6 Hidden Phone Features That Will Make Your Life Easier

Your phone can double as a magnifying glass for reading small text:

Magnify labels, documents, or menus

Useful for those with vision difficulties

Tip: On iPhone, enable in Accessibility settings; on Android, search for “Magnifier” in settings.

4. Emergency SOS

A critical safety feature that many overlook:

Instantly calls emergency services and sends your location to contacts

Can be activated by pressing the power button multiple times or using a specific gesture

Tip: Familiarize yourself with your phone’s SOS settings—it could save a life.

5. Hidden Shortcuts & Gestures