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The Secret World Of The Iphone: What You’ve Been Missing

TIP! Make sure your phone is updated whenever new updates are available. 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.

While many people want to buy a smartphone, such as an iphone, they are often unsure of how to use it. The article below contains numerous tips to help you understand the capabilities of your iphone. Read on to learn tips that will help you to use your iphone to its full potential.

TIP! There is no need to select the “x” box that follows a word that has been subjected to AutoCorrect. Rather, just tap any portion of the screen.

When you have an iphone, you do not need to worry anymore about getting lost. The map application that is included in your phone’s software will allow you to see your location anywhere that you have service. This is great for helping you get back home or visiting a new place you haven’t seen yet.

TIP! Search for an app that lets you utilize your phone for storage. Whether you want to carry videos, music, photos or documents, you can easily put them on your phone.

If the iphone is wet, dry it with rice. There are many ways you may get your phone wet, such as puddles or toilets. If this happens, use a soft towel to dry your iphone and place it in a bowl of rice. Then dry it out overnight, or at the bare minimum for several hours.

TIP! One thing you can do with your new iPhone is to make the most of the multimedia capabilities. Your iPhone can become your primary source of entertainment when you download TV programs and clips to it.

Although you might spend a lot of time surfing the Web or reading your email on your iphone, did you realize how simple it can be to save an image to your phone too? Simply touch the selected image you want to save, and then hold your finger there for a couple of seconds. You will see a pop-up box that offers you the choice to save that image.

TIP! Most iPhone users take full advantage of their phone’s built-in camera. However, after you’re done take so many photos it can get pretty crazy trying to sort through them all on your phone.

There are many useful apps available that transform your iphone into a storage device for your important files. With the app, text, music, and even photos can be uploaded. Just use the iphone directly or connect to a computer to see the files.

TIP! If you are concerned with privacy, consider limiting how much you say to Siri. Nearly all voice prompts spoken to Siri are recorded and stored on an Apple server.

Use this tip to make messaging speedier. When a suggested word pops up on the screen that you don’t want, just tap on the screen and it will disappear. The “x” icon doesn’t need to be accessed to stop a word.

TIP! Not unlike other phones, you can have the iPhone show a visual display of messages and calls that are inbound. There is also a feature available where you phone will flash when a call or message is received.

You don’t need to tap the X to eliminate the suggestion box that appears when typing if it is annoying you. You only need to tap the screen anywhere to make the box disappear.

Camera App

TIP! You can take photos using your iPhone without having to keep your phone steady. Your headphone’s volume controls can be used for taking photos.

Have you ever missed out on the perfect shot because you couldn’t bring up the camera app fast enough? Here is a simple shortcut that is quick. With the screen locked, rapidly press the Home button a couple times. This will bring up a camera icon in the lower part of the screen. Slide up on this button to have your camera app automatically open.

TIP! You may find it useful to turn on audio feedback for text entry on your iPhone. All you need to to is turn on the “Keyboard Clicks” option in your phone’s sound settings.

Like many other smartphones, iphone can provide visual information of incoming calls or messages. For silent but prominent notifications, you can make your iPhone’s LED camera flash blink whenever a message or call comes in. 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! To cut down on time while you are emailing or texting, there is an autotext shortcut feature that you can use for anything you frequently type into your iPhone. This feature comes in handy for cumbersome email addresses or common phrases like “On my way” or “Where are you?” You can access this shortcut feature under your iPhone’s keyboard settings.

If you like the added sound effects when you are typing, turn keyboard clicks on in your phone’s sounds menu. When this feature is enabled, you know the phone is reading your typing which will cut down on the number of typos you commit.

TIP! Save time by leaving the .com off when typing in a web address on Safari.

AutoText shortcuts are an ideal way to quickly add frequently used words and phrases into your texts. You will find this to be useful when you are repeatedly typing email addresses or regularly used phrases such as ‘on my way’. To access this feature, simply look under keyboard settings.

TIP! Are you sick of the suggested words feature bothering you when you use your iPhone? You can tap the screen if you don’t want it to suggest anything to you. Doing so will save you having to hit the “x” at the conclusion of each word.

Choose your favorite ringtones for your iphone. Separate yourself from everyone else and add your own unique touch to the phone by having your own ringtone. Upload a favorite song or a cool sound byte. This serves as a unique alternative to default ringtones.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes, do not panic. First, test the sleep or wake button.

Whenever you drop your iphone into water, which is very possible to eventually happen, do not turn it on immediately to see if it is okay. Instead, do you best to dry the outside of the phone, and then allow the phone dry out overnight in a bowl of uncooked white rice. You can short circuit your phone by turning it on while wet.

TIP! Think about buying a battery management application. There are several available, and these apps can tell you where you are using the most battery power and what you can change to extend your battery life.

There may be times when you are using the iphone and a notification interrupts you what you are doing. Chances are you’ll want to ignore the notice and finish your task. All you have to do is remove the notification from your screen. To remove, simply swipe the pop-up when it appears.

TIP! To be more efficient with your iPhone, you can create shortcuts for words. On the Settings Menu, go to General, then to Keyboard, and find Add New Shortcut.

Tap cancel when writing an email if you cannot finish composing your email. The iphone will then ask you whether you want to have your email saved as draft. If you save it, you’ll have the opportunity to go back to the email later; it’ll be waiting for you in your iPhone’s draft folder.

TIP! With your iPhone it makes it very simple to grab a screenshot whenever you want. All you have to do is press both the power button and the home button simultaneously.

You can substantially reduce typing time on the iphone. In the settings area, head to general location and choose keyboard where you can pick a new shortcut. If there are long phrases that you use frequently, you can pre-program them this way. This short cut feature will eliminate a lot of time for you in the future by auto-filling the long phrases.

TIP! Your phone allow you instantly access to both your iPod and your favorites. From the Setting menu, go to General, and then Home.

The iphone gives you instant access to all your favorite music. Just go to your settings screen, then general and then home. Then you can easily customize each by double clicking. The options available will then be presented to you. That is an easy thing to do when you go through the steps.

Social Media

TIP! There is a way to scroll your contacts that does not involve finger flicking. First, touch the middle of your alphabetical list on the right side.

Use your phone to get to your social media sites. The iphone lets you update all your family and friends about your life using these popular social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. Get the latest updates with these apps so you know what is going on when it is happening.

TIP! An iPhone is known for its functionality and versatility. The phone can act as a universal remote with an app from BlinqTV.

Now that you have read the article, you know better how to use the technology that is in the iphone. Although there are new applications and updates arising every day, you have gained the information that will help you stay up to date. You have gotten a lot of information that helped you understand where to get the information you need and how to best use this technology.

Simple Guide On How To Make The Most Out Of Your Iphone

TIP! As soon as any new updates are available, you should immediately update your phone. 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.

There are new applications being released every day for your iphone. There are probably dozens that could help simplify your life, if you knew how to use them. Read on for information on how to use the iphone to your advantage.

TIP! If you would like your iPhone battery to last longer, dial down the brightness factor of your phone’s display. You can accomplish this in your iPhone’s settings area.

If your iphone has accidentally gotten wet, rice can be used to help it dry. There are many ways you may get your phone wet, such as puddles or toilets. Do not use a hair dryer. Instead, use a paper towel to wipe it. Then, place the phone in a Ziploc bag that is full of rice. Let it dry overnight.

TIP! You can use your headphone cord to make picture-taking a snap. Keep a steady hand when you are taking the picture and press the button found on your headphone cord.

Conserve the battery by reducing your iPhone’s brightness level. You can change the brightness by going to the settings portion of your iphone. Lowering your phone’s brightness will help conserve battery life.

TIP! You will need to download an app to allow your iPhone to function as a storage drive. It is easy to upload music, pictures, videos and text files.

It is unnecessary to type “.com” in the address box ,when you are surfing the web on your iphone. The phone will recognize the website when you type in its main name. While it may not seem like much, doing so will save you a lot of time over the life of your phone.

TIP! Do you want to add accents or umlauts to your message? Just follow these simple steps. Press the letter you want to change to bring up the options.

A screen protector is a wise investment for your iphone. You can shield your phone’s screen from the scratches and nicks that are common with regular use. Even tiny pieces of dirt hidden on your finger may scratch an unprotected screen. Make sure to always protect the screen of your phone.

TIP! When you visit webpages, you can scroll with one or two fingers. Using one finger to scroll through a webpage provides an efficient way of getting through information stored in multiple boxes.

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 anywhere instead. The suggestion box will close.

TIP! When you are trying to send an email or write a note and you have no interest in using words that are suggested by the iPhone, you do not need to hit the “X” to dismiss the suggestion box. Just tap anyplace at all, and the word will go away.

The iphone allows you to create a personal dictionary and shortcuts. Your phone will automatically know what you’re going to type next. You can add more shortcuts and phrases by programming them into your phone. When you type words and phrases the keyboard autocorrects what you have typed.

TIP! Like many other smartphones, iPhone can provide visual information of incoming calls or 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.

As an iphone owner, be sure to utilize all of the phone’s multimedia capabilities. You can download television shows, movies, and other video clips, so that your iphone can be an entertainment device wherever you go.

TIP! If your iPhone ever freezes, and the Sleep/Wake function does not work, try doing a manual reset to see if it helps. Press the sleep button and home button at the same time for several seconds.

When attempting to write notes or emails and you don’t want to be bothered by suggestions, you don’t need to tap X to get rid of suggestions. Just tap the screen at any area and the words will be eliminated.

TIP! Keep the firmware updated. The functionality of the device will be increased, along with its battery life.

Have you ever missed out on the perfect shot because you couldn’t bring up the camera app fast enough? Try this easy idea. Just give the Home button two quick taps when you have your screen locked. You should have a little icon for a camera on the screen, along the bottom. You can open up the camera by giving this icon a quick tap.

TIP! You can take photos using your iPhone without having to keep your phone steady. Just use your headphones’ volume controls.

Because it replicates practically all of the functions of an ordinary browser, Safari makes it easy to get images from the Internet onto your iphone. If you would like to save a picture, tap and hold on it. One of the options on the menu that appears when you do this is to send the picture straight to the Camera Roll on your iphone. It can even be used in a message.

TIP! To save time while texting or emailing, create AutoText shortcuts for phrases that you type most frequently on your iPhone. It’ll be a lot faster to input frequently-used phrases (e.

You may take a picture without shaking your iphone. Just use the volume control that is on the cord of your headphones. Steady your hand and prepare yourself to take a picture. Once you have your shot set, press a cord button.

TIP! One of the best things about owning an iPhone is that it allows you to use practically any sound as a ringtone. You want to stand out from the crowd, because most of them use the more standard ringtones.

If you prefer hearing clicks while typing a text, simply go to “Sounds” and enable the click sounds. Hearing the clicks can reduce your typing errors because you know when your phone reads the key sections.

TIP! Try using Facebook on your iPhone. Although some people are already aware of the iPhone’s Facebook app, others do not know how easy it is to use Facebook on an iPhone.

If you didn’t already know, you only need one hand to get a picture using your iphone. Focus your picture and press the volume up button. The quality is identical to taking the photo the usual way.

TIP! Tap cancel in order to save messages. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel.

You can be interrupted by notifications on your iphone while you are using another application on the phone. It might be more important to wrap up your current project than to check out the notice. This is easy to handle. You only need to swipe away the pop-up bar when it appears on your screen.

TIP! Your iPhone has many features, but are you taking advantage of its built-in dictionary? It’s one feature often overlooked. This reference tool is available to you in most, if not all, apps.

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! Clicking the top of your screen where the status bar is, will bring you right back to the beginning of the page. This can be used for other lengthy screens as well.

TIP! The iPhone is great for sending photos to friends and family. There are a couple ways to accomplish this.

When you need to tag an email message as unread, you may have to hunt for the command that allows you to do so. Find Details, click on Unread, and when the email is reopened, it will be seen as unread.

TIP! Don’t expose your iPhone to extreme temperatures. For example, don’t bring your phone into freezers or refrigerators.

With your iphone, you can take a screenshot whenever the desire strikes you. All you have to do is press both the power button and the home button simultaneously. Press the buttons briefly, as holding them too long causes undesired effects. This takes a snapshot of the current display and sends it to the app that stores images.

Drafts Folder

TIP! Take care when handling your iPhone connector cord, as they can be damaged quite easily. If you need to disconnect the cord from a USB port or a power outlet, do it gently.

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. The message will be moved tot he Drafts folder when it is saved. If you don’t have a Drafts folder, it will create one following this selection.

TIP! Do you want to have different alert tones than other people? Make your tone as individual as you are with this simple trick. In the settings area, go to the sounds option.

You should be using your iphone to share and send photos to your family and friends. This can be done in two ways. First, save your image and add as an email attachment, or you can upload it to your application on Facebook so everyone can see.

TIP! When playing music from your iPhone, it is possible to modify the icons shown on the lower screen. Simple tap on the settings option and pick “add more icons”.

You can scroll through your contacts on your iphone using three different techniques. You can either use your fingertip to scroll, or just tap on a letter to go to a section. You can also drag your fingertip to scroll to various areas the list. Using this third option will scroll through your contacts at high speed.

Many people who own an iphone get overwhelmed by the phone. Use the tips and tricks from this article to get the most from your iphone.

The Benefits Of Having And Using An Iphone

TIP! As soon as any new updates are available, you should immediately update your phone. This ensures that you get the latest software and updates available for your phone.

Just about everyone seems to have an iphone, though lots of people fail to take full advantage of its features. If you think your iphone could or should do more for you, you’re definitely not alone. If you would like to know more about your phone, keep reading.

TIP! Location-based reminders can be set by using Siri. If you were used to giving Siri time-based commands, you can instead switch to location-based commands to make things easier.

The iphone is exceptionally helpful when it comes to location, yours and those places you’d like to get to. The iphone comes with a built-in map application that shows you where you are at all times. The iPhone’s mapping abilities make it easy to track down a new destination or find your way back to familiar ground.

TIP! Buy a screen to protect your phone. Without protection, your phone’s screen will get nicked and scratched.

If the iphone is wet, dry it with rice. No matter how much care you take, your phone may slip into water, or even get rained on. Put your device into a bag with rice to help soak up the moisture. Then dry it out overnight, or at the bare minimum for several hours.

TIP! Speed up your messaging with this trick. 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.

It’s important that you apply new updates to your iPhone’s software and firmware whenever they’re available. Keeping your phone updated guarantees that your software is the latest version, which offers updates as well as other options Your pictures and other files will be saved to your computer; if you damage your iphone, you will not lose all your data.

TIP! If you want to do everything that your iPhone can possibly do, you need to master its multimedia abilities. You can download videos, movies or just about anything that interests you, all on your iPhone.

Do you get too many notifications? You can stop them from coming through. Begin by selecting “settings”, then hit the notifications line. Look at your apps under “In Notification Center” to remove any you don’t want. As a bonus, this will increase battery life.

TIP! Are you not so sure you want to send that iMessage after all? Did Auto Correct mess up your meaning yet again? There’s a very simple way to take back your words; quickly shake your iPhone. Any recent typing is undone by this.

Get quick access to your email by tagging your account with your iphone. This fabulous feature allows you to receive instant notification of your messages. You can tag one account, or multiple accounts if you want.

TIP! One of the most beloved features of the iPhone is the ability to take pictures. After a while, the number of photos can really add up.

You should be careful using the Siri voice command system with your iphone if you are worried about your privacy. Apple records pretty much all of these voice prompts you make to Siri and then stores them on internal servers. These files are stored in a secure location and are used for improving speech recognition, but it is good to be aware that your prompts may be recorded.

TIP! Has a good opportunity to take a picture passed you by because you couldn’t get to the camera app quickly enough? Here is a simple solution. With your screen in the locked position, double tap your Home button.

Not unlike other phones, you can have the iphone show a visual display of messages and calls that are inbound. You can set your iphone to show a silent blink from the camera flash as each call or message comes into your phone. Simply go to Settings > General > Accessibility. Then choose “LED Flash Alerts”.

TIP! If your iPhone is owned with Siri, think twice before talking to her very much. Nearly all voice prompts spoken to Siri are recorded and stored on an Apple server.

There is a reset that you can do on your device if it freezes. You will want to press the home key and the sleep button at the same time. Everything will be restarted to fix the problem.

TIP! If your iPhone should have to freeze and does not power on after pressing the sleep/wake feature, there is a function called the hard reset that will get it working again. Hold the Sleep/Wake key while pressing on the Home key at the same time.

Take photos with you iphone without messing up the image by shaking it too much. The volume control buttons on the headphone cord are what helps. Just get your camera set up how you would like it to be for the image. Just press one of the buttons that are on the cord when you want to take a picture.

TIP! Change the sounds on your phone so you can hear clicking when typing. This makes it easier for some people when they are typing, to avoid mistakes.

Change the sounds on your phone so you can hear clicking when typing. Choose to have keystroke sounds if you’re accustomed to it and find it easier to type accurately when a clicking sound is associated with each key you type.

TIP! There is also a great time-based feature on the iPhone which allows you to set time reminders like when to cook dinner. Did you know that it’s possible to set reminders based on location? You can have the phone remind you to stop at the store when you leave work, for example.

Pick a ringtone you like. Having the same ring tone as others because you never changed it will lead others to see you as boring. A good ringtone can be made from a sound byte or even your favorite songs. That will turn heads when your iphone rings.

TIP! The command to mark one of your emails as “unread” isn’t a visible one. Just go to details and click on the unread feature; when you re-open your e-mail it will appear as an unread message.

Using the suggested word feature on the iphone is a waste of time. When typing, if endless word corrections start to bother you, just tap the screen to eliminate the boxes. This eliminates the need to tap the “x” to move from word to word.

TIP! Use shortcuts for words, to type faster on your iPhone. Access settings, then general, and select keyboard, finally, choose “add new shortcut”.

Use your iPhone’s calendar to organize your schedule. For faster and more efficient use of the tool, add events directly to the calendar rather than using your “+” button. While viewing the “Day” screen, tap and hold on a given hour to automatically insert an event at that time. This quick scheduling will save you time and let you get on with your life.

TIP! With an iPhone, you can easily take screenshots whenever you want to. To use this feature, simply press the power and home buttons at the same time.

You can use your iphone camera single-handedly. All you have to do is aim and press the volume increase button. The quality is identical to taking the photo the usual way.

TIP! There are a few different ways to search contacts on the iPhone. There is one that does not involve flicking with your fingers.

Sometimes a notification appears when you are using your iphone. You may want to finish what you are doing before tending to the notice. You can get rid of that notification easily. All you have to do is give the notification pop-up a quick swipe with your fingertip and it’ll disappear.

TIP! A fabulous iPhone communication tool is that of FaceTime. FaceTime will let you see who you’re talking to, and it will let others see you.

In order to mark one of your emails as unread through your iphone, you must locate the command for it because it isn’t on there by default. When you go to the details, you can tap on the feature for unread messages, and when you view the message again, it appears as unread.

TIP! You want to avoid putting your iPhone in areas that offer extreme changes in temperature. Don’t leave it in your car in extreme heat and don’t bring it with you into walk-in freezers.

Iphones are pricey, but they are like a handheld computer. If you are the proud owner of an iphone, you know what an amazing piece of technology it is. Since you’ve read this article, you should be able to use these tips on your phone to enjoy it more.

Great Iphone Tricks And Tips Anyone Can Use

TIP! You should buy a screen to protect your iPhone. Without protection, your phone’s screen will get nicked and scratched.

The iphone is well-loved by many and for good reason. The different things that you can do with the device allows users to do several tasks proficiently at once. This article can help you find new uses for your iphone and harness the power of it.

TIP! It is possible to create an app from your commonly used sites. All you have to do is visit the website.

To dry an iphone that’s wet, use rice. Dropping your phone in a puddle, the toilet or another wet location is almost inevitable. Rather than using a blow dryer, softly wipe the phone and submerge it in a plastic ziptop bag with plenty of rice. You will find that the phone is dry within hours, or perhaps by the next day.

TIP! You will need to download an app to allow your iPhone to function as a storage drive. You may upload text files, videos, pictures and music.

It’s important that you apply new updates to your iPhone’s software and firmware whenever they’re available. When you update your phone, you will have the latest bug fixes, patches and options to keep your phone running well. 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! Access your email quickly and easily by tagging your accounts directly to your iPhone. This is very important as you can get instant notifications whenever you get a message and will be able to view messages immediately on your phone.

Reduce the amount of brightness that you have on your iphone screen to conserve the battery. Just click on over to the settings section and select the option to reduce brightness. Your iphone will draw less power with a darker screen, and you’ll find that a single charge lasts longer this way.

Headphone Cord

TIP! Most iPhone users take a lot of photographs. After a while, the number of photos can really add up.

You can use the phone’s volume buttons for operating the camera, as well as the headphone cord. With the headphones plugged in and your camera app on, simply click the button located on the headphone cord. When doing this, make sure you hold the iphone steady so your shot remains clear and focused.

TIP! If you do not want to use the iPhone suggestions for typing an email or note, it is not necessary to hit “x” to remove the box. Just tap the screen anywhere to cancel the suggestion box.

When travelling through the web using the iphone, you never have to worry about including the “.com” after the web address. Just put the main address – anything before the .com – to navigate to the site you want. It might seem like a small feature, though if you use the internet a lot on your phone, this will save a significant amount of time and battery usage.

TIP! You don’t have to worry about your phone shaking when taking a photo with your iPhone. Your headphones incorporate volume buttons and these can be used for this purpose.

It is possible to create an app from your commonly used sites. Start by going to the website. Once you are there, simply tap on the “Go” button. Doing so means you have the chance to add a shortcut to this website to the home screen of your iphone. Once its on your home screen, it can be re-named and made into an app of your making.

TIP! When using Safari on your phone, you do not need to type in “.com” to reach a website.

Create your very own shortcuts and add to your own dictionary with the iphone. There’s no reason your iphone shouldn’t anticipate the words you want to use. You can add phrases and shortcuts to your phone while programming it. This also works with the autocorrect.

TIP! If you are using your iPhone and keep getting interrupted by pop-ups, use the following technique. Before paying attention to the notification, you may feel like finishing what you were originally doing.

Use the following trick to make messaging quicker. You can dismiss dictionary word suggestions by tapping the screen. You don’t have to tap the “x” that shows up after words.

Taking full advantage of your iPhone’s multimedia capabilities just makes good sense! You can download videos, movies or just about anything that interests you, all on your iphone.

TIP! You may want to buy an app to manage your battery. 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.

Access your email quickly and easily by tagging your accounts directly to your iphone. This will allow you to see your emails immediately. You can tag email from one account or more than one account so that you receive notifications on your iphone that you’ve received email.

Suggestion Box

TIP! The iPhone provides a quick option for taking a screenshot in an instant. Simply press the power and home buttons at the same time.

When you are trying to send an email or write a note and you have no interest in using words that are suggested by the iphone, you do not need to hit the “X” to dismiss the suggestion box. Instead, tap the screen anywhere you would like and the suggestion box will go away.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes, try pressing “home” for at least 5 seconds. This will reboot your phone.

Your iphone has an on-board calculator that can take all of the guesswork out of any basic math that you run into. When the phone is in a vertical position, the calculator is a standard one, but when the phone is held horizontally, a scientific calculator appears.

TIP! Do you find yourself texting the same people constantly? Add their numbers to your favorites. You can directly message someone from your recent calls or favorites list.

If you have Siri on your iphone, but like to keep your privacy, you maybe not want to continue to use her. Apple makes note of these recordings and puts them on their internal server. This is done to improve their speech recognition software. They do try to keep all files secure, though sometimes this is impossible.

TIP! Do not expose your iPhone device to the sun as this can cause damage. When in complete sunlight for a long time, the phone runs the risk of being seriously harmed.

Here’s a tip for saving time when it comes to your iPhone’s suggested words function. 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. This will save you hitting the x at the end of every word.

TIP! If you don’t plan on watching a video you’ve viewed on your phone again, be careful not to save it. When you’re finished watching the video, a prompt will appear, asking you if you want to remove the clip from your device.

The iphone is as popular as it is because it’s an incredibly useful tool. It contains many features and customization options that gives you many possibilities. This can mean taking some time to truly get to know it. Most likely you will never need to use all the functions of the phone, but at least with this information here you will know about them in case there is a need to use a certain feature.

The Iphone Is Simple To Use With These Easy Tips

TIP! If you’re having trouble seeing the characters on your keyboard, you can have a bigger one. Fortunately, there is no need to purchase a keyboard.

When it comes to the iphone, what are apps and how do they make using an iphone a pleasant experience? The following article will answer that question and give you information to make it much easier to use your iphone. Not only that, it will make your everyday life run smooth too.

TIP! When using Safari, make calls with one tap. For instance, perhaps you are looking for a dry cleaner.

If your iphone is wet, consider using rice. Nearly everyone has dropped a phone in a puddle, sink or even a toilet. Put your device into a bag with rice to help soak up the moisture. After allowing it to sit for about half a day, the device should be back to normal.

TIP! On Safari, you can save images from Safari or Mail very easily if you know how to do it. All you have to do is touch the image you’d like to save, and hold on for a few seconds.

Cut down the brightness of your display to save the battery. This can be done in your phone’s settings, and you just lower the level of the brightness. This will help you to conserve a lot more battery, especially if it is important for you to have your phone fully charged.

TIP! Sync your email accounts with your iPhone to easily access your messages. This will allow you to receive a notification when an email message is received and allows you to instantly view the message from your phone.

You can also take a picture through using your headphone cord on the iphone. By using the cord buttons with one hand, you can keep your phone hand steadier. This will help you ensure you don’t shake your phone and create a blurry picture.

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. Simply tap anywhere to get rid of this box.

Don’t waste any time keying in “.com” (or any other TLD) on the end of URLs when you’re browsing the Internet on your iphone. All you have to do is type in the main address and you will be directed to the site you are looking for. That may seem like a little thing, but over time that is a great deal of time saved.

TIP! If you’d like to make emailing and texting on your phone more simple, just create an AutoText shortcut for anything you type frequently. Using this feature will save you a great deal of time when texting common phrases or inserting email addresses.

It’s easy to place a call while using Safari to browse the Internet. If you find a website for a dry cleaner that is near you, look for the number on the webpage. When you find a number, you don’t have to go to the phone part of the iphone. Simply tap the number you see on the screen and instantly it dials the business you are trying to connect to.

TIP! When using Safari, you do not have to type the “.com”, saving you extra time.

You can turn your iphone into a thumb drive by equipping it with an app that lets you upload files to it. Whether you want to carry videos, music, photos or documents, you can easily put them on your phone. Then you have them available right on your phone, or you can connect and access them later on your computer.

TIP! Be choosy about which apps you download to your iPhone. There are quite a few free and paid iPhone apps that are useful.

Taking pictures from the headphone cord on the iphone can save a lot of time and effort. First, set up your picture. Once you are prepared to take a shot, push down the button on the cord. This will process the photograph for you. Use your regular picture saving steps to add the picture to your camera roll.

TIP! There are times when you are busy and don’t want to be interrupted by notifications on your iPhone. Chances are you’ll want to ignore the notice and finish your task.

In its default setting, your iphone will highlight incoming messages on its lock screen. To you, this may either be handy or a hindrance. If you do not like this feature, you can simply turn it off. Under Settings, choose Notifications and then Messages. The facility you wish to disable is known as “Show Preview”.

TIP! The command for marking emails unread in the iPhone isn’t visible; you have to uncover it. Open details for the mail in question and click the unread option.

The utilities of your iphone has a calculator built in. It is a standard calculator with the phone held vertically and a scientific calculator when it is rotated to horizontal.

TIP! Consider using an app to manage your battery life. There are a few options, and they help you make your battery last longer.

Like many other smartphones, iphone can provide visual information of incoming calls or messages. You can even set the phone to flash the camera’s flash to alert you silently when a call is incoming. To access this feature go into the “accessibility” tab under the settings menu. Then all you do is turn on the setting for LED Flash Alerts.

TIP! You can save time when you type on your iPhone. Go to Settings, then General, and then Keyboard to add new shortcuts.

Keep the firmware on your iphone current. Doing so extends the life of your battery and makes your iphone efficient and functional. Updating your firmware is as easy as having iTunes installed on your computer and syncing the iphone with it. If you have an Apple computer to go with your iphone, you can of course simply link them together with iCloud.

TIP! Use your phone to send pictures to your family and friends. You have two options for this.

To save time while texting or emailing, create AutoText shortcuts for phrases that you type most frequently on your iphone. This feature is easy for email addresses and common phrases. This trick can be accessed through the phone’s keyboard feature.

TIP! There are a lot of ways to go through contact lists. Finger scroll through the list, tap on a letter from the alphabet list or press on the list to scroll.

You don’t have to type .com when using Safari on your iphone. For instance, if you want to go to Amazon.com, just type Amazon in the URL area and off you go.

TIP! There are a few different ways to search contacts on the iPhone. There is one that does not involve flicking with your fingers.

Make the most of your time with your iphone device by eliminating suggested words. If you need to type a note or email and you’re tired of suggestions, tap anywhere on the screen to make the suggestion box vanish. Doing so will save you having to hit the “x” at the conclusion of each word.

TIP! For personal communication on your iPhone, take advantage of FaceTime. This application lets users actually see their conversation partner.

There is also a great time-based feature on the iphone which allows you to set time reminders like when to cook dinner. However, you can also create reminders that are location-based! You can say “remind me to go to the store after I leave work.” You can use the iphone to remind you of any event.

TIP! Protect your phone from extreme weather and temperatures. If you work outdoors in freezing temperatures, it is best not to keep your iPhone on your person.

The iPhone’s calendar function is great for organizing your life. You can add events directly to the calendar without needing to use the “+” setting. In the “Day” view simply tap the hour to create a new appointment or event. This quick scheduling will save you time and let you get on with your life.

TIP! Do you find yourself texting the same people constantly? Add their numbers to your favorites. Through the favorite list or the recent call list, you can easily text people or place a call as needed.

If you want to mark an email as unread in your iphone, you need to find the command, as it is not visible. Go to Details, then select the Unread feature. When you come back to your inbox, the e-mail will show up as unread.

TIP! Do not let your iPhone become exposed to the sun for too long. If it is in direct sunlight for a long time, you could find yourself owning a ruined device.

You should now realize that the Iphone can improve your life in big and small ways. Hopefully you’ve learned about some apps that you’ll find helpful as well as how to use your phone more effectively. Implement what you have read so you can make your phone easier to use and your life more manageable.

Pros And Cons Of Owning An Iphone

TIP! You need not worry about being lost when you have your iPhone. The maps app lets you see your location any time your service is active.

Just about everyone would like to have their very own smartphone, like an iphone, but many are intimidated by how advanced the technology has become. The article below offers tips and tricks to help you use your iphone in the best ways possible. Read on for great methods of utilizing your phone.

TIP! There are ways that you can make the keyboard larger on your iPhone. The iPhone has the capability to provide you with a larger keyboard.

It’s important that you apply new updates to your iPhone’s software and firmware whenever they’re available. Keeping your phone updated will ensure that it is loaded with the latest options and software patches. Your pictures and other files will be saved to your computer; if you damage your iphone, you will not lose all your data.

TIP! If you want to save your battery power on your iPhone, lower the levels of brightness the screen emits. Simply go the settings option on your iPhone and select the brightness option.

One of the best buys you can make for your iphone is a protective screen. Without a protective screen, it can become scratched. It is easy for small particles on your fingers to create scratches. Your Iphone deserves a protective screen to keep it looking new.

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

An iPhone’s notification feature can become annoying. If so, you have the option to disable these notifications. Begin by selecting the settings button, then tap the notifications bar. Then check out which apps are listed inside of your “Notifications Center”, and choose which ones you would like to keep or remove. Doing so will also extend the life of your battery.

TIP! If you are working in Safari, it is simple to initiate a phone call with a simple touch. If you are searching for a dry cleaner, you can simply click the number.

There is no need to select the “x” box that follows a word that has been subjected to AutoCorrect. All you need to do is press the screen, anywhere. This method closes the suggestion box quickly and easily.

TIP! Do you hate all of the notifications that come into your iPhone? Here’s how you can turn them off. First, choose Settings.

There are many features available on an iphone including the ability to make up shortcuts and add dictionary entries. You can use the diction feature and have your phone transcribe what you say out loud. You can also put in new shortcuts and phrases. Finally, your phone’s autocorrect will correct typed words and phrases based on its dictionary.

TIP! Did you know that you can save images easily when online searching on the iPhone? Just touch and hold the image you want to save. A box pops up with the save option.

Use your iphone to take pictures. After some substantial photography sessions, however; it could be hard sorting through all the pictures in the Camera Roll. The iphone features an album option in the picture gallery that will allow you to organize your photos for ease of access. This saves you a lot of time when you have to find a specific photo.

TIP! Hitting the “X” button when the AutoCorrect suggestion box comes up is not necessary. To eliminate this alteration, tap anywhere else on the screen.

Have you ever missed out on the perfect shot because you couldn’t bring up the camera app fast enough? Here is a simple solution. With your screen in the locked position, double tap your Home button. A camera icon will appear on your screen. You tap the icon to quickly enable your camera functions.

TIP! You can use your iPhone as a storage device for files by downloading an app that enables you to put files onto your phone. This makes uploading videos, pictures, music and text files much easier.

You can take screenshots with your phone. Press the home and sleep button together for taking a screenshot. The screen will turn a white color when your screenshot has been taken and saved. It’s that simple!

TIP! Do you need special characters when you type foreign or accented words? It is as simple as this. Holding down the letter you wish to use for a quick second is all that you need to do.

The Safari browser on the iphone is so amazing and lets you accomplish pretty much anything that can be done on regular computer. In Safari, just touch and hold on a photo you’d like to save. The context menu that pops up will let you save the picture directly to your phone’s Camera Roll. From this menu, you can also send the picture in a text or iMessage!

TIP! The Safari browser in your phone is fully-functional and can do anything you could on a regular computer, including saving Internet pictures. Just press on and hold any images you wish to save.

It’s easy to take steady pictures on the iphone. Your headphone’s volume controls can be used for taking photos. First, point the camera at the subject and keep your hand from moving. Just press one of the buttons that are on the cord when you want to take a picture.

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

Make use of your reminder application. In addition to these reminders you also have the ability to set up location-based reminders. You might ask your iphone to remind you to swing by the post office after you pick up the kids. All types of reminders can be utilized with iPhones.

TIP! Personalizing your iPhone is easy when you select the perfect ringtone. This can create a sense of individualism versus having the same tone as everyone else.

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. But there is a simple way to lose that notification. Simply swipe away the pop-up bar that appears near the top of the screen.

TIP! There may be times that you are interrupted by a notification when you are doing work on your iPhone. You can either ignore the notification until you finish.

There is no doubt an iphone is simple to use when surfing the Web. However, it can be a real drag to try to scroll all the way back to the beginning of a long web page. There’s no need to! Clicking the top of your screen where the status bar is, will bring you right back to the beginning of the page. This is also the case for long lists of other types.

TIP! To scroll along your contact list, try these three options. Finger scroll through the list, tap on a letter from the alphabet list or press on the list to scroll.

If your phone freezes, do not panic. Use the Sleep/Wake button as the first remedy. If you are unsuccessful, push it along with the home button. Doing so should bring up the option to reset your iphone by using the Power tab. After a few seconds, the phone should power up again.

TIP! Stay connected with everyone by using social media on your iPhone. The iPhone lets you instantly update your life and friends on any of the major social networks like Facebook or Twitter.

If you are an iphone user, you can take advantage of the Facebook application on your phone. Although some people are already aware of the iPhone’s Facebook app, others do not know how easy it is to use Facebook on an iphone.

TIP! One of the best ways to communicate with others via your iPhone is the FaceTime feature. FaceTime is a video call option that you can use over wi-fi.

It’s relatively easy to type with an iphone, but setting up custom shortcuts for words makes it a lot easier. It is under the new shortcut menu, which can be found in the settings. It is easy to input shortcuts for frequently used terms and phrases just by adding acronyms or abbreviated forms. When typing these shortcuts, words and phrases that correspond will come out in their whole form.

TIP! If the screen locks up on your iPhone, hold the Home button down for at least 5 seconds. This will allow your phone to reboot.

By this point, you should be more excited than ever about everything that the iphone can do. Many people get overwhelmed by all the apps and other features found on their iphone. However, the information provided here should help you use your device in the best way possible.

Some Great Tricks You Can Do On The Iphone

TIP! Uncooked rice can be used to help dry an iPhone that has gotten wet. There are many ways you may get your phone wet, such as puddles or toilets.

Many people do not understand the full functionality of an iphone. Reading this article is going to give you a handful of great ideas that help you stay on top of all your iphone has to offer you. Continue on and learn how to get the most out of your iphone!

TIP! If you are navigating the web using your iPhone, don’t worry about adding in the “.com” at the end of a website address.

On Safari, you can save images from Safari or Mail very easily if you know how to do it. Just hold the image you want for a moment. Then you’ll receive a popup with a list of options. Of course, now it’s just as easy as selecting “Save.”

TIP! There is a better way to turn off the AutoCorrect feature than hitting the “X” button. Just tap the screen anywhere instead.

Keep in mind you don’t have to always need to press X each time AutoCorrect pops up to suggest a correction. Simply tap on the screen anywhere. The box will instantly close.

TIP! Creating shortcuts on your iPhone can help to save you a lot of time. When you are using diction it will automatically be aware of what it is you would like to say.

Invest in an app that lets you upload documents and files onto your iphone like a normal storage device. It is possible to upload text, photos, videos and music files. Then, you can easily transfer them to any computer via the phone, or just access them directly from the phone itself.

TIP! Taking pictures from the headphone cord on the iPhone can save a lot of time and effort. To begin, frame the picture that you are going to take.

Use the button on your headphone cord to snap a picture with your iphone. The first thing you’ll want to do is line up the shot you want. Once you’re ready to take the picture, press the button that’s on the cord. This takes the picture. You can save your picture by following the usual steps.

TIP! When you are trying to send an email or write a note and you have no interest in using words that are suggested by the iPhone, you do not need to hit the “X” to dismiss the suggestion box. By tapping on any other part of the screen, you can dismiss the suggestion box automatically.

If you want to use special characters in your text, the iphone makes it easy. Here is how to do it. Simply press and hold on the letter you wish to change. You’ll get a pop-up window with several alternative characters after a moment or two. There you can choose as many of those keys as you’d like!

TIP! It can be frustrating to lose a great shot because your camera app is too slow to load. There’s a faster way to take pictures.

If you’re sending an email and you do not wish to use the words that your iphone suggests, the “X” button does not have to be tapped in order to get rid of the suggestion box. Instead, tap your screen anywhere, and instantly, the box will vanish.

TIP! As is the case with lots of newer phones, it is possible to have your iPhone generate visual displays of calls as well as messages. For silent but prominent notifications, you can make your iPhone’s LED camera flash blink whenever a message or call comes in.

Did you ever miss your chance to take a great photo because it took too long to open your iPhone’s camera? Try this easy idea. If you have locked the screen, tap twice on the Home button. A camera icon should pop up somewhere right near the screen’s bottom. You tap the icon to quickly enable your camera functions.

TIP! When using Safari to browse the web with your iPhone, you don’t need to type .com to be able to reach websites.

If you need a good calculator, try using the calculator in the utility area of the iphone. When you hold your calculator vertical it is standard, but when horizontal it shifts into a scientific calculator.

TIP! You may find that you are getting interrupted by a notification when you are trying to work on your iPhone. But perhaps now is not a good time, so before getting to the notice you will want to save it for later.

There is a reset that you can do on your device if it freezes. All you need to do is press and hold both the power and Home buttons at the same time until the phone resets. This will shut off and restart your iphone.

TIP! 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, you do have other options.

Make sure you are reserved when it comes to the number of apps you are installing. There are many iphone apps and some of them are even free. Be careful about the apps you use, some might steal your information or have hidden charges associated with their use.

TIP! You can scroll through your contacts in three ways on the iPhone. You can either press your finger to the list, scroll with your finger or tap a letter.

If you have an iphone, you should try using it to browse Facebook. A lot of mobile users are already aware that they can do this, but a lot of folks still have no idea that they can do this.

TIP! If you text the same group of people over and over, then there are things you can do to make it easier for you. Add their numbers to your favorites.

If you are unhappy with Siri’s mechanized voice, know that there are other choices. First, find Siri in your phone’s General Settings section. Next, choose French, German or English to serve as Siri’s language. The accent can also be changed to a British or Australian accent if you want. When using the British version of Siri, you will notice that the voice is male.

TIP! Make sure you secure your iphone with a case right when you get it. Should your iPhone get dropped, it may break if it is not in a case.

One of the helpful built-in resources in your iphone is the dictionary. This particular reference tool can be utilized with almost any app. Simply tap and then hold down a word and pick the “define” option.

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Use your phone to get to your social media sites. The iphone lets you update all your family and friends about your life using these popular social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. Also, you can check out the buzz with your friends during the day with updates and news feeds.

TIP! Have you ever needed to back up the contacts on your iPhone? This can be easily done with the iDrive Lite app. This particular app lets you share and restore all your contacts.

If you are a bit of a klutz, get your iphone in a case as soon as possible. If you do not have one, and your phone falls, the glass will probably be destroyed. A case may not offer 100% protection for your phone, but using one can increase the likelihood that your phone will still work after an inevitable slip from your grasp.

TIP! Would you like your iPhone’s alert tones to stand out from the crowd? You are able to personalize your alert tone to a unique sound that you prefer. In the settings area, go to the sounds option.

Do not let your iphone become exposed to the sun for too long. If you leave your iphone out in the sun for hours, you might ruin it for good. The components of the iphone are able to withstand only normal temperatures and weather. Sunlight can be extremely hot in the summer period.

Email Accounts

TIP! Store your iPhone’s guarantee in a safe location, and pay the few extra dollars to insure your new phone. Your guarantee, along with some simple insurance, should protect you in the event that something happens to your phone.

Name your email accounts if you check more than one with your iphone. If all the email accounts use the same name, this may confuse you. So double check what email you are using when you are looking through your mail.

TIP! Link up your iPhone with your organizers on your computer. This enables you to check you commitments from your phone without needing to access your computer.

An iphone is known for its functionality and versatility. For example, the BlinqTV app can turn your iphone into a remote control. You can then use the iphone to control certain TVs, receivers, amplifiers and even DVD players. You can also program your device to remind you that a certain show is about to come on.

TIP! The Find My iPhone application is a great tool to find where you lost your phone. But remember, you have to download the free app in advance and activate it for it to work.

Now that you have read this article, you should be well-informed about iPhone’s latest technological advances. With all that these little devices have to offer, it’s easy to see how a user can become quickly overwhelmed and under use their iphone. Now you know how the best up-to-date information about the iphone.

Read This Article To Learn About The Iphone

TIP! The iPhone is exceptionally helpful when it comes to location, yours and those places you’d like to get to. 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.

Getting your hands on an iphone for the first time is an exciting experience, and there are a whole ton of features for you to discover. You shouldn’t let all of the possibilities overwhelm you! Pay close attention to the information in the following article and see what your iphone can do for you.

TIP! Remember to download updates on your phone whenever they become available. Keeping your phone updated guarantees that your software is the latest version, which offers updates as well as other options That also requires you to save images and critical data to your computer.

Don’t forget to update your phone as new updates become available. This means that your phone will always have what it needs to function properly. Your pictures and other files will be saved to your computer; if you damage your iphone, you will not lose all your data.

TIP! Location-based reminders can be set by using Siri. Rather than asking Siri to tell you to do something at noon, you have another option.

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. Simply type in the main portion of the address. Your web browser will understand what you are saying and will put you on the right site. This tip may seem silly, but it really saves time over the long run, especially if you navigate to sites a lot over the course of your iPhone’s life.

TIP! Here is a simple tip for faster messaging on your iPhone. Tapping away from the suggestion box can cancel this entirely.

Get a protective screen. Without such a protective device, the phone is sure to get scratched and dinged. All it takes is a small piece of dirt to cause a bad scratch. Be sure that you always have a screen protector on your phone.

TIP! By default, your iPhone will show a preview of incoming messages on the lock screen. For some this may be great; for others, this can be a major annoyance.

You can find any place with your iphone. Whenever you’re attempting to obtain directions somewhere or find stores located along the way, the map portion of the phone can be utilized as a GPS. For quick access, bookmark the map function.

TIP! When using Safari on your phone, you do not need to type in “.com” to reach a website.

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. It is possible to upload text, photos, videos and music files. You can view and manipulate your files right through your iphone, or link it to another computer to download and access them.

TIP! Add a cool ringtone to make your iPhone personalized. Surely you would like to stand apart from those who use stock ringtones.

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. Well, luckily for you it’s a relatively easy process. Press the letter you want to change to bring up the options. You should get a box to pop up that will include a number of additional keys. There you can choose as many of those keys as you’d like!

Email Accounts

TIP! Make sure you are mindful about the apps you allow onto your phone. There are many apps available for an iPhone including free apps and those that charge money.

Tag your email accounts to your iphone for quick accessibility to all of your messages. By tagging these accounts, you will receive a notification any time you receive an email. This will allow you to view your messages in a timely manner. You can tag one or various email accounts to your iphone.

TIP! Using only one hand, the iPhone can take a photo. Frame the picture as you please and choose the volume up button on the side of your device.

The picture quality on the iphone is a great feature to make use of. You may find it difficult to sort through the photos you’ve taken after you take a lot of pictures, however. You can use the album feature to organize your pictures so you can find them easily. This is a great feature for when you are looking for a certain photo in a hurry.

TIP! Sometimes you are working on your iPhone and you are interrupted when a notification pops up. It is easy to keep working on what you were doing so that you do not lose your place.

When sending an email or typing in a note and do not want to use the suggested iphone words, there is no need to tap the X to get rid of the suggestion box. Just tap the screen anywhere to cancel the suggestion box.

TIP! Scrolling back to the top part of any page that you visit while using the iPhone can seem like such a hassle. You need not do that! You can go straight back to the beginning of a web page by tapping the status bar (where the clock appears) on top of the screen.

The iphone displays previews of messages coming in on your lock screen. The may seem convenient to you or it may not be what you want at all. If you are among those who find it bothersome, you can disable it. Choose the Settings menu, go to notifications and then touch messages. You then want to disable the Show Preview option.

TIP! You can mark emails as unread; however, the option is not visible on the main, mail screen. First, go to Details, then click on the “Unread” button.

Whenever you’re using your iphone, you can take a quick screenshot. Holding down the Home button while clicking the Sleep button simultaneously captures a screenshot of whatever is on your iphone screen. The screen goes white, and that’s how you know you have a screenshot.

TIP! Think about buying an app to help you with your device’s battery. There are several available, and these apps can tell you where you are using the most battery power and what you can change to extend your battery life.

Upgrade your operating system with the latest version. Due to the iPhone’s complexity, patches and fixes are frequently made available to address security and functionality issues. These updates are critical for the security of your phone and any personal information that you may have stored on it.

TIP! Type faster on your iPhone. In the settings section, you can go to the general area, then select keyboard and add a new shortcut.

Your iPhone’s calendar is a wonderful tool for organization. It can be utilized quicker and with greater efficiency by the direct addition of events as opposed to pressing “+” with each addition. Simply open the “Day” view and press on the hour you want to instantly set an reminder for that time. You will free up more time for other things!

TIP! The iPhone has an integrated dictionary that is quite comprehensive. You can use this reference tool from virtually any app.

You only need one hand to take a picture with your iphone. By pressing on + volume button, you can get any picture you have framed. You will find that your photos are of a quality comparable to those taken in a conventional manner.

TIP! You want to avoid putting your iPhone in areas that offer extreme changes in temperature. Don’t leave it in your car in extreme heat and don’t bring it with you into walk-in freezers.

Now, you should have some knowledge on the great things that your iphone can do. An iphone can make your life easier in a number of different ways. Try using the tricks and tips from the article to make the iphone work better for you.

Some Great Benefits Of Having An Iphone

TIP! Siri can now let you set location-based reminders. Rather than saying “Siri, let me know to call my job at 5pm.

With all of the unique apps that an iphone can provide there is something for everyone to use and enjoy. From preschoolers to the elderly, there is an app to please virtually everyone. The article below will help shed some light on the great conventional and quirky uses of the iphone.

TIP! It is possible to create an app from your commonly used sites. You just need to visit the site itself.

To help take crisp photos use your headphones. Steady your hands, and then press the button located on the cord. This will help you ensure you don’t shake your phone and create a blurry picture.

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TIP! You can create your own shortcuts and dictionary with your iPhone. If you are dictating to the iPhone, it will predict what you are going to say.

Siri allows you to establish reminder notifications based on your location. Instead of the time-based reminders, you can use location-based reminders. But you can also ask Siri to remind you when you get home. When your iphone knows you are home, it will give you the reminder. You can remind yourself even if you are unsure of the time you will get home.

TIP! There are many useful apps available that transform your iPhone into a storage device for your important files. You can use your phone for many applications like image and video uploads, file uploads and music downloads.

Your iphone can guide you from one location to a new one. If you find yourself in need of directions, you can always use the map feature as a GPS. This makes it easier to locate businesses like gas stations or restaurants. You should bookmark the map feature so you can access it quickly when you need it.

TIP! Looking for a way to add special characters like an umlaut or accented letter to your texts? If so, then listen carefully. Holding down the letter you wish to use for a quick second is all that you need to do.

While most people know how to surf the Internet or check email on the iphone, many are unsure of the proper way to save specific images from websites or messages. Press and hold on the image you wish to save. Then you’ll receive a popup with a list of options. Of course, now it’s just as easy as selecting “Save.”

TIP! Link your personal and business email accounts to the phone in order to maintain consistent access. This fabulous feature allows you to receive instant notification of your messages.

There are many features available on an iphone including the ability to make up shortcuts and add dictionary entries. By entering specific phrases into your iPhone’s dictionary, it will understand what you are saying when using the dictation feature. You can add your own phrases or shortcuts to your iphone as well. Typos will also be automatically corrected.

TIP! When you get to a webpage, you can use your fingers to search. If the webpage is divided into boxes, scrolling with only one finger will allow you to scroll through one box at a time.

You can use your headphone cord to take a photo. To begin, frame the picture that you are going to take. When you are ready to take the photograph, press on the cord’s button. This will process the photograph for you. You can now save your picture as you would normally.

TIP! One of the iPhone features most users utilize is that of taking pictures. After a long photo shoot, though, sorting through the snapshots on the camera roll can be cumbersome.

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. We can help you with that! Touch and hold the letter that requires accenting. A pop-up box should appear with extra keys. The options available for typing specific letters will provide you with many choices for the appearance of letters using your iphone.

Take full advantage of your iphone by using its multimedia capabilities. You can download videos, movies or just about anything that interests you, all on your iphone.

TIP! The Safari on the iPhone has a lot of features, similar to that of a computer’s Internet. All you need to do is tap and hold a picture you’d like to preserve when you come across it online.

If your iphone ever freezes and you cannot revive it by pressing the “Wake” button, you may need to perform a hard reset. By simultaneously holding down the sleep/wake button and the home key, it should get your phone working properly again. This shuts the phone down and restarts it so your phone won’t be frozen anymore.

TIP! If you want to hear the clicks that you are making every time you enter a character during your texts, you can change the keyboard clicks to On in the sounds section of your phone. Some people prefer to hear the clicks, while others find the sound bothersome.

It’s important that you always have the most recently updated version of the OS. Nowadays, iPhones are as complicated as computers, meaning that bugs need to be fixed and certain functions need updating. Updates also help protect any personal information stored on your phone.

TIP! One of the best things you can do with your iPhone is choose a ringtone that you absolutely love. Don’t blend into the crowd with boring, standard ringtones.

Are you sick of the suggested words feature bothering you when you use your 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. Doing so will save you having to hit the “x” at the conclusion of each word.

TIP! 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.

Limit the number of apps on your iphone. iphone has an infinite number of apps available, some of which are free and some that may cost money. You have to remember that there are the ones that are shady, which means they will use your information in a negative way or stick you with hidden charges.

TIP! Do you find yourself texting the same people constantly? Save them to the phone in your favorites. Your list of recently called numbers and your favorites can be used for sending messages as well as placing calls.

It’s easy to use your iphone one-handed when you’re taking pictures. Just frame your picture and tap the volume button marked “+”. This gives you the same high-quality pictures that you come to expect from the iphone.

TIP! If you would like to use your iPhone to maintain multiple email accounts, you can do so easily by assigning each account a unique identifier. Your iPhone will not differentiate one account from the other if you chose similar names.

If your iphone freezes up, do not be alarmed. You can, as a first solution, try the sleep/wake button. If that doesn’t work, try pressing the “Sleep/Wake” button along with the “Home” button. If that still doesn’t work try resetting your phone by holding the home button for 5 seconds.

TIP! To maximize your enjoyment of your iPhone, you simply have to master some tricks, and one is to swipe away emails you don’t want. In your inbox, pulling your fingertip across a message (like crossing an item off a list) will bring up a delete button you can use to instantly get rid of it.

You can customize shortcuts on your phone that will allow for faster typing. It is under the new shortcut menu, which can be found in the settings. You can use acronyms and abbreviations as shortcuts for words and phrases that you use often. When you use these shortcuts, the full phrases or words that you designated will be automatically inserted.

TIP! Keep the screen as dark as you can when not using the phone. The brightness level the phone has to illuminate is a significant factor in how fast the power levels drop.

Your phone allow you instantly access to both your iPod and your favorites. To find this, you can go to the Home button under Settings->General. Any option that you want to customize can be modified if you tap on it twice and change the settings that appear. It’s a snap to make your iphone behave the way you want it to when you do this.

TIP! It’s easy to change the bottom display icons while you’re listening to music. Just tap on the “settings” button and select the “add more icons” option.

You should now be knowledgeable enough about the iphone to explain its benefits, including how easy it is to customize, to other people. You should now be ready to become a master of the iphone and be fully capable of enjoying it for all it is worth.

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TIP! Make sure you update your phone when ever updates become available. Updates to your phone protect your phone and should be installed as soon as possible.

With all of the unique apps that an iphone can provide there is something for everyone to use and enjoy. Everyone from the kids to older adults can find apps to entertain them. If you want to know more about what the iphone has to offer your family, you should continue reading this article.

TIP! When you know how to use volume controls for picture taking, you can take the picture with your headphone cord. Press the button on the cord when you are ready.

The iphone is exceptionally helpful when it comes to location, yours and those places you’d like to get to. The maps app lets you see your location any time your service is active. This application is great for finding your way back home, or to a new destination you haven’t visited yet.

TIP! Do you get annoyed by receiving so many notifications on your iPhone? You can easily turn them off. Go into the settings and choose notifications.

In order to save your iPhone’s battery, decrease its brightness. You can accomplish this in your iPhone’s settings area. This will conserve battery energy and extend the amount of time you will have before needing to recharge your battery.

TIP! Did you know that any website you visit can be made into an app? You just need to visit the site itself. When you are on the website, simply click on the “Go” button.

You can find your way anywhere with your iphone. The map application should help you find directions to go anywhere as well as find a gas station, a restaurant or a store in an area you are not familiar with. You can bookmark the map feature for easy access on your phone.

TIP! It is not necessary to close out an autocorrect suggestion by pushing the “X.” All you need to do is press the screen, anywhere.

Does the constant stream of phone notifications annoy you? There is a way you can shut them off. Open Settings and select the ‘Notifications’ bar. Go to your apps and get rid of anything that you don’t want there. Doing so will also extend the life of your battery.

TIP! Did you know you can use the headphone cord to snap a photo? First, set up your picture. When you have that set up, and are ready to shoot the picture, push the button down on the cord.

Take full advantage of your iphone by using its multimedia capabilities. You can download television shows, movies, and other video clips, so that your iphone can be an entertainment device wherever you go.

TIP! Does your message require an accent or an umlaut over a letter? Here’s what you have to do. Touch the letter you want to change, and hold it for a bit.

To easily access your email messages, you can tag an account to your iphone. This feature allows you to receive and view messages right away directly on your iphone. You can tag one account, or multiple accounts if you want.

TIP! Picture taking is a common function that many iPhone owners use often. If you take a lot of pictures, there is a way to sort and organize them.

Are you wondering about what you have put in iMessage? Has Auto Correct made you sound silly? There is a very easy way to fix the damage: simply shake your iphone quickly. This etch-a-sketch action automatically erases recent typing. This feature is optional and needs to be enabled if you wish to use it.

TIP! The iPhone displays previews of messages coming in on your lock screen. You may like this feature, or you may hate it.

To quickly browse a website, you can alternate between scrolling with one and two fingers. If the webpage is divided into boxes, scrolling with only one finger will allow you to scroll through one box at a time. If you use two fingers, you will be able to scroll around an entire page.

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TIP! If you’d like to hear a sound each time you press a character while texting, turn keyboard clicks on via your iPhone’s sounds section. This makes it easier for some people when they are typing, to avoid mistakes.

Ever miss a great picture because you could not access your phone’s camera quickly enough? Here is a simple shortcut that will solve that problem. Tap your home button two times in quick succession to pull up the camera icon. A camera icon will appear at the bottom of your screen after you do this. Touch this button in order to enable the camera automatically.

TIP! Choose a distinct ringtone. Surely you want to stand apart from those who select standard tones.

Always remember to keep the iphone firmware updated. Not only will it extend the life of the battery, but it will make your phone more functional. To update firmware, just connect your phone to a computer that contains iTunes. Or, you can connect your iphone to your computer through iCloud.

TIP! If you have gotten your iPhone wet, don’t immediately try to turn it on. Dry the outside of your phone and allow the rest of the phone to dry overnight.

A great way to save a lot of time when playing with your iphone is to set custom shortcuts for AutoText. This can be handy when typing common phrases like “where are you” or entering long email addresses. Access the shortcut feature in the keyboard settings.

TIP! Your iPhone’s calander can be a great tool. A way to use it more effectively is to directly create events on the calendar entry instead of using the plus button.

Be choosy when it comes to picking apps for your phone. There are many apps available for an iphone including free apps and those that charge money. When downloading apps, be careful that it comes from a trusted source.

TIP! To mark any emails on an iPhone as unread, locate that command. Find ‘Details’ on your iPhone menu and click on the unread tag for email.

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. It’s not necessary. Tapping status bar up on your screen (in other words the clock) instantly returns you to the page’s beginning. This feature can really be a life saver when scrolling through extra long pages.

TIP! If you operate an iPhone, you can use Facebook with it. Your iPhone can be used to quickly and easily access Facebook and use it to stay connected with your friends and family.

To make the most of your iphone, try using it to stay connected on Facebook. Many users are already aware of the Facebook application and are using it on their phones; however, if you have yet to employ this simple application, you can log in to Facebook from your phone today.

TIP! If there is not sufficient time when composing your email, rather than closing the email app tap on it to cancel. Your iPhone will ask you if you want to save your email as a draft.

Think about buying an app to help you with your device’s battery. One of these apps will tell you when your battery use is the highest and how to make changes to extend the life of your battery. They can also alert you when it is time to calibrate, and this allows you to maintain a strong battery.

TIP! Type faster on your iPhone. Go to your settings and make new keyboard shortcuts.

You can customize shortcuts on your phone that will allow for faster typing. Go to Settings, go under General, look under Keyboard, and then Add New Shortcut. You can add shortcuts to common words and phrases you type by inputting abbreviations or acronyms. Every time you use the shortcuts, the phrases and words are going to be used.

TIP! Use your phone to send pictures to your family and friends. There are two main ways to do this.

With the iphone you have the power to instantaneously take a screenshot whenever you want. Simply press your power button and your home button all at one time. Don’t hold them down for too long, as that can have ill-effects. Your screenshot will be taken almost instantly.

TIP! You can scroll through the contact list of your phone in three different ways. It is possible to scroll with a finger, tap a letter to leap to its section of the list, or lightly press a finger onto the list.

After reading this article, you can spread the news about how versatile an iphone is to your needs! Now that you’ve read this article full of information about iphone basics, you should easily be able to answer questions and explain how to use the iphone.