The feature is called Back Tap and, like the Action Button on newer iPhones, it gives you one more way to use your device without touching the screen. You can activate it by tapping anywhere on the ...

You can use the back tap gesture on iPhone to open any app or do any task via the Shortcuts App. I show you how to make a basic shortcut and how to assign it to the back tap feature in iOS 14. This is ...

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Apple's most recent iPhone lineup have long gotten attention for their extra Camera Control button, but you don't need the latest model to launch apps in a flash. If you have an iPhone from the last ...

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 ...

Between convenience features and apps, there’s a lot you can accomplish with your iPhone. In fact, there’s so much you can do that often you must go through multiple steps to turn on a feature or ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Over the years, Apple has built an extensive roster of tools that ...

Smartphones put the whole world in the palms of our hands. From giving step-by-step directions to unknown locations to video calls with friends and family worldwide, these microcomputers help and ...

Did you know that you could tap the back of your phone to make it quick-launch apps, settings, and shortcuts? Although I feel mild shame for not knowing such a feature existed until now, I feel even ...

Samsung's SSNLF Galaxy S and Flip devices will now have Apple Inc.'s AAPL iPhone-style back tap feature. What Happened: Back tap, an iPhone feature, will now be available on Samsung Galaxy phones. The ...

During the rollout of Android 13 to Galaxy devices, Samsung is bringing along a new feature through one of its Good Lock modules. That feature allows Samsung’s Galaxy phones to make use of Back Tap, a ...