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All iPhone 2021 Tricks Worth Knowing

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Apple loves introducing new features with each iOS update and with each new hardware. But some of us still love using iPhones because of the first impression. Do you know that the Apple have come a long way since then? All iPhone 2021 models and all the phones that was released during the last 5 to 6 years has amazing iPhone features.

1. Using the Measure App – Apple all devices

Measure App works on iPhone SE 1st gen and above, iPhone 6s or later, iPad fifth gen or later and iPad Pro. Also, the measure app works on iPod touch seventh generation. Use the latest available iOS version. However, if you are using a lover version than iOS 12 Measure App may not be available on your device

Measure App – thetechpapa.com

How to use Measure App

Open the Measure App, and you can follow the screen instructions. If the item that you need to measure is a square or a rectangle wait for the app to identity the device, if it is an odd shape check whether the app recognizes the edges. If not, you can mark the edge by pressing the + (Plus) button and slowly move the phone to the other edge and mark the points. Then the Amazing Measure app work should display the measurements.

How accurate the Measure App

With some of the personal testing’s that I did, the app works perfectly. And is it something that could come in handy for all iPhone users. Accuracy wise it is surprisingly good. If you need more details, out of the ten object that I measured six results were pretty close, difference was less than 2mm. Others varied from 2 to 3 centimeters.

The image shown below displays an image of a box displayed on the laptop screen and measured through Measure App. Results are great.

Measure App tests – thetechpapa.com

2. Back Tap on your iPhone

Back Tap lets you activate a predefined function. Double Tab or Triple Tab triggers the action. Available action list includes Accessibility Shortcuts, System Settings, Social Gestures, iPhone Siri Shortcuts.

Back Tab Feature Availability

This feature is available from iPhone 8 onwards. Also, it is recommended to use the latest iOS version for better compatibility. Similar feature is available in Android phones as well.

How to use Back Tab on 2021 apple phone

  • Go to Settings
  • Look for Accessibility
  • Go to Touch and Tab on it
  • Browse through the list until you find Back Tap
  • Then, Touch on ‘Back Tap’
  • Select ‘Double Tap’ or ‘Triple Tap’
  • Select the required action from the list that appears

Now you can test the action by tapping on the rear side of the iPhone

3. Ful Page Screenshot – Capture full website

With the use of Safari web browser on all iPhones you can capture a whole website using the screenshot feature.

Step Guide for Full page screen capture
  • Open the website using Safari browser
  • Take a screen shot using assistive touch or any other preferred method
  • Tap on the ‘Full Page’ option
  • Now you can scroll through the whole website using the slide that is displayed in the right side of your display
  • Full Page screenshots that are saved or shared will be converted in to PDF files

Checkout the video for better understanding

4. Erase Data After 10 Failed Passcode Attempts

This is an excellent feature to strengthen the security of your device. However, if your kids play with your amazing iPhone then this option could be a headache for you as well.

The usual six digit set password is the firsthand entry for a lost iPhone. Therefore, Apple has introduced a feature that will ease all the data if 10 failed passcode attempts were identified.

How to Enable Erase Data Option after 10 Passcode Attempts

Go to settings> Face IT & Passcode> you may need to enter the password to access the menu. Then look for the Erase Data option and enable it.

Erase Data after 10 bad passcodes – thetechpapa.com

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