The iPhone is an excellent phone that can provide you with all types of functions. It can be a personal organizer or an entertainment device. However, there are many different ways you can change it to make the experience personalized. Continue ahead and learn about some new ways to help make the device work better for you.
The iPhone is a treasure trove of useful apps and features. One such feature is the comprehensive dictionary. This can be used as a point of reference in pretty much any app you use. Just tap onto any word and hold it. Once you do this, tap “Define” on the options that pop up.
There is a way to scroll your contacts that does not involve finger flicking. Press and hold on the alphabetical contact list. Now you can simply slide your finger up and down to peruse the list. This will help you have more control over searching your contact list.
You can message faster using this tip. Tapping away from the suggestion box can cancel this entirely. A box with an “X” out option appears, as you can simply disregard this.
You should create a back up of your contact list. IDrive Lite is the application that will let you share or restore your basic contacts. Updating your iPhone’s software to version 2.0 allows you to use iDrive Lite for free.
Getting the most out of your iPhone is a matter of mastering the little tricks, and one of them is how to get rid of unwanted emails with the swipe of a finger. Delete unwanted emails by pulling your finger over the message and deleting it.
You can take a screenshot anytime with your iPhone. To take a screenshot press the “Home” and “Power” buttons simultaneously. (Be quick because if you hold them too long, this action will reboot the phone.) At that point, your screenshot will be taken.
To cut down on time while you are emailing or texting, there is an autotext shortcut feature that you can use for anything you frequently type into your iPhone. This feature can handle cumbersome email address, along with common phrases like “Where are you?” or “On my way.” To access this feature, simply look under keyboard settings.
Picture taking is a common function that many iPhone owners use often. However, after you’re done take so many photos it can get pretty crazy trying to sort through them all on your phone. Keep your pictures organized with the iPhone album. That is going to help you a lot when you have to find a particular photo.
You probably already know about the phone’s ability to set time reminders. However, you may not be aware that location-based reminders are also possible. You can say “remind me to go to the store after I leave work.” The iPhone can help you remember all sorts of events.
Spend some time reviewing the tutorials that Apple offers to discover all the functionality of your iPhone. This can give you a simplified way of doing something that takes a long time to figure out. Take advantage of tutorials whenever you need them, and you will soon be an iPhone wizard.
Turn off the wireless functions on your iPhone when not in use. Even if you are not using them, they still use battery power. Wireless radio functions on your iPhone such as Wi-Fi or your GPS and your Bluetooth use additional battery power on your iPhone that will cause more frequent recharging. You can shut them off when not in use.
You can look at your contacts in three ways on your iPhone. You can press the list with your finger, tap a letter or scroll with your finger. The last way allows for quick scrolling of the entire list.
Did you know that if you like checking the weather, you can swipe the screen left or right so that you can toggle your six day forecast? You can also just tap anywhere on your Notifications weather bar and go to the Weather app.
Sometimes a hard reset is necessary to get your iPhone working again if it freezes and the Sleep/Wake button does not fix it. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time. This will shut off and restart your iPhone.
Your iPhone can be used to send valuable pictures to your family and/or friends. Two options are available to achieve this. You can either send saved images through email or upload them to your social media account.
Do you hate all of the notifications that come into your iPhone? If so, you have the option to disable these notifications. First, go to settings, and then go to notifications. Check out the apps in the “Notification Center” and delete any unwanted apps. As a bonus, this will increase battery life.
The command for marking an email unread is hidden on the iPhone. Navigate to “details,” then click on “unread”; when you re-open the email app, the message will appear unread.
Is there more than one background program running on the iPhone that needs to be shut down? Tap your iPhone’s Home key to quickly shut down those programs. Locate the application you want to close, and then press it and hold. After the icon shakes, push the red minus sign to end the program.
Connect with your friends using mobile social media. You can update your friends very quick with Facebook and Twitter through your iPhone. Also, you can check out the buzz with your friends during the day with updates and news feeds.
Avoid placing your phone in extreme temperature areas. For example, if you work at a place in which you go into refrigerated or frozen lockers, you should be sure not to bring your phone with you. Condensation can easily form on the delicate electronics inside.
Your iPhone is much more than a normal phone because of its many amazing features. You may be surprised at what your iPhone is capable of. Use what you learned today as a starting point to personalize your iPhone and life.
