A lot of people are looking to purchase a smartphone. Many want an iphone, but do not think they can master this new technology. This article offers a handpicked selection of tips and tricks that can maximize the features and functions of the iphone. Keep reading and try these tips on your iphone right away so you will remember them.
Buy yourself a screen protector. Without such a protective device, the phone is sure to get scratched and dinged. Even tiny pieces of dirt hidden on your finger may scratch an unprotected screen. A screen protector is affordable and a worthwhile investment.
Another benefit of the iphone is the ability to navigate. The iPhone’s map can be used as a GPS to help you find your way to locations, as well as to find attractions. By simply bookmarking the map, access becomes much easier.
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. Just tap somewhere else on the screen instead. The box will instantly close.
You can use your iphone to create a comprehensive dictionary and catalog of shortcuts. The diction knows beforehand what you are trying to say. Add as many shortcuts and phrases as you want. The keyboard automatically corrects your typing as you go.
Are you interested in accenting letters in your text conversations on the iphone, but not sure how to accomplish this? Simply do the following. Use your finger to select the letter, then hold it down for one or two seconds. A pop-up box should appear, featuring a variety of alternate keys. You can type some fancy letters as much as you want!
Are you questioning the last text you sent out? Has the notorious Auto Correct messed with you again? No worries! Just shake your iphone! This will get rid of recent typing automatically. Go to the Settings menu to make sure this function is enabled.
If you want to multiply, subtract or add something really quick, use the calculator component found in the iPhone’s utilities section. 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.
The iphone has the option, as do other smartphones, to alert you visually to calls and messages you are receiving on your phone. You can make the flash from the camera blink when you are getting a call. In the settings menu, go to “general” and then to “accessibility”. From here, it’s easy to program your LED Flash option.
If your phone freezes and does not respond to Wake/Sleep, you can simply force a hard reset. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time. This shuts the phone down and restarts it so your phone won’t be frozen anymore.
There are several ways to go about using the camera application on your iphone. Just use the volume control that is on the cord of your headphones. You need a steady hand centered onto the image you wish to capture before you do anything else. Press a button on the cord to take the photo.
Use your iPhone’s calendar to organize your schedule. It’s more efficient to directly add events to your calendar than to touch “+” every time you want to add an event. Go to the “Day” view. Then press on the hour you want to schedule an event for. This creates a new event listing. Fast scheduling will free up more of your time.
It is possible to take a photograph on your device without the use of both hands. By pressing on + volume button, you can get any picture you have framed. The quality of the pictures is just as good as if you were to take them the normal way.
When you are on your iphone device, you will sometimes get reminders that you do not want. Many times, you want to complete what you started before checking on the notice. It’s easy to dismiss an incoming notification. All you have to do is give the notification pop-up a quick swipe with your fingertip and it’ll disappear.
While the iphone tries to make web browsing simple and painless, it can be a chore to try to navigate to the beginning of a page, especially if it is long. Luckily, there is no need for this. All you have to do is tap on the clock at the top and you will be automatically brought back up to the top. This works for other long screens (like iTunes lists) too.
Think about buying an app for battery management. 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 also let you know when you need to calibrate, which keeps your battery working at an optimal level.
Having read this article, you now understand all of the technology utilized by the iphone. Navigating through apps and other features should be a breeze now. Yet, this article allows you to understand new things about the iphone that you didn’t know before.