The Benefits Of Having And Using An Iphone

TIP! You can use the phone’s volume buttons for operating the camera, as well as the headphone cord. Keep a steady hand when you are taking the picture and press the button found on your headphone cord.

If you use your iphone to its max you know that there are a lot of features on it that make your life easier, but not everyone knows a lot about their phone. If you feel that you could be getting more out of your iphone you should read the article below.

TIP! Did you know that you can save images easily when online searching on the iPhone? The images in these apps can be saved by simply touching them and holding down your finger for a short amount of time. A menu will pop up giving you an option to save.

Get a keyboard that is bigger in order to browse easier with your iphone. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to purchase one. Instead, you can simply turn your iphone clockwise 90 degrees, then lightly tap the URL bar in Safari. Your typing will be a lot faster and more precise with the bigger landscape-orientation keyboard.

TIP! 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 the screen.

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 locating the number, you don’t have to use the phone component to call them. Instead, all you have to do is tap the number.

TIP! You can create your own shortcuts and dictionary with your iPhone. Your dictionary makes it easier to say what you want.

The iphone is a wonderful device that can even help get you from one area to another. Use the map as GPS when you want definite directions, or when trying to find gas stations or grocery stores en route. Use bookmarks to mark your favorite locations or your home.

TIP! When you visit webpages, you can scroll with one or two fingers. One finger allows you to move through the page box by box.

Do you get too many notifications? This is a simple way to turn them off. First, go to settings, and then go to notifications. While browsing the “Notification Center” area, look for apps that should not be there. By doing this, you’ll greatly improve the condition of your battery.

TIP! When you are typing a message or email and don’t want to use your phone’s suggestions, you don’t have to press X to get rid of the suggestion box. All you need to do is simply tap on the screen anywhere and the box goes away.

A lot of iphone users want to use accented letters and other features in their text, but they simply can’t figure out how to do it. This is how to go about doing so. Touch the letter you’d like to see more options for, and hold down for a few seconds. A box will appear with some extra keys. You will then be able to type as many fancy letter as you want.

TIP! The utilities of your iPhone has a calculator built in. In the phone’s vertical position, you will get a standard calculator and if you flip it into horizontal position, you will see a scientific calculator.

Do you have doubts about the latest message that you wrote on your iphone? Is the Auto Correct feature not working the way you want? There is a very easy way to fix the damage: simply shake your iphone quickly. This action automatically undoes recent typing. Be aware that this feature is optional, and you will need to check in the Settings area to ensure that it’e enabled.

TIP! If you have an iPhone that uses Siri, but are concerned with privacy, you may want to avoid communicating with her too much. Apple will record any prompts you make to Siri and saves them internally.

The iphone will show you a preview of any incoming messages right on the main lock screen. For some this is great, but others do not like it. If you are among those who find it bothersome, you can disable it. Simply go into the settings section and choose messages under notifications. The facility you wish to disable is known as “Show Preview”.

TIP! Did you know that you can know take iPhone pictures without worrying about your phone shaking? To do this, all you have to do is use your headphones’ volume controls. Start off by focusing your camera on the subject you want to capture.

If your iphone is owned with Siri, think twice before talking to her very much. Apple records pretty much all of these voice prompts you make to Siri and then stores them on internal servers. Although this assists with improving speech recognition and Apple maintains that there is file security, be aware that your conversations with Siri may be recorded.

TIP! Sometimes a notification appears when you are using your iPhone. You can either ignore the notification until you finish.

It is possible to take a screenshot when 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. The screen should then turn white and you’ll know the picture was saved.

TIP! You can mark emails as unread; however, the option is not visible on the main, mail screen. Open details for the mail in question and click the unread option.

Keep the firmware updated. That will help the usability of the iphone, as well as battery life. Update firmware by uploading the latest iTunes to a computer and connecting the phone to said computer. Or, you can take advantage of iCloud’s ability to the phone to an Apple computer.

TIP! 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.

When you go to your Sounds menu you can choose to have the feature that controls whether your keystrokes will make sound as either off or on. This will help you to know when the phone reads you typing, so that you can limit the amount of mistakes that you make.

TIP! Use shortcuts for words, to type faster on your iPhone. Simply go to “Settings,” check under the “General” tab, navigate your way to the “Keyboard,” and from there you can choose the “Add New Shortcut” option.

You can choose your own ringtones if you have an iphone. Distinctive ringtones can be helpful in distinguishing the type of message you’re getting or who is calling you. Upload a favorite song or a cool sound byte. That will get people’s attention.

TIP! To close out of your email, simply cancel it if you want to save the content. Your iPhone will then inquire if you prefer to save this email in your drafts.

Taking pictures is very easy and practical when using your iphone. All you have to do is aim and press the volume increase button. The picture quality is as good as when taken the traditional way.

TIP! There is a way to cut down your typing time with the iPhone. Use the settings section to add your own personal shortcuts.

There may be times that you are interrupted by a notification when you are doing work on your iphone. It is easy to keep working on what you were doing so that you do not lose your place. It’s easy to dismiss an incoming notification. To remove, simply swipe the pop-up when it appears.

TIP! Your iPhone gives you the power to take a screenshot at any time. You just have to press the power and home buttons at the same time.

While the iphone is one of the most useful and innovative devices out there, some people become frustrated while trying to scroll through long websites. Luckily, there is no need for this. Tap the bar on the top of the page and it will bring you to where you started. This helpful trick works for many additional long screens as well, such as iTunes lists.

TIP! If you want to save an email or a text without sending it, tap on cancel. A box inquiring whether you wish to save, cancel or not save the message draft will appear.

The iphone can be of great assistance in your life, if you are aware of how to use it properly. Now you should utilize the tips you have just learned to you will be able to use your phone to its maximum capabilities.