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Using Your Iphone The Way It Was Meant To Be Used

TIP! It is pretty easy to retain images from Mail and Safari. You simply have to touch and hold the image you want to save.

There are many features on an iphone that make using one a great experience. However, not everyone knows how to use these features. Read this article to learn more about iPhones.

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.

If you own an iphone, getting lost is a thing of the past. The iphone comes with a built-in map application that shows you where you are at all times. This can help you find your way if you are lost or take a wrong turn.

TIP! If you have an iPhone, you have a spectacular camera. Make sure you take full advantage of it for great pictures.

To ensure the safety of your device, buy a screen protector. If you don’t apply a screen protector, your phone can suffer from scratches and nicks. Tiny bits of dirt from fingers can be responsible for scratches. Be sure that you always have a screen protector on your phone.

TIP! Try not to talk to your Siri function as often as you do if you are a very private type of person. Apple makes note of these recordings and puts them on their internal server.

There is no need to select the “x” box that follows a word that has been subjected to AutoCorrect. Just tap somewhere else on the screen instead. This closes the box and will save you some time.

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.

The iphone gives you the ability to construct a dictionary and create shortcuts for words. 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. While you’re busy typing, your iPhone’s autocorrect feature will help you out by fixing errors without requiring your attention.

TIP! You may run into a problem in which you are unable to power up your iPhone by pressing its Sleep/Wake button. Fortunately, a hard reset remedies the problem.

Most iphone owners use their phones as cameras. Taking a lot of pictures, though, can leave you with many unorganized photos. Organize your photos by utilizing the iPhone’s album feature, and you will always know where to find your photos quickly and easily. You will find picture locating much easier using this facility.

TIP! Choose a ringtone that you love. Stand apart from the crowd with a ringtone that is personal and shies away from the standard! You can easily upload a favorite song or sound byte that is to your liking and store it on your iPhone.

If you have an iphone that uses Siri, but are concerned with privacy, you may want to avoid communicating with her too much. Almost all voice prompts directed at Siri are recorded by Apple, and stored by them on internal servers. This is to further develop the program’s speech recognition capability, and while the files are supposedly secure, your discussions with Siri may be saved.

TIP! Do not waste time with suggested words on your iPhone. If your phone gives you a suggestion, all you need to do is tap outside of the suggestion box, and it will disappear, so that you are no longer bothered by it.

You can take screenshots with your iphone. Hold the sleep and home buttons for at least three seconds and this will take the snapshot. When the screen is white, release the buttons as the shot was saved.

TIP! There may be times when you are using your iPhone and a pop-up interrupts what you were doing. It is easy to keep working on what you were doing so that you do not lose your place.

If your iphone is submersed in water, do not instantly try to turn it on. Dry the outside of your phone and allow the rest of the phone to dry overnight. If you turn the phone on while the internal components are wet, you can short circuit the device.

TIP! If you find Siri’s voice to be grating, there are alternative selections you can make. Find the Siri function which is in the general->settings section.

You can use one hand only to take pictures with the iphone. All you need to do is tap the volume up button on the side of the phone when you have your shot lined up. The pictures are just like they were taken the normal way.

TIP! Cut down on typing time. A shortcut to your preferred keyboard can be made by accessing settings section.

You can easily mark an email message as “unread” in your iphone. 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 can take screenshots at any point by using your iPhone. Simply press your power button and your home button all at one time.

If you want to make the most of your iPhone’s battery, then you may want to buy an app that will manage it. Many such apps already exist and when getting the absolute maximum performance for your dollar is a goal, you’ll want to invest in one or the other. They also let you know when you need to calibrate, which keeps your battery working at an optimal level.

TIP! You can get to your favorites and controls instantly. Do this by going to the settings, general and then home.

If you want to type faster on your iphone, program in word shortcuts. 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. Put in acronyms or abbreviations to phrases and words you use. Every time you use the shortcuts, the phrases and words are going to be used.

TIP! Use your iPhone to connect through social media to all of your friends. The iPhone allows for you to update your friends on your life through the popular social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

You can take screenshots at any point by using your iphone. Simply depress the power and home buttons at the same time. Only hold them down for a small time period. Any longer and problematic effects might arise.

Contact List

TIP! For frozen iPhone screens, keep the home button pressed for five seconds. The phone should reboot.

There are several ways that you can navigate through your iPhone’s contact list. Using your finger to locate contacts on your iphone you can go through your contact list, locate a contact with a specific initial letter by tapping that letter or holding your finger on your contact list. When you hold your finger down on your contact list on your iphone your entire contact list will scroll more quickly than it would when you use other methods.

TIP! If you have a habit of dropping phones, be sure to purchase a case for your iPhone. Without a case, it will be easy to break the glass on your phone.

Make sure you iphone stays out of direct sunlight for any extended period of time. Direct sunlight for extended periods puts your phone at risk. The internal components can be damaged from direct sunlight.

TIP! Maximizing the use of your iPhone will only come if you master all of the tricks of the phone. One of which being eliminating emails you do not want with the simple swipe of your finger.

The iphone can help you get organized in your life as well as do other things, but you need to know how to use it to its best advantage. Now, you just need to start using the tips you have read here to get the most from your iphone.

The Best Kept Secrets About The Iphone

TIP! You can use the phone’s volume buttons for operating the camera, as well as the headphone cord. Hold your hands steady and once you have the shot lined up, click the button on your cord.

Learning to integrate the various social media accounts you have with your iphone isn’t as complicated as it might seem. But many people do not know how. Never fear; this article will help you use your iphone in the best way possible.

TIP! If you are online with your phone, you don’t have to type “.com” to end the URLs.

You should be sure to update your iphone each time a new update is available. You’ll always be certain that you’re dealing with the latest and most stable versions of your software if you keep it up-to-date. It also forces you to store the pictures and other important information you have acquired on your computer so that if something happens to your phone, you haven’t lost EVERYTHING.

TIP! Consider buying a screen protector for your iPhone’s screen. If you don’t apply a screen protector, your phone can suffer from scratches and nicks.

When using Safari, making phone calls is as easy as just one tap on the screen. For example, let’s say you are looking for a dry cleaner. Once you locate a telephone number for it, you do not need to return to the phone feature to call it. Simply tap the number you see on the screen and instantly it dials the business you are trying to connect to.

TIP! You can create shortcuts and a personalized dictionary with your iPhone. After you set it up, the iPhone will know what you are about to type before you type it.

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. Bookmark the map for access whenever you need it.

TIP! You can take photos with the cord from your headphones. Initially, you will want to frame the photograph.

AutoCorrect usually tries to suggest different words for you to use, but you don’t have to keep hitting “X” at each word. Just tap the screen anywhere instead. This is a faster way to get rid of the AutoCorrect suggestion box.

TIP! Here’s a tip to help you type a message more quickly. 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.

The iphone allows you to grow the dictionary and shortcuts. When working with diction, this helps the phone automatically recognize what you are trying to say. You also have the option of adding in your own words. In addition, the keyboard can correct you whenever typing words or phrases.

TIP! In its default setting, your iPhone will highlight incoming messages on its lock screen. You may enjoy this feature, or you may find it annoying.

You can download an app to allow your iphone to upload files and save them as a storage option. You are able to upload videos, music or pictures and text files. All you will need to do is plug your phone into a computer to access the files, or you can open them on your phone.

TIP! The utilities of your iPhone has a calculator built in. When holding the phone upright it is a regular calculator, but by tilting it sideways you will get a scientific calculator.

Have you ever found yourself doubting your most recent entry into iMessage? Did Auto Correct alter what you intended to say? When this happens, simply shake your iphone. This automatically removes your most recent typing. Be advised that this feature is optional, so if you want it, you need to enable it in your Settings.

Apple Retains

TIP! You can glean images from the Internet when you use the Safari browser on your iPhone. 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 is owned with Siri, think twice before talking to her very much. Apple retains recordings of a majority of voice prompts said to Siri which Apple retains on an internally-hosted server. While this does assist the speech recognition function, you should be aware that you might not have total privacy when doing this.

TIP! Turn the sound of keyboard clicks On in your Sounds Section if you need to hear clicks when you are texting. Hearing the clicks can reduce your typing errors because you know when your phone reads the key sections.

You can take a screenshot using your iphone. Simply press the “sleep” button while holding in the “home” button. Your screen will blink white letting you know the screen shot has been taken and stored in your camera roll.

TIP! Make AutoText shortcuts with phrases you use the most, in order to save yourself some time when you are emailing or texting. Using this feature will save you a great deal of time when texting common phrases or inserting email addresses.

The Safari browser on the iphone is so amazing and lets you accomplish pretty much anything that can be done on regular computer. If you see a photo you want to keep on your phone, just press and hold it on the screen. You will be given the option of saving the image to the Camera Roll directly on your phone. After saving, you can insert this right into a text message.

TIP! Avoid wasting your time using suggested words on the iPhone. Fortunately, there’s a faster way to dismiss your iPhone’s suggestions when they appear: Simply tap anywhere on the screen when the suggestion box appears.

Always make sure your OS is upgraded to the most recent version. Apple iPhones have now almost become as intricate as computers, so there exists sporadic patches to repair functionality issues, bugs and security holes. Updating is crucial especially if personal information is used or accessed if you go online with your phone.

TIP! Do you need to snap a picture with only one hand? Simply press “+ volume” once you have the frame exactly as you want it. You will find that the quality of your pictures are just as high as if they were taken the traditional way.

Always update your firmware for your iphone when you can. This increases both your iPhone’s functionality and the battery life. Update firmware by putting iTunes on your computer, then synchronizing the iphone to the computer. You can also use iCloud for connecting the phone to an Apple computer.

TIP! If your device freezes, stay calm. You should first attempt to use the sleep/wake button to jog it into working again.

Your iPhone’s calander can be a great tool. Add appointments and events quickly by inserting them directly and avoid the + button altogether. If you’re in “Day” view, tap and hold down on an hour to automatically add an event for that hour. Fast scheduling helps you to save a ton of time.

TIP! A great tip if you own an iPhone is to start using Facebook on it. 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.

Use a little restraint when adding apps to your iphone. There are millions of apps for you to choose from, as you should select wisely. Stay away from apps developed by a company you do not trust; some apps will collect your private information.

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.

If your iphone freezes, try to relax. To begin with, press the sleep/wake button. If that does not solve the problem, select the sleep/wake and home buttons together. This will walk you through restarting your phone.

TIP! It’s relatively easy to type with an iPhone, but setting up custom shortcuts for words makes it a lot easier. Add a shortcut by going to Settings, then General, Keyboard and add a shortcut.

Word shortcuts can be set 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. It is easy to input shortcuts for frequently used terms and phrases just by adding acronyms or abbreviated forms. Once you use shortcuts of this type, full words or phrases will appear automatically.

Social Media

TIP! Protect your iPhone form sun exposure. If your phone is in direct sunlight for an extended amount of time it is being put at risk for being completely ruined.

You feel more connected if you link your phone up with your social media accounts. You can now use your phone to stay connected no matter where you are in the world. With social media and an iphone, it is possible to do all this and that’s why having one of these great new phones is a smart idea.

Iphone: Tips To Help You Navigate It

TIP! Remember to update the phone as updates become available. These updates may contain bug fixes, feature upgrades and other important options for your iPhone.

The iphone is an amazing device with many different uses. Not only is it a phone, but it is also a personal organizer and an entertainment device. Given all that the iphone does, it can perform even better than it does now. Use the information below to learn all the ins and outs of your phone.

TIP! Save time by omitting the ‘WWW’ and ‘.com’ from the URL while using your iPhone to browse online.

Getting a larger keyboard makes web browsing simpler. And it doesn’t have to be an external keyboard. Put the iphone to the side and in Safari, tap on the address bar. Your keyboard is larger and easier to use for fast and efficient typing.

Suggestion Box

TIP! Do you get too many notifications on your iPhone? If so, you have the option to disable these notifications. First, select the settings button, and then touch the notifications bar.

Hitting the “X” button when the AutoCorrect suggestion box comes up is not necessary. Just tap the screen! This will close the suggestion box for you, which is a much faster method.

TIP! You can make an app out of any website that you visit often. To try this out, visit the site.

You can easily create your own dictionary and shortcuts with the iphone. Diction will be able to know what you intend to say. You can make shortcuts (and custom dictionary entries) for words, phrases, and terms you use repeatedly, too. The autocorrect feature will help you out, too, by speeding up your typing and saving you from doing a lot of editing.

TIP! When using a web browser on your iPhone, you can scroll with either one finger or with two. If the site is divided into sections, one finger allows you to easily scroll through a single section.

Compose emails, notes, and messages faster with this easy tip. If you don’t like the dictionary’s suggestion for a word replacement, just tap the screen anyplace to get rid of it. You do not have to tap the “x” that follows the suggested word.

TIP! Have you missed an opportunity to get a great picture because your camera application was too slow to ramp up? Give this tip a try. While you have the screen locked, quickly touch Home button two times.

If you want to use special characters in your text, the iphone makes it easy. Here’s how to get that accomplished. Press the button of the letter you want to use and hold it down. You will see a box appear that has several more keys. This will give you the additional options that you were hoping for!

TIP! If you like hearing clicks every time you put a character into a message, go to the sounds section in your iPhone and enable keyboard clicks to an On setting. This will let you know with a sound each time you press a button on the phone and will help eliminate mistakes as you are typing.

There are many multimedia capabilities available to your iphone. It’s no trouble at all to download video clips from the Internet or even whole TV shows to your phone, putting a little miniaturized entertainment center in your pocket wherever you go.

Camera App

TIP! If you’ve just dropped you phone in water, make sure you don’t turn it on. Dry off the phone and let it sit overnight.

Have you ever missed out on the perfect shot because you couldn’t bring up the camera app fast enough? Try this quick and easy shortcut. Tap your home button two times in quick succession to pull up the camera icon. There will a little camera icon in the bottom right hand corner. Slide up on this button to have your camera app automatically open.

TIP! Your iPhone’s calendar is a great tool for staying organized. You can add events directly to the calendar without needing to use the “+” setting.

If your iphone is equipped with the Siri app, you may want to rethink using Siri often if you want to protect your privacy. Anytime you use Siri, Apple is recording all of the voice prompts and they keep them on their internal server. These files are great for advancing the technology of the main speech software, but it comes with the price of recording a great deal of your daily, spoken conversations.

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.

The iphone makes it easy to keep the camera steady and take a clear photo. You can just use the volume buttons on your Apple headphones. Focus initially on the subject that you are looking to take a picture of. This is a very convenient feature. Simply use the buttons on the cord when you want to take a photo.

TIP! Think about buying 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.

Turn keyboard clicks On by going to your Sound Settings if you like hearing the little clicks every time you press a character. 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! There are many ways to save time while typing on your iPhone. From the settings menu, access general area, then the keyboard and create a shortcut.

Interruptions many frequently bother you while you are using your iphone. But perhaps now is not a good time, so before getting to the notice you will want to save it for later. You can quickly get rid of the notification. Just swipe away the pop-up bar that shows up near the upper end of your screen.

TIP! With the iPhone you have the power to instantaneously take a screenshot whenever you want. Simply press the home and power buttons simultaneously.

If you experience a screen freeze on your iphone, do not be overly alarmed. To begin with, press the sleep/wake button. If that doesn’t work, try pressing the “Sleep/Wake” button 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.

Using Facebook with your iphone can be a great idea. This is a very handy way to access to Facebook on your iphone.

TIP! You can gain access to your iPod controls through your favorites. To find this, you can go to the Home button under Settings->General.

If you are writing an e-mail, but don’t have the time to finish, cancel it instead of closing the app. You’ll then be given the option to save your prose as a draft. Select yes and you can return to the email later via the draft folder.

TIP! An excellent way to communicate with your iPhone is through FaceTime. It lets you see the person you are talking to.

As we said earlier, iPhones have tons of features that make them much more that simply a phone. However, there are still tons of things your iphone is capable of that you may not know about. Use these tips to get the most from your iphone.

Tips And Tricks That You Need To Know About The Iphone

TIP! 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.

Many people shopping for new phones are unsure of how to use fancy gadgets like iPhones. The article below offers tips and tricks to help you use your iphone in the best ways possible. For more information on this wondrous technological marvel, read on!

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.

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. Rather than trying to dry out your device with a blow dryer, wipe the outside with an absorbent cloth, and place the phone into a bowl or bag filled with dry rice. After allowing it to sit for about half a day, the device should be back to normal.

TIP! Does the constant stream of phone notifications annoy you? This is a simple way to turn them off. Go into the settings and choose notifications.

To make browsing the web on your iphone a little easier, get a bigger keyboard! You do not have to purchase a larger keyboard for this to happen. The iphone has a feature that allows you to rotate the phone, open Safari and have instant access to a more user friendly keyboard. This will give you access to a larger keyboard to help make your typing a breeze.

TIP! Does your message require an accent or an umlaut over a letter? Here is how to find them. Tap the particular letter in question and hold it down.

To save battery power, decrease your iPhone’s brightness. The brightness level can be lowered from the iPhone’s settings area. Your iphone will draw less power with a darker screen, and you’ll find that a single charge lasts longer this way.

TIP! It’s pretty easy to take a screencap on your iPhone. Just hold down the home and sleep buttons for a couple seconds.

When you know how to use volume controls for picture taking, you can take the picture with your headphone cord. Hold the phone steady and press the button on the cord. This will help you ensure you don’t shake your phone and create a blurry picture.

TIP! Press the sleep button if your iPhone encounters an issue and press harder to reboot your phone if it is not responsive. Press down and hold the Sleep/Wake button while simultaneously holding and pressing on Home.

Save time by omitting the ‘WWW’ and ‘.com’ from the URL while using your iphone to browse online. All you need is the main portion of the address typed in and the browser should connect you with the proper site. This might not seem important, but it will save lots of time during the time you have your phone.

TIP! Be sure to keep your iPhone’s operating system up to date. Apple iPhones have now almost become as intricate as computers, so there exists sporadic patches to repair functionality issues, bugs and security holes.

You can use Siri to give you reminders based on your location. Instead of telling it to call work at a certain time, you can tell it to remind you to call when you arrive home. You now say “Siri, please remind me when I arrive home to phone work.” Then, when the phone detects you’re at home, it will remind you to call work. This way if you don’t know what time you’re getting home, you can still set a reminder.

TIP! You can take photos using your iPhone without having to keep your phone steady. Using the volume controls located on your headphones can help solve this issue immediately.

Do you get too many notifications? You can shut them off by following these steps. Start by selecting Settings and then selecting the notifications bar. You will probably find a bunch of apps in the “Notification Center” which you do not need. Remove them. Better still, removing these unwanted notifications can also extend the battery life of your device.

TIP! Do not waste time with suggested words on 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.

There are many useful apps available that transform your iphone into a storage device for your important files. You can easily upload a variety of multimedia files to your iphone. Just use the iphone directly or connect to a computer to see the files.

TIP! Don’t get too crazy with the apps available. There are many apps available for the iPhone; some free, some for a fee.

Do you want to add accents or umlauts to your message? Here’s how. Holding down the letter you wish to use for a quick second is all that you need to do. 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. This will allow you to type with fancy lettering as much as you want.

TIP! Using your iPhone can be really fun and really easy, but there are some aspects of the phone that make it seem tedious. For example, having to scroll up the length of pages can be a pain.

In its default setting, your iphone will highlight incoming messages on its lock screen. You may like this feature, or you may hate it. If you think it’s annoying, you can disable this function. Go to the settings, select notifications, then messages. You can then turn off the Show Preview option.

TIP! If you are looking for a new way to scroll through the contacts in your phone, you are in luck. The iPhone offers three methods to access your desired contact’s information easily.

If you need a quick calculation done, make fast use of your iPhone’s calculator function, which can be found under the utilities section. The calculator is in a standard form when holding the iphone vertically, but changes into a scientific calculator when held horizontally.

TIP! There is a way to scroll your contacts without flicking. Begin by placing one of your fingers on the alphabetized list.

Always remember to update your OS anytime a new version comes out. Apple iPhones get regular updates that included fixes and security patches, just like computers do. These updates are especially important if you use your phone to send personal information online.

TIP! A good way to use the iPhone to communicate is with FaceTime. This lets people actually see the person with whom they are speaking with.

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. If your iphone gets wet, dry the outside as thoroughly as you can and allow the phone to sit and dry out. If you turn on the phone while it’s wet, you can permanently destroy it by short circuiting it.

TIP! If you’re accident prone, make sure that you purchase a case for your iPhone. The reason is because if your phone is dropped without it being in a case, you will probably shatter it.

Now that you’ve looked through the article above, you probably understand the technology the iphone possesses. Do not let new apps and unfamiliar terms confuse you when it comes to using your iphone. Keep this article handy, and you will be sure to get everything you can out of your new device.

Tips To Help You With Your Iphone

TIP! Getting lost is a thing of the past if you have an iPhone with you. The maps app is in the phone when you buy it and can let you see the location when you have service.

Who does not have these days an iphone? Although iPhones are incredibly popular, using how to use them is not easy. If you are one of the many people with an iphone, this article is for you. Become an expert shortly by using the tips below.

TIP! While using your phone to browse the Internet, you may find it easier to do with a larger keypad. You do not have to purchase a larger keyboard for this to happen.

If your iphone has been exposed to water, place it in a bowl of uncooked rice. 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.

Headphone Cord

TIP! Any site that you frequently visit can be turned into an app. First, visit the website.

You can also take a picture through using your headphone cord on the iphone. With the headphones plugged in and your camera app on, simply click the button located on the headphone cord. Using this technique will help ensure your photos are crisp and clear.

TIP! It is possible to create your own dictionary, complete with shortcuts, using your iPhone. When working with diction, this helps the phone automatically recognize what you are trying to say.

It is now possible for Siri to let your program a location-based reminder. Now you don’t have to say ” Siri, remind me at five to call work.” You can say “Siri, remind me to call work when I get home.” The phone will know when you are at home, and it will give you a reminder to call the office. You can remind yourself even if you are unsure of the time you will get home.

TIP! If you download an application that will let you upload your files to the iPhone, you can utilize it as a device for storage. It is easy to upload music, pictures, videos and text files.

Buy a screen protector to use on your iphone. Your phone will surely fall victim to nicks and scratches if you have not purchased a screen protector for it. It is easy for small particles on your fingers to create scratches. Always keep your phone protected with a screen protector.

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. Tap your home button two times in quick succession to pull up the camera icon.

Do you get too many notifications on your iphone? You’ll find it easy to disable them. Start by selecting Settings and then selecting the notifications bar. While browsing the “Notification Center” area, look for apps that should not be there. As an added bonus, this should significantly improve your battery life.

TIP! Your iPhone can provide visual indicators of incoming messages and calls. You can even set the phone to flash the camera’s flash to alert you silently when a call is incoming.

Here’s a tip to help you type a message more quickly. If your iphone doesn’t correctly guess the word you are attempting to text, you can touch the screen anywhere to cancel the guess. An “X” out option appears, as you can simply neglect this.

TIP! When you make AutoText shortcuts for commonly typed phrases, you can cut down the amount of time you spend emailing and texting on your iPhone. This is a terrific feature when you often use long email addresses or typical phrases found in text messages.

You can easily set up your email on your iphone so that it is simple to retrieve your messages. That is critical, so you can receive notifications instantly when you get messages, and can view them right on your phone. Your phone can handle several email accounts.

TIP! 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.

Did you miss an important photo because you were fumbling to pull up the camera feature on your iphone? Try this easy and quick shortcut. When your screen is locked, press the Home key twice. A miniature camera icon will be noticeable at the bottom. Press this icon to enable the camera.

TIP! Make typing more efficient on your iPhone. In Settings, go to General, select Keyboard and finally click where it allows you to add a brand new shortcut.

It may not be a good idea to use Siri. Siri quickly records and stores all of your important voice prompts on an internally hosted server. 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! With your iPhone, snapping a screenshot is simple. All you have to do is press both the power button and the home button simultaneously.

You can glean images from the Internet when you use the Safari browser on your iphone. Just press on and hold any images you wish to save. A menu will appear asking if you’d like to save the picture to the Camera Roll. You can also email the image.

TIP! Keep in constant contact with the people in your life using the iPhone on social media sites. You can update Twitter, Facebook and other social networks through your iPhone.

The advantage of the Safari browser on your iphone is that you don’t have to add .com at the end of a URL when you are surfing the Web. Simply enter Amazon in the URL space to navigate directly to their website.

TIP! You may have multiple mail accounts to check daily using your iPhone. Give different names to each account for ease of organization.

You probably know that you can set reminders for certain times to tell you to do things. In addition to these reminders you also have the ability to set up location-based reminders. For example, you might tell your phone to “Remind me to call Mom when I leave work.” Remember that your iphone has all different types of reminders that can come in handy for you.

Your iphone is a great platform for using Facebook. Not everyone knows yet that Facebook and other social networks are accessible from the iphone.

TIP! The iPhone’s versatility is one of its greatest strengths. Using the BlingTV application will turn it into a remote control.

If you want to type faster on your iphone, program in word shortcuts. 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. Add shortcuts for phrases and words you commonly use. Every time you use the shortcuts, the phrases and words are going to be used.

TIP! If you want to save space, don’t save videos that you don’t plan on watching any more. When you’re finished watching the video, a prompt will appear, asking you if you want to remove the clip from your device.

If you are interrupted while composing an email, simply press cancel. The iphone then gives you the option of saving a draft rather than discarding the email. Click yes and you can find your email later in the draft folder.

TIP! Would you like to have backup for the contacts on your iPhone device? The iDrive Lite app will let you easily share and restore your contacts. It’s great is that it’s free if you have updated the software on the iPhone to 2.

With the iphone you have the power to instantaneously take a screenshot whenever you want. Pressing the power and home buttons at the same time will allow you to do this. (Press them both briefly; pressing them at length will cause undesired effects.)By doing this, a snapshot will be taken of the current display which will be sent directly for you to Images app.

TIP! Would you like to have an alert tone that is different from anyone else? You are able to personalize your alert tone to a unique sound that you prefer. Under Settings, choose Sounds.

It is very simple to gain access to the iPod controls and favorites instantaneously. Enter your setting menu, select general and finally the home button. Once there, you can customize by simply double clicking, then picking out the options that you’d like to customize. Following these steps allows you to easily customize your phone.

TIP! The camera of the iPhone can take some pretty marvelous pictures. The iPhone has the ability to take thousand of great pictures with the standard camera feature.

The article above has hopefully helped you see all the different potentials of owning an iphone. Take advantage of all of the knowledge that you’ve learned. You will quickly find that there is much more use of an iphone than you previously thought.

Great Tricks That You Could Do On Your Iphone

TIP! Use rice to dry out a wet iPhone. Nearly everyone has dropped a phone in a puddle, sink or even a toilet.

One of the things that makes the iphone so appealing is its ability to help one stay connected, organized and engaged. To unlock its full potential, however, there are a number of things to consider. What carrier to use? Which are the very best apps? What model is the most efficient? Read this article for some useful tips every iphone owner should know.

Battery Power

TIP! A screen protector is a wise investment for your iPhone. Without one, you’ll find that your iPhone screen will be subject to a lot of tiny scratches and minor nicks.

Reduce the brightness of your iphone screen to conserve battery power. Go to the settings area on your phone and reduce the brightness level. This will help save your battery power, which is important to having a full charge on your phone.

TIP! It’s not necessary to press the X to get rid of that annoying AutoCorrect suggestion box. Just push any place on your screen.

Save time by omitting the ‘WWW’ and ‘.com’ from the URL while using your iphone to browse online. All you have to do is type in the main address and you will be directed to the site you are looking for. This is a simple little trick that saves you plenty of time while using your iphone.

TIP! Handy dictionary shortcuts can be created on the iPhone. A custom dictionary can recognize what it is you wish to say.

You can use Safari to just do one tap and make a phone call. For example, you may want to find a local dry cleaner. When locating the number, you don’t have to use the phone component to call them. Instead, tap on the phone number, and the call will immediately connect.

TIP! If you want to do everything that your iPhone can possibly do, you need to master its multimedia abilities. When you download movies, tv shows or video clips, your iPhone becomes a great entertainment solution.

It’s not commonly known how simple it can be to save pictures from Safari or Mail. Find the image you want, touch and hold. Then you’ll receive a popup with a list of options. Of course, now it’s just as easy as selecting “Save.”

TIP! One feature that most people use is the camera. After snapping away over the course of days or weeks, though, your iPhone’s Camera Roll can get clogged up with all the pictures you’ve taken.

Want to use an accented letter or an umlaut, but are not sure what to do? Here’s how to get that accomplished. Touch and hold the particular letter you want additional options for and keep your finger on it for a couple of seconds. You’ll get a pop-up window with several alternative characters after a moment or two. Now you can have more fun with your lettering.

TIP! 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. Make sure the device is locked and push the Home button two times.

To get your messages, tag email accounts on the iphone. 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 tag one or many email accounts.

TIP! You can hear keyboard clicks while you type by turning the sounds on in the “sounds” screen of your phone. This helps you avoid mistakes typing.

Are you regretting that message you just made with iMessage? Is AutoCorrect confusing the meaning of what you write? Giving your iphone a swift rattle is a really simple way to fix this. This will get rid of recent typing automatically. Remember that this is optional, so you have to check Settings first.

TIP! A great way to save a lot of time when playing with your iPhone is to set custom shortcuts for AutoText. The AutoText shortcuts feature allows you to quickly type email addresses and other cumbersome phrases.

When checking out a webpage, scroll using one and two fingers. If the page has multiple text boxes, using one finger to scroll will let you scroll through a single box. You’ll find that using two fingers will increase the speed at which you can look through webpage content that is not visible all at once on the screen of your phone.

Apple Retains

TIP! Many times suggested words can cause you to waste time when composing an email. 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.

Privacy comes into play when using Siri. Apple retains recordings of a majority of voice prompts said to Siri which Apple retains on an internally-hosted server. This helps them develop speech recognition programs, although it is important to understand that you may be recorded.

TIP! There is also a great time-based feature on the iPhone which allows you to set time reminders like when to cook dinner. But, did you know that you can set reminders that trigger notifications based on your physical location? You can say “remind me to go to the store after I leave work.

You can use your Safari browser use you iphone just like a computer, even for saving images of the Internet. If you would like to save a picture, tap and hold on it. A menu will appear, asking if you wish to save the image to your Camera Roll. It can even be used in a message.

Hard reset your iphone if it gets frozen. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time. This will shut off and restart your iphone.

TIP! Type quickly with the iPhone. From your settings, select general and then keyboard to add new shortcuts.

Always upgrade your OS to the most recent version. Updates correct security and functionality issues as well as correct any issues associated with your iphone. This updating is crucial if personal information is accessed online with your phone.

TIP! You can take screenshots with your iPhone all the time. Simply press the power and home buttons at the same time.

Make sure to regularly update your firmware. This increases your iPhone’s usability and battery life. Firmware can be updated by connecting the phone to your computer after you’ve uploaded iTunes. You can also use iCloud for connecting the phone to an Apple computer.

TIP! Use your iPhone to connect via social media with your friends. The iPhone allows for you to update your friends on your life through the popular social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

If you drop your beloved iphone in the water, resist the temptation to immediately turn it on and assess the damage. Dry the outside of the phone. Then wait a day so that any moisture inside the phone can dry. If your phone is wet and you turn it on, you can cause a short circuit and ruin the phone.

TIP! Make sure you secure your iphone with a case right when you get it. For example, dropping the phone can easily result in a shattered or damaged screen.

Make sure you are reserved when it comes to the number of apps you are installing. The iphone platform has a lot of free and paid apps. Some applications engage in unscrupulous data mining practices or charge you hidden fees.

TIP! If you take a video that you’re not going to be watching again, don’t save it to the iPhone. When you are done viewing the video, a prompt is going to ask you if you want to delete the video from the phone.

Consider using an app to manage your battery life. There are a number of these apps available, and each can help you determine which features and functions use the most battery life; they can also help you figure out what changes to make in order to extend the battery’s life. They also let you know when you need to calibrate, which keeps your battery working at an optimal level.

TIP! Do you want your iPhone’s alert tone to be unique? If you follow this simple procedure, you can customize your personal alert tones. Go to the sounds area where the settings section is.

You iphone can be used to send great photos to your family and friends. You can achieve this by following either of two processes. One way is saving the image and adding it in attachment form to a message or email. Another way is uploading it straight to Facebook.

This article has provided you with information on your iphone. Use this information to get the most from your phone.

The Ins And Outs Of Apples Iphone.

TIP! While in the Safari browser, you can simply make a phone call with one tap. You might run across a number you want to call if you’re searching for, say, a restaurant online.

Nearly everyone has an iphone now, well it may seem that way, but many aren’t aware of how to use most of its functions. Are you concerned that your iphone is not being used to its full potential? The following article provides you with valuable information on how to use some of the many features of your iphone.

TIP! The iPhone is a wonderful device that can even help get you from one area to another. Use your iPhone’s map to provide you with directions to get you where you need to go.

With an iphone, you don’t have to worry about getting lost anymore. The maps application is integrated into the software when you purchase the phone, and it allows you to view your location whenever you have service. It will instruct you on how to get to your destination without issues.

TIP! Do you want to include an umlauted or accented letter in your conversation, but don’t know how? Simply do the following. Press the letter you want to change to bring up the options.

Any website you visit can be made into an app. Just go to the site. Once you are there, tap on “Go”. Doing so means you have the chance to add a shortcut to this website to the home screen of your iphone. Once it connects to your home screen you have the option to change the name and personalize the app.

TIP! Use multimedia to maximize your iPhone’s capabilities. By downloading episodes of your favorite television series, a classic movie or humorous clips from countless online sources, you can turn your iPhone into an incredibly versatile solution for all of your entertainment needs.

Safari and mail applications are widely used by iphone owners, but many are not aware of how to save images with these apps. Press and hold on the image you wish to save. A screen should pop up and ask you to either save the image, or cancel.

TIP! If you have Siri on your iPhone, but like to keep your privacy, you maybe not want to continue to use her. Nearly all voice prompts spoken to Siri are recorded and stored on an Apple server.

You can take a photo using your headphone cord. Begin by focusing the camera on the subject you would like to capture. When you are ready to snap the picture, simply push the button. This can help you take a steadier, clearer photo. You can then save the picture like you normally would.

TIP! Use your handy iPhone to quickly snap a screenshot. Press the home and sleep button together for taking a screenshot.

Your iphone defaults to showing you a preview of your incoming messages when the phone is locked. You may find this handy or annoying. This feature can be disabled easily to reduce your stress. Go into your settings menu, choose notifications and then messages. Turn off the Show Preview option to disable this feature.

TIP! It’s easy to take steady pictures on the iPhone. Your headphone volume controls can also double as a way to snap your pictures.

It can be frustrating to lose a great shot because your camera app is too slow to load. Here is a simple shortcut that is quick. Just give the Home button two quick taps when you have your screen locked. There should be a little icon for your camera along the screen bottom. Tapping this icon will enable the iPhone’s camera.

TIP! If your iPhone is dropped in water, never turn it back on immediately afterwards to find out if it still works. Dry the outside well and allow the any internal water to dry overnight.

Try not to talk to your Siri function as often as you do if you are a very private type of person. Apple records virtually all voice prompts to Siri and stores them on an internal server. This is done so it helps the program’s speech recognition, and even though they try to secure these files, everything you talk to Siri about could be recorded.

TIP! Don’t go crazy with installing every app you see. There are many apps available and prices vary a lot while some apps are completely free.

Hard reset your iphone if it gets frozen. Press and hold the “Sleep/Wake” button again while simultaneously holding down the “Home” key. The phone will power down, and power up again to show you everything is fine.

TIP! The command for marking an email unread is hidden on the iPhone. Just go to details and click on the unread feature; when you re-open your e-mail it will appear as an unread message.

One simple tip for the iphone is to personalize your ringtone. This will keep you from feeling like one of the crowd when your phone rings. It’s easy to get a distinctive ringtone by uploading a sound file or a song that you love. This can instantly grab people’s attention.

TIP! You do not have to put up with the preset voice on your device. Look in the General Settings area for Siri.

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 way, you do not have to hit the x after each word.

TIP! Whenever you have to break away from your email app before your message is complete, remember to tap “cancel” rather than simply closing the app itself. This will prompt your iPhone to ask if you would like to save this e-mail as a draft.

Use a little restraint when adding apps to your iphone. Because Apple approves apps before they are listed in iTunes, most apps out there, both free and paid, are really useful. 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! You can save a ton of time while typing on your iPhone. Just go to the Settings section, then General, Keyboard, and lastly, enter a brand new shortcut.

Has the screen on your iphone ever frozen? Make sure to first try the button that puts your phone to sleep and wakes it up. Your next recourse is to press the home button and the sleep/wake button at the same time. Your phone will get a hard reset and, be working again in no time.

TIP! Your iPhone can take a screenshot any time you want to. Press the home and power button at one time.

You may save time when writing on the iphone. Go to Settings and then General to select the Keyboard option and add new shortcuts. As such, longer phrases are programmed for future ease of use. It’ll save you the trouble of typing them out each time.

TIP! When texting, do you always send them to the same people? If so, consider adding each of these numbers to your favorites. Use your call lists, including your recent calls and favorites, to text people in addition to calling them.

Among the many useful features that come loaded onto your iphone is a fairly robust dictionary incorporated right into the iOS itself. You can use this reference tool from virtually any app. Tap then hold on a word; when the options come up, choose Define.

Contact List

TIP! Using your iPhone’s browser to scroll through a webpage can be difficult. You might be scrolling down the main site instead.

You’ll find that you can look through your iPhone’s contact list using three different techniques. Using your finger to locate contacts on your iphone you can go through your contact list, locate a contact with a specific initial letter by tapping that letter or holding your finger on your contact list. The last option lets you scroll rapidly through the entire group of contacts.

TIP! The iPhone’s integrated camera can help you take terrific photos. The camera built into your iPhone allows you take more pictures than you can count with the click of a button! Then you can download the photos to your computer.

When assessing your contacts on the iphone, you may just scroll through your list as usual. However, there is an easier way. First, hold down on the alphabetical contacts screen. Then, you just slide up and down. That gives you a better way to look through your contacts.

TIP! You should turn off or disable wifi functions on your iPhone that you don’t utilize. Even if you are not using them, they can drain batteries and force you to recharge your phone more often.

Is there a certain person or people that you text frequently? Include these numbers in Favorites. You can use your recent and favorite call lists as a place to not only return a call, but to also send text messages. For an even quicker way to communicate, select the arrow beside your contact and just pick the text message feature. That is a great way to determine what your missed calls were supposed to be about!

TIP! Try to avoid filling your iPhone up with too many movies. Full motion movies take about 1G in your storage compartment.

Although they’re not cheap to purchase, iPhones give their users an astonishing amount of power (they can do almost anything a home computer can) right in their pockets. Once you are an iphone owner, you know how amazing it is. Hopefully after reading this article, you will be able to utilize all of its features and use it more efficiently.

Simple Tricks To Using Your Iphone

TIP! Keep your phone updated. These updates can give your phone new abilities, as well as fix known bugs and security flaws.

Smartphones can be confusing to the uninitiated buyer. 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. You will see why it’s the best in the following article.

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

After you learn how to take pictures using your volume buttons, try using the headphone cord to snap a shot. Press the button on the cord when you are ready. This can help to avoid any movement of the phone and decrease the chances for a blurry picture.

TIP! Switching from web browsing to placing a call on your iPhone doesn’t take more than a single tap. Perhaps you are searching for a local grocery store.

When searching the web with your iphone, you do not have to type in the “.com” part of an address. As long as you punch in the body of the website address, your browser will be able to locate the site you’re looking for. Although this seems miniscule, this can save you a great amount of time over your iPhone’s life.

TIP! Did you know that your iPhone functions exactly like a GPS? 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. You can easily bookmark the map so that it is quickly accessible at all times.

Download an app that will allow you to upload files on your iphone and use it as a storage device. Upload photos, music or other files with the app. Simply plug the iphone into your computer to get instant access to files. Or, you could even open the right from the iphone.

Headphone Cord

TIP! Have you ever found yourself doubting your most recent entry into iMessage? Has Auto Correct negatively altered the body of your message? There’s a very simple way to take back your words; quickly shake your iPhone. This will automatically undo recent typing.

You can even take pictures with the headphone cord. To start, frame the picture you wish to take. Simply push the volume button on the headphone cord. This will take the photo. You can then save the picture like you normally would.

TIP! Your iPhone has an on-board calculator that can take all of the guesswork out of any basic math that you run into. The iPhone calculator also offers additional functionality for more complex mathematics: Simply tilt your phone sideways and the everyday calculator shifts into scientific mode.

Access your email quickly and easily by tagging your accounts directly to your iphone. This feature allows you to receive and view messages right away directly on your iphone. You can tag one or various email accounts to your iphone.

TIP! It is possible to take a screenshot when using your iPhone. Simply, find the screen you want a shot of and hold down your “home” button as you click your “sleep” button.

Have you ever found yourself doubting your most recent entry into iMessage? Did Auto Correct alter what you intended to say? There is a very easy way to fix the damage: simply shake your iphone quickly. That undoes any recent typing. This optional feature needs to be enabled, so look at your Settings to ensure it is available.

TIP! Always keep your OS current and upgraded for the best experience on your iPhone. 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.

When your phone is locked, you will still see incoming messages. For some this is great, but others do not like it. If you think it is annoying, you can disable that feature easily. In your Settings, navigate to the “messages” option that is found in your “notifications.” Here you have the option to turn the Show Preview setting to OFF.

TIP! Keep the firmware updated. This will both make your iPhone more usable and extend the life of its battery.

Have you lost a photo opportunity because the camera app was too slow to bring up? This shortcut will help you to save a lot of time and get all the pictures you desire. Double tap Home twice when the screen is in a locked state. A little camera icon should be seen close to the bottom on the screen. Press the button to enable the camera.

TIP! If you use the Safari browser, you don’t need to type in “.com” when you wish to access a webpage.

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 run into a picture you want to save while you’re browsing, just tap and hold it. A menu will appear, asking if you wish to save the image to your Camera Roll. It’s also easy to copy the image and put it in an email or message this way.

TIP! One wonderful organizational tool that can be utilized on your phone is the calendar. A way to use it more effectively is to directly create events on the calendar entry instead of using the plus button.

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?” Access this feature under the keyboard settings on the iphone.

TIP! Using your iPhone can be really fun and really easy, but there are some aspects of the phone that make it seem tedious. For example, having to scroll up the length of pages can be a pain.

The suggested words feature on the iphone isn’t worth the time. When typing, if endless word corrections start to bother you, just tap the screen to eliminate the boxes. This way, you don’t have to tap the x key after every single word.

TIP! You don’t have to put up with Siri’s mechanized voice, there are other options. Find the Siri function which is in the general->settings section.

There are many types of reminders available on your iphone; you have the ability to set up time-based reminders. Did you know that it’s possible to set reminders based on location? Your iphone could remind you to go grocery shopping on your way home from work. There are lots of different reminders that can be implemented on the iphone.

TIP! You should be using your iPhone to share and send photos to your family and friends. There are two main ways to do this.

Your iphone can take pictures one-handed. Frame the picture as you please and choose the volume up button on the side of your device. Your picture will be just as clear and focused.

TIP! Use social media to keep up with your friends from your iPhone. Your iPhone has apps available for both Facebook and Twitter.

Your iphone makes surfing the web easy; however, scrolling back to the beginning of a page can be a bit cumbersome. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to do this. Tap the bar on the top of the screen to scroll all the way back up to the top. This helpful trick works for many additional long screens as well, such as iTunes lists.

TIP! Touching the home button with your fingertip for an extended period of time can unfreeze your device. The phone will then reboot.

Minimize the amount of time you spend typing on your iphone. You can set up new shortcuts under the settings. If you do this, it will program any long words or phrases you use often. This will eliminate the need for you to type things out every time.

TIP! Do your best to avoid situations with your iPhone where extreme temperature variations are an issue. For example, do not have your phone on you in the event you have to work in a refrigerated area.

Now do you know why no other phone is like the iphone? No other smartphones can compete with the iphone in power and functionality. Anyone can clearly see all the advantages it has over its competition.

Thinking About Getting An Iphone? Here Are Some Reasons To Avoid It!

TIP! The iPhone has a great option for those who need a bigger keyboard to type. You can get this added value without purchasing an expensive accessory! Turn you iPhone sideways, then tap the Safari address bar, and viola! The larger keyboard allows you to have more speed and efficiency when typing.

Your iphone has a seemingly infinite capacity for making things easier for you, but you have to know how to use it. Read on for information on how to use the iphone to your advantage.

TIP! Save your valuable battery power by lowering the brightness on your iPhone. Simply use the settings on your phone to adjust how bright the screen on your iPhone shines.

Getting from one destination to another is easy with the iphone. The iPhone’s map can be used as a GPS to help you find your way to locations, as well as to find attractions. Bookmarking the map allows it to be easily accessed.

The “X” button is not needed after each AutoCorrect suggestion. Just tap the screen anywhere. This will close the suggestion box for you, which is a much faster method.

TIP! You should buy a screen to protect your iPhone. If you do not have a screen protector on your phone, it will definitely become a victim of nicks and scratches.

Try not to talk to your Siri function as often as you do if you are a very private type of person. What is spoken to Siri is recorded by Apple and stored on their internally-hosted servers. These files are great for advancing the technology of the main speech software, but it comes with the price of recording a great deal of your daily, spoken conversations.

TIP! Looking for a way to add special characters like an umlaut or accented letter to your texts? If so, then listen carefully. Touch and hold the particular letter you want additional options for and keep your finger on it for a couple of seconds.

The iphone, as well as other smartphones, can notify you when calls or messages are received. 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. From here, it’s easy to program your LED Flash option.

TIP! Sync your email accounts with your iPhone to easily access your messages. Tagging allows you to receive notifications if a new message appears, as well as view the message instantly.

It’s important that you always have the most recently updated version of the OS. Apple iPhones get regular updates that included fixes and security patches, just like computers do. These updates are especially important if you use your phone to send personal information online.

TIP! Take advantage of the different scrolling options of some websites using one or two fingers. If the page is separated into boxes it is easier to use one finger to navigate each box individually.

Don’t let your iphone waste your time with word suggestions. When you are typing and a suggested word pops up, ignore the ‘x’ and just tap on your iPhone’s screen anywhere. That will remove the suggestion box. This will prevent you from tapping the “x” all the time.

TIP! Has the perfect shot ever escaped you because you were not able to open up your camera app quickly enough? Use this shortcut instead. With your screen in the locked position, double tap your Home button.

Most people know that you can set a reminder for a specific time using the iphone, such as “Dentist at 4:30.” However, are you aware that you can also set location-based reminders as well? You might say something like, “Remind me to go to the gas station on the way to pick up the kids.” There is no end to the kinds of reminders you can set on your iphone.

TIP! 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. Just press on and hold any images you wish to save.

You can use your iPhone’s calendar as an excellent organization tool. You can add events faster and easier directly rather than using the + button. Tap and hold on an hour in your “Day” view, and that will make a new event. Fast scheduling will free up more of your time.

TIP! There is a reset that you can do on your device if it freezes. Simply depress the button as you hold the Home button.

You can take a picture with your iphone using just one hand. All you need to do is tap the volume up button on the side of the phone when you have your shot lined up. This will allow you to take the picture with one hand while steadying the phone with the other hand.

Changing Siri

TIP! If you use Safari to browse the Internet on your iPhone, you do not have to type .com.

If you do not like Siri’s voice, you can change it. Go the general settings area and locate Siri. You can adjust Siri’s language to either French, English or German. You also have the option of changing Siri’s accent to a British or Australian one. If you choose to change Siri to having a British accent, you will also be changing Siri’s gender, as British Siri is male.

TIP! Should your iPhone freeze up, do not be distressed. The first thing to try is, of course, the sleep/wake button.

You can take screenshots at any point by using your iphone. Touch and hold down the home and power buttons at the same time to acheive this. This will flash a white screen, which will take a screenshot of your phone and save it in your pictures.

TIP! If you have started writing an email but did not get it completed, don’t close the email, click on cancel instead. The iPhone will then ask if you would like to save the email in your drafts folder.

One of the most useful features of your iphone is quite an extensive dictionary incorporated into the iOS. This reference tool is available to you in most, if not all, apps. The only action you must take is tapping and holding on the word in question and then choosing the Define choice from the appearing list.

TIP! Reduce the time you spend typing on your iPhone. When you reach the settings area, head to the “general” area, choose “keyboard” and input your own shortcuts.

There is an alternative to finding a contact on your iphone besides flicking through your contacts list. Place the tip of a finger on the alphabetized list and press gently. Then, simply move your finger up and down to move through your contacts. With this control, searching contacts is easier.

TIP! A great way for communicating on your iPhone is using FaceTime. This lets users see the individual they are conversing with.

Keep your iphone away from situations that will cause extreme variations in temperatures. For instance, if you need to go into frozen lockers or refrigerated areas frequently, do not take your phone. Water formation can occur when temperatures drop quickly.

Iphone Case

TIP! The versatility of the iPhone is one of its most appealing features. As an example, your can transform your iPhone to function as a convenient universal remote with the BlinqTV app.

Purchase an iphone case for its protection. The iphone will break easily if dropped onto a hard surface. Having an iphone case will protect your phone if you accidentally drop it.

TIP! Make sure you use your iPhone connector cord carefully because they can damage easily. If you need to disconnect the cord from a USB port or a power outlet, do it gently.

There is an easy way to remove unwanted emails with just a swipe of your finger. Making a fingertip motion like you’re crossing off an item on a checklist (a simple horizontal swipe) will give you instant access to a delete button.

TIP! Turn off the wireless functions on your iPhone when not in use. When not serving you a direct function, they continue to use battery juice when enabled.

Take great photos on your iphone. You can take an unlimited amount of pictures by using the built in camera of your iphone. For an unlimited picture taking capabilities, simply download pictures later to your computer at home. Who needs a digital camera? The iphone can take all the pictures you need.

TIP! Syncing your iPhone with the time system on your computer is a useful tactic. When you are away from your computer, you will still be able to access the appointments and calendars you need.

Take some time to experiment and play around with your new iphone. The more you use it, the more accustomed you will be to it. You may spend hours or even days playing around, but you will be learning new stuff all the time.

TIP! If you are calling a number, and want to keep your phone number to yourself, you can do this within the iPhone interface. Go to the Settings menu, tap Phone, and press the Show Caller ID button.

You have probably seen someone with an iphone delighted by all the features at their disposal. To get to know what you can do with an iphone, just use the tips and tricks laid out in this article.

Apps, Settings And Other Iphone Advice

TIP! Did you know that rice can be used to dry your iPhone if it gets wet? It is fairly common to drop an iPhone and get it wet. Rather than using a blow dryer, softly wipe the phone and submerge it in a plastic ziptop bag with plenty of rice.

If you are living in America and never heard of an iphone, you are likely the only one. This revolutionary device has changed the way people use their phones. If you already own an iphone, or even if you are just thinking of buying one, this article can help you get to know the device better.

TIP! When you have mastered taking pictures by using your volume buttons, give it a try with your headphone cord. Steady your hands then press the button on the cord.

If you own an iphone, getting lost is a thing of the past. 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. This app is helpful to get to a new place, or just to get back home.

TIP! When using Safari, making phone calls is as easy as just one tap on the screen. Suppose you are searching for a dry cleaner that is close by.

Did you know that rice can be used to dry your iphone if it gets wet? There are many ways you may get your phone wet, such as puddles or toilets. Instead of using a hair dryer, wipe your phone with a soft paper towel and then put it into a ziploc bag filled with rice. It should be dried out after several hours or overnight.

Conserve Battery

TIP! Are you sick of constantly getting iPhone notifications? To stop them, do the following. Press the Settings button, then press the Notifications bar.

To conserve battery life, reduce the brightness of your iPhone’s screen. Simply use the settings on your phone to adjust how bright the screen on your iphone shines. This will conserve battery energy and extend the amount of time you will have before needing to recharge your battery.

TIP! Use this tip to send text messages more quickly. If your iPhone doesn’t correctly guess the word you are attempting to text, you can touch the screen anywhere to cancel the guess.

If you have an iphone, it is important that it has a protective screen. Without protection, your phone’s screen will get nicked and scratched. Just having a tiny bit of dirt on a finger can create a scratch. Be sure that you always have a screen protector on your phone.

TIP! Most iPhone users take full advantage of their phone’s built-in camera. The only real problem most people encounter here is that their catalogs become quite extensive and subsequently hard to sort through.

You can create a shortcut on your home page for any site that you visit frequently. Begin by visiting a website in your iPhone’s browser. Once you are on the website, just hit the “Go” button. Doing this gives you the ability to quickly add the site you are on to your main screen. Adding your site to your home screen allows you to rename it. This creates a personalized app.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes up and cannot be revived by pressing Sleep/Wake button, try doing a hard reset so you can get back in working order. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time.

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! This method closes the suggestion box quickly and easily.

TIP! The iPhone OS should be upgraded to the most recent version. Updates correct security and functionality issues as well as correct any issues associated with your iPhone.

There are many useful apps available that transform your iphone into a storage device for your important files. You can upload music, short videos, pictures and even text files. You just need to connect your phone to any computer, or open them right in your phone.

TIP! Should your iPhone fall in water, wait before trying to turn it on. Dry off the exterior, then allow the moisture to dry overnight.

Incoming messages are previewed on the iphone lock screen by default. You may like this feature, or you may think it’s annoying. If you are among those who find it bothersome, you can disable it. Simply go to the settings menu area and click on notifications and then messages. The feature you want to disable is called Show Preview.

TIP! Do not go overboard buying apps for your iPhone. There are a lot of great apps for the iPhone, some free, and some that cost money to use.

As with a lot of smartphones, the iphone allows you to see a visual indication of your incoming messages and calls. For silent but prominent notifications, you can make your iPhone’s LED camera flash blink whenever a message or call comes in. To access this feature go into the “accessibility” tab under the settings menu. Activate LED Flash Alerts.

TIP! Has the screen on your iPhone ever frozen? To begin with, press the sleep/wake button. If that fails try pressing the home button on your iPhone along with the sleep/wake button.

Use your handy iphone to quickly snap a screenshot. Simply hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously when you at the screen you want an image of. If you see that your screen has turned white, you have successfully taken a screenshot.

TIP! You don’t have to put up with Siri’s mechanized voice, there are other options. If you want to change the Siri voice, go to your General Settings and find Siri.

There are moments when using your iphone you will get a notification alert that interrupts you. You probably prefer finishing your task at hand prior to minding the notice. All you have to do is remove the notification from your screen. All you have to do is give the notification pop-up a quick swipe with your fingertip and it’ll disappear.

TIP! You can scroll through the contact list of your phone in three different ways. You can scroll through the whole list with your finger, you can tap a letter to go straight to contacts beginning with that letter, or you can press your finger lightly on the list.

One great thing to do with your iphone is to use the Facebook app. Most people know this already and take full advantage of it but there are still a lot of people that don’t know that they can log into Facebook and use while simply on their iphone.

TIP! Chat with friends by using your iPhone’s social media features. You can keep your friends up-to-date with what is going on in your life by using popular sites like Twitter and Facebook.

Your Iphone will do the typing for you if you set up shortcuts. Visit “settings”, find “general”, hit “keyboard”, then add a new shortcut. This can help you add shortcuts to phrases and words you commonly use by inputting acronyms or abbreviations. As you type the shortcuts, the words that correspond will become inserted.

TIP! For frozen iPhone screens, keep the home button pressed for five seconds. The phone will then reboot.

Getting great results from your iphone should be much easier after reading this article. Remember to implement all the suggestions mentioned here and unlock the total possibilities. Learning how to use your iphone faster and more efficiently will make it a lot more rewarding to use!