There's a secret button hidden on all iPhones and it can do whatever you like
Published on Feb 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM (UTC-5)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 11, 2026 at 4:47 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
For years, Apple iPhones have had a secret button located in place you’d never guess.
Technically that’s not even a button, but it works like one.
And no, it isn’t the Action Button or Camera Control.
Here’s a hint: it works with thick cases, too.
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A hidden button that you genuinely can’t find
The tech industry is packed with Easter Eggs and secret features people can generally never find by accident.
There are secret numbers you can dial, arcade games hidden in Instagram DMs, and a useful face-blurring feature that comes as standard with all iPhones.
But this is something else.
Most Apple iPhones come with something called Back Tap.
Back Tap is an iOS feature (iOS 14+ on iPhone 8 or later) that turns the Apple logo on the back of the device into a customizable button.
You can use it for Siri, take screenshots, restart your device, and so on.
It’s a very long list.
Amazingly, it’s supposed to work even in case you’re using an iPhone case.
This means modern iPhones have at least three secret buttons
Some might argue that Back Tap is the third of three secret buttons available.
The first two are the Action Button and Camera Control.
Now, both the Action Button (which replaced the volume switch) and Camera Control aren’t physically hidden – they’re perfectly visible – but they do hide a lot of features some may have missed.
Camera Control, for example, allows you to do other things aside from opening the camera app.
You can use it to adjust settings, open camera-related apps (Instagram, for example) and plenty more.
And there’s more because a surprising number of people may not know that you can open your camera by swiping the screen left, and take pictures by pressing the volume button (both up or down).
The list goes on.
It’s such a shame we’ll never get to see an Apple Car.
It would’ve been interesting to see what Easter Eggs Apple would’ve included.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
