iPhones with the latest update have a hidden feature located on the back of the device which allows you to carry out tasks on your phone.
The Apple logo can be used as a button, which will need to be tapped twice or three times to activate.
The new feature is called "Back Tap" and the trick was introduced with the iOS 14 software update, the Daily Record reports.
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You can assign a wide variety of phone functions to this action, including volume control, screenshots, returning to the Home or Lock screens or switching between apps.
Users can even set a double or triple tap to trigger an Accessibility Shortcut to quickly access features like Assistive Touch, Siri Shortcuts, Magnifier, Reachability, and Voice Over.
The new feature can be used on on iPhone 8 and onwards, but those who don't allow their device to automatically update may not have access to this new feature.
If it doesn't work on your phone, it could be worth checking your software is updated.
You may have to go into your phone's settings now and turn the feature on.
To change the settings:
- Go to 'Settings'
- Go to 'Accessibility'
- Go to 'Touch'
- Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, where you will find a setting called 'Back Tap'
When you enter this setting, it will have options for 'double tap' and 'triple tap' depending on the way you want to use it.
You can assign a wide variety of phone functions to this action and you can also choose two different functions to this hidden button, one triggered by a double tap and one by a triple tap.
The setting can be adjusted, changed and reassigned however you like.
Using a 'Back Tap' command is potentially much quicker and more intuitive than unlocking your iPhone and identifying the appropriate function in the usual manner.
It can also replicate common gestures and inputs that you find fiddly, awkward, or even impossible to execute.
It is important to note for people that use particularly heavy or thick phone cases for their iPhone, that the tap on the logo may not register through it.
However, the feature should still be usable through most thinner phone cases.
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