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Kaycee Hill

7 things your iPhone search bar can do that you probably don't know about

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Welcome to hidden iPhone tips, a weekly column where we dig into the features Apple quietly adds but never really tells you about.

You probably use your iPhone's search bar to open apps or look something up online. Tap search on the home screen, type what you need, and you'll see the result. It's quick and convenient for basic tasks. But the search bar, officially called Spotlight, can do far more than most people realize.

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