Apple always highlights big iPhone features like the camera, processor, or Dynamic Island — but some of the best features stay quietly hidden inside the settings. If you want a smoother iPhone experience with better privacy and performance, these five underrated settings are definitely worth enabling.
Here are the hidden gems every iPhone user should try:
1️⃣ Silence Unknown Callers
Path: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers
Are spam and fraud calls driving you crazy?
This setting automatically sends calls from numbers not in your contacts to voicemail — no rings, no disturbance.
👍 Why you’ll love it: Peaceful phone usage while still receiving important known calls.
2️⃣ Back Tap Shortcuts
Path: Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap
Double-tap or triple-tap the back of your iPhone to trigger shortcuts like:
- Take a screenshot
- Turn on Flashlight
- Launch Camera
- Run Siri shortcuts
It’s like having hidden buttons on your phone!
3️⃣ Optimize Battery Charging
Path: Settings → Battery → Battery Health → Optimized Charging
This smart Apple feature reduces battery aging by learning your charging habits and slowing down charging above 80% until you actually need 100%.
🔋 Result: Longer battery lifespan — especially great for users who charge overnight.
4️⃣ Lock Hidden Photos
Path: Photos app → Albums → Hidden → Face ID Lock
Your private photos belong only to you. When enabled, Face ID authentication is required to access your Hidden or Recently Deleted albums.
🔐 Extra security: Perfect for sensitive or personal images.
5️⃣ Precise Location Control for Apps
Path: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Select App → Disable Precise Location
Many apps don’t need to know your exact location. You can switch to approximate location instead — giving you more privacy without losing functionality.
🛡️ Benefit: Stop apps from unnecessarily tracking you in the background.
These iPhone settings may not appear in Apple ads, but they make a big difference in everyday use — whether you want less spam, better battery life, or stronger privacy. Take a few minutes and try them; your iPhone will instantly feel smarter and more personal.