Why You Should Stay Away From The Iphone

TIP! Your iPhone is like a small GPS. 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.

Smartphones can be confusing to the uninitiated buyer. A lot of the phones available have functions that mirror and mimic each other. Deciding which one to buy can feel rather daunting. There is only one phone better than all the other ones: the iphone. This article will show you why it is the best.

TIP! While using your phone to browse the Internet, you may find it easier to do with a larger keypad. The iPhone has the capability to provide you with a larger keyboard.

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. This makes it easy to find your way home, or locate somewhere new if you have never been there before.

TIP! Turn your iPhone’s brightness settings down if you want to get more out of its battery. Simply go the settings option on your iPhone and select the brightness option.

Uncooked rice can be used to help dry an iphone that has gotten 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 like that overnight, and it should be nice and dry in the morning.

Larger Keyboard

TIP! You can now set location-based reminders through Siri. Rather than asking Siri to tell you to do something at noon, you have another option.

If you get a larger keyboard, browsing the web with your iphone will be a little easier. It’s not necessary to run out and purchase a new keyboard. Simply turn your iphone sideways and press the Safari address bar! You’ll see you have a much larger keyboard for you to use that is much more effective when it comes to typing.

TIP! If you are browsing in Safari, you have the ability to make a phone call with a simple tap. For example, you may need a dry cleaner, so you begin searching the Internet for one located near you.

If you’re browsing the web through your iphone, you should know you don’t have to type “.com” when you’re putting in a site’s address. All you need is the main portion of the address typed in and the browser should connect you with the proper site. Though this may seem insignificant, the time savings can be substantial over the long run.

TIP! Do you get annoyed by receiving so many notifications on your iPhone? You can stop them from coming through. Press the Settings button, then press the Notifications bar.

It is now possible for Siri to let your program a location-based reminder. No longer do you need to give Siri a time to remind you of a specific task. 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. This helps when you have no idea what time you will be arriving at home, and lets you set a reminder.

TIP! To quickly browse a website, you can alternate between scrolling with one and two fingers. If the page is separated into boxes, when using one finger it lets your go through each box on at a time.

Websites that you visit frequently can easily be turned into an app. Start by going to the website. When you get there, tap the “Go” button. Here, you’ll see the choice to add the website as an icon on your home screen. After the shortcut appears on the homepage, you have the option of renaming it.

TIP! One feature that most people use is the camera. However, it is easy to lose track of your photos after a long day of taking photographs.

To get your messages, tag email accounts on the iphone. This is essential, because you can receive instant notifications any time a new email arrives, allowing you to read it immediately. The iphone has the capability to give you instant access to all of your email accounts.

TIP! When your phone is locked, you will still see incoming messages. For some this is great, but others do not like it.

Has a good opportunity to take a picture passed you by because you couldn’t get to the camera app quickly enough? Here is a simple shortcut that is quick. Tap your Home button two times quickly if your screen is locked. A little camera icon should be seen close to the bottom on the screen. By tapping this button, your camera is automatically enabled.

TIP! Your iPhone has an on-board calculator that can take all of the guesswork out of any basic math that you run into. This calculator comes in standard form when you hold the phone vertically but turns into a very sleek scientific calculator when you move your phone in a horizontal position.

The calculator is a very valuable function on the iphone. The calculator has a standard form, which appears when the phone is vertical, as well as a scientific version that appears when the phone is rotated into a horizontal position.

Apple Retains

TIP! If your iPhone gets wet when you drop it, don’t panic–this happens to a lot of people. However, it’s important not to turn it back on right away.

Be mindful of your privacy and watch what you say if you have a new iphone that comes with Siri on it. Apple retains recordings of a majority of voice prompts said to Siri which Apple retains on an internally-hosted server. These files are stored in a secure location and are used for improving speech recognition, but it is good to be aware that your prompts may be recorded.

TIP! You may find that you are getting interrupted by a notification when 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.

Upgrade your OS to the version that is most current. The iphone has become as sophisticated as many computers. Occasionally, the operating system needs to have fixes and security updates downloaded to protect it. This updating is crucial if personal information is accessed online with your phone.

TIP! If you have an iPhone, make use of Facebook. No longer do you have to log into your computer to visit your favorite social media sites.

Make AutoText shortcuts with phrases you use the most, in order to save yourself some time when you are emailing or texting. You can use this feature to save time that would otherwise be wasted typing out rote messages like “I’ll call you later” or “I’m almost there”. This feature can be accessed under the keyboard settings of your iphone.

TIP! You may benefit from an app for battery management. Several different apps are available.

Use the iphone Calendar feature to keep your life organized. It can be used in a speedy manner when you forgo usage of the “+” option, and add events instead. When you’re in the “Day” view, tapping and holding on any hour will automatically create a new event for that time. Fast scheduling helps you to save a ton of time.

TIP! The iPhone makes it easy to put an email on hold until you have time for it later by simply pressing “cancel.” You will be asked if you want to Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel.

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 your stylus near the clock at the uppermost part of the screen to return immediately to the beginning of the page. This feature can really be a life saver when scrolling through extra long pages.

TIP! If you experience a frozen screen on your iPhone, a quick remedy may be to depress the home button for at least five seconds. This will reboot your phone.

Now do you know why no other phone is like the iphone? There are many smartphones out there, but none that can compete with the power and utility of the iphone. The iphone is a great device to own.