Hidden iOS Gestures to Navigate Faster
Works on most modern iPhone models (Face ID & Touch ID)
Step 1: Swipe to Go Back
v Instead of tapping the Back button, place your finger on the left edge of the screen and swipe right.
v This works in apps like Safari, Settings, Mail, and Messages.
Step 2: Quickly Switch Between Apps
v Swipe left or right along the bottom bar (Home indicator).
v This lets you jump between recently used apps without opening the App Switcher.
Step 3: Open App Switcher Faster
v Swipe up from the bottom and pause for a second in the middle of the screen.
v All open apps will appear, making multitasking easier.
Step 4: Reach the Top of the Screen Instantly
v Tap the status bar (where time, Wi-Fi, or battery icons appear).
v You’ll instantly jump back to the top of long pages or lists.
Step 5: Select Text Faster
v Double-tap a word to select it, then drag the blue handles.
v For paragraphs, triple-tap to select the entire block.
Step 6: Undo or Redo with Three Fingers
v Swipe left with three fingers to undo
v Swipe right with three fingers to redo
Works in Notes, Messages, and many writing apps.
Step 7: One-Handed Reachability
v Swipe down on the bottom edge of the screen to pull content closer to your thumb.
(Enable it first: Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Reachability)
Step 8: Preview Without Opening
Tap and hold on links, emails, or photos to preview content without fully opening it.
💡 Tip: These gestures work across many iPhone models and become second nature once you start using them daily.