Ringtones and text tones can be annoying, so my iPhone is almost always set to vibrate on silent mode. Unfortunately, that causes me to miss phone calls and text messages when the device isn't in my hands or pockets. While I hate missing alerts, I'm still reluctant to switch to ring mode — and that's where another iOS and iPadOS feature helps out. For over 12 years, every iPhone model has come with an LED flash on the rear. All iPad Pro models except the first 12.9-inch tablet also sport a rear LED flash, and so does the sixth-generation iPad mini. The flash on these devices isn't just for... more
