26 of the best iPhone tips and tricks, according to Apple

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People who rely on iPhones for work every day probably realize they're only scratching the surface of what they can do.

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Apple builds countless shortcuts and other hidden tricks into all of its products, especially the iPhone. Although most of the pro-tips are documented in Apple's user manuals, many people don't know about them.

If you want to use your iPhone with maximum efficiency, you've got to learn the tricks.

So Apple's official support Twitter account, @applesupport, tweets some of Apple's best tips when it's not helping users fix problems.

Here are some of the best:

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This is quietly one of the most useful screens on your iPhone.

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If you have an iPhone 6S, this is an easy way to peek at a map from Messages.

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You don't need a scanner to sign documents.

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Need more camera control? Here's how:

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This is super important — I can't believe everyone doesn't already know this.

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FaceTime isn't just for selfies.

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So that's what the microphone button is for.

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This tip only works with an iPhone 6S, but it could change the way you use your camera.

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Need to hide that you can't stop listening to the new Katy Perry song?

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There's a super simple shortcut to check out drafts on the Apple Mail app.

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This is what to do if Siri keeps butchering your name.

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Add bold and italics to your emails.

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This is a basic move every Apple Watch owner should know.

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This is basically command+Z for your iPhone.

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Here's what to do if a group text thread is driving you crazy.

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Need more apps? Apple picks some of the best.

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Here's how to save a location in case it's a Pokéstop or somewhere important.

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Never forget your mom's birthday again.

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Here's how to gracefully decline a call.

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You'll never need a level again.

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Here's how to save that important email for later.

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If you have an iPhone 6S, the contacts app can actually be useful.

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Keep your notes to yourself.

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Send an exact meet-up location to your friend who still insists that you give him directions.

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It's easy to draft an email from Notes.

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And Notes can also replace your to-do list.

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