IPHONE owners are just discovering that their handset has a secret button on it.
And it's hidden in the most unexpected place.
It turns out that the Apple logo on the back is not just there for style.
The familiar logo actually serves as a button.
You can set it up to do a range of tasks with a simple tap.
The secret trick has been widely shared on TikTok, including by user @zalo88.
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How to use Back Tap on iPhone
The option is available from a feature called Back Tap.
So, when you tap it two or three times with your finger it will automatically start something, for example, your favourite app.
To turn on the feature make sure your iPhone is up-to-date with the latest version of iOS.
Start bygoing to Settings.
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Scroll down and tap Accessibility, followed by Touch.
Look for Back Tap.
You'll have the option to turn on Double Tap or Triple Tap.
Whichever you select gives you the outcome.
Click to see which features you can now control with either a double or triple tap on the back of your phone.
They include things like screenshots, adjusting the volume up or down, magnifying, scrolling and more.
It's worth noting that this trick might not work if you have a thick phone case on.
You can switch the features Back Tap controls or turn it off anytime by using the same steps above.
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If you want two different functions, opt for one on Double Tap and another on Triple Tap.
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