Apple’s iOS 7 operating system will not be released until this fall, but developers tinkering with early versions are uncovering a few hidden gems in the new mobile OS.

The latest, as reported by 9to5Mac, allows users to control their iDevice with head movements.

Tucked away in the Accessibility section of the new operating system, the function turns simple right and left head movements into accurate, if not tedious, hands-free controllers.

As tested by 9to5Mac (video below), the nameless feature cycles through all of the on-screen options, highlighting each section in anticipation of a head-jerk command.

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