By , Lindsay Friedman
Published June 15, 2016
With so much tech out there these days, the learning curve for what different devices can do can be quick and easy. However, not everyone knows about some of these handy capabilities to help make your life easier.
For instance, iPhones -- a device most use every day -- can do anything to sending tweets, identify planes overhead or have self-destructing messages.
If you’d like to tap into the true potential of your iPhone, check out the below cool features. Before you get started, it is important to note, not all may work with your current model or operating system.
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It’s really as easy as just asking Siri “What flights are overhead?”
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This is a great tool to use if your hands aren’t free or you’re on the road. It’s a simple process, too.
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This tip could be what you needed and finally get the ultimate selfie, especially since taking a photo with one hand can get a bit tricky.
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Tired of annoying ringtones or vibrations? Why not use the built in LED on your iPhone, instead?
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Sometimes you’re just on the go and don’t want to have to go through the flak of dealing with the lock screen to respond to a message. Luckily, there’s a way you don’t have to.
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Turns out you don’t exactly need Snapchat to send a photo or video that would disappear after a set amount of time. You can actually just use your own iPhone and a handy settings shortcut.
Once in settings, press the green messages icon and go to the audio messages section. There, you’ll see an option to set messages to expire after two minutes.
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Sometimes, group conversations can more annoying than they are useful. But unlike Facebook chats, there’s an easy way to escape the clutches of group messages on your iPhone.
It’s simply a three step process:
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If you’d like to streamline the process of making a reading list free of advertisements, Reader may be the way to go. The tool itself is built into Safari. All you have to do is click on the small “Reader” button located to the left of the URL and the article will appear without any other distractions, with just the text.
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We’ve got reminders and alarms set for time, but what about tapping into that phone GPS for reminders sent by location?
All you have to do is go into the Reminders app on your iPhone, make a reminder and then select the option “remind me at a location.” You are then taken to a page, where you can choose your current location, or a specific address. Once you insert the information, it will ask if you want the reminder to come up for when you leave or when you arrive. Be warned, however, since the app would constantly access the GPS, it would eat up your battery.
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