The Easiest Way to Switch between Apps without the App Switcher

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Did you know you can quickly switch between apps without ever opening the App Switcher? In this tip, we'll show you how to use the Home bar on your iPhone to toggle between open apps.

Related: How to Use App Switcher on iPhone

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Why You'll Love This Tip

• Switch between open apps quickly and without having to open the App Switcher.
• Finally find a use for that Home bar that hangs out at the bottom of your iPhone screen.

How to Switch between Apps without the App Switcher

Let's cover a simple way to swipe between open apps, even without opening the App Switcher. This shortcut is for iPhones without a Home button. For more tips and tricks for all iPhones, check out our Tip of the Day newsletter. Here's how to switch between apps on an iPhone X or later model: 

1. For a visual cue, locate the Home bar at the very bottom of your screen.
   
   
    
2. Swipe from left to right over the bar to open your last-used app.
   
   
    
3. You can continue to swipe along the bar in either direction, easily toggling between open apps.
   
   

Now you can easily shift between open apps on your iPhone (even without a Home button).