Amazing iPhone trick to lock touchscreen branded 'lifesaver' by parents – and just went viral on TikTok

Sean Keach, Digital Technology and Science Editor 22 Feb 2021, 12:35 Updated: 22 Feb 2021, 15:14 Sean Keach, Digital Technology and Science Editor Invalid Date, CLEVER mums have revealed a genius iPhone trick that parents say is a "lifesaver". The hack lets you lock the touchscreen on an iPhone or iPad – without turning the display off. 2 Parents are raving about this new featureCredit: The Sun It's perfect for when young children are watching TV – and you don't want them to accidentally close the app or press any buttons. The feature keeps the screen turned on, but deactivates touch-settings completely. This is great for youngsters who often like to poke and prod the screen.