10 Everyday Tech Tricks That Make Life So Much Easier (And Most People Don’t Know #3!)

1. Turn Your Phone Into a Magnifying Glass

Ever struggle to read tiny text on a medicine bottle, menu, or receipt? Your phone can help.

• On iPhone: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier and turn it on. Then triple-press the side button to launch it.

• On Android: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnification, then turn on the shortcut.

Now your phone works like a digital magnifying glass — zooming in on anything with a simple tap.

2. Silence Scam & Robocalls Automatically

Scam calls are frustrating and risky — but you can filter them out automatically.

• On iPhone: Go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers

• On Android: Use the Google Phone app → Tap the 3 dots > Settings > Caller ID & Spam > Turn on “Filter spam calls”

You’ll still get calls from your contacts, but the rest go straight to voicemail.

3. Use Your Voice to Control Your Phone

If typing feels tricky or you just want to simplify things, try voice commands:

• Say “Hey Siri” (iPhone) or “Hey Google” (Android), followed by a command like:

  • “Call Sarah”

  • “Send a text to John”

  • “Remind me to take my pills at 8 PM”

  • “What’s the weather tomorrow?”

No need to touch a thing — your phone becomes your personal assistant.

4. Make Your Phone Read Text Out Loud

For tired eyes or reading difficulty, let your phone read to you.

• On iPhone: Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content > Speak Selection

• On Android: Settings > Accessibility > Select to Speak

You can highlight text — like a webpage or message — and your phone will read it out loud. Great for emails, books, or even recipes.

5. Quickly Find Your Lost Phone (Even If It’s on Silent)

Losing your phone is stressful, but there’s an easy fix.

• iPhone: Go to iCloud.com/find or use the Find My app on another Apple device

• Android: Go to android.com/find
  You can make your phone ring, see its location on a map, or lock it remotely.

6. Scan Documents with Your Camera

No scanner? No problem. Your phone can digitize papers in seconds.

• On iPhone: Open the Notes app, tap the camera icon, and select “Scan Documents”

• On Android: Use Google Drive, tap the +, then tap “Scan”

Take a picture and it’ll straighten and save it like a proper scan — perfect for forms, receipts, or even recipes.

7. Make Text Larger Across All Apps

Tired of squinting at tiny text?

• iPhone: Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size

• Android: Settings > Display > Font Size

Adjust the slider until it’s just right. You can also bold text under Accessibility settings.

8. Use "Do Not Disturb" to Block Late-Night Notifications

Want peace and quiet at night?

• iPhone: Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb

• Android: Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb

You can schedule it to turn on automatically and allow only important calls (like from family) to come through.

9. Add Emergency Contacts to Your Lock Screen

In case of emergency, responders can see your medical info and contacts — even if your phone is locked.

• iPhone: Health App > Medical ID

• Android: Settings > Safety & Emergency > Medical Info

Add allergies, medications, and a few emergency contacts — it could save your life.

10. Set Up Location Sharing with a Family Member

Stay connected and safe by letting a trusted loved one know where you are.

• iPhone: Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Share My Location

• Android: Google Maps > Your Profile > Location Sharing

This is helpful when traveling, going for walks, or simply keeping peace of mind with family.

👋 Final Word

These tech tricks aren’t just clever — they’re life-improving. And now you’ve got them in your pocket.

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