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Some Great Benefits Of Having An Iphone

TIP! Make sure your phone is using the latest updates. 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.

Having an iphone can be both a blessing and a curse. There is such a large amount of information to learn when it comes to properly using the device. To better understand all of the functions and features of the iphone, keep reading.

TIP! Take a picture using the volume and headphones. Make sure that your body and hands are steady when taking this shot for a better resolution.

Rice is an easy and quick way to dry out your iphone if you happen to get it wet. Nearly everyone has dropped a phone in a puddle, sink or even a toilet. Use a paper towel to wipe the phone, then place it in a rice packed bag. Use this as an alternative to a hair dryer. The rice will draw the moisture from your phone overnight.

TIP! If adding the “.com” ending of website addresses on your iPhone is a chore, you don’t have to.

In order to conserve your battery usage on the iphone, reduce the brightness level. You can accomplish this in your iPhone’s settings area. This will definitely help you save your battery usage, which is important during those times when you need a fully charged phone.

TIP! You can use the cord of your headphones to take an iPhone photo. Initially, you will want to frame the photograph.

When using Safari, make calls with a single tap. Let’s say you want to find a dry cleaner. When you locate the number you were looking for, there is no need to switch to the phone part to place the call. All you have to do to place a call is to tap the number displayed in the browser window.

TIP! Most iPhone users take full advantage of their phone’s built-in camera. But the camera roll, where the photos are kept, can be a much more confusing endeavor.

Add efficiency to messaging by using this technique. Sometimes, you will be provided an alternative word, as you can tap out of this to delete the suggestion. The “x” icon doesn’t need to be accessed to stop a word.

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. You can actually tap your finger anywhere within the screen to dismiss the box.

Do you want to add accents or umlauts to your message? Here is how to do it. Touch the letter for which you would like to see extra options, and hold for a second. Expect a box to open, containing added options. You will then be able to type as many fancy letter as you want.

TIP! You phone will allow you to view parts of your messages even when locked through its default settings. Some people like this, but others don’t.

Try scrolling through web pages with one or two fingers. For instance, webpages divided into boxes are easier to scroll with one finger. Two-finger scrolling scrolls through the whole webpage.

TIP! You can capture a screenshot while 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 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. Organize your photos by utilizing the iPhone’s album feature, and you will always know where to find your photos quickly and easily. When you are looking for a certain picture, it can help you find it.

TIP! Always stay on top of firmware updates for your iPhone. This increases both your iPhone’s functionality and the battery life.

In the Settings of your iphone, under General, Keyboard, you can choose whether you’d like to hear the keyboard clicks as you type or if you’d rather type silently. That way, you will know if the phone is picking up on your typing, thus reducing your own errors.

TIP! Your iPhone’s calendar is a wonderful tool for organization. Rather than relying on the “+” function, try adding each event directly.

When using Safari on your phone, you do not need to type in “.com” to reach a website. For instance, if you want to go to Amazon.com, just type Amazon in the URL area and off you go.

TIP! Your iPhone makes surfing the web easy; however, scrolling back to the beginning of a page can be a bit cumbersome. You need not do that! Touching the top bar shown on the screen (the clock area) brings you back to the page’s beginning.

Add a cool ringtone to make your iphone personalized. Stand apart from the crowd with a ringtone that is personal and shies away from the standard! You can upload a favorite song or sound byte and use it as a ringtone. Your iphone will become that much more distinctive when you customize it this way.

TIP! When you run out of time to complete an email, just tap it rather than closing the full application. You will be given the option of saving the email in draft form for future completion.

If you happen to accidentally drop the iphone in water, you should not try turning it on right away. Let it dry out as much as possible before attempting to turn the power on. If you attempt to turn on your wet phone, you could short circuit it.

TIP! One of the best features included on your iPhone is its thorough and robust dictionary, which comes as a standard part of the operating system. Use this tool within any application you are using.

Use your iPhone’s calendar to organize your schedule. You can add events directly to the calendar without needing to use the “+” setting. First, change into “Day” view. Next, you can simply tap and hold any hour; a new event will automatically be created in that specific time. Fast scheduling will give you more time to work with!

TIP! Favorites and different Ipod controls are easily accessible on the iPhone for your convenience. Simply go to the settings area, tap general, then hit the home button.

Your iphone makes surfing the web easy; however, scrolling back to the beginning of a page can be a bit cumbersome. There is not need to do that! Tap the status bar up top on the screen and you instantly get brought back to the beginning of the page. This helpful trick works for many additional long screens as well, such as iTunes lists.

TIP! Connect with your friends using mobile social media. You can update your profiles from any location with an iPhone on Facebook, Twitter and other sites.

You should also think about options with an app specifically for managing your battery. 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. These apps may also let you know when your battery needs to be calibrated, which keeps it healthy.

TIP! You have probably found out how to scroll through your contacts by flicking. Place one of your fingers on the area of the alphabetical list.

There are different ways to save yourself some time when typing on your iphone. Use the settings section to add your own personal shortcuts. You can program short cut keys for phrases or paragraphs that you frequently text or type. In the future, it is no longer necessary to type everything out every time.

TIP! If you want to access several email accounts from your iPhone, name each one something different. It is hard to navigate through email accounts that are named the same.

The iphone provides a quick option for taking a screenshot in an instant. Just press the home and power buttons all at once. But don’t press them for too long, as it will shut down the phone.

TIP! The iPhone’s versatility is one of its best things. Using an app such as BlinqTV, your iPhone can become a universal remote.

If you have an iphone, you should have a basic idea of all the things it has to offer. Having said that, it’s not possible for you to completely utilize all their benefits if you aren’t aware of them. The tips above will have you spending less time looking and more time taking advantage of the power of the iphone.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Your Iphone

TIP! The iPhone allows you to grow the dictionary and shortcuts. A properly-programmed iPhone will be able to anticipate your words and speed you up.

If you do not currently have a smartphone, you might be a little confused. The market for smartphones is packed with many devices of similar functionality. Deciding which one to buy can feel rather daunting. However, there’s one smart phone that stands above the rest: the iphone. This articles explains some of the great features the iphone has to offer.

TIP! Are you unsure of how to make accented letters in messages? We can help you with that! All you have to do is touch and hold the letter you want for a few moments, and you will receive a list of options. You’ll see a box appear that contains many extra key choices.

Make sure you update your iphone when you see new updates are available. Updates to your phone protect your phone and should be installed as soon as possible. You will also have to store all photos and other information you have on your computer in case something bad occurs to the phone, you’re covered.

TIP! You can easily access your email accounts and messages by tagging them. You will receive notifications every time a message is in your email’s inbox.

Getting a larger keyboard will make it easier to browse the web with your iphone. It is, however, not necessary to purchase a larger keyboard. Turn you iphone sideways, then tap the Safari address bar, and viola! Your typing will be a lot faster and more precise with the bigger landscape-orientation keyboard.

TIP! When going to a site, scroll with two fingers and one finger. Should the page be separated with boxes, the one finger method will move you from box to box.

If you would like your iphone battery to last longer, dial down the brightness factor of your phone’s display. To change brightness levels, simply go to iphone settings. This will lengthen the time that the battery is powered between charges.

TIP! The iPhone will show you a preview of any incoming messages right on the main lock screen. To you, this may either be handy or a hindrance.

After you learn how to take pictures using your volume buttons, try using the headphone cord to snap a shot. Hold your hands steady and once you have the shot lined up, click the button on your cord. When you do this, you won’t shake your device, which means your picture will come out clear.

TIP! There is a calculator tool in the iPhone that easily lets you add, subtract or multiply something very quickly. When you hold your calculator vertical it is standard, but when horizontal it shifts into a scientific calculator.

An iphone can act as your GPS. The iPhone’s map can be used as a GPS to help you find your way to locations, as well as to find attractions. Bookmark the map facility so that you can use it whenever needed.

TIP! Make sure to keep the OS upgraded to the latest version possible. Because of the fact that iPhones are now almost equivalent to a laptop there are many things that can go wrong that need to be fixed.

To dismiss a word that AutoCorrect suggests, you don’t have to tap the “X” that follows the word. Just push any place on your screen. The box will instantly close.

TIP! Keep the firmware updated. This increases your iPhone’s usability and battery life.

You may be wanting to add an accented or umlauted letters but are not sure how. We can help you with that! Touch the letter for which you would like to see extra options, and hold for a second. When you hold down a letter key on your iphone, you should see an options box that will include several additional ways you can type a specific letter. You can then use as many fancy symbols as you need.

TIP! You are able to take a steady photo easily enough on your iPhone. Your headphone’s volume controls can be used for taking photos.

By default, your iphone will show a preview of incoming messages on the lock screen. It may be a feature you like or dislike. If this annoys you, you should know that you can turn this feature off. Simply open Settings, move to Notifications, and click Messages. Then turn off the Show Preview option.

TIP! Turn keyboard clicks On by going to your Sound Settings if you like hearing the little clicks every time you press a character. 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.

Did you miss an important photo because you were fumbling to pull up the camera feature on your iphone? Here is a simple shortcut that is quick. When your screen is locked, simply tap your Home button twice. You will then notice an icon representing the camera function somewhere on the lower part of the screen. Tapping this button will automatically load your camera.

TIP! You should save your most frequently typed phrases as AutoText shortcuts. This saves you a lot of time when typing.

Not unlike other phones, you can have the iphone show a visual display of messages and calls that are inbound. There are plenty of options you can select here to give you an indicator. For example, your iPhone’s flash can go off if the message is important. Head to Settings, then General, then click on Accessibility. Select “LED Flash” for your alerts.

TIP! Do not allow your phone to suggest words to you as you create messages. When you are typing a note or email and want to turn off the suggestions, press anywhere on the screen to get rid of the suggestion box.

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”. The phone will shutdown and restart in order to signal everything went well.

TIP! You probably already know your phone can set reminders based on certain times. However, you can also create reminders that are location-based! You might ask your iPhone to remind you to swing by the post office after you pick up the kids.

You can turn on the sound of the keyboard clicks of your phone by accessing the “sounds” feature. These clicks help you know that the phone is picking up every tap you make, helping you lessen your mistakes.

TIP! The Calendar on your iPhone is a great organizational tool. You can add events directly to the calendar without needing to use the “+” setting.

Making AutoText shortcuts for the words and phrases you use most often can make composing messages and emails on your iphone a much faster process. This feature is easy for email addresses and common phrases. You will find this option in the keyboard settings of your iphone.

TIP! You can take a quick screenshot at any given moment with your iPhone. You just have to press the power and home buttons at the same time.

Your iPhone’s calendar is a wonderful tool for organization. For faster and more efficient use of the tool, add events directly to the calendar rather than using your “+” button. Go to the “Day” view and select the hour you want to schedule an event in. This saves you time while scheduling appointments, which helps your time management immensely.

TIP! You can get through contacts with your fingers, but you can do something else that does not require flicking. Hold your finger over the list.

Now do you know why no other phone is like the iphone? None of the other smartphones is a rival for the iphone when you consider functionality and power. There are many benefits to the iphone that make it better than other phones.

Solid Advice For Someone Who Looking To Get An Iphone

TIP! Getting lost is a thing of the past if you have an iPhone with you. The maps application comes preloaded, and it helps you determine where you are.

Are you unsure of how to install or download apps onto your iphone? Fortunately, you will learn how to do just that and much more in the article that follows.

TIP! Not only can you take photos using your iPhone’s volume buttons, you can also take photos with the buttons on your iPhone headphones. Make sure that your body and hands are steady when taking this shot for a better resolution.

It’s important that you apply new updates to your iPhone’s software and firmware whenever they’re available. These updates can give your phone new abilities, as well as fix known bugs and security flaws. 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! Did you know that any website you visit can be made into an app? First, simply visit the site. When you are on the website, simply click on the “Go” button.

You can facilitate web browsing using your iphone by increasing the size of your keyboard. In order to get a bigger keyboard, you don’t even need to purchase one. Simply turn your iphone sideways and press the Safari address bar! This will give you access to a larger keyboard to help make your typing a breeze.

TIP! Create your own shortcuts and dictionary on your iPhone. If you are dictating to the iPhone, it will predict what you are going to say.

Whenever you learn how you can use your phone’s volume buttons for taking pictures, use your headphone cord to snap a quick picture. Steady your hands when snapping the picture, and then touch the cord’s button. When doing this, make sure you hold the iphone steady so your shot remains clear and focused.

TIP! Download an app that will allow you to upload files on your iPhone and use it as a storage device. This allows you to add different types of multimedia to your iPhone.

Obtain an app that can change your iphone into a storage device for music, pictures and videos. You are able to upload videos, music or pictures and text files. The phone can be connected to a computer to retrieve the files.

TIP! Increasing the speed of your messaging is another trick to the iPhone. You don’t have to use a word that the dictionary suggests; you can just tap on the screen in any location in order to dismiss it.

You may be wanting to add an accented or umlauted letters but are not sure how. Simply do the following. If you touch an individual letter for only a few seconds, options will appear for that letter. This will bring up a box that gives you different letter options to insert. This place lets you type anything you want!

TIP! To quickly browse a website, you can alternate between scrolling with one and two fingers. A website that is divided into sections can be perused slowly using one fingered scrolling.

Do you feel like the phrase you just typed into iMessage was the wrong one? Perhaps the dreaded Auto Correct feature has skewed the meaning and garbled your intent. If so, then all you have to do is shake the iphone. This will get rid of recent typing automatically. This feature is optional, so look at your Settings in order to see if it is enabled.

TIP! Have you lost a great picture because your camera app did not come up quickly? Use this easy shortcut. Tap your Home button two times quickly if your screen is locked.

You can set your iphone to let you know when calls or messages are coming in. For a more stealthy notification, you can set the LED to blink, flash, and sometimes even go different colors. Head to Settings, then General, then click on Accessibility. Then activate the LED Flash on alerts feature.

Common Phrases

TIP! Upgrade your OS to the version that is most current. The iPhone has become as sophisticated as many computers.

Your texting and emailing can be improved with the creation of AutoText shortcuts. These make your common phrases easy to access. This feature can handle cumbersome email address, along with common phrases like “Where are you?” or “On my way.” You will find this feature by going to the keyboard settings.

TIP! It’s easy to take steady pictures on the iPhone. Your headphones incorporate volume buttons and these can be used for this purpose.

When using Safari on your phone, you do not need to type in “.com” to reach a website. Typing “Amazon” in the address bar will cause the Amazon page to load.

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

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. Just swipe away the pop-up bar that shows up near the upper end of your screen.

TIP! One thing you must remember with an iPhone is not to get carried away with the tremendous amount of apps available. There are millions of apps for you to choose from, as you should select wisely.

To mark messages as unread, it is necessary to locate the hidden command. Go to the “details” screen. Click on “unread.” Then relaunch your email reader app. You’ll see that the email is now listed as unread.

TIP! Look into buying an app to help you manage your battery usage. There are many different options, and they can tell you what apps and actions use the most power.

Don’t close your email app if you have to leave in the middle of writing an email. Instead, hit “cancel.” Your phone will ask whether you would like to save it as a draft. When you choose yes, you will then be able to bring up your unfinished email at a later time.

TIP! One of the helpful built-in resources in your iPhone is the dictionary. You can use this reference tool from virtually any app.

Your iphone comes with lots of useful apps and features already. For example, there’s a dictionary embedded into the operating system. This particular reference tool can be utilized with almost any app. Simply hold your finger on any word and choose “Define” from the list of options that appears.

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

It is easy to access your iPod controls and all of your favorites quickly. All you have to do is go to settings, then general, and then the home button. Double click to customize your controls. After double clicking, select the options you want to customize. This is easy to do when you know the right steps.

TIP! One of the greatest benefits of the iPhone is the ability to use FaceTime. This lets users see the individual they are conversing with.

Connect with all your friends through social media on the iphone. It’s easy to stay up-to-date with popular sites like Facebook and Twitter. Get the latest updates with these apps so you know what is going on when it is happening.

TIP! Make sure you secure your iphone with a case right when you get it. Your iPhone glass will easily shatter if you drop it without some sort of case protection on.

One of the greatest benefits of the iphone is the ability to use FaceTime. It lets you see the person you are talking to. The FaceTime button can be found under contacts. To begin a FaceTime conversation, simply press the button.

TIP! When using your iPhone, make sure you don’t accidentally save videos you don’t plan on re-watching. After you view a video, you’ll be asked if you’d like to remove it.

If you text the same group of people over and over, then there are things you can do to make it easier for you. If so, their numbers can be added to your favorites. Your favorite and recent calls lists can be used to text people as well as call them. There is a tiny arrow next to the contact where you can select text message by tapping it. This is a quick way to return calls or texts.

TIP! Be gentle with your iPhone charging/syncing cable, as it can be easily damaged when handled roughly. When disconnecting the cord from an outlet or USB port, be very careful.

You should now have a much better idea of what you can do to personalize your iphone. You also were made aware of how easily they can be uploaded to your phone. Use the tips from this article to make the most of having an iphone.

Iphone Advice That You Should Know About

TIP! Save your battery by reducing the brightness of your screen. To lower the brightness level, simply adjust your phone’s settings.

Are you unsure of how to install or download apps onto your iphone? Luckily, this article will show you how to get the best apps and features for your phone.

TIP! Location-based reminders are possible thanks to Siri. You can ask Siri to remind you to call your work at 5pm.

The iphone is exceptionally helpful when it comes to location, yours and those places you’d like to get to. The maps application comes preloaded, and it helps you determine where you are. This can help you get home or anywhere else you were planning to be.

TIP! A screen protector is a wise investment for your iPhone. Without a screen protector, you will scratch the face of your phone over time.

It’s important that you apply new updates to your iPhone’s software and firmware whenever they’re available. Updates to your phone protect your phone and should be installed as soon as possible. Updates also allow you to save your photos and important files to your computer.

Headphone Cord

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 on your screen where ever you want and the box should close.

After you learn how to take pictures using your volume buttons, try using the headphone cord to snap a shot. As you prepare to take the picture, steady your hand, then quickly depress the button located on the headphone cord. This will improve the overall quality of your photograph.

TIP! Like many smartphones, you can set the iPhone to provide a visual indicator of incoming calls and messages. 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.

One of the best buys you can make for your iphone is a protective screen. Your phone will surely fall victim to nicks and scratches if you have not purchased a screen protector for it. All it takes is a small piece of dirt to cause a bad scratch. So take the precautionary step and add on that screen protection.

TIP! Always keep iOS updated to the most recent version, when possible. Apple iPhones are close to being as complex as some computers today, so keeping your phone updated will include any necessary patches, bug fixes, security fixes or functionality issues.

The picture quality on the iphone is a great feature to make use of. It can be difficult, however, to learn how to easily sort through the many different pictures you’ve taken. The album feature can help you create more organization on your phone with your photographs. The Album is a great way to keep your photos available for viewing.

TIP! Firmware on your iPhone should be kept up to date. This will improve the phone’s usability and the battery life of your phone.

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. Just tap anyplace at all, and the word will go away.

TIP! Don’t waste your valuable time typing in the .com URL extension while using Safari to browse the Internet.

Upgrade your OS to the version that is most current. The reason you want to keep it updated is that Apple is constantly releasing patches and fixes for bugs within the phone. These updates are vital to keep your phone in top running order.

TIP! You probably already know your phone can set reminders based on certain times. It gets better! You can also use reminders based on a particular location.

Always remember to keep the iphone firmware updated. This increases your iPhone’s usability and battery life. You can update your firmware simply by uploading iTunes to your computer and connecting your phone to that computer. You can also connect your iphone with your Apple computer.

TIP! The iPhone’s calendar can be a great way to organize your life. It’s a lot quicker and more efficient to add events directly rather than relying on the + button.

There may be times when you are using your iphone and a pop-up interrupts what you were doing. But perhaps now is not a good time, so before getting to the notice you will want to save it for later. This is easy to handle. To remove, simply swipe the pop-up when it appears.

Visit Facebook from your iphone. Not everyone knows yet that Facebook and other social networks are accessible from the iphone.

TIP! To mark messages as unread, it is necessary to locate the hidden command. Find Details, click on Unread, and when the email is reopened, it will be seen as unread.

If you are interrupted while composing an email, simply press cancel. Your iphone will ask you if you want to save your email as a draft. If you select yes, you will have access to the email in your drafts folder at a later time.

TIP! Your iPhone is a great platform for using Facebook. No longer do you have to log into your computer to visit your favorite social media sites.

To hang onto the draft of a message, you have started typing, just tap the “Cancel” button. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel. If you hit Save, your message is saved under Drafts. If there is no Draft folder present, one will be automatically created.

TIP! Think about purchasing an app for battery management. These apps can help you discover which programs and functions are burning your battery the fastest.

Your iphone comes with lots of useful apps and features already. For example, there’s a dictionary embedded into the operating system. This particular reference tool can be utilized with almost 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! Word shortcuts can be set on your iPhone. Go to Settings, then select General, Keyboard, and lastly Add New.

There are a few different ways you can scroll through your contacts, but one way doesn’t require flicking. Start by holding your finger on the alphabetical list. Then, all you have to to is slide up and then down. This way you can have more control while looking at your contact list.

TIP! You should be using your iPhone to share and send photos to your family and friends. You can achieve this by following either of two processes.

FaceTime is great for communicating on the iphone. This application lets users actually see their conversation partner. FaceTime is accessed through Contacts. Press down on it and you can both hear and see the person.

Email Accounts

TIP! Make sure you use your iPhone connector cord carefully because they can damage easily. When disconnecting the cord from an outlet or USB port, be very careful.

When working with more than one email account, you can simply check each account by giving them a different name. When your email accounts all have the same name, it gets confusing. Give each of your email accounts a unique name, and make it easy to check the email you want to check.

Delete videos that you no longer want to view. You are prompted after watching any video whether you would like it removed. Say “yes” to save memory.

TIP! When your iPhone isn’t in use, you want to keep its screen at the darkest possible setting. The power levels will drop quicker if your brightness settings are at a higher level.

Be gentle with your iphone charging/syncing cable, as it can be easily damaged when handled roughly. If you want to unplug the cord, you should do it very gently and store the cord in a protective box. With proper care, your cord will last around a year.

TIP! Be prudent about storing large movie files on your iPhone. Movies can be memory eaters; even a short one can take a gigabyte of space.

For weather updates, you can swipe to the right or left in order to switch between the current weather conditions and a six-day forecast. There is also a weather bar in the notifications screen that, when tapping it, will take you to the weather app.

TIP! Make sure to put the warranty, or guarantee, in a place you will be able to find it. Pay that extra few bucks for insurance, too.

Back up your iphone contacts. Try out the iDrive Lite app, which backs up your contacts and can restore them, too. It is a completely free app if you are running iOS 2.!

TIP! If you lose your iPhone, the free Find My iPhone app can assist you in locating it on a map. But remember, you have to download the free app in advance and activate it for it to work.

Now, after reading the above information, you should be aware of all the many place to locate new iphone apps, and how to get them onto your phone. You will also find that installing apps and finding them probably comes as second nature to you now. You can now utilize your iphone to the best of its efficiency.

Iphone Tips For Beginners And Advanced Users

TIP! Getting a larger keyboard will make it easier to browse the web with your iPhone. You don’t need to buy one, though.

It can be a curse and a blessing to own an iphone. The phone can seem mind boggling at first. For more exciting and interesting ways to use your iphone, check out the tips below.

TIP! Try snapping steadier shots using the headphone cord volume controls, once you know how to take shots with them. Whenever you are taking it, your hand should be kept as steady as possible.

When using Safari, it only takes a single tap to place a phone call. Let’s say you want to find a dry cleaner. Upon finding the phone number on the website, you don’t need to open your phone app to call. Just tapping the number will connect you to the business that you want to call.

TIP! You can make a phone call with one tap while using Safari. Say that you are searching the web for local dry cleaners.

If you have an iphone, it is important that it has a protective screen. Your phone will surely fall victim to nicks and scratches if you have not purchased a screen protector for it. The hypersensitive screen can easily be damaged by dirt or even your fingers! Always keep your phone protected with a screen protector.

TIP! A protective screen is a wonderful investment for your iPhone. Without protection, your phone’s screen will get nicked and scratched.

There is no need to press X every time AutoCorrect attempts to correct a word. The screen can be tapped at any location as an alternative. The suggestion box might be wrong, or you could intentionally have spelled the word that way.

TIP! You can create shortcuts and a personalized dictionary with your iPhone. When working with diction, this helps the phone automatically recognize what you are trying to say.

Most people who own iPhones are well aware of the picture-taking possibilities the phone has to offer. However, after you’re done take so many photos it can get pretty crazy trying to sort through them all on your phone. The iphone features an album option in the picture gallery that will allow you to organize your photos for ease of access. You will find picture locating much easier using this facility.

TIP! You can download an app to allow your iPhone to upload files and save them as a storage option. This makes uploading videos, pictures, music and text files much easier.

Beware of talking to Siri too much on your iphone, if you care about your privacy. Apple stores all Siri voice prompts on their internal servers. This is done to improve their speech recognition software. They do try to keep all files secure, though sometimes this is impossible.

TIP! Here is a trick to enhance your messaging. 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.

Many people do not know that they can make their iphone visually show their incoming messages and calls. The LED flash of the iPhone’s camera can be used to notify you silently. In the Settings menu, go to General, then to Accessibility. Then activate the LED Flash on alerts feature.

TIP! Are you writing in another language or using a foreign word? You can add accented letters to your text. Here’s how.

It is possible to take a screenshot when using your iphone. Just hold down the home and sleep buttons for a couple seconds. When the screen is white, release the buttons as the shot was saved.

TIP! In order to get access to your email messages quickly, hook your accounts up to your iPhone. This is essential, because you can receive instant notifications any time a new email arrives, allowing you to read it immediately.

Be sure to keep your iPhone’s operating system up to date. Nowadays, iPhones are as complicated as computers, meaning that bugs need to be fixed and certain functions need updating. If your phone contains personal information or you access the Internet with it, then regular updating is necessary.

TIP! As a default setting, incoming messages are previewed on your iPhone’s lock screen. The may seem convenient to you or it may not be what you want at all.

Don’t waste time using suggested words when typing on an iphone. If you are typing up an email or note, and are tired of the phone giving you suggestions, just tap anywhere on your screen to kill the suggestion box. You do not have to tap the x on every word.

TIP! If you get your iPhone wet, don’t try to turn it on right away. Dry the outside well and allow the any internal water to dry overnight.

Make sure you are mindful about the apps you allow onto your phone. There are many iphone apps and some of them are even free. However, be aware there are some apps that will steal your personal information or come with hidden charges.

TIP! Limit the number of apps on your iPhone. There are so many options out there when it comes to the apps, between the free and pay versions.

You can use one hand only to take pictures with the iphone. Do this by simply getting the frame how you desire it, and press the button that says + volume. The quality is identical to taking the photo the usual way.

TIP! You may find that you are getting interrupted by a notification when you are trying to work on your iPhone. It is easy to keep working on what you were doing so that you do not lose your place.

There may be times when you are using the iphone and a notification interrupts you what you are doing. If this interrupts you from time to time, this can be a hassle. Notifications can be removed in an instant. You can easily remove the notification by simply swiping it away when it pops up.

Sleep/wake Button

TIP! If you are unhappy with Siri’s mechanized voice, know that there are other choices. Look in the General Settings area for Siri.

Don’t freak out if your iphone freezes. First, press the Sleep/Wake button. If that does not work, then press the Sleep/Wake button with the Home button together. This will restart your phone and the Apple logo should appear.

TIP! One of the iPhone’s best features is its built in dictionary. This resource is available in practically all the apps you can run on your phone.

Using Facebook with your iphone can be a great idea. Many people enjoy the fun and social aspect of Facebook, though many do not realize how easy it is to enjoy from their iphone.

TIP! The iPhone is great for sending photos to friends and family. You can do this in two ways.

You should also think about options with an app specifically for managing your battery. 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 also let you know when you need to calibrate, letting you keep the battery healthy.

TIP! There are options for scrolling through your contacts with fingers; however, there is also a way to do so without flicking through the contacts. Hold down your fingertip on the list of contacts.

Do you love your iphone but find typing on it tedious? To create a collection of words on your iphone as shortcuts, go to Settings, and select a Keyboard. As such, longer phrases are programmed for future ease of use. It is a time-saving feature which ensures you do not need to type out the same thing over and over again.

TIP! Your iPhone should always be kept safe from extreme temperatures. You definitely do not want to take your iPhone into cold refrigerated areas like they have in some warehouses and then back out into the warmth.

If you wish to stop composing a message with intentions of finishing it later, simply tap ‘Cancel’. Mail will pop up, offering you the choice to Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel. When you choose Save, the message goes to Drafts. If there is not a drafts folder already created, the phone will create one for you.

TIP! Are you always sending text messages to the same handful of people? Use the favorite feature to save the numbers you text the most. This is a great feature because it organizes all your favorites and recent calls into a list that you can simply use to text and call them.

There are many ways to go through your iPhone’s contact list. Finger scroll through the list, tap on a letter from the alphabet list or press on the list to scroll. The third option will let you scroll rapidly through your entire list.

TIP! The most popular features of the iPhone is essentially that fact that it can do so many amazing things. When you use the BlinqTV application, which is free, your phone can become a remote control.

Anyone with an iphone probably already knows that its capabilities are seemingly endless. Yet, you can sort through everything without getting the full benefits and advantages. With everything you’ve just read, however, you should be feeling more confident in your ability to get the most from your iphone.

Tips To Help You Use Your Iphone

TIP! The iPhone makes finding your way around a breeze. The iPhone’s maps app comes loaded onto your phone right when you get it, making it a breeze to locate yourself as long as you’re connected to the network.

A lot of people have iphone and other complex devices, but few take the time to familiarize themselves with this technology. This article will offer various tips to help you become familiar with iphone technology so that you can feel comfortable with your smartphone. Keep reading and try these tips on your iphone right away so you will remember them.

TIP! Remember to update the phone as updates become available. If you are diligent about doing this, you can be more secure in the fact that your phone will not be subject to glitches and viruses.

When you have an iphone there is an app that helps you avoid getting lost. The iphone has a great feature that integrates your phone software with GPS so you can see where you are at any given time, as long as you have service. The iPhone’s mapping abilities make it easy to track down a new destination or find your way back to familiar ground.

TIP! While you are using the Internet on your iPhone, phone calls are just one touch away. Perhaps you are searching for a local grocery store.

There are ways that you can make the keyboard larger on your iphone. There is no need to purchase a larger keyboard. Flip your phone sideways and begin browsing again. This will give you access to a larger keyboard to help make your typing a breeze.

TIP! Though many people use their iPhone for surfing the web or email, many are not aware of how easy saving images from these can be. The images in these apps can be saved by simply touching them and holding down your finger for a short amount of time.

Through the aid of Siri, you can create custom location reminders. No longer do you need to give Siri a time to remind you of a specific task. You can tell Siri to remind you to give work a call when you get home. The phone will know when you are at home, and it will give you a reminder to call the office. This way if you don’t know what time you’re getting home, you can still set a reminder.

TIP! 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. This allows you to add different types of multimedia to your iPhone.

Consider buying a screen protector for your iPhone’s screen. Those who do not use screen protectors run the risk of incurring scratches on the screen. The hypersensitive screen can easily be damaged by dirt or even your fingers! Make sure to keep a protective screen on the phone.

TIP! Taking full advantage of the iPhone’s multimedia abilities will let you get more from your device. You can enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies or funny clips when you are on the go.

You can make an app out of any website that you visit often. First, navigate to the site. When you get there, tap the “Go” button. Doing so means you have the chance to add a shortcut to this website to the home screen of your iphone. After the shortcut appears on the homepage, you have the option of renaming it.

TIP! For quick access to you email messages, tag your accounts. This helps greatly because once you get an instant notification, you can check out the message instantaneously on the iPhone.

Are you interested in accenting letters in your text conversations on the iphone, but not sure how to accomplish this? If so, then listen carefully. All you have to do is touch and hold the letter you want for a few moments, and you will receive a list of options. A box is supposed to appear that has many extra keys. There you can choose as many of those keys as you’d like!

TIP! Working with and taking photos on the iPhone is a great feature and something most people use to their advantage. However, after you’re done take so many photos it can get pretty crazy trying to sort through them all on your phone.

You can easily set up your email on your iphone so that it is simple to retrieve your messages. Tagging allows you to receive notifications if a new message appears, as well as view the message instantly. You can tag one or various email accounts to your iphone.

TIP! If you want to multiply, subtract or add something really quick, use the calculator component found in the iPhone’s utilities section. When holding the phone vertically the calculator is a standard one, but hold your phone horizontally and you get a scientific calculator.

When browsing the web on your iphone, experiment with both one and two fingered scrolling. If the site you’re visiting in split up into boxes, using just one finger will let you scroll through a single box at a given time. Two fingers will help you easily scroll the entire page.

TIP! With Safari, you can do pretty much all of the things you like to do on your browser on your computer; this includes getting images from the Internet. If you find a picture you would like to save, simply press and hold it.

Your iphone has an on-board calculator that can take all of the guesswork out of any basic math that you run into. When holding the phone upright it is a regular calculator, but by tilting it sideways you will get a scientific calculator.

TIP! If your iPhone is submersed in water, do not instantly try to turn it on. Let it dry out as much as possible before attempting to turn the power on.

As with many smartphones, you’re able to set your iphone to give you a visual when you have an incoming call or message. For a more stealthy notification, you can set the LED to blink, flash, and sometimes even go different colors. Simply visit the “settings” area, go to “general”, then select “accessibility.” Then all you do is turn on the setting for LED Flash Alerts.

TIP! Your iPhone has a calendar that is great to help you organize your life. It’s more efficient to directly add events to your calendar than to touch “+” every time you want to add an event.

Your iphone can take pictures without needing to be shaken. Utilize the volume controls found on the headphones. You need a steady hand centered onto the image you wish to capture before you do anything else. When it is time to snap a photo, just press down on the buttons on the cord.

TIP! You may benefit from an app for battery management. There are a few available, and they can let you know where the most amount of battery power is being used and what can be changed to extend the battery life.

On the iphone, you can add keyboard clicks to your device. This sound gives you an audible cue that lets you know the letters you type are registering, which may cut down on mistakes.

TIP! If you do not like the voice of the Siri application, there are other options. If you want to change the Siri voice, go to your General Settings and find Siri.

AutoText shortcuts save a great deal of time when texting and emailing. Create shortcuts for the phrases that you use most frequently. This can be handy when typing common phrases like “where are you” or entering long email addresses. Gain access to the feature through the keyboard settings.

TIP! Face Time is a great application for video communication with your iPhone. With FaceTime, you can see who you are talking to in real time.

You should now possess knowledge that will help you get the most out of your new iphone. A lot of people are frequently mixed up about all of the new functions and apps, and they do not know their benefits. You have just had access to terrific information about how to best use this amazing device.

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.

Things You Should Know About Your Iphone

TIP! Use rice to dry out a wet iPhone. It is common for people to drop their phones in a puddle, toilet, or other wet location.

Although there are millions of people out there purchasing iPhones, few actually know how to make the best use out of them right away. Fortunately, articles like this help you and others with easy tips. You’ll likely pick up some new iphone knowledge by checking out the suggestions presented here.

TIP! When using Safari, making phone calls is as easy as just one tap on the screen. You may be looking for a dry cleaner that is nearby.

Use rice to dry out a wet iphone. It is common for people to drop their phones in a puddle, toilet, or other wet location. Rather than using a blow dryer, softly wipe the phone and submerge it in a plastic ziptop bag with plenty of rice. After several hours, the rice will have absorbed all of the water.

TIP! Did you know that your iPhone functions exactly like a GPS? When you are trying to find a certain location, you can use the map function on your iPhone. This can also be bookmarked so that you can go back to the spot that you were at.

If you are navigating the web using your iphone, don’t worry about adding in the “.com” at the end of a website address. Just input the main address part, without “.com,” and you will be taken to the site. This may not sound like very much, but you’ll soon find that this can save you a great deal of time.

TIP! You may not realize how easily you can save an image from Safari or Mail. It is simply a matter of pressing down on the desired picture for a moment.

Through the aid of Siri, you can create custom location reminders. No longer do you need to give Siri a time to remind you of a specific task. So instead of having Siri remind you to call somewhere at 6 p.m., you can instead have her remind you when you get home. Siri will provide you the reminder when you arrive home. Using this can make it possible to set reminders even when you are not sure when you will be home.

TIP! AutoCorrect usually tries to suggest different words for you to use, but you don’t have to keep hitting “X” at each word. Instead, all you have to do is tap anywhere on the screen.

You can find your way anywhere with your iphone. The GPS feature is a great way to help you find places you are looking for such as restaurants, movie theaters and gas stations. You should bookmark the map feature so you can access it quickly when you need it.

TIP! Do you need special characters when you type foreign or accented words? This is what you need to do. Press the button of the letter you want to use and hold it down.

Any site that you frequently visit can be turned into an app. Load the website on your iphone. Then tap the “Go” button. An option to add the website onto the home screen will appear. Once its on your home screen, it can be re-named and made into an app of your making.

TIP! You can take screenshots with your iPhone. Holding down the Home button while clicking the Sleep button simultaneously captures a screenshot of whatever is on your iPhone screen.

Incoming messages are previewed on the iphone lock screen by default. You may like this feature, or you may hate it. If you think it is annoying, you can disable that feature easily. Simply open Settings, move to Notifications, and click Messages. You want to disable the “Show Preview” feature.

TIP! The iPhone OS should be upgraded to the most recent version. The reason you want to keep it updated is that Apple is constantly releasing patches and fixes for bugs within the phone.

Have you lost a photo opportunity because the camera app was too slow to bring up? Here is a simple shortcut that is quick. First, just tap on the Home feature two times while the phone is locked. A camera icon should pop up somewhere right near the screen’s bottom. Hitting it will instantly throw your iphone into camera mode.

TIP! For a time-saving tip for email and texting, make AutoText shortcuts for words and phrases you type often 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 is accessible through the keyboard settings on the iPhone.

Screenshots are a wonderful benefit to the iphone. When you’re on the screen you want to save, hold down the home button and then tap on the sleep button. The screen will turn a white color when your screenshot has been taken and saved. It’s that simple!

TIP! It is likely that you know how to set a timed reminder on your iPhone, to start dinner or pick up the kids. You may not realize that it can also remind you of things based on location.

Always keep iOS updated to the most recent version, when possible. Given the complexity of the phone and operating system, these updates may contain security patches, bug fixes and other important tweaks to boost functionality. This updating is critical if any personal information is own or accessed online using your phone.

TIP! Using only one hand, the iPhone can take a photo. All you have to do is get the image into focus as you would like and then tap the button to increase the volume.

AutoText shortcuts save a great deal of time when texting and emailing. Create shortcuts for the phrases that you use most frequently. It’ll be a lot faster to input frequently-used phrases (e.g. “I’m coming,” “Where are you?”) or email addresses (a shortcut for your own address is always useful). You will find this feature by going to the keyboard settings.

TIP! In order to choose to make an email stay marked as unread, you have to locate the command because it’s not visible. You need to go into the “details” menu and press the unread feature.

Should your iphone fall in water, wait before trying to turn it on. Try to dry the casing as much as possible, and allow the internal parts to dry overnight. If you attempt to turn on your wet phone, you could short circuit it.

TIP! Type quickly with the iPhone. From the Setting general area, choose Keyboard, and Add New Shortcut.

It is likely that you know how to set a timed reminder on your iphone, to start dinner or pick up the kids. But, did you know that you can set reminders that trigger notifications based on your physical location? For instance, you could say, “Remind me to stop by the grocery store when I leave the office.” There are many different reminders that you can implement on the iphone.

TIP! Face Time is a great application for video communication with your iPhone. It allows users to see the person they are talking to while having a conversation.

Do you need to snap a picture with only one hand? You can use your volume buttons as your shutter button, so there will be no need to tap the screen. The pictures are just like they were taken the normal way.

TIP! Avoid placing your phone in extreme temperature areas. Don’t leave it in your car in extreme heat and don’t bring it with you into walk-in freezers.

There may be times that you are interrupted by a notification when you are doing work on your iphone. It’s likely that you need to finish what you’re working on before turning your attention to the notification. Or you can eliminate the notification. To do this, swipe the notification away with your finger when it appears on your screen.

TIP! Assign a different name for email accounts if you want to use them all on the iPhone. If all the email accounts use the same name, this may confuse you.

With this article’s information in mind, you are on your way to maximizing your iPhone’s abilities. Use what you’ve just learned, and your quality of life with improve. Remember this information and you can amaze your friends with the iphone tricks you now know.

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TIP! If you would like your iPhone battery to last longer, dial down the brightness factor of your phone’s display. To lower the brightness level, simply adjust your phone’s settings.

For lots of people, iPhones have transformed how they accomplish simple tasks. Some of these tasks seem impossible for a phone to accomplish. If you want to utilize your iphone to its maximum capabilities, you need to learn all you can about it. If you look at the tips below, you can become an expert user.

TIP! On Safari, you can save images from Safari or Mail very easily if you know how to do it. This is simple.

With an iphone, you don’t have to worry about getting lost anymore. 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 app is also great for letting you simply find your way to your home, or to someplace that you are traveling to.

TIP! Did you know that you can use your headphone cord to take a photo? First, set up the picture you wish to snap. Once you’re ready to take a picture, simply press down on the button on your cord.

Keep up on all of the new updates for your phone as they are released. This ensures that you get the latest software and updates available for your phone. This also requires you to back up your photos and other information to your computer. This way, if something happens during the update process, you won’t lose everything.

TIP! Is the process of loading the camera app slowing down your photography and hampering your shutterbug skills? Here’s a quick, easy shortcut to help prevent this problem. With the screen in the locked position, give two quick taps to the Home button.

If you are using your iphone to search the web, you do not need to type in the .com of the web address you want to go to. All you have to do is type in the main address and you will be directed to the site you are looking for. This may seem like a small benefit, but it actually goes a long way in saving you time.

TIP! The iPhone, as well as other smartphones, can notify you when calls or messages are received. For silent but important notifications, you can set the LED camera flash to blink when a call or message comes in.

To get the most out of your iphone, remember that Siri has a ton of unique options you can use, like location reminders. You don’t have to tell Siri to remind you to do an action at a specific time. Now, you can simply say “when I arrive home” instead of specifying a time. So, when the phone realizes your location has changed, the relevant reminder can be issued. This way if you don’t know what time you’re getting home, you can still set a reminder.

TIP! Always keep your OS current and upgraded for the best experience on your iPhone. Updates correct security and functionality issues as well as correct any issues associated with your iPhone.

Any website you frequently visit can be turned into an app. All you have to do is visit the website. Once you are on the site, tap your phone’s “Go” button. Then the screen will come up to allow you to place the page on your phone’s main page. You can have your own app once you rename it.

TIP! Your iPhone has a calendar that is great to help you organize your life. It’s a lot quicker and more efficient to add events directly rather than relying on the + button.

Is the process of loading the camera app slowing down your photography and hampering your shutterbug skills? Luckily, there is a shortcut that will help to speed things up. Double tap Home twice when the screen is in a locked state. There will a little camera icon in the bottom right hand corner. Push it and your camera will function right away.

TIP! You can save time when you type on your iPhone. From the Setting general area, choose Keyboard, and Add New Shortcut.

It’s easy to take steady pictures on the iphone. In order to do this, use the volume buttons that are located on your headphones. Initiate this by focusing on what you want to take a picture of and then make sure your hand isn’t shaking. Press the button on the cord when you are ready to capture the picture.

TIP! With your iPhone, you can take a screenshot whenever the desire strikes you. Quickly hold the home button and the power button at the same time.

AutoText shortcuts save a great deal of time when texting and emailing. Create shortcuts for the phrases that you use most frequently. This feature can handle cumbersome email address, along with common phrases like “Where are you?” or “On my way.” Locate the keyboard settings on your iphone to access this useful feature.

When using Safari, you do not have to type the “.com”, saving you extra time. You can visit www.yahoo.com by just typing “Yahoo” instead of the whole address.

TIP! You can get to your favorites and your iPod controls right away. From the Setting menu, go to General, and then Home.

Pick a ringtone you like. You don’t just want to be boring and use a standard ringtone. You can upload a favorite song or sound byte and use it as a ringtone. You’ll know for sure, and so will the people around you, whose phone is ringing.

TIP! One of the useful things you can do with your iPhone is share pictures with your various contacts. This can be done in two ways.

Do not allow your phone to suggest words to you as you create messages. When typing up something and a suggested word distracts you, simply tap your screen to get rid of the box. Doing so will save you having to hit the “x” at the conclusion of each word.

TIP! You can scroll through contacts three different ways. Use a finger to scroll the entire list; tap a specific letter to jump directly to it, or press your finger lightly on the list.

Your iPhone’s calendar is a wonderful tool for organization. You can make it more efficient by directly adding your events rather than using the + button. First, change into “Day” view. Next, you can simply tap and hold any hour; a new event will automatically be created in that specific time. By using this feature, you can quickly add all events to your schedule.

TIP! Use your phone to get to your social media sites. You can keep your friends up-to-date with what is going on in your life by using popular sites like Twitter and Facebook.

Do not go overboard buying apps for your iphone. There are many apps available and prices vary a lot while some apps are completely free. Look into them carefully as some of them may charge you a fee that is not obviously disclosed at the time of the download.

TIP! A great communication tool for the iPhone is FaceTime. It allows users to see the person they are talking to while having a conversation.

Do not get panicked if your iphone freezes on you. Attempt to unfreeze it by pressing the sleep button. However, if that fails, try a combination of the home and sleep/wake buttons. You will be taken through a hard reboot, requiring you to use the power button, but it will work in a short amount of time.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes, hold the home button and wait five seconds. Your phone should then reboot.

People who see the iphone for the first time are often surprised by everything it can do. But, most novices to the iphone just know about some of the things their device can do. Apply what you’ve just learned to tap into all your iphone has to offer.

Make Your Iphone Work For You With These Tips

TIP! If your iPhone is wet, consider using rice. Oftentimes, cell phones are dropped in puddles or even toilets.

The iphone is an amazing device with many different uses. Ranging from an organizer to a personal entertainment center, the iphone has a range of options. Once you familiarize yourself with iphone menus you’ll be able to locate places to customize ringtones and glossaries, as well as other functions that will improve the ease with which you can use your phone. You can be in complete control of your iphone with these tips.

TIP! As soon as any new updates are available, you should immediately update your phone. This means that your phone will always have what it needs to function properly.

Siri allows you to set reminders based on your location. No longer do you need to give Siri a time to remind you of a specific task. You can tell Siri to remind you to do something when you get home. When the phone’s GPS realizes 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! Siri allows you to set reminders based on your location. Rather than saying “Siri, let me know to call my job at 5pm.

When in Safari, you can easily make phone calls with just one tap. For example, you may need a dry cleaner, so you begin searching the Internet for one located near you. This instantly transfers you to your your phone section, where the call will be made. Instead, all you have to do is tap the number.

TIP! Are you tired of the many notifications that come in on your iPhone? You may turn them off easily. Begin by selecting the button that says “Settings”.

Your iphone has the ability to get you from place to place. Use your iPhone’s map to provide you with directions to get you where you need to go. Bookmarking the map allows it to be easily accessed.

TIP! Any site that you frequently visit can be turned into an app. All you have to do is visit the website.

Did you know that you can save images easily when online searching on the iphone? This is simple. Just touch the photo that you want to save, and press down for a couple of seconds. A screen should pop up and ask you to either save the image, or cancel.

TIP! You can turn your iPhone into a thumb drive by equipping it with an app that lets you upload files to it. You can upload music, short videos, pictures and even text files.

Creating shortcuts on your iphone can help to save you a lot of time. You will be able to use these shortcuts when using the dictation function of your iphone. It is also possible to program your own shortcuts and unique phrases into the phone. The keyboard will also pull from this dictionary for autocorrect needs.

TIP! When trying to type a text or email, are you confused about how to put in an accented or umlauted letter? Well, luckily for you it’s a relatively easy process. Touch the letter you wish to alter, and hold.

Looking for a way to add special characters like an umlaut or accented letter to your texts? We can help you with that! Press the button of the letter you want to use and hold it down. You’ll get a pop-up window with several alternative characters after a moment or two. This will give you the additional options that you were hoping for!

TIP! Are you doubting the wisdom of what you just typed into iMessage? Is Auto Correct incorrect? There’s a super-easy way to undo the damage: just give your iPhone a quick shake. Doing so undoes anything you have recently typed.

Have you lost a great picture because your camera app did not come up quickly? Use this shortcut instead. With the screen locked, rapidly press the Home button a couple times. You will then notice an icon representing the camera function somewhere on the lower part of the screen. Choose this button to take high-quality pictures on your iphone.

TIP! Did you miss an important photo because you were fumbling to pull up the camera feature on your iPhone? Here’s a quick, easy shortcut to help prevent this problem. Just give the Home button two quick taps when you have your screen locked.

Keep firmware updated. Not only will this keep your phone useable, but it will also increase it’s battery life. Update firmware by putting iTunes on your computer, then synchronizing the iphone to the computer. If you have an Apple computer to go with your iphone, you can of course simply link them together with iCloud.

TIP! If you are looking to add, multiply or subtract something really fast, take advantage of the calculator function in the utilities section of the iPhone. When you hold your calculator vertical it is standard, but when horizontal it shifts into a scientific calculator.

The iphone allows you to set your own personalized ringtones. You can separate yourself from everyone else and get your own customizable ringtone. Also, you can upload a part of your song that you are fond of. That will help get people’s attention.

TIP! Your iPhone’s calander can be a great tool. Use it directly to add meetings and reminders instead of using the plus button.

If you happen to accidentally drop the iphone in water, you should not try turning it on right away. Attempt to dry the outside, and allow the inside moisture to dry out overnight. Activating a wet phone can short circuit it permanently.

TIP! Think about buying an app for battery management. There are a few options, and they help you make your battery last longer.

An important tip for using an iphone is avoiding the use of too many apps. There are quite a few free and paid iphone apps that are useful. Stay away from apps developed by a company you do not trust; some apps will collect your private information.

Your iphone can take pictures one-handed. Simply frame your picture and press the volume button +. There is no difference in the quality of picture that you will receive.

TIP! You are always ready for a screenshot with your iPhone. You only need to press the power button at the same time as the home button.

You are able to take screenshots instantly with the touch of two buttons on the iphone. All you have to do is press both the power button and the home button simultaneously. Make sure they are only pressed for a short period of time, as pressing them down for a longer period than needed may cause problems. A screenshot will be produced and directed to the app for Images.

TIP! The iPhone has an integrated dictionary that is quite comprehensive. This reference tool is available to you in most, if not all, apps.

There are so many wonderful features to the iphone, one of which is a pretty big dictionary that is built right into the phone. This can be used as a point of reference in pretty much any app you use. Tap and hold the word you wish to look up and then press “Define.”

TIP! Use social media on your iPhone. Your iPhone has apps available for both Facebook and Twitter.

Make sure you secure your iphone with a case right when you get it. Dropping the device is likely to cause shattering of the screen if it is not inside a protective case. If the worst happens and you lose your grip on your iphone, having a case on it can go a long way toward preventing damage.

TIP! If you happen to be accident prone, make sure to purchase an iPhone case immediately. The last thing you want is a shattered screen because you didn’t put your iPhone in a case.

Now you can see that iPhones offer many features right out of the box. However, you may not even know everything the phone can do. Take the above tips and increase the efficiency and personalization of your iphone.