How to shoot in Burst mode

Thanks to the iPhone 5S’s fast processor, the camera now lets you shoot in burst mode, snapping multiple photos per second. It’s great for capturing sports, kids, and special moments you want every bit of.

How to charge your phone much faster

Sometimes you need to charge your phone fast. The fastest way to do that? Airplane mode. With all sending and receiving of data cut off, your phone will charge much faster. Just be sure to leave the backlight off, too.

How to long-press for more characters

Hidden beneath the unassuming characters of the iOS keyboard is a world of letters and symbols only available with a long-press. For example long-pressing the dash key reveals em and en dashes, while long-pressing the numeral 0 lets you insert a degree...

How to use iMessage overseas

When you’re connected to in-flight Wi-Fi or traveling without a data plan, you can still send text messages to iPhone-using friends. Just head to Settings > Messages and make sure Send as SMS is disabled, and that iMessage is enabled.

How to search text messages

Here’s another one you might only stumble upon. To find a specific text message, use the search bar at the top of the message interface. Don’t see it? Pull down to reveal it, or tap the top bar.