Life is hard enough without having to factor in modern technology. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were two of the most lauded and intuitive smartphones to ever hit the consumer market. The phones are packed with an impressive set of hardware and integrated with Apple’s robust ecosystem of apps.

Nonetheless, the aptly titled Tips app directly built into iOS doesn’t cover all the bases, especially considering just how vast and varied the innate features baked into Apple‘s latest mobile can be. Most of us need a little extra help to get the most out of this powerful smartphone, whether you’re simply trying to traverse the device’s expanded real estate or capture slow-motion video of your dog drooling on the sofa. Below are 30 of our favorite iPhone 6 tricks.

Are you looking for tips on the latest devices and software from Apple? Don’t forget to read our iPhone 8 and 8 Plus tips, iPhone 7 and 7 Plus tips, and iOS 11 tips and tricks.

You can also lock an individual note. To do so, open the note that you want to lock, tap the share icon on the top right-hand corner, and select Lock Note.

If the feature isn’t working for you, it might be turned off. Head over to Settings > General > Accessibility > Reachability and make sure it is turned on.

The camera app will record 1080p video at 120 fps by default. If you want to record slower you can change this by going to Settings > Camera > Record Slo-mo and pick 720p HD at 240 fps.

Do you own an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus and wondering if you should update to the latest iOS? Read our review of iOS 11 to help you navigate through all the latest features.

Update: We’ve taken a look at all the tips and made sure they’re up to date for the latest version of iOS.

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