There are a ton of iOS features and settings Apple never really talks about — and honestly, some of them can dramatically improve how your iPhone feels day to day.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Why these iOS settings matter
00:58 – Copy & paste formatting tricks (remove links, paste styles)
02:24 – Fix the volume buttons (ringer vs media control)
03:14 – Change how incoming calls appear (banner vs full screen)
04:21 – Announce calls settings
04:34 – Take control of Macro Mode in the Camera app
05:23 – Lens cleaning alerts & lock screen camera access
06:06 – iOS 26 screenshot UI: change it back
07:21 – Customize or disable Camera Control
08:42 – Record video without switching to Video mode
09:26 – Pause video recording mid-shot
09:44 – Fix portrait vs landscape videos after recording
10:43 – Blur faces & license plates using Photos Cleanup
11:44 – Customize alarm snooze duration (finally)
12:18 – Custom haptics & vibrations per contact
12:58 – Jump back faster using the back button trick
13:33 – Podcast transcripts & sharing exact moments
14:40 – Final thoughts & what’s coming next
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