11.This feature allows you to make an emergency SOS call to the police, fire...

Apple has added Emergency SOS calling feature to iOS 11 is. What this feature does is, it allows you to make an emergency call to the Police, Fire or Ambulance when you rapidly press the Sleep/Wake button five times. You don’t even have to take your phone out of
your pocket.

All you have to do is rapidly press the Sleep/Wake button five times and your iPhone will activate an alarm for 3 seconds. After it’s over, it will make a call automatically. You can cancel the call within 3 seconds if it is triggered by mistake. Learn How to quickly call emergency SOS number on iOS 11

Offload Unused Apps

You can free up space in iOS 11 anytime using Offload app when your iPhone run out of storage. To do that;

Offload Apps in iOS 11 is a new feature introduced by Apple that allows you to delete the apps from your iPhone without deleting its documents and data. This is extremely useful when your device is running out of space. Learn more about Offload Apps

Hide Alerts for Specific Messages in iOS 11

Here’s how to hide Message alerts for specific number/person in iOS 11 on iPhone.You can stop getting message alerts from a specific person in Message app

In earlier version of iOS, there was only the option to delete messages but this hiding message alerts feature in iOS 11 is very important when you don’t want a frequent alert from anyone. Learn How to Hide Alerts for Specific Messages in iOS 11

Type to Siri & request queries

How to Type in Siri instead of Speaking in iOS 11. Before you could start Typing in Siri, you need to enable “Type to Siri” from Siri Settings

Apple’s Personal Assistant is one of the major feature used in iPhones, iPad and Macs. It is really useful to give a command just by speaking to it. But with iOS 11, you will be able to
Type and Command Siri instead of speaking with “Type to Siri” feature. Learn How to Type to Siri & request Queries instead of Speaking in iOS 11

Edit Screenshots

When you take a screenshot and preview it on iOS 11, it will take you to the new Window where you will be able to edit screenshot in any way you like. You can write something, use magnifier, put a signature on it and more. How to edit screenshot with mark up tool in iOS 11

Do not Disturb While Driving

iOS 11 can automatically put your iOS device to do not disturb mode when your car is connected to Bluetooth. When this feature is enable, you won’t receive any kinds of notifications and calls unless its necessary.

To Enable this Feature, go to Settings – Do not Disturb and Select “When Connected to Car Bluetooth” under “Do not Disturb While Driving” feature.

Swipe Up to view Older Notifications

When you swipe up when in Lock screen, you will be able to view your older notifications that were missed to read.

So these are the 20 tips and tricks for iOS 11 for your iPhone and iPad. There are still more left to show so keep checking www.imangoss.net every day.

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