Make Your iPhone Work Smarter With These 24 Quick iOS Setting Changes

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, like opening your camera, turning on the flashlight and scrolling up and down. Tap an action or shortcut to enable it with Back Tap.

Updated to iOS 18.5? Fix These Settings Before You Do Anything Else

Apple’s new iOS 18.5 for iPhone just arrived. It’s the last update we may have for this iteration of iOS ahead of iOS 19 next month at WWDC. With its arrival, you might want to take some time out to make sure you’re not missing out on new features that can get lost in the shuffle of everyday iPhone use.

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Ben Lovejoy is a British technology writer and EU Editor for 9to5Mac. He’s known for his op-eds and diary pieces, exploring his experience of Apple products over time, for a more rounded review. He also writes fiction, with two technothriller novels, a couple of SF shorts and a rom-com!