Things you didn’t know your iPhone could do

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Your iPhone can do some handy things that make life easier and more fun.

You can find out what a plant or animal is by taking a photo and tapping the Info button.

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If your iPhone recognises it, a star symbol will appear and show you more information.

Your iPhone can play calming sounds like rain or the ocean to help you relax or sleep.

You can ask Siri to read out a web page by saying “Read this” or “I want to listen to this page.”

Your iPhone can use Face ID to keep your private tabs hidden if you’ve been away.

You can quickly remove the background from a photo by tapping and holding it in the Files app.

Try these iPhone tips to save time, stay private, and enjoy new features you didn’t know you had.

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