Features of your phone that you probably don’t know about, but that could be very useful to you

9. 📱 Emergency SOS Features

Both Android and iPhones allow you to quickly alert emergency services and send your location to a trusted contact.

• iPhone: Press the power button 5 times rapidly
• Android: Settings > Safety & Emergency > Emergency SOS

You can also store medical info and emergency contacts for first responders to access from your lock screen.

10. 🧠 Digital Wellbeing & Focus Tools

Want to curb your phone addiction or stay focused?

• Set app time limits (like 30 minutes/day on Instagram)
• Create focus modes that block notifications from selected apps during work or study
• Track how much time you spend on each app

These features can be found under Digital Wellbeing (Android) or Screen Time (iPhone).

Final Thoughts

Your phone is much more than a communication tool — it’s a digital Swiss army knife full of hidden features that can make your life easier, safer, and more efficient.

Take a few minutes to explore your settings, and you might discover a tool that solves a problem you didn’t even know your phone could handle.

📲 Smartphone smarter — that’s the goal.

Want a cheat sheet of more hidden phone features or tricks for your specific model (Samsung, iPhone, etc.)? Just ask!