Tech expert encourages iPhone owners to rethink how they use their devices and start doing these customizations

Published on Apr 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Author Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM (UTC+4) · Edited by Emma Matthews
Tech expert encourages iPhone owners to rethink how they use their devices and start doing these customizations

Most people use their iPhone the exact same way every single day, even though it’s capable of far more than just the basics; you can even do customizations.

A tech expert on YouTube is now encouraging iPhone owners to rethink how they use their devices and start taking advantage of the hidden customizations already built in.

From turning a single button into a full control hub to unlocking camera features most people never even notice, there’s a lot going on beneath the surface.

And once you start tweaking things, your phone suddenly feels like a completely different device.

Why iPhone owners should rethink how they use their devices

One of the biggest Apple gadget hacks is just how underused the Action Button really is.

Most people leave it as a simple, silent switch, but it can actually be transformed into a full menu of shortcuts.

The expert from HotsshotTek showed how you can set it up to trigger multiple actions at once, like controlling your car, activating smart features, or launching different tools instantly.

Instead of doing one thing, it becomes a mini command center that works even from the lock screen.

Even the look of the phone can be adjusted.

If you are not a fan of the newer ‘liquid glass’ interface style, there is a setting that removes that effect entirely, giving your iPhone a cleaner and more solid appearance across the system.

The customizations you should start doing now

Music and media features are also getting smarter; you can now move playlists from other platforms directly into Apple Music, like from Spotify, which makes switching services far easier than it used to be.

There is even an AI-powered tool that can build playlists for you based on your mood or the kind of music you want to hear.

The camera is where things really get interesting, though.

New zoom capabilities let you go much further than before, and there is a hidden Dual Capture mode that records both the front and rear cameras at the same time, perfect for reaction-style videos.

On top of that, the camera controls themselves can be customized, letting you adjust how you launch the camera, switch modes, and fine-tune how sensitive the controls feel.

It turns out that most people are only scratching the surface of what their iPhone can actually do, and a few small changes can completely transform how it feels to use it every day.

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