Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Iphone

TIP! Did you know that rice can be used to dry your iPhone if it gets wet? Dropping your phone in a puddle, the toilet or another wet location is almost inevitable. Rather than trying to dry out your device with a blow dryer, wipe the outside with an absorbent cloth, and place the phone into a bowl or bag filled with dry rice.

Not every iphone owner knows the many features that are available and how they can make life a great deal easier. Read the following article if you think you should be getting a lot more from your iphone.

TIP! There are ways that you can make the keyboard larger on your iPhone. You can get this added value without purchasing an expensive accessory! Simply turn your phone sideways, get to the Safari address bar, and there you go.

If you have an iphone, it is important that it has a protective screen. Without some protection it is bound to get scratched up. Your fingers can transfer dirt to the screen which in turn can leave hairline scratches. Be sure that you always have a screen protector on your phone.

TIP! Safari and mail applications are widely used by iPhone owners, but many are not aware of how to save images with these apps. Just hold the image you want for a moment.

Any website you visit can be made into an app. First, navigate to the site. Press the “Go” button when you get to the website. When you do this, you’ll be asked if you want to add the site on your home page. Once its on your home screen, it can be re-named and made into an app of your making.

The “X” button is not needed after each AutoCorrect suggestion. Just push any place on your screen. The suggestion box will close.

TIP! If you are looking for ways to make the best use of your iPhone, you should look into its many media viewing features. You can even download television shows, movies, or just about any other type of video, and then view it where ever you are, making your phone a great option for keeping you or your kids entertained.

Use your iphone to download yourself an app that enables you to upload any files you want onto your phone, this way you can use your iphone as a file storage device. Whether you want to carry videos, music, photos or documents, you can easily put them on your phone. You can access files by connecting your phone directly to your computer, or you can view/listen to them on your phone.

TIP! As you browse webpages, scrolling with a single finger or two fingers is an option. Depending on the layout of the site, both have their advantages.

Here’s a tip to help you type a message more quickly. If you want to avoid suggestions from the dictionary, tap the screen anywhere to ignore it. You do not need to hit the small “x” that follows the word.

TIP! When you are trying to send an email or write a note and you have no interest in using words that are suggested by the iPhone, you do not need to hit the “X” to dismiss the suggestion box. Just tap on your screen where ever you want and the box should close.

Are you not so sure you want to send that iMessage after all? Has Auto Correct made you say something silly? There is an easy way to fix this; just shake your iphone. This motion will erase the message allowing you to type it again. Remember that this is optional, so you have to check Settings first.

TIP! As a default setting, incoming messages are previewed on your iPhone’s lock screen. This can be a positive or a negative, depending on your preference.

Has a good opportunity to take a picture passed you by because you couldn’t get to the camera app quickly enough? Consider this simple shortcut. Tap on the Home icon two times when your screen is locked. A camera icon will appear on your screen. Hitting it will instantly throw your iphone into camera mode.

TIP! If you own an iPhone with Siri and value your privacy, think twice about talking to her a lot. Apple keeps recordings of almost all communication with Siri on its own server.

If you are someone that places a high value on privacy, think twice before using Siri. Voice prompts spoken to Siri are recorded by Apple and then stored on their internal 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! You can take a screenshot using 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.

The Safari browser on the iphone is so amazing and lets you accomplish pretty much anything that can be done on regular computer. In Safari, just touch and hold on a photo you’d like to save. The context menu pops up, and you can save the picture to the Camera Roll on your phone. You can also copy the photo into a message.

Turn keyboard clicks ON to hear noise each time a character is entered during texting. This makes it easier for some people when they are typing, to avoid mistakes.

TIP! There is a way to take photographs using an iPhone without having to worry about any shaking. Your headphone volume controls can also double as a way to snap your pictures.

Choose a distinct ringtone. Surely you want to stand apart from those who select standard tones. Upload a sound byte or a favorite song. You will have yourself an attention-getting feature.

TIP! One thing you must remember with an iPhone is not to get carried away with the tremendous amount of apps available. Because Apple approves apps before they are listed in iTunes, most apps out there, both free and paid, are really useful.

If you have gotten your iphone wet, don’t immediately try to turn it on. Dry off the exterior of the phone and leave it out overnight before trying to turn it back on. Turning on a wet phone is likely to short-circuit it, ruining it permanently.

TIP! If you want to save some work on the iPhone and come back to it later, just tap Cancel. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel.

It is possible to take a photograph on your device without the use of both hands. Just maneuver the frame in the correct position and then tap your + volume button. This will allow you to take the picture with one hand while steadying the phone with the other hand.

TIP! The iPhone has an integrated dictionary that is quite comprehensive. This feature is available in almost any app.

You can take a screenshot with your iphone at any time. Simply press the home and power buttons simultaneously. This will flash a white screen, which will take a screenshot of your phone and save it in your pictures.

TIP! Don’t store your iPhone anywhere that experiences extreme temperatures. For instance, if you enter refrigerators or freezers at work, leave your phone somewhere with a steadier climate.

The iphone comes with many features, one of them being a very advanced dictionary. This tool can be used in nearly any app. If you find a word you don’t know, click and hold down on it; a “define” option will appear for your use.

TIP! Be sure to protect your iPhone from too much sun exposure. If you leave your iPhone out in the sun for hours, you might ruin it for good.

There is a way to scroll your contacts that does not involve finger flicking. First, touch the middle of your alphabetical list on the right side. Then, simply move your finger up and down to move through your contacts. You now have a less chaotic approach to finding your contacts.

TIP! It can be tough to scroll through websites on a small iPhone window. It is difficult to keep your scrolling in the smaller window without scrolling in the main page.

Don’t expose your iphone to extreme temperatures. For instance, if you need to go into frozen lockers or refrigerated areas frequently, do not take your phone. Drastic drops in temperature can promote the build up of water condensation, which is not good for electronics.

TIP! Be sure to take care of all of your chargers and computer connection cords, as they are prone to breaking when they are abused. If you have to disconnect it from a power outlet or USB port, make sure you do it gently.

The iphone can help you organize daily tasks and many other useful things. You simply have to apply the tricks you learned so you can get the most from your phone.