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Get The Most From Your Iphone With These Ideas

TIP! If your iPhone has accidentally gotten wet, rice can be used to help it dry. You should of course avoid dropping your iPhone in water.

There are good and bad points about owning an iphone. The infinite possibilities of the apps can be absolutely mind boggling. To find out how to take full advantage of what your iphone has to offer, continue reading.

TIP! Make sure your phone is using the latest updates. This will allow you to have fixes for software and updates for your phone.

You need not worry about being lost when you have your iphone. There is a maps app integrated into your phone when you purchase it, and it will allow you to check your location wherever you have service. This can help map out anywhere you want to go, whether you are traveling or want to get back home.

TIP! If you’re having trouble seeing the characters on your keyboard, you can have a bigger one. The iPhone has the capability to provide you with a larger keyboard.

Minimizing your iPhone’s brightness setting will help extend battery life. Go to the settings portion of your iphone to alter the illumination level. You can save your battery and you won’t have to charge your phone as much.

TIP! Search for an app that lets you utilize your phone for storage. In addition to photos and brief video clips, you can upload and store both music and text files.

When in Safari, you can easily make phone calls with just one tap. You may be looking for a dry cleaner that is nearby. When you find a number, you don’t have to go to the phone part of the iphone. A simple touch of the number and your call is connected directly to the exact business you searched for.

TIP! Are you regretting that message you just made with iMessage? Is AutoCorrect confusing the meaning of what you write? By shaking your phone quickly it can be undone. Doing so undoes anything you have recently typed.

Protect the screen of your iphone by purchasing a protective screen. You can shield your phone’s screen from the scratches and nicks that are common with regular use. Tiny bits of dirt from fingers can be responsible for scratches. So take the precautionary step and add on that screen protection.

TIP! Practice scrolling through a website while using both a single finger and two fingers. You can be more precise if there is one box on the webpage by using a single finger.

You may be wanting to add an accented or umlauted letters but are not sure how. It is as simple as this. Holding down the letter you wish to use for a quick second is all that you need to do. You’ll see a box appear that contains many extra key choices. This will allow you to type with fancy lettering as much as you want.

TIP! Is the process of loading the camera app slowing down your photography and hampering your shutterbug skills? Give this tip a try. When your screen is locked, press the Home key twice.

It may not be a good idea to use Siri. Apple keeps recordings of almost all communication with Siri on its own server. This is done to aid speech recognition and secure those files, but keep in mind that anything said to Siri can be recorded.

TIP! If you need to do some quick math, use the iPhone’s calculator function. The calculator is in a standard form when holding the iPhone vertically, but changes into a scientific calculator when held horizontally.

Screenshots are a wonderful benefit to the iphone. Just hold down the home and sleep buttons for a couple seconds. When the screen becomes white, the screenshot is saved on your phone.

TIP! There is a reset that you can do on your device if it freezes. All you need to do is press and hold both the power and Home buttons at the same time until the phone resets.

If your iphone ever freezes and you cannot revive it by pressing the “Wake” button, you may need to perform a hard reset. Hold that button down while you simultaneously press the “home key”. The phone then shuts down and restores itself.

TIP! The calendar section on the iPhone is a wonderful functional tool to help you get organized. It’s a lot quicker and more efficient to add events directly rather than relying on the + button.

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 is a great help when it comes to lengthy email addresses and basic phrases such as “How are you” and “See you soon”. This feature can be located in the iPhone’s keyboard settings area.

TIP! You should consider purchasing the battery management app. There are a number of these apps available, and each can help you determine which features and functions use the most battery life; they can also help you figure out what changes to make in order to extend the battery’s life.

Choosing a custom ringtone is a terrific way to optimize your iphone. You don’t want to be just like the rest of the crowd who probably just use the standard ringtones. Upload a beloved song or sound byte. That will turn heads when your iphone rings.

TIP! Use shortcuts for words to type faster. Go to Settings, go under General, look under Keyboard, and then Add New Shortcut.

Whenever you drop your iphone into water, which is very possible to eventually happen, do not turn it on immediately to see if it is okay. Do what you can to dry off the outside and then let the moisture inside have overnight to dry out. Activating a wet phone can short circuit it permanently.

Marking emails as unread is easy with an iphone. Navigate to “details,” then click on “unread”; when you re-open the email app, the message will appear unread.

TIP! Taking a screenshot is easy if you have the iPhone. Simply press your power button and your home button all at one time.

You may benefit from an app for battery management. There are many different options, and they can tell you what apps and actions use the most power. They also let you know when you need to calibrate, letting you keep the battery healthy.

TIP! To save a message that you are working on for later on an iPhone, just tap Cancel. You will receive a popup asking how you wish to proceed; one option being Save.

If you are writing an e-mail, but don’t have the time to finish, cancel it instead of closing the app. This will prompt your iphone to ask if you would like to save this e-mail as a draft. Select “yes” and you return to the draft email later on.

TIP! You can easily send photos to family and friends using your iPhone. There are a couple of different ways that you can do this.

You have the ability to capture a screenshot with the iphone whenever you wish. It’s easy; just push your home and sleep buttons simultaneously. This will flash a white screen, which will take a screenshot of your phone and save it in your pictures.

TIP! When assessing your contacts on the iPhone, you may just scroll through your list as usual. However, there is an easier way.

Tapping “cancel” allows you to save a draft of a message that you intend to finish later. Mail will ask whether you want to cancel the message, save it, or discard it. Once saved, the message will be sent to the Drafts folder. If your iphone does not already have a folder designated for Drafts, going this route will set one up for you.

TIP! You can restore functionality to a frozen iPhone by holding its “Home” button down for at least five seconds. The phone will enter a reboot phase.

You can’t own an iphone without realizing that it offers a great deal of features. It is hard to get the most from your iphone if you are unable to sort through all of these features. Use the information you have read here to get the most from your device.

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TIP! Having a bigger keyboard will make iPhone web browsing easier. You can get this added value without purchasing an expensive accessory! From the Safari browser, rotate your phone sideways and tap on the address bar.

Are you unsure of how to install or download apps onto your iphone? Well thankfully you found this article because down below you will read many wonderful tips that will show you where to locate all the new and cool iphone apps.

TIP! Conserve the battery by reducing your iPhone’s brightness level. Go to the settings area on your phone and reduce the brightness level.

Dry out your wet iphone with uncooked white rice. It is fairly common to drop an iphone and get it wet. Do not use a hair dryer. Instead, use a paper towel to wipe it. Then, place the phone in a Ziploc bag that is full of rice. Let it sit overnight to dry out completely.

TIP! The Siri app will now allow you to set reminders based on location. You can tell Siri to remind you to do something at a specific time.

If adding the “.com” ending of website addresses on your iphone is a chore, you don’t have to. Only the main portion of the web address is needed. The web browser can automatically figure out where you want to go. This tip may seem silly, but it really saves time over the long run, especially if you navigate to sites a lot over the course of your iPhone’s life.

TIP! Taking pictures from the headphone cord on the iPhone can save a lot of time and effort. To begin, frame the picture you would like to take.

To get the most out of your iphone, remember that Siri has a ton of unique options you can use, like location reminders. Rather than saying “Siri, let me know to call my job at 5pm.” Now, you can simply say “when I arrive home” instead of specifying a time. Then, when your iphone detects you are at home, it gives you a reminder that tells you to phone work. You can still have your reminder even though you can’t predict when you will get home.

TIP! You probably know very well that you can get rid of your iPhone’s word suggestions when you’re composing text by hitting the “X” in the suggestion box, but there’s a faster way to do it, too. Simply tap anywhere to get rid of this box.

You may be sick and tired of the many notifications you receive when using your iphone. There is a way to easily turn off the notifications. The first step is selecting the settings button, next select the notifications bar. You will probably find a bunch of apps in the “Notification Center” which you do not need. Remove them. The other upside to this is improved battery life.

TIP! Have you ever lost out on snapping a great photo because the camera app takes too much time to pop up? Here is a simple solution. Tap on the Home icon two times when your screen is locked.

Make an application from any site you visit regularly. First, visit the website. Press the “Go” button when you get to the website. Doing this will allow you to add the site onto the home screen. After it has been added, simply rename it to create the app.

TIP! Your iPhone has the ability to take a picture without you having to worry about shaking it. Just use the volume control that is on the cord of your headphones.

You can snap a photo using your headphone cord. Simply line up your subject within the frame. When you are ready to take the shot, just press down on the cord’s button. This will take the photo. Save the picture as you normally would.

TIP! If you use the Safari browser, you don’t need to type in “.com” when you wish to access a webpage.

If you are going to email someone or send them a note, there are suggested words that make this process easy. If you do not want to use this feature, it is simple to close it. By tapping on any other part of the screen, you can dismiss the suggestion box automatically.

TIP! If you get your iPhone wet, don’t try to turn it on right away. Dry off the phone and let it sit overnight.

The iphone displays previews of messages coming in on your lock screen. You may enjoy this feature, or you may find it annoying. In the latter case, you’ll be pleased to know that this is a feature you can easily disable. Under Settings, choose Notifications and then Messages. Show Preview is the option you want to turn off.

TIP! The iPhone’s calendar function is great for organizing your life. It’s a lot quicker and more efficient to add events directly rather than relying on the + button.

Just like other kinds of smart phones, you can set up an iphone to give you a visual indicator for the calls and messages you receive. If you want to have a silent notification, the iPhone’s LED camera can be set to blink whenever you receive a call and/or message. From Settings, go to General and then find Accessibility. Turn the LED Flash on for alerts. It is just that easy.

TIP! An important tip for using an iPhone is avoiding the use of too many apps. iPhone has an infinite number of apps available, some of which are free and some that may cost money.

You can take a screenshot using your iphone. Simply press the “sleep” button while holding in the “home” button. The screen will turn a white color when your screenshot has been taken and saved. It’s that simple!

TIP! If you didn’t already know, you only need one hand to get a picture using your iPhone. You can use your volume buttons as your shutter button, so there will be no need to tap the screen.

Regularly update the firmware of your iphone. This will not only ensure that your phone is up to date, but that you get better usage from your battery. Just make sure you have iTunes on your laptop or destop and hook your device up to the machine. Alternatively, iCloud allows you to connect your iphone and your Apple computer easily.

TIP! One great suggestion for your iPhone is making use of Facebook. Not everyone knows yet that Facebook and other social networks are accessible from the iPhone.

If you use the Safari browser, you don’t need to type in “.com” when you wish to access a webpage. For instance, if you wish to visit Amazon.com, you only need to type “Amazon” into the address bar to be directed right to the site.

TIP! You can save typing time. In the general section under settings, you can choose keyboard and create phrases that you generally use.

Interruptions many frequently bother you while you are using your iphone. You will likely want to finish your task before addressing the notice. Notifications can be removed in an instant. Simply swipe away the pop-up bar that appears near the top of the screen.

Try using Facebook on your iphone. Many people know this, but some people are unaware that they can use Facebook on their phone.

TIP! You can scroll through the contact list of your phone in three different ways. You can either press your finger to the list, scroll with your finger or tap a letter.

You should now be armed with knowledge to find all the coolest new apps on the web for your iphone. You also were made aware of how easily they can be uploaded to your phone. Make the time and money you’ve invested in your iphone pay off by putting these tips to work yourself!

Guide On How To Maximize Your Iphone

TIP! You won’t need to worry about ending up on the wrong road with the iPhone. The maps app is in the phone when you buy it and can let you see the location when you have service.

Are you intrigued by the iphone but feel you may not have enough knowledge to properly use it? Concerned it might just be a little overwhelming? Well, have no fear. You will find useful information on how to use your iphone in the article below.

TIP! Make sure you update your iPhone when you see new updates are available. When you update your phone, you will have the latest bug fixes, patches and options to keep your phone running well.

Not only can you take photos using your iPhone’s volume buttons, you can also take photos with the buttons on your iphone headphones. Press the button located on the headphone cord while keeping a steady hand. Doing so will give you a clear shot without shaking your iphone.

TIP! To save time, do not always click the “X” button when the AutoCorrect function erroneously changes your word. Just tap the screen.

Siri allows you to set reminders based on your location. It used to be that reminders needed to be worded using a specific time, for example “Siri, remind me at five to call work.” Now, you can simply say “when I arrive home” instead of specifying a time. When your iphone knows you are home, it will give you the reminder. Using this can make it possible to set reminders even when you are not sure when you will be home.

TIP! Making your own dictionary as well as your most-used shortcuts is easy with the iPhone. You will be able to use these shortcuts when using the dictation function of your iPhone.

You should buy a screen to protect your iphone. Without protection, your phone’s screen will get nicked and scratched. It is easy for small particles on your fingers to create scratches. Make sure your phone is always covered by protection.

TIP! Obtain an app that can change your iPhone into a storage device for music, pictures and videos. You can use your phone for many applications like image and video uploads, file uploads and music downloads.

Your iphone has the ability to get you from place to place. Use the map as GPS when you want definite directions, or when trying to find gas stations or grocery stores en route. Bookmark the map for ease of use.

TIP! You can even take pictures with the headphone cord. Initially, you will want to frame the photograph.

Does the constant stream of phone notifications annoy you? Here’s how you can turn them off. Open Settings and select the ‘Notifications’ bar. Go to the “In Notification Center”; look at all the apps and remove any that you do not use. This will also add to the life of the phone’s battery.

TIP! In order to get access to your email messages quickly, hook your accounts up to your iPhone. If you have this set up, you can get a notification every time you get a new email and you can check it whenever you like from your phone.

While most people know how to surf the Internet or check email on the iphone, many are unsure of the proper way to save specific images from websites or messages. Find the image you want, touch and hold. After a few seconds, a pop-up box will give you the option of saving the image to your phone.

TIP! If your iPhone is equipped with the Siri app, you may want to rethink using Siri often if you want to protect your privacy. Siri quickly records and stores all of your important voice prompts on an internally hosted server.

The iphone gives you the ability to construct a dictionary and create shortcuts for words. There’s no reason your iphone shouldn’t anticipate the words you want to use. You can program the iphone for a variety of different shortcuts and phrases. It will also improve your auto-correct when typing.

TIP! Keep your iPhone firmware up to date. This will improve the phone’s usability and the battery life of your phone.

Most iphone users are savvy with the camera app on their phones. After a lot of pictures are taken, it is difficult to sort through the pictures in the Camera Roll. The iphone has a built-in album to help organize your pictures. This can save you a lot of time when you are looking for a specific picture.

TIP! In order to hear a sound for each character you type, make the necessary adjustment in the “sounds” area of the phone’s settings. You will know each character has registered by the sound you hear.

Screenshots are a wonderful benefit to the iphone. Once you have selected the screen you would like a screenshot of, push down on your “home” button and make sure to click the “sleep” button the same time. The screen will blink white for about a second to confirm the shot.

TIP! If you try the Safari browser instead of Internet Explorer, you will not have to type the .com to go to a website.

Do a hard reboot if your phone is not responding to the Sleep and Wake button. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time. The phone should shutdown and reboot signaling that everything is working fine once again.

TIP! One simple tip for the iPhone is to personalize your ringtone. Surely you want to stand apart from those who select standard tones.

To conserve time while emailing or texting, develop AutoText helpful shortcuts for expressions you most frequently type on the iphone. This feature comes in handy for cumbersome email addresses or common phrases like “On my way” or “Where are you?” This feature can be located in the iPhone’s keyboard settings area.

TIP! Using the suggested word feature on the iPhone is a waste of time. If you do not want to receive suggestions when composing a message, just tap the screen to make the suggestion box go away.

If you ever drop your iphone in water, do not attempt to turn it on right away. Dry the outside of your phone and allow the rest of the phone to dry overnight. While wet, the phone can short out when activated.

TIP! While it’s easy to get through websites, it can be a hassle to scroll back to the top. You should not have to! Tap the bar on the top of the page and it will bring you to where you started.

There is a shortcut that you can use to get back to the very top of a web page or list. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to do this. Tap the bar on the top of the screen to scroll all the way back up to the top. This is helpful for long lists too like they have on the iTunes store.

TIP! Battery management apps are a great iPhone tool. These apps can help you discover which programs and functions are burning your battery the fastest.

Visit Facebook from your iphone. Many users are already aware of the Facebook application and are using it on their phones; however, if you have yet to employ this simple application, you can log in to Facebook from your phone today.

TIP! To be more efficient with your iPhone, you can create shortcuts for words. Simply go to Settings, then General and Keyboard, and then “Add New Shortcut”.

Hopefully, this article makes using you iphone easier and a better experience. Start with these tips, or even go onto the App Store and make your first app purchase. Utilize the information learned and you will have it mastered in no time.

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TIP! Always update your device whenever you can. These updates may contain bug fixes, feature upgrades and other important options for your iPhone.

Getting your hands on an iphone for the first time is an exciting experience, and there are a whole ton of features for you to discover. Don’t let your new iphone scare you. You can cultivate a deeper understanding of your iPhone’s full potential by checking out the great tips presented below.

TIP! Once you know how to take a photo using the volume buttons, try doing it by using your headphone cord. Hold the phone steady and press the button on the cord.

Rice helps to reduce the moisture on your iphone. If your iphone lands in the toilet or you get it wet, this can help to save your device. Do not use a hair dryer, but wipe the phone with a towel and then place it in a ziploc bag that is filled with rice. Once the rice has had several hours to absorb moisture (leaving your phone in the bag overnight is ideal), your phone should be dry again.

TIP! It’s easy to place a call while using Safari to browse the Internet. Suppose you are using the Internet to locate a pharmacy near your home.

Getting from one destination to another is easy with the iphone. Use your iPhone’s map to provide you with directions to get you where you need to go. You should bookmark the map feature so you can access it quickly when you need it.

TIP! Any website can be turned into an iPhone app listed on your home screen. Open the website on your phone’s browser.

You can make an app out of any website that you visit often. All you have to do is visit the website. Press the “Go” button when you get to the site. Doing this will allow you to add the site onto the home screen. You can then rename your new custom app.

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TIP! You can program words and shortcuts with your iPhone. By entering specific phrases into your iPhone’s dictionary, it will understand what you are saying when using the dictation feature.

It’s not necessary to press the X to get rid of that annoying AutoCorrect suggestion box. To eliminate this alteration, tap anywhere else on the screen. The suggestion box will go away, enabling you to continue working.

TIP! If you’re sending an email and you do not wish to use the words that your iPhone suggests, the “X” button does not have to be tapped in order to get rid of the suggestion box. Just tap the screen anywhere to cancel the suggestion box.

Would you like to insert a letter with an accent into your text? Simply do the following. Tap the particular letter in question and hold it down. You will get a box that shows you several extra keys. Here, you can choose unique letters to spice up your text.

TIP! Your iPhone’s default setting is to show you a preview of your incoming messages right on the phone’s lock screen. You may enjoy this feature, or you may find it annoying.

Take full advantage of your iphone by using its multimedia capabilities. By downloading episodes of your favorite television series, a classic movie or humorous clips from countless online sources, you can turn your iphone into an incredibly versatile solution for all of your entertainment needs.

TIP! Use your handy iPhone to quickly snap a screenshot. Once you find the screen you want to save, hold the “home” button down while simultaneously clicking the “sleep” button.

Link your personal and business email accounts to the phone in order to maintain consistent access. This is crucial since you get instantly notified when you receive a message and you can view it right away. Your phone can handle several email accounts.

TIP! In the event that your iPhone freezes and it is not revived when you press the Sleep/Wake button, you can do a hard reset to get things back in order. Hold the Sleep/Wake key while pressing on the Home key at the same time.

Should a freeze occur with your iphone, and it will not wake with a button push, a hard reset is probably needed. Press the sleep button and home button at the same time for several seconds. The phone should shutdown and get itself restarted so you can continue using it.

TIP! You are able to take a steady photo easily enough on your iPhone. Just use the volume buttons on your headphones.

Your iphone can take pictures without needing to be shaken. You can do this with your headphones by pushing the volume button. Start off by focusing your camera on the subject you want to capture. When you have your subject ready, just press the button on your headphone cord.

TIP! You probably already know your phone can set reminders based on certain times. Did you know that you can enter a reminder that is based on your location as well? You could set a reminder telling you to stop by a certain store after work.

Be choosy about which apps you download to your iphone. There is a huge variety of applications that can be loaded to the iphone. Some apps are free while others you have to pay to use. But some are very shady and will actually take your information or send you hidden charges.

TIP! One thing you must remember with an iPhone is not to get carried away with the tremendous amount of apps available. The iPhone platform has a lot of free and paid apps.

The “unread” email command isn’t in plain sight, so you will have to find it. Open ‘Details’ and click on ‘unread’. This will mark the message as unread the next time you open your Mail app.

TIP! Has the screen on your iPhone ever frozen? First, give the sleep/wake control a try. If that does not work, press both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time.

Consider using an app to manage your battery life. There are a few options, and they help you make your battery last longer. These apps can tell you when it’s time to charge your battery as well.

TIP! In order to mark one of your emails as unread through your iPhone, you must locate the command for it because it isn’t on there by default. When you go to the details, you can tap on the feature for unread messages, and when you view the message again, it appears as unread.

If you lack the time to finish emails, tap cancel rather than closing the email application. This will prompt your iphone to ask if you would like to save this e-mail as a draft. This allows you to finish up your email a later time if you have something to do.

TIP! You can get to your favorites and controls instantly. Go to where settings is, then general, then home button.

Three ways exist for scrolling through contacts on your iphone. Scroll slowly with your finger, tap the first letter to get to a partial list of names, or press down slightly anywhere on the list. The third way gives you the ability to scroll quickly through the entire list.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes, for about 5 seconds, hold down the “home” button. Your phone should then reboot.

Use FaceTime when communication with friends and family. It lets you see the person you are talking to. You will find the button for FaceTime in your contacts. Press it and you will see and hear the other person.

TIP! If you have a lot of email accounts, you can name them differently. If all of your accounts are named the same thing, you can easily get confused.

When you experience a freezing of the screen on your iphone, hold down the Home button for about 5 seconds. The phone should reboot. If that is not effective, hold the Power and Home buttons simultaneously for around 12 seconds. Only try the second method when the first one isn’t working.

TIP! To use all of the features of your iPhone, you will have to learn some tricks to make things easier. One trick that will help you is to learn how to deleted emails with a simple swipe.

Did you know you can get a weather forecast for either today or the next six days on your iphone? Toggle between them by swiping left or right. You can also tap the weather from the notifications screen to view the weather app.

TIP! Searching through small webpage windows on an iPhone can be difficult. When you’re using your iPhone, you’ll frequently find yourself on the main webpage rather than a small window you intended to scroll through.

Now that you’ve read this article, you probably have a good idea of all that you can do with your iphone. You can live a completely different life by using the iphone. By using these techniques, your iphone can do more than you dreamed was possible.

Everything You Want To Know About The Iphone

TIP! If you get your iPhone wet, try to use rice when drying it out. It is common to drop the phone in a water puddle, the toilet or something wet.

If you are a breathing human being, you must be aware of the popular iphone. This multitasking smartphone has set the bar for technology and communications and has developed a cult following. As the proud owner of a new iphone, you should know how to use all the best bells and whistles. This article is packed with tips to help you learn to navigate your iPhone’s features and functions.

TIP! When using Safari, making phone calls is as easy as just one tap on the screen. You might run across a number you want to call if you’re searching for, say, a restaurant online.

When you have an iphone, you do not need to worry anymore about getting lost. There is a maps app that is built into the phone, which makes it much easier to for you to always know where you are. This makes it easy to find your way home, or locate somewhere new if you have never been there before.

TIP! If the AutoCorrect feature shows you corrections to your text, you will not have to spend the time to “X” the suggestion. You can simply tap the screen anywhere.

Did you know that rice can be used to dry your iphone if it gets wet? It is common for people to drop their phones in a puddle, toilet, or other wet location. Wipe off your iphone and then place it into a rice-filled bag. Leave it there overnight, and in almost every case, it will be fine in the morning.

TIP! You can even take pictures with the headphone cord. Start by framing the photo you want.

Once you understand how to use the volume buttons to take a picture, try taking a picture with the headphone cord. Steady your hands, and then press the button located on the cord. This can help to avoid any movement of the phone and decrease the chances for a blurry picture.

TIP! One thing you can do with your new iPhone is to make the most of the multimedia capabilities. Your iPhone can become an entertainment hub just by downloading TV episode or online clips that you love.

Invest in an app that lets you upload documents and files onto your iphone like a normal storage device. Whether you want to carry videos, music, photos or documents, you can easily put them on your phone. You will only have to plug in your iphone to any computer to access your files, or open them directly on your iphone.

TIP! Link your email with your iPhone for greater convenience. This is crucial since you get instantly notified when you receive a message and you can view it right away.

You can snap photos from the cord on your headphones. Begin by focusing the camera on the subject you would like to capture. Then, when you are ready to take your picture, push the button on your headphone cord. This will process the photograph for you. If you want to save it, just do what you would normally do to save a photo.

TIP! Sometimes a hard reset is necessary to get your iPhone working again if it freezes and the Sleep/Wake button does not fix it. All you need to do is press and hold both the power and Home buttons at the same time until the phone resets.

You can message faster using this tip. When a dictionary suggestion appears that is not the word you want, make it disappear with a tap to any part of the screen. A box with an “X” out option appears, as you can simply disregard this.

TIP! You don’t have to type .com when using Safari on your iPhone.

With its standard settings, an iphone is going to display message previews whenever a notification arrives, even if you have the screen locked. This can be a positive or a negative, depending on your preference. If you prefer not to use this feature, you can disable it easily. Simply go into the settings section and choose messages under notifications. The feature you need to turn off is the Show Preview option.

TIP! Pick a ringtone you like. Don’t be like everyone else who just uses standard tones.

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 that button down while you simultaneously press the “home key”. In a few seconds, the device will shut itself down and automatically restart itself.

TIP! Don’t concern yourself with the words iPhone suggests when you are typing. You can tap the screen if you don’t want it to suggest anything to you.

You can take a photo on your iphone without worrying about shaking your phone. Using the volume controls located on your headphones can help solve this issue immediately. Begin by keeping your hand steady on the subject you’re capturing. When you are ready to snap the photograph, press the volume button on your headphone cord.

TIP! You probably already know that you can set reminders based on time of day. But did you know that you can create reminders based on location, too? For instance, you could say, “Remind me to stop by the grocery store when I leave the office.

To save time while texting or emailing, create AutoText shortcuts for phrases that you type most frequently on your iphone. You will find this to be useful when you are repeatedly typing email addresses or regularly used phrases such as ‘on my way’. This feature can be located in the iPhone’s keyboard settings area.

TIP! The iPhone’s calendar function is great for organizing your life. Enhanced speed and efficiency can be achieved by directly entering events instead of using the “+” function.

Be choosy about which apps you download to your iphone. There is a huge number of different apps for your iphone. Some are free, and some come with a cost. Some are not legitimate and may charge hidden fees.

TIP! If your phone freezes, do not panic. Attempt to unfreeze it by pressing the sleep button.

You can use one hand only to take pictures with the iphone. To do this, simply get the frame the way you want it and then press the + volume button. You do not sacrifice quality by taking pictures this way.

TIP! If you wish to designate an email as “unread” on your iPhone, you will need to locate the command, which is generally not visible. Simply hit “details” and find the “unread” feature which will cause your email to appear as unread when you next return to it.

Notifications can be annoying when they interrupt you while you are trying to work on your iphone. But perhaps now is not a good time, so before getting to the notice you will want to save it for later. It is easy to remove the notification. You just wipe away the pop up screen.

TIP! You can save emails that you’re working on and finish them at a later time by tapping on the cancel button. Your iPhone will then inquire if you prefer to save this email in your drafts.

The command for marking emails unread in the iphone isn’t visible; you have to uncover it. Go to Details, then select the Unread feature. When you come back to your inbox, the e-mail will show up as unread.

TIP! With your iPhone, you can take a screenshot whenever the desire strikes you. By pressing down the home and power at the same time you will get a screenshot.

After reading the article above, you surely have learned something new about your phone and how to get the most out of it. Make sure you try all the tips and tricks from this article to maximize your use of the iphone. You will be much happier with your iphone when you know what to do with it!

The Iphone Is Simple To Use With These Easy Tips

TIP! Make sure you update your phone when ever updates become available. Keeping your phone updated will ensure that it is loaded with the latest options and software patches.

For so many people, the iphone is a blessing because it helps make their life easier on an everyday basis, especially with organization all the many tasks you have to do. Because of this, you need to be educated on what the iphone can do to get the most out of it. If you take the time to review the piece below, you will be on your way to achieving expert user status.

TIP! Getting a larger keyboard makes web browsing simpler. There is no need to purchase a larger keyboard.

You won’t need to worry about ending up on the wrong road with the iphone. The maps application is integrated into the software when you purchase the phone, and it allows you to view your location whenever you have service. Should you need to get home, or somewhere new, this feature is the key.

TIP! Once you know how the volume button can be used to take a photo, try using the headphone cord to snap a picture. Press the button on the cord when you are ready.

You don’t need to type in the “.com” when browsing the web on your iphone. Simply type in the main portion of the address. Your web browser will understand what you are saying and will put you on the right site. While it may not seem like much, doing so will save you a lot of time over the life of your phone.

TIP! You can create a unique library of shortcuts and meanings with your device. You can use the diction feature and have your phone transcribe what you say out loud.

If you are working in Safari, it is simple to initiate a phone call with a simple touch. For example, you may need a dry cleaner, so you begin searching the Internet for one located near you. When you locate the number, there is no need to head to the phone area to dial the number. Touch the number itself, and the connection will be made automatically.

TIP! Download an application which will help you to upload iPhone files and store files on it. In addition to photos and brief video clips, you can upload and store both music and text files.

If the AutoCorrect feature shows you corrections to your text, you will not have to spend the time to “X” the suggestion. You can simply tap the screen anywhere. The suggestion box might be wrong, or you could intentionally have spelled the word that way.

TIP! Be a faster texter by using this simple trick. You can dismiss dictionary word suggestions by tapping the screen.

Are you doubting the wisdom of what you just typed into iMessage? Has Auto Correct made you say something silly? When this happens, simply shake your iphone. Doing so undoes anything you have recently typed. Go to the Settings menu to make sure this function is enabled.

TIP! One thing you can do with your new iPhone is to make the most of the multimedia capabilities. It’s no trouble at all to download video clips from the Internet or even whole TV shows to your phone, putting a little miniaturized entertainment center in your pocket wherever you go.

You probably know very well that you can get rid of your iPhone’s word suggestions when you’re composing text by hitting the “X” in the suggestion box, but there’s a faster way to do it, too. All you need to do is simply tap on the screen anywhere and the box goes away.

TIP! Feeling regrets about what you just typed into iMessage? Is AutoCorrect confusing the meaning of what you write? Simply shake the iPhone and you can undo the message in an instant. It erases the most recent typing you have entered.

Like many smartphones, you can set the iphone to provide a visual indicator of incoming calls and messages. You can set your iphone to show a silent blink from the camera flash as each call or message comes into your phone. Simply go to Settings > General > Accessibility. Select the button “LED Flash on Alerts.”

TIP! Make the suggested words box on your iPhone quickly disappear! You can tap anywhere on the iPhone screen to get rid of the suggestions box. What this means is that you aren’t going to have to hit x all the time.

When you are using your iphone, you can take a screenshot. Simply press the “sleep” button while holding in the “home” button. Your screenshot is saved when the screen is white.

TIP! You can be interrupted by notifications on your iPhone while you are using another application on the phone. You can finish working on your current screen before responding to the notifications.

Should a freeze occur with your iphone, and it will not wake with a button push, a hard reset is probably needed. Hold down the button while you are pressing the Home key at the same time. This will shut down the phone and restart it.

TIP! Your iPhone contains a very handy and useful dictionary. You can use this tool in pretty much any app.

If you prefer hearing clicks while typing a text, simply go to “Sounds” and enable the click sounds. Some people prefer to hear the clicks, while others find the sound bothersome.

TIP! The iPhone is wonderful for easily being able to send photos to all your friends and family. You have two options for this.

Should your iphone fall in water, wait before trying to turn it on. Dry off the phone and let it sit overnight. Trying to power it on when wet may cause irreparable circuit damage.

TIP! The FaceTime app is a great method for talking to others using your iPhone. It allows users to see the person they are talking to while having a conversation.

There is also a great time-based feature on the iphone which allows you to set time reminders like when to cook dinner. It gets better! You can also use reminders based on a particular location. As an example, you are able to say, “I need to call the dentist when I get home.” The iphone can use all kinds of reminders that are made for it.

Add Events

TIP! If you are prone to dropping things, protect your iPhone and purchase a case. You could very well shatter the iPhone glass if you drop it without a case.

You can help yourself stay organized by using the iphone calendar. You can add events faster and easier directly rather than using the + button. When in an individual day of the calendar, tap and then hold the time slot in which you wish to create your event. The quicker you can add events, the more efficient you will be!

TIP! If you don’t plan on watching a video you’ve viewed on your phone again, be careful not to save it. Once you’ve viewed a video, you should see a prompt that asks you if you’d like to delete the video.

Should Siri’s voice not be to your liking, you can adjust the settings. First, find Siri on the screen for General Settings. There, you will be able to program Siri’s language to German, French or English. You can also change Siri’s English dialect to reflect either British or Australian usage. For example, the British accent comes as a male.

TIP! Do you want to have different alert tones than all your friends? You can make custom alert tones by doing this. In your Settings, go to Sounds.

You can reduce the typing time on your iphone. Go to settings, then keyboard, then to add shortcut. In doing this, you can preprogram long word combinations or phrases you type a lot or often. Then you will have no need to type them out each and every time.

TIP! If you want to make the most out of your iPhone, try using it to take a lot of pictures. With this feature, you can take photos to your heart’s content.

Your iphone can be used for sending pictures to all your close acquaintances. You can do this in two ways. One way is saving the image and adding it in attachment form to a message or email. Another way is uploading it straight to Facebook.

TIP! Take the tutorials offered by Apple if you want to get the most out of your iPhone. There is a tutorial for almost every application, so that you can easily learn how to best use your phone.

When you purchase an iphone, the possibilities are endless. Users who are new to the device may not even know the iPhone’s true potential. Now you have some great ideas to keep close to hand, and allow your iphone to increase your productivity and enjoyment.

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TIP! In order to save your iPhone’s battery, decrease its brightness. Go to the settings portion of your iPhone to alter the illumination level.

If you one of the many people that have just bought an iphone, you might be confused by its features. Don’t let your new iphone scare you. Check out this article for tips and tricks on using your iphone to its full potential.

TIP! Siri allows you to set reminders based on your location. Instead of telling it to call work at a certain time, you can tell it to remind you to call when you arrive home.

Check for updates for your iphone frequently. By updating your phone regularly, you’ll ensure that you’ll have the most up to date version on the operating system, including security patches and new features. It also makes you put information and pictures into storage so that when something should happen with your iphone, you have not lost everything.

TIP! To get rid of the AutoCorrect suggestion box, don’t keep hitting the “X” button every time it doesn’t recognize a word. To eliminate this alteration, tap anywhere else on the screen.

Reduce the brightness of your iphone screen to conserve battery power. You can do this by changing the brightness in the settings area of your phone to a lower level. Lowering your phone’s brightness will help conserve battery life.

TIP! It is possible to develop a customized group of shortcuts and a dictionary with your iPhone. Your dictionary makes it easier to say what you want.

Once you know how to take a photo using the volume buttons, try doing it by using your headphone cord. Steady your hands then press the button on the cord. When doing this, make sure you hold the iphone steady so your shot remains clear and focused.

TIP! Speed up your messaging with this trick. When a suggested word pops up on the screen that you don’t want, just tap on the screen and it will disappear.

Make an application from any site you visit regularly. First, navigate to the site. Once you are on the site, tap your phone’s “Go” button. Here, you’ll see the choice to add the website as an icon on your home screen. Whenever you get it on the home page, it can be renamed, and then, you’ll have your own app of the site.

TIP! Are you regretting something you just typed on iMessage? Has Auto Correct made you sound silly? You can easily correct the damage by simply shaking your phone. Giving your device a quick shake can help you start fresh with your message.

The Safari browser and mail are very popular, but not everyone knows how to save photos and images to the phone from them. Tap on the image for a period of three seconds and it will give you the option to save it. A screen should pop up and ask you to either save the image, or cancel.

TIP! Do you know the frustration of missing out on a great shot just because the camera app came up too slowly? Here is a simple shortcut that will solve that problem. With the screen in the locked position, give two quick taps to the Home button.

Download an application which will help you to upload iphone files and store files on it. This allows you to add different types of multimedia to your iphone. The phone can be connected to a computer to retrieve the files.

TIP! Your iPhone can be your calculator, too. When the phone is in a vertical position, the calculator is a standard one, but when the phone is held horizontally, a scientific calculator appears.

Have you ever found yourself doubting your most recent entry into iMessage? Is the Auto Correct feature not working the way you want? There’s a very simple way to take back your words; quickly shake your iphone. Anything you’ve typed will be erased in seconds. Note, this is an optional feature, so you need to check your Settings to make sure it’s enabled.

TIP! If you are concerned about privacy when using Siri, you may want to keep your Siri conversations to a minimum. Voice prompts spoken to Siri are recorded by Apple and then stored on their internal server.

Most iphone users are savvy with the camera app on their phones. After some substantial photography sessions, however; it could be hard sorting through all the pictures in the Camera Roll. The iphone has a built-in album to help organize your pictures. This can save you a lot of time when you are looking for a specific picture.

Turn keyboard clicks “on” so that you can hear your typing. Some people prefer to hear the clicks, while others find the sound bothersome.

TIP! It’s easy to take steady pictures on the iPhone. You can simply use the volume controls on your headphones.

When using Safari on your iphone, you don’t have to key in the “.com” extension when you want to visit a site. For instance, if you wish to visit Amazon.com, you only need to type “Amazon” into the address bar to be directed right to the site.

TIP! When using Safari to browse the web with your iPhone, you don’t need to type .com to be able to reach websites.

You don’t have to put up with Siri’s mechanized voice, there are other options. Find Siri in the General Settings menu. You can then set Siri’s language to English, French or German. She can even be given a British or Australian accent. In fact, the British version of Siri has a male voice.

TIP! You probably already know that you can set reminders based on time of day. But did you know that you can create reminders based on location, too? For example, you can tell your phone to remind you of something as you leave work.

You can save time when you type on your iphone. Go to Settings, then General, and then Keyboard to add new shortcuts. If you do that, you can take common phrases and combinations of long words and preprogram them. Then, the next time you type, you will not need to type out every letter.

TIP! It’s easy to use your iPhone one-handed when you’re taking pictures. You use the volume up button to quickly snap a photo.

Press cancel to save messages to work on later. When you tap Cancel, your options will be Save, Cancel and Don’t Save. Choose save, and your unfinished message will be saved into your draft folder. If there is not a drafts folder already created, the phone will create one for you.

TIP! Your iPhone makes surfing the web easy; however, scrolling back to the beginning of a page can be a bit cumbersome. It’s not necessary.

Favorites and different Ipod controls are easily accessible on the iphone for your convenience. Simply customize your phone’s settings. Once there, you can customize by simply double clicking, then picking out the options that you’d like to customize. If done correctly, the process is relatively easy.

TIP! If your phone freezes, do not panic. First, press the Sleep/Wake button.

The iphone is wonderful for easily being able to send photos to all your friends and family. This can be done in two ways. You can either attach the image file to an email that you send, or you can use your Facebook app to upload the picture.

TIP! To make the most of your iPhone, try using it to stay connected on Facebook. While many people are already doing so, others may be unaware that they can just check Facebook right from their iPhone.

You can check more than one email account on your iphone easily by giving them each a unique name. You might become confused if all of your accounts are named similarly. Make each name unique, representative of the content in each account.

TIP! If you have started writing an email but did not get it completed, don’t close the email, click on cancel instead. The phone will then inquire whether or not you’d like to save the email.

You can be a more efficient iphone user when you know all of the best time-saving tricks, like how to delete unwanted emails from your inbox with one simple gesture. While in the inbox, swipe your finger across any message to get a delete button to appear; you can then get rid of the message.

TIP! There are many ways to save time while typing on your iPhone. When you reach the settings area, head to the “general” area, choose “keyboard” and input your own shortcuts.

Hopefully, you’ve picked up a few new iphone tricks from this article that you weren’t aware of before. Now that you know the possibilites, you can use your iphone to make life easier and more enjoyable. The tips in this article should help you get the most out of using your iphone.

Tips To Unlock The True Potential Of Your Iphone

TIP! Getting lost is a thing of the past if you have an iPhone with you. There is a maps app integrated into your phone when you purchase it, and it will allow you to check your location wherever you have service.

One of the things that makes the iphone so appealing is its ability to help one stay connected, organized and engaged. There are some questions they may have. Which carrier should you go with? Which apps offer the most in terms of usefulness and usability? Which model gives the most bang for the buck? For answers to these questions and more, continue reading.

TIP! Keep your phone updated. This means that your phone will always have what it needs to function properly.

Don’t forget to update your phone as new updates become available. When you update your device, you’ll have all the fixes, updates, and other important things your iphone needs. It also forces you to store the pictures and other important information you have acquired on your computer so that if something happens to your phone, you haven’t lost EVERYTHING.

TIP! After you learn how to take pictures using your volume buttons, try using the headphone cord to snap a shot. By using the cord buttons with one hand, you can keep your phone hand steadier.

To help take crisp photos use your headphones. By using the cord buttons with one hand, you can keep your phone hand steadier. You won’t shake the phone and you will have a clear shot.

TIP! Protect the screen of your iPhone by purchasing a protective screen. Without one, you’ll find that your iPhone screen will be subject to a lot of tiny scratches and minor nicks.

Siri helps you with reminders that are location based. You don’t have to tell Siri to remind you to do an action at a specific time. You can tell Siri to remind you to give work a call when you get home. The phone will then detect when you are home and remind you of your call. You can still have your reminder even though you can’t predict when you will get home.

TIP! Are you completely overwhelmed by constant notifications received on your iPhone? There is a way to turn them off. Click on settings and tap notifications.

You do not have to hit the “X” button at the end of each word that the AutoCorrect feature is trying to correct for you. You can make this process faster by tapping anywhere on your screen. This closes the suggestion box immediately, so that you can type the word the proper way.

TIP! On Safari, you can save images from Safari or Mail very easily if you know how to do it. It is simply a matter of pressing down on the desired picture for a moment.

The iphone allows you to create a personal dictionary and shortcuts. A custom dictionary can recognize what it is you wish to say. Also, you can add in new shortcuts to your phone. When typing on your keyboard, these phrases will appear as suggestions.

TIP! You can take photos with the cord from your headphones. For starters, get the frame of the photo that you want to take.

You can use the cord of your headphones to take an iphone photo. Begin by framing the picture you want to capture. Once you’re ready to take a picture, simply press down on the button on your cord. The picture will be taken. To save the photo, follow the normal picture saving steps.

TIP! Add efficiency to messaging by using this technique. When a dictionary suggestion appears that is not the word you want, make it disappear with a tap to any part of the screen.

Your iphone defaults to showing you a preview of your incoming messages when the phone is locked. You may find this handy or annoying. If it’s the latter, you should be happy to know that disabling this feature is something that can easily be done. Access settings, select “notifications” and then enter the “messages” option. Turn off the “Show Preview” option.

TIP! Access your email quickly and easily by tagging your accounts directly to your iPhone. This helps greatly because once you get an instant notification, you can check out the message instantaneously on the iPhone.

You can take screenshots with your iphone. Once you are on the screen that you would like to take a screenshot of, hold down the “home” button and click on the “sleep” button at the same time. Your screen will blink white letting you know the screen shot has been taken and stored in your camera roll.

Web Browser

TIP! The iPhone, as well as other smartphones, can notify you when calls or messages are received. There is also a feature available where you phone will flash when a call or message is received.

The Safari web browser on your phone acts just like a web browser on a desktop. It even allows you to save images from the web. Tap and hold any pictures you run across that you would like to save. One of the options on the menu that appears when you do this is to send the picture straight to the Camera Roll on your iphone. You can even place it in a message.

TIP! If you get your iPhone wet, don’t immediately turn the phone on. Instead, do you best to dry the outside of the phone, and then allow the phone dry out overnight in a bowl of uncooked white rice.

Upgrade your operating system with the latest version. Apple iPhones get regular updates that included fixes and security patches, just like computers do. These updates help to ensure that you are able to access your information, and keep the iphone functioning properly.

TIP! Do not waste time with suggested words on your iPhone. If your phone gives you a suggestion, all you need to do is tap outside of the suggestion box, and it will disappear, so that you are no longer bothered by it.

You don’t have to worry about your phone shaking when taking a photo with your iphone. Do this by using your headphones’ volume controls. Begin by keeping your hand steady on the subject you’re capturing. Press a button on the cord to take the photo.

TIP! You should stay calm if your iPhone freezes up. To begin with, press the sleep/wake button.

Pick a ringtone you like. Surely you want to stand apart from those who select standard tones. Upload a beloved song or sound byte. This will help you to easily identify when your phone is ringing.

TIP! Set up some word shortcuts to type quickly on an iPhone. Go to the Settings menu, look under General, then Keyboard, and finally Add New Shortcut.

Your iphone can take pictures one-handed. Simply press “+ volume” once you have the frame exactly as you want it. The quality is identical to taking the photo the usual way.

TIP! With the iPhone you have the power to instantaneously take a screenshot whenever you want. Touch and hold down the home and power buttons at the same time to acheive this.

There is no doubt an iphone is simple to use when surfing the Web. However, it can be a real drag to try to scroll all the way back to the beginning of a long web page. You don’t have to! Tapping status bar up on your screen (in other words the clock) instantly returns you to the page’s beginning. You can do this with iTune lists and other long screens as well as webpages.

TIP! You can get to your favorites and controls instantly. Simply go to the settings area, tap general, then hit the home button.

If your iphone freezes, do not panic. First, give the sleep/wake control a try. Your next recourse is to press the home button and the sleep/wake button at the same time. That will reset your phone, but then it will power up again in just moments.

TIP! Use social media on your iPhone. You can update your friends very quick with Facebook and Twitter through your iPhone.

Using Facebook with your iphone can be a great idea. Many users are already aware of the Facebook application and are using it on their phones; however, if you have yet to employ this simple application, you can log in to Facebook from your phone today.

TIP! There are several alternative ways that you can move through your list of contacts. Press and hold on the alphabet list on the side.

Now that you have gone through the preceding paragraphs, you should have a better idea of the ins and outs of owning an iphone. Keep the useful advice from this article in mind for your current or future iphone in order to get the most from it.

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TIP! You don’t have to append “.com” to web addresses while you are browsing.

Almost everyone today knows that the iphone comes with incredible capabilities. Whether you are a new iphone user, or you are thinking about becoming one, the article below has the information that you need, so that you have the opportunity to possibly learn more about your phone, or learn about the phone you want to have.

Suggestion Box

TIP! It is possible to take a picture from your headphone cord. Start by framing the photo you want.

To get rid of the AutoCorrect suggestion box, don’t keep hitting the “X” button every time it doesn’t recognize a word. Just tap the screen anywhere. The suggestion box will go away, enabling you to continue working.

TIP! Here is a simple tip for faster messaging on your iPhone. Tapping away from the suggestion box can cancel this entirely.

If you download an application that will let you upload your files to the iphone, you can utilize it as a device for storage. It is possible to upload text, photos, videos and music files. You will only have to plug in your iphone to any computer to access your files, or open them directly on your iphone.

TIP! Use your iPhone to take pictures. After some heavy photography sessions, though, it can be tough to sort through all the snapshots in your Camera Roll.

Increasing the speed of your messaging is another trick to the iphone. If you do not want to use the word the dictionary suggests when you are texting with your iphone, you can simply tap anywhere on the screen to dismiss it. An “X” out option appears, as you can simply neglect this.

TIP! If you are writing something and wish not to use the iPhone’s suggested words, forget about using the “x” to get rid of them. Just tap the screen anywhere to cancel the suggestion box.

The picture quality on the iphone is a great feature to make use of. It can be difficult to scroll through all of the photos you have taken if they are not sorted. The iphone has a built in album area that helps to easily organize your photos and makes them easy to locate. This feature is a godsend for anyone who needs to quickly find a specific image without scrolling endlessly.

TIP! The Safari browser on your iPhone is capable of almost everything your standard, full-size computer browser is capable of–including saving images you find online. When you find an image you want to keep, simply tap it and hold.

Did you know that you can actually take a screenshot using your iphone? Once you are ready to take the screenshot, first hold the home button down, and then tap the sleep button as well. When the screen is white, release the buttons as the shot was saved.

TIP! You can go to the sound settings and turn “keyboard clicks” on so that you hear an audible click whenever you type. These clicks help you know that the phone is picking up every tap you make, helping you lessen your mistakes.

If you would like to have a sound verification when pressing a key, go to the keyboard clicks and select On. Some people find it helpful to hear the clicks of typing to keep from making mistakes, while others find the sound irritating and prefer silent typing.

TIP! Don’t let your iPhone waste your time with word suggestions. If you’re texting or using email on your phone, simply tap any part of the screen to get rid of the suggestion box.

Don’t waste your valuable time typing in the .com URL extension while using Safari to browse the Internet. For instance, you should be able to find Amazon.om by simply typing Amazon in the URL bar.

TIP! You might not always have time to finish composing your email so the iPhone allows you to tap the cancel button, as opposed to closing your email completely. This will prompt your iPhone to ask if you would like to save this e-mail as a draft.

Suggested words that pop up on your phone do not have to waste your time. When typing up something and a suggested word distracts you, simply tap your screen to get rid of the box. This way, you don’t have to tap the x key after every single word.

TIP! Your iPhone has many features, but are you taking advantage of its built-in dictionary? It’s one feature often overlooked. This particular reference tool can be utilized with almost any app.

The calendar section on the iphone is a wonderful functional tool to help you get organized. Rather than relying on the “+” function, try adding each event directly. This is much quicker. Go to the “Day” view and select the hour you want to schedule an event in. This will save you some time in your busy day.

TIP! You iPhone can be used to send great photos to your family and friends. This may be done in two ways.

Do not panic if your iphone freezes. First, use the wake button to activate it. If this doesn’t work, then try pressing the sleep and home button at the same time. This will prompt you through a hard reset of your phone involving the power tab, but it will bring it back up after a few moments.

TIP! There are a few different ways you can scroll through your contacts, but one way doesn’t require flicking. Press and hold on the alphabet list on the side.

Consider purchasing a battery management app. Many such apps already exist and when getting the absolute maximum performance for your dollar is a goal, you’ll want to invest in one or the other. They will also notify you about calibration, which is an important part of caring for your battery.

TIP! FaceTime is a wonderful way to communicate on the iPhone. This gives you the ability to have a live conversation with the person in video form.

It’s relatively easy to type with an iphone, but setting up custom shortcuts for words makes it a lot easier. Within the Settings menu, go to Keyboard in the General section. There you will find Add New Shortcut. This can help you add shortcuts to phrases and words you commonly use by inputting acronyms or abbreviations. When you type in the shortcuts, your iphone will insert the words or phrases for you.

TIP! Your iPhone does not bode well to temperature variations. For example, don’t bring your phone into freezers or refrigerators.

If Siri’s mechanized voice rubs you the wrong way, you do have other options. Go the general settings area and locate Siri. Under your Siri settings, you have the option of changing the language that Siri speaks to English, French, or German. You can also give her an distinct accent if you like, such as British or Australian. In fact, the British version of Siri has a male voice.

TIP! Keep your iPhone out of the sun, especially for a long duration. If you iPhone is under the sun directly for a long time, the heat can cause permanent damage.

Reduce the time that you spend typing messages on your iphone. To create a collection of words on your iphone as shortcuts, go to Settings, and select a Keyboard. This will allow you to program in advance commonly used strings of words. For example, you could type “omwh” for “on my way home” so you save yourself from having to constantly type out the phrase.

TIP! Each email account on your iPhone can be tagged with a different name. If your accounts are named identically, you are likely to get confused.

There are several alternative ways that you can move through your list of contacts. Press and hold on the alphabetical contact list. Proceed to slide up or down the list. This way you can have more control while looking at your contact list.

TIP! It can be tough to scroll in a smaller window in Safari from your iPhone. You might accidentally scroll through the larger webpage.

Make sure that you do not expose your iphone to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Direct exposure to sunlight has been the cause of damage to many iPhones. The battery and other circuitry are only rated for normal temperature conditions.

TIP! The iPhone connection cord is very fragile as you should handle it with care. When it is time to disconnect the power cord, do it gently.

Deleting unwanted email has never been easier. If you swipe your finger across the message it will automatically pull up a box that will allow you to delete it immediately.

TIP! You can use your iPhone to easily view the current temperature, as well as a six-day weather forecast. Tapping anywhere on the weather bar that is found in the Notifications menu will also allow you to access the weather app.

After reading this article, you should have learned more about the iphone and its power. If this is true for you, you only need to use the information to get the best use from your phone, or make a decision about whether the phone is a good choice for you.

Using Your Iphone The Way It Was Meant To Be Used

TIP! You do not have to be concerned about being lost once you have an iPhone. There is a maps app that is built into the phone, which makes it much easier to for you to always know where you are.

There are a lot of prospective iphone owners (and even veteran users) who don’t know how to get the most out of their phones. Fortunately, lots of articles are available to help provide a bit of education. Continue on to the article below and learn about some neat iphone tricks.

TIP! To dry a soaked phone, use rice. At some point in time, your phone could get wet by accident.

In order to get access to your email messages quickly, hook your accounts up to your iphone. This helps greatly because once you get an instant notification, you can check out the message instantaneously on the iphone. You can tag just about any account to your iphone.

TIP! Don’t forget that your iPhone is capable of displaying various types of media. You can download television shows, films or funny videos and transform a phone into an entertainment center.

Are you wondering about what you have put in iMessage? Have you ended up with something strange added to your message by Auto Correct? When this happens, simply shake your iphone. Any recent typing is instantly erased. Go to your Settings and make sure this feature is enabled since it is an optional one.

TIP! When going to a site, scroll with two fingers and one finger. If the page is separated into boxes, when using one finger it lets your go through each box on at a time.

Do you want to use a shortcut to get to the camera option on your iphone? Try this quick and easy shortcut. Double tap Home twice when the screen is in a locked state. A miniature camera icon will be noticeable at the bottom. By tapping this button, your camera is automatically enabled.

TIP! If you have an iPhone, you have a spectacular camera. Make sure you take full advantage of it for great pictures.

You can get screenshots of websites and other screens with the iphone. When you’re on the screen you want to save, hold down the home button and then tap on the sleep button. Your screenshot is saved when the screen is white.

TIP! If you wish to do basic arithmetic quickly, try using the calculator in your iPhone’s utility section. The iPhone calculator also offers additional functionality for more complex mathematics: Simply tilt your phone sideways and the everyday calculator shifts into scientific mode.

Sometimes a hard reset is necessary to get your iphone working again if it freezes and the Sleep/Wake button does not fix it. Press and hold that button while you hold down the Home key simultaneously. The phone will shutdown and restart in order to signal everything went well.

TIP! Not unlike other phones, you can have the iPhone show a visual display of messages and calls that are inbound. The LED flash of the iPhone’s camera can be used to notify you silently.

Upgrade your OS to the version that is most current. Updates correct security and functionality issues as well as correct any issues associated with your iphone. This updating is crucial if personal information is accessed online with your phone.

TIP! You can use your Safari browser use you iPhone just like a computer, even for saving images of the Internet. You can save pictures on the Internet to your phone by tapping down for several seconds.

You can take a photo on your iphone without worrying about shaking your phone. You can just use the volume buttons on your Apple headphones. Start by steadying your hand on whatever subject you wish to capture. Just press the button on the headphone cord to take the photo.

TIP! Always ensure your OS is up to date. This will increase the usability of your device, and it can also increase battery life.

You can choose unique ringtones for your iphone. You do not have to use the basic tones that come on the phone. You can either upload a great song or sound byte you enjoy. People’s heads will turn when your phone rings.

TIP! You are able to take a steady photo easily enough on your iPhone. Using the volume controls located on your headphones can help solve this issue immediately.

You should not bother dealing with word corrections offered by the phone. When typing an email or a note, you can quickly banish the suggested words box by tapping anywhere on the screen. Doing so will save you having to hit the “x” at the conclusion of each word.

TIP! AutoText shortcuts save a great deal of time when texting and emailing. Create shortcuts for the phrases that you use most frequently.

Don’t get too crazy with the apps available. There are so many wonderful iphone apps, some of which are free, while others that cost money. But some are very shady and will actually take your information or send you hidden charges.

Social Networks

TIP! Interruptions many frequently bother you while you are using your iPhone. If this interrupts you from time to time, this can be a hassle.

You can get a lot out of your iphone by linking it to your social networks. Not everyone knows yet that Facebook and other social networks are accessible from the iphone.

TIP! One great thing to do with your iPhone is to use the Facebook app. While many people are already doing so, others may be unaware that they can just check Facebook right from their iPhone.

Think about purchasing an app for battery management. There are a lot available, and they can help you find out where you use battery power and which adjustments to make to extend battery life. They can also alert you when it is time to calibrate, and this allows you to maintain a strong battery.

TIP! Buying an app to manage your battery can be a smart iPhone investment. One of these apps will tell you when your battery use is the highest and how to make changes to extend the life of your battery.

You can save time when you type on your iphone. Go to your settings and make new keyboard shortcuts. This will allow you to set up a quick shortcut for the complex phrases or long words that you use over and over. You won’t have to type all of these words out.

TIP! If Siri’s mechanized voice rubs you the wrong way, you do have other options. The first step is locating Siri on the “general settings” screen.

The iphone provides a quick option for taking a screenshot in an instant. Just hold the power and home button at the same time. Only hold them down for a small time period. Any longer and problematic effects might arise.

TIP! You can save emails that you’re working on and finish them at a later time by tapping on the cancel button. This will prompt your iPhone to ask if you would like to save this e-mail as a draft.

If you want to save any message for the future, tap cancel while working on it. A box inquiring whether you wish to save, cancel or not save the message draft will appear. Send an unfinished message to your drafts by tapping the “save” option. If necessary, the device will create a new Drafts folder.

TIP! There are a lot of ways to go through contact lists. You can drag your contact list using your finger, tap a letter and go to that particular letter or gently press your finger to the contact list to scroll.

One of the benefits of the iphone is the ability to send pictures. You have two easy options for accomplishing this. You can either attach the image file to an email that you send, or you can use your Facebook app to upload the picture.

Social Media

TIP! Have you backed up your contacts on your iPhone? If you download the iDrive Lite app, you can easily back up, share or restore all your general contacts. Updating your iPhone’s software to version 2.

Use social media to keep up with your friends from your iphone. The iphone can keep your friends updated through social media like Twitter or Facebook. You can even use certain social media apps to get breaking news that you will not hear anywhere else.

TIP! The iPhone comes with the benefit of exceptional picture quality. The iPhone has the ability to take thousand of great pictures with the standard camera feature.

The iPhone’s versatility makes it great. With the free BlinqTV app, you can transform your phone into a universal remote. Your iphone can control a multitude of devices from TVs to DVD players. You also have different options, such as program reminders that alert you and remind you when a favorite show comes on.

TIP! When you are not using your phone, keep the screen dark. The greater amount of brightness that your phone is set on, the faster your battery will die.

You know have a basic working knowledge about iPhones. The information within this article should allow you to get everything out of your iphone. The tips and tricks in the article will make you an iphone wizard.