Your iPhone has a lot of functions that you can access in just a few clicks. One of them is the Back Tap which works as its name suggests. 

By merely tapping the rear part of your device, you'll be able to use other features in your smartphone.

It first came out in iOS 14, and Apple continues to add it in the succeeding next-gen flagships. If you want to set this feature up, here's what you need to know.

Setting Up Back Tap on Your iPhone

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Here's how to use the Back Tap function on your iPhone.

According to a report by The Verge, just follow the steps below to run the Back Tap function on your iOS device.

  • First, head to Settings, then Accessibility.
  • From there, click Touch, then Back Tap.
  • Once you're done, select Double Tap or Triple Tap, depending on your preference.

How to Customize Back Tap 

Remember that you can do so much with this feature for those who want to get started with Back Tap. You can access a language app using it. You can also message your friend right away.

The ability to customize this function is endless. Other than that, you can take advantage of the shortcuts such as the following.

Back Tap can let you switch on your built-in flashlight, as well as take a screenshot and more. This only proves that this option is indeed perfect for instant access.

Aside from that, you can access your iPhone's Magnifier or instruct Siri to read a text on the screen. Back Tap features accessibility options for users who want to do other tasks on the go.

Furthermore, you can designate functions on this iPhone function by scrolling up and down.

Interestingly, that's not the only wonder you can pull off with Back Tap. Here's another thing: you can use the Accessibility Shortcut by triple-clicking the side button of your iPhone.

To do that, here's what you need to know.

  • Head to the Settings, then Accessibility.
  • Browse over the General Section and click Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select the options that you want to incorporate into the shortcut.

Related Article: How to Access iPhone Control Center Without Requiring You to Touch the Screen: The Back Tap Way

Rumored iPhone Features For iOS 16

iOS 16 is still far from happening, but we never know when Apple will tease its first look. If all comes according to plan, we might see a fresh set of features for the new operating system.

More than a couple of weeks ago, BGR reported that we might potentially see some iOS 16 features in the upcoming WWDC event of Apple. The schedule for this show-off will take place on June 6.

The tech site listed the following features that are rumored to be arriving next month.

  • Notifications overhaul
  • Expanded Focus Mode
  • Apple AR/VR Headset
  • New Apple Health Updates
  • Device Support

Read Also: iPhone 14 Trial Production Now Starting? Here's What it Looks Like at First Glance

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