A baffled iPhone user took to Reddit to decipher a puzzling rectangle that had appeared on their grandfather’s iPhone screen. The rectangle, which enclosed the top row of apps on the Home Screen, left the user perplexed as to its purpose.
Fellow Apple enthusiasts quickly identified the feature as ‘Switch Control,’ an accessibility feature intended to assist individuals with limited mobility in interacting with their iPhones. Switch Control can be inadvertently activated by quick gestures.
To deactivate Switch Control, users need to navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Switch Control and toggle the setting off. Alternatively, it may be assigned to the Accessibility Shortcut, which can be modified under Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut.
Another useful iPhone gesture is ‘Back Tap,’ which allows users to perform actions by double-tapping or triple-tapping the back of the device. This feature can be configured in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap to perform various tasks such as taking screenshots or activating accessibility features.
Note that Back Tap may not function optimally with a thick iPhone case.
