Hidden features of iOS 14 that you need to talk about

There are hundreds of new features in iOS 14, many of which, including the new Home Screen widgets, the App Library, pinned conversations and texts, a lightweight UI for Siri and phone calls, and more, are instantly apparent, but there are also loads of features that are less immediately apparent.


We have rounded up some of the most useful secret features you can find in the ⁇ iOS 14 ⁇ update in this guide and accompanying video. Notice that some of these characteristics are restricted to newer iPhones from Apple and do not work with older versions.

Sound Recognition

Sound Recognition is a valuable function of accessibility designed for those who need support to respond to their environment. Sound Recognition enables the iPhone to listen to sounds such as running water, a fire alarm, a barking dog, a crying infant, yelling, car horns, doorbells, and other similar sounds when activated.


When one of these sounds is heard by the iPhone, it sends a warning so that you are notified automatically when something is wrong. Sound Recognition has been effective in our research, making it a valuable option for anyone who wants it. Notice that the iPhone is unable to respond to "Hey Siri" commands when Sound Recognition is activated.



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When one of these sounds is heard by the iPhone, it sends a warning so that you are notified automatically when something is wrong. Sound Recognition has been effective in our research, making it a valuable option for anyone who wants it. Notice that the iPhone is unable to respond to "Hey Siri" commands when Sound Recognition is activated.



In 1440p HDR and 2160p HDR, content on iPhone and iPad can be viewed, though maximum 4 K video is supported by the Apple TV. When watching a YouTube video on the YouTube app, you can select quality by pressing the cog-shaped wheel to change the settings.

Private WiFi Address

In ⁇ iOS 14 ⁇, when you are connected to a WiFi network, you can tap the network settings and make sure the "Private Address" is switched on. Private Address is a privacy feature that helps prevent your iPhone from being monitored through distinct WiFi networks.


This is a function that is allowed by default, and it is one that is extremely useful if you also use open WiFi sources. Apple can also provide a warning if private address functionality is not available, so you can know if a WiFi network has greater access to tracking capabilities..

By opening the Settings app, tapping WiFi, and tapping the 'i' button next to the WiFi network to which you are linked or to which you want to connect, you can access the Private Address settings. Make sure the private address is turned on from there.

Mirror Front Camera

When you take a selfie with the regular camera app with an iPhone, it flips the image so that it is the opposite of the preview mirror image (aka not a mirror image of you).



You can choose to force the camera to capture mirror image selfies in iOS 14 by opening the Settings app, choosing Camera, and switching to the "Front Camera Mirror" option. Many social networking applications use mirrored selfies, so many individuals are more used to mirroring features than the flipped selfies used by the iPhone.

Toggling on the front mirror camera will provide many channels with a more unified selfie experience.

FaceTime Eye Contact

"Apple introduced a" Attention Conscious "feature in an iOS 13 beta that tweaks your FaceTime video to make it appear like you're making eye contact with the person you're talking with even though you're staring at the monitor of the" iPhone "or" iPad.

The feature was eventually pulled, but as a "Eye Touch" option, which can be turned on in the "FaceTime" section of the Settings app, it found its way into "iOS 14". When using FaceTime, Eye Contact helps you to "create natural eye contact" by adjusting the appearance of where you focus.

If you're deep into an app's settings and want to quickly get back to where you were, there's a new history stack feature that you can access with a long press.


Press every back button for only a long time and then use a finger to pick the previous screen you want to get back to. This feature works with various menus and choices in Settings, the Files app, and anywhere else that you could get lost.

Photo Captions

In the macOS Photos app, there has long been an option to add captions to photos to make it easier to locate specific pictures, and in iOS 14, that feature is now available on the iPhone and iPad.


In the ‌Photos‌ app, just swipe up on any single photo you're looking at to see additional details and then tap on "Add a Caption" and type in whatever you want.

Volume Up/Down Camera Controls

In iOS 14, there are some helpful new volume button camera controls that extend the shutter features of the camera button. You can take a series of burst mode photos (a bunch of photos in fast succession) if you press and hold the Volume Up button while the Camera app is open.


You can capture a QuickTake video if you hold down the Volume Down button with the Camera app open, which helps you to capture video without having to take the time to swap out of picture mode. In the Camera section of the Settings app, Volume Up for Burst needs to be enabled, however QuickTake with the Volume Down button is enabled by default.

Preventing applications from being downloaded to the home screen

Since there is now an App Library feature on the iPhone that allows you to access all of your installed applications, there is no longer a need to download apps to the Home Screen.

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If you want to, by choosing to download them exclusively to the App Library, you can avoid newly updated apps from appearing on the home screen. In the 'Home Screen' section of the Settings app, there is a toggle to only allow App Library downloads.

Hide App Pages

Again, for organising applications, there is less need for particular app pages with the App Library. Long press on the home screen , tap on the sequence of dots at the bottom, and then uncheck which app pages you don't want to see if you want to get rid of a page of apps for a cleaner home screen and user experience.


Picture in Picture Collapsed Window

If you pull a Picture in Picture window over to the side of the monitor, you can cover the video while the audio continues to play, in the new Picture in Picture mode of the iPhone that deals with videos on the web, FaceTime and more.




The hidden video feature lets you continue to chat on ‌FaceTime‌ or listen to a video while giving you full access to your ‌iPhone‌'s screen for whatever you need to do.

Photos Zoom

In the 'Images' app, iOS 14 allows you to zoom even deeper into your photos, which is perfect if you have a picture where you want to see the specifics up close.



Back Tap

Back Tap is an Accessibility feature that lets users double tap or triple tap on the back of the ‌iPhone‌ to perform various actions.


Back tap can be used to do items such as Control Center access, Notification Center, Lock screen, Home screen, or App Switcher, or it can adjust the volume, pull up Siri, mute the iPhone, take a screenshot, or access a shortcut, and can be programmed to function with accessibility features such as Assistive Touch, Magnifier, or VoiceOver.

The Back Tap options can be accessed in the Settings app by tapping Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Tapping to trigger an action works well when the ‌‌iPhone‌‌'s back is tapped in any spot on the device with either the double tap or triple tap gesture.

Hide Photos Albums

The "Files" app on the "iPhone" has long had a function to hide photos from the main library, but in the obviously called "Hidden" album, all those hidden photos are easily available.

In the Settings app, there is a toggle in iOS 14 that allows you to cover the "Hidden" album so that it does not appear in the list of albums, making it more difficult to locate hidden pictures. However, in other applications, the Secret album is still available in the picture picker.

More iOS 14 Info

Be sure to check out our iOS 14 roundup for more on what's new in iOS 14, which has a comprehensive overview of all the features included in the update.

We've also created in-depth guides on many of the ‌iOS 14‌ features, and those are listed below.

  • iOS 14 Privacy Features: Approximate Location, Clipboard Access Warnings, Limited Photos Access and More
  • iOS 14 and watchOS 7 Sleep Features: Sleep Mode, Wind Down, Sleep Tracking and More
  • Safari iOS 14 Guide: Privacy Report, Built-In Translation, Compromised Password Alerts and More
  • What's New in iOS 14 Maps: Cycling Directions, Guides, Refine Location and More
  • iOS 14's New AirPods Features: Spatial Audio, Better Automatic Device Switching, Battery Notifications and More
  • iOS 14: Apple's Built-In Translate App That Works With 11 Languages
  • iOS 14's Compact Interface: Phone Calls, FaceTime, Siri and More
  • In iOS 14, Magnifier gets an updated UI and new features that can be added to the home screen.
  • iOS 14: How to Use Picture in Picture Mode on iPhone
  • iOS 14 Home Screen Changes: App Library, Widgets, Hiding Apps and More
  • iOS 14: Everything New in Messages
  • Car Keys: A new feature that allows your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock a car.
  • iPadOS 14 Features You Need to Know
  • Top iOS 14 Features: Compact Phone Calls, Back Tap, Widgets, App Library and More

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