By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Screenshots usually take two buttons and two hands. Turn on Back Tap and just double-tap the back of your iPhone.
The Shortcut
- Settings › Accessibility › Touch › Back Tap
- Choose Double Tap › Screenshot
- iPhone 8 and newer
Bonus Tip: Triple-Click the Side Button
Set an Accessibility Shortcut (like Magnifier) in Settings › Accessibility › Accessibility Shortcut, then triple-click the side button to open it.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
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