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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 14 MIN

Unlock your phone's hidden superpowers: Eight game-changing features you're not using

from How I Work · host Amantha Imber

Your phone isn't just a device – it's a Swiss Army knife of untapped potential sitting in your pocket. In this episode, we dive deep into the secret capabilities your smartphone has been hiding from you, transforming how you'll use technology forever. From instantly identifying any plant on your daily walk to scheduling texts that make you look professionally put-together (even when you're not), these features aren't just clever tricks – they're life-changing hacks the tech companies never bothered to tell you about. In this episode, you'll discover: How to create custom keyboard shortcuts that will save you hours of typing each month The hidden camera feature that can identify any plant, animal or object with a single tap Why your expensive white noise machine is now redundant – and how to access soothing sounds for free The game-changing way to schedule texts to send at appropriate times (perfect for midnight inspiration) How greyscale mode can dramatically reduce your screen addiction without willpower The built-in optical character recognition that instantly digitises any text you point your camera at A native call recording solution that doesn't require dodgy third-party apps The automatic transcription tool that converts voice to text with surprising accuracy Whether you're a productivity obsessive or just want to squeeze more value from your expensive device, these tips will revolutionise your relationship with the technology you use every day. *** My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/  Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)  If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.  Get in touch at [email protected]     Credits:  Host: Amantha Imber  Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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