The best kept secrets of the iPhone: we reveal shortcuts and hidden functions that almost no one knows

One of the most powerful tools to achieve this is through Shortcuts (Shortcuts)an application included free on iOS that allows you to create custom automations without the need for technical knowledge.

Although for some it may seem complex at first, its operation is based on a simple idea: execute multiple actions with a single touchkey to saving time. Something that can be useful both for those who work from their cell phone and for users looking to speed up daily tasks.

One of the common problems with the iOS operating system is Quickly find specific permissions or settings of an application.

Normally, the user must enter Settingslook for the applications section and manually locate the corresponding app.

With a custom shortcut it is possible Automatically detect which app is open and directly access your settings page.

It’s also useful for checking location, notifications, camera, or microphone permissions without navigating through multiple menus.

Many users download applications from the App Store to digitize receipts, contracts or printed documents. However, the iPhone already has a built-in scanner that can be launched via a shortcut.

The function directly open the camera in scanning modeautomatically detects the edges of the document and allows you to save it as a PDF in a few seconds.

For those who work with papers, invoices or digital procedures, it can become one of the most practical tools on the phone.

Photos taken with modern iPhones – from version 15 onwards – usually have a very high resolution.

This is ideal for maintaining quality, but can cause problems when you need to email images, upload them to a platform, or share them on social networks with specific requirements.

Using Shortcuts it is possible to create an action that allows you to select an image, modify its dimensions and export it in another format without having to install additional applications.

The function is especially useful for content creators, students or professionals who work with images from their cell phones.

Another task that typically requires a computer is separate pages of a PDF file. With a specific shortcut, the user can select only those that need to be shared and generate a new document.

The function avoid resorting to online services or paid applications when only a fragment of a larger file needs to be sent.

Unlike many computers, the iPhone does not keep a history of copied items. Each new text or link automatically replaces the previous one.

Now, through a shortcut it is possible manually save copied content within a note, creating a kind of personal history.

It can even be linked with the Back Tap function (Ajustes >Accesibilidad >Touch >Back Tap), which allows you to execute actions by touching the back of the device two or three times, where is the apple logo.

This way, copied content can be quickly stored for later retrieval.

Another automation that Apple does not want to reveal consists of turn off mobile data when it detects a wifi connection. The system can also be configured to turn them back on when the user leaves that network.

Although it seems like a minor action, it helps reduce unnecessary battery consumption and prevents certain applications from using mobile data when it is not necessary.

For those who often share images of applications or interfaces, there are shortcuts capable of automatically inserting an iPhone, iPad or Mac frame around a capture.

The tool allows you to generate cleaner images for presentations, tutorials, articles or posts on social networks. You can even combine several catches in a single image.

With the function Hide My Emailavailable for iCloud+ users, it is possible to generate temporary email addresses that forward messages to the main account.

With this tool, for example, the user can register in any type of online service without the need to share your personal email.

Apple also offers Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, an option that extends end-to-end encryption to things like photos, notes, and device backups.

This means that not even Apple can access the stored content.