It seems like today that so many people own an iPhone, but most people aren’t aware of the many features and functions that this device holds. Don’t feel like you’re alone if you haven’t figured out how to master your iPhone yet. Continue reading to find out more about using your iPhone.
If you want to customize your alert tones on your iPhone, it is very simple. Make your tone as individual as you are with this simple trick. Go to the sounds area where the settings section is. From here, you will see a list of different alerts you can select. You can purchase additional tones whenever you feel like it.
Did you just type something into iMessage that you probably shouldn’t have? Is Auto Correct incorrect? You can easily correct the damage by simply shaking your phone. This is a quick way to undo typing. Remember that this is optional, so you have to check Settings first.
If you are writing an e-mail, but don’t have the time to finish, cancel it instead of closing the app. You’ll get the option to save the unfinished message as a draft this way. Select yes and you can return to the email later via the draft folder.
Siri can now let you set location-based reminders. Instead of the time-based reminders, you can use location-based reminders. Now, you can simply say “when I arrive home” instead of specifying a time. So, when the phone realizes your location has changed, the relevant reminder can be issued. This way if you don’t know what time you’re getting home, you can still set a reminder.
If you text the same group of people over and over, then there are things you can do to make it easier for you. You can easily save these text numbers in the favorites area. Use your recent or favorite calls lists to call and text people. Just tap the arrow by a contact in either list, and choose “text message.” This is a quick way to return calls or texts.
There are many ways to go through your iPhone’s contact list. You can either scroll through the list using your finger, choose a certain letter and jump to it, or lightly press click on the list. Using this third option will scroll through your contacts at high speed.
Ever miss a great picture because you could not access your phone’s camera quickly enough? Here is a simple shortcut that is quick. Tap on the Home icon two times when your screen is locked. There should be a little icon for your camera along the screen bottom. Slide up on this button to have your camera app automatically open.
Use your phone to get to your social media sites. There are apps available for every social network including Twitter and Facebook that allow you to easily update your status and post photos. Instantly catch all of the latest news and buzz with the social media applications so that you are in the loop sooner than anyone else.
You don’t have to do a lot of scrolling to reach the top of a page. Instead, you can touch the gray status bar near the top of the screen; this will automatically take you to the topmost area of the webpage.
Avoid exposing your iPhone to extreme temperature variations. You definitely do not want to take your iPhone into cold refrigerated areas like they have in some warehouses and then back out into the warmth. Exposing your iPhone to extreme cold can cause water to materialize inside of it.
The utilities of your iPhone has a calculator built in. You can turn your phone to access the scientific calculator option which is visible when the phone is horizontal.
If you don’t plan on watching a video you’ve viewed on your phone again, be careful not to save it. Once the video has ended, you will be given the option to remove it from the phone. Do this so that you can free up some space on your phone.
Has your iPhone stopped responding to your requests? If the sleep or home buttons do not work, try pressing on “home” for several seconds. This will automatically close any locked apps. If this method still doesn’t want to work for you, then your next option should be to press the “Sleep” button along with the “Home” button, and make sure you hold it for around 10 seconds. Soon, you’ll see Apple’s logo, and your phone will reset.
Make sure your phone is not exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. If you leave your iPhone out in the sun for hours, you might ruin it for good. The guts of the phone are only made to withstand standard weather, and the sun can overheat it.
Keep the movies you place on your iPhone to a minimum. Full motion movies take about 1G in your storage compartment. Having just one is too much, and more than that will surely cause problems with your phone’s internet use. It can also prevent many of your apps from operating the way they are supposed to.
Using your iPhone to its fullest means mastering all of its quirks and tricks; one of the best is removing unwanted email by simply swiping your finger. When in the incoming mailbox, swiping a finger over a message causes a delete option to appear.
The iPhone has a great option for those who need a bigger keyboard to type. And it doesn’t have to be an external keyboard. The iPhone has a feature that allows you to rotate the phone, open Safari and have instant access to a more user friendly keyboard. The keyboard will be bigger, and you will be able to type on it better.
Although iPhones aren’t cheap, they offer so much. If you are the proud owner of an iPhone, you know what an amazing piece of technology it is. After reading this article though you can use it in even better ways.
