However, while most use these advantageous iOS perks for good, there are a few bad apples who are undoubtedly rubbing their hands devilishly at the thought of using these tricks to facilitate their deceptive schemes. They can “Muhahaha!” all they want, but you, dear reader, will be armed with knowledge about the little-known features miscreants use to dupe their quarries. Without further blathering, we’ll highlight some of Apple’s coolest iOS features that could be exploited for one’s own selfish desires.
Eavesdrop on someone’s conversation
Eavesdrop on someone’s conversation
In the right hands, the iPhone trick I’m poised to reveal would be beneficial for parents with newborns. They needn’t run to WalMart for a baby monitor — they can simply leave their iPhone in the nursery and listen intently for any concerning cries with their AirPods. But let’s be real — moms and dads aren’t the only ones who’d take advantage of this audio-monitoring feature. The prying, meddlesome spies among us would love to exploit this perk to eavesdrop on unsuspecting victims. How would they do it? Check out the steps below.
Hide incriminating apps by making invisible folders
Hide incriminating apps by making invisible folders
What’s a telltale sign that someone has incriminating apps on their phone? They typically place their phones screen-side down! However, with this particular trick, deceivers no longer have to do that. They can simply employ a trick that allows them to hide the offending apps in plain sight.
Schedule automated text messages for one’s “roster”
Schedule automated text messages for one’s “roster”
If you’ve forgotten your friend’s birthday for the umpteenth time, and don’t want to risk another embarrassing memory fail, you can “cheat” by scheduling a “Happy Birthday” text. Of course, this type of “cheating” won’t raise any eyebrows, however, some shady characters may use this automation trick for more unscrupulous activities. Two timers may use this trick for juggling several lovers. After all, who has the time to wake up in the morning and send all of them a “Good morning, beautiful!” text? Here’s how they’d keep up the charade:
Use the Notes app to secretly communicate with others
Use the Notes app to secretly communicate with others
While we’re on the subject of clandestine affairs, there’s a way you can use the Notes app to chat with others. For those who want to use this iPhone trick for good, they’d use it similarly to how they’d collaborate with others on Google Docs. Among those who want to use this feature for illicit purposes, they can use it to openly message their paramours. “How does it work?”, you ask? Check out the steps below.
Intruders get their photo taken if they open a no-no app
Intruders get their photo taken if they open a no-no app
If you’ve got a sneaking suspicion that someone’s been snooping on your phone, there’s a clever way to find out. You can program iOS to take a photo of intruders who attempt to open a forbidden app — and the picture can be emailed to you, too. The startled expression on their faces would be hilarious!
