A TIKTOK star has shared three little-known iPhone tricks that make life a bit easier.
In a video published earlier this year, user “Roxy” highlighted shortcuts for the mobile’s built-in timer, Apple Keyboard and the app switcher.
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TIMER SHORTCUT
The iPhone has a built-in countdown timer that’s available through the default clock app that comes pre-installed on your device.
It’s super handy for workouts, and can also remind you when it’s time to take your dinner out of the oven.
Typically, users access the timer by opening the app and navigating to it using the button at the bottom of the display.
But as Roxy, who posts under the username “roxanna.rox”, explained, there’s a far easier way to open the tool.
It lies in the Control Centre, the quick menu that opens when you drag down from the top right of the display.
Hold the clock icon to set a timer of between one minute and two hours, and tap start to get it going.
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KEYBOARD CURSOR TRICK
Roxy also told her 1.1million TikTok followers of a nifty Apple Keyboard trick.
It provides a quick and easy way to move your cursor around while typing out a message.
The feature in Apple’s default keyboard allows users to edit texts easily without worrying about fat thumbs spoiling things.
To use it, tap and hold the space bar before moving your thumb up, down, left, or right.
It will allow you to move the cursor in whichever direction you move your finger, letting you add or remove letters without having to tap where you want to edit.
The trick won’t work if you use a third-party keyboard such as Google Keyboard or SwiftKey.
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CLOSE MULTIPLE APPS AT ONCE
Roxy’s last little-known trick makes it easier to close multiple apps at once.
It involves the iPhone’s app switcher, which you can access by swiping up and pausing for a second.
You’ll be presented with a line-up of all of the apps that are currently open and running in the background on your iPhone.
Most people know that you can close an app by swiping up on it when in this view.
But few people know you can close multiple apps at once by placing two or three fingers on the screen and swiping up.
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