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Your Iphone And You! Tips To Strengthen Your Bond

TIP! If the iPhone is wet, dry it with rice. You should of course avoid dropping your iPhone in water.

If you are one of the millions of people with an iphone, you are no doubt aware that this device is more than a mere cell phone; however, you may not be taking full advantage of this amazing device. This article will provide you with some handy tips that you can use to get even more out of your iphone.

TIP! Speed up your messaging with this trick. Whenever the dictionary automatically suggests a word that you don’t need as you’re typing your text message, you can eliminate it by tapping any area of the screen.

Remember to update the phone as updates become 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. 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! Taking pictures is one iPhone feature that most users take advantage of. If you take a lot of pictures, there is a way to sort and organize them.

Do you get too many notifications? There is a way to turn them off. Go to your notifications center under the “Settings” button. Check out the applications in the heading “In Notification Center”; then remove whatever you do not need. Your battery life will improve.

TIP! You phone will allow you to view parts of your messages even when locked through its default settings. You might find this annoying rather than convenient.

There is no need to select the “x” box that follows a word that has been subjected to AutoCorrect. You can simply tap the screen anywhere. That closes the box in a much simpler way.

TIP! Have you ever missed out on the perfect shot because you couldn’t bring up the camera app fast enough? Use this simple and fast shortcut. Tap your Home button two times quickly if your screen is locked.

Increase the speed of messaging by using this trick. 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 even have to tap the small “x” that is found at the word’s end.

TIP! Your iPhone has an on-board calculator that can take all of the guesswork out of any basic math that you run into. When holding the phone vertically the calculator is a standard one, but hold your phone horizontally and you get a scientific calculator.

Do you need special characters when you type foreign or accented words? Here is how to do it. Holding down the letter you wish to use for a quick second is all that you need to do. You should get a box to pop up that will include a number of additional keys. This will allow you to type with fancy lettering as much as you want.

TIP! As with many smartphones, you’re able to set your iPhone to give you a visual when you have an incoming call or message. For silent but important notifications, you can set the LED camera flash to blink when a call or message comes in.

Link your email with your iphone for greater convenience. This helps greatly because once you get an instant notification, you can check out the message instantaneously on the iphone. You can tag just about any account to your iphone.

TIP! You can capture a screenshot while using your iPhone. Once you have selected the screen you would like a screenshot of, push down on your “home” button and make sure to click the “sleep” button the same time.

Most iphone users take full advantage of their phone’s built-in camera. After a lot of pictures are taken, it is difficult to sort through the pictures in the Camera Roll. The iphone has a built-in album to help organize your pictures. This feature is a godsend for anyone who needs to quickly find a specific image without scrolling endlessly.

TIP! AutoText shortcuts save a great deal of time when texting and emailing. Create shortcuts for the phrases that you use most frequently.

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. You can save images to the Camera Roll on your phone. You can also choose to copy it to a message.

TIP! Limit the number of apps on your iPhone. There are many apps available and prices vary a lot while some apps are completely free.

If you have gotten your iphone wet, don’t immediately try to turn it on. Dry off the phone first and let the internal moisture evaporate. Turning on a wet phone causes a short circuit that may destroy your phone forever.

TIP! A great tip if you own an iPhone is to start using Facebook on it. Many people know this, but some people are unaware that they can use Facebook on their phone.

Use your iPhone’s calendar to organize your schedule. Rather than relying on the “+” function, try adding each event directly. This is much quicker. First, change into “Day” view. Next, you can simply tap and hold any hour; a new event will automatically be created in that specific time. This will save you some time in your busy day.

TIP! You can customize shortcuts on your phone that will allow for faster typing. Go to settings – general – keyboard – add new shortcut.

You should stay calm if your iphone freezes up. First, try using the “Sleep/Wake” button to bring up the screen. Then, try pressing Wake/Sleep and Home at the same time. You will be taken through a hard reboot, requiring you to use the power button, but it will work in a short amount of time.

TIP! Don’t close your email app if you have to leave in the middle of writing an email. Instead, hit “cancel.

The iphone makes typing easier than ever. A shortcut to your preferred keyboard can be made by accessing settings section. You can program short cut keys for phrases or paragraphs that you frequently text or type. After that you will be able to quickly insert those phrases without the need to type them over and over again.

TIP! There are options for scrolling through your contacts with fingers; however, there is also a way to do so without flicking through the contacts. Start by holding your finger on the alphabetical list.

If you want to save some work on the iphone and come back to it later, just tap Cancel. Options will be displayed to either save, don’t save or cancel. Your message will be dropped into the Drafts folder if you hit “Save.” The iphone makes it easy by creating a Drafts folder for you, if you do not already have one in place.

TIP! A fabulous iPhone communication tool is that of FaceTime. FaceTime allows you to look at the person you are talking to.

It is easy to access your iPod controls and all of your favorites quickly. Do this by going to the settings, general and then home. Customizing starts by figuring out which things you’d like to change. It’s a snap to make your iphone behave the way you want it to when you do this.

Social Networks

TIP! Do not allow your iPhone to be exposed to the sun for a long time. If the phone is placed in sunlight for a long time, it could be completely ruined.

Keep in touch with your friends by using your iphone to access social networks. You can update Twitter, Facebook and other social networks through your iphone. Also, you can read all the latest gossip and news from these applications so you are hip to new happenings quicker than anyone else.

TIP! It can be tough to scroll in a small window on a website with the browser on your phone. Thanks to inadvertent finger placement, you might end up scrolling the main page up or down instead of the window.

After reading this article, you should have a good foundation of knowledge about the many features of your iphone. You simply have to remember what you have learned the next time you use the phone!

The Ins And Outs Of Using An Iphone

TIP! Rice is an easy and quick way to dry out your iPhone if you happen to get it wet. You should of course avoid dropping your iPhone in water.

The iphone leads the pack among all of the smartphones, and for very good reasons. The feature of the iphone and the apps to customize it make it a perfect choice for the multi-tasker. The following article will help you to learn how to become the master of your iphone and put its power to use for you.

TIP! Download an app that will allow you to upload files on your iPhone and use it as a storage device. You may upload text files, videos, pictures and music.

Keep up on all of the new updates for your phone as they are released. Updating your phone guarantees that you have the latest software fixes, updates and options for your phone. You will also have to store all photos and other information you have on your computer in case something bad occurs to the phone, you’re covered.

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

After you know how to take pictures using the volume buttons, try using the headphone cord. Steady your hand while focusing on your subject, and press the button on the cord when you are ready. Using this technique will help ensure your photos are crisp and clear.

TIP! If you are writing anything on the iPhone and do not want to use the predictive text feature, the suggestion box can be dismissed without touching the “X.” You can actually tap your finger anywhere within the screen to dismiss the box.

You don’t have to append “.com” to web addresses while you are browsing. All you need is the main portion of the address typed in and the browser should connect you with the proper site. Though this may seem insignificant, the time savings can be substantial over the long run.

TIP! Have you ever missed out on a great picture because your couldn’t access your iPhone’s camera quickly? Consider this simple shortcut. If you have locked the screen, tap twice on the Home button.

When using Safari, make calls with a single tap. Let’s say you want to find a dry cleaner. When you locate the phone number of the cleaners, you don’t need to switch over to the phone component of your iphone. Simply tap the number, and you’re immediately connected to the desired business.

TIP! Just like with lots of other smartphones, the iPhone can be set to give you visual indicators of when you receive calls and/or messages. You can set your iPhone to show a silent blink from the camera flash as each call or message comes into your phone.

If you want to stay on top of your email, tag your account to your iphone. This feature allows you to receive and view messages right away directly on your iphone. You can have one or many email accounts hooked up to your phone.

TIP! You can take screenshots with your phone. Once you find the screen you want to save, hold the “home” button down while simultaneously clicking the “sleep” button.

You can set your iphone to let you know when calls or messages are coming in. If you want silent yet pronounced message notifications, you can set your camera to flash as messages appear. Navigate your way through to set this option, clicking on the General tab under Settings and then click on Accessibility. Then all you do is turn on the setting for LED Flash Alerts.

TIP! 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 find a picture you would like to save, simply press and hold it.

Be sure to keep your iPhone’s operating system up to date. Because of the fact that iPhones are now almost equivalent to a laptop there are many things that can go wrong that need to be fixed. This is even more important if your phone contains any personal information.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes up and does not restart by pressing the “sleep/wake” button, a hard reset will fix the problem. Hold that button down while you simultaneously press the “home key”.

Create shortcuts for sayings or phrases you use a lot to save yourself some time. This can be handy when typing common phrases like “where are you” or entering long email addresses. Locate the keyboard settings on your iphone to access this useful feature.

TIP! If you happen to drop your phone into a liquid, stop yourself from immediately turning it back on. Thoroughly dry the outside, and let the inside dry overnight.

The Calendar on your iphone is a great organizational tool. There is a way to very efficiently add calendar events without using “+.” Go to the “Day” view. Then press on the hour you want to schedule an event for. This creates a new event listing. You will free up more time for other things!

TIP! The suggested words feature on the iPhone isn’t worth the time. To end this feature, simply tap your iPhone screen to quit the suggestion box.

Scrolling back to the top part of any page that you visit while using the iphone can seem like such a hassle. This can be avoided by making one simple click. Tapping status bar up on your screen (in other words the clock) instantly returns you to the page’s beginning. You can also use the same feature on many other long lists (such as your music library).

You can mark emails as unread; however, the option is not visible on the main, mail screen. Navigate to details and tap unread; that’s all there is to it.

TIP! You can help yourself stay organized by using the iPhone calendar. You can quickly use this tool by directly adding events instead of always using “+” button.

If you have an iphone, you should try using it to browse Facebook. Many people already take advantage of the benefits of Facebook while using their iphone, but some do not know they are able to use Facebook on their iphone.

TIP! You can use your iPhone camera single-handedly. Simply frame your picture and press the volume button +.

You can customize shortcuts on your phone that will allow for faster typing. Within the Settings menu, go to Keyboard in the General section. There you will find Add New Shortcut. These shortcuts are a huge time-saver when typing out phrases and words that you input all the time. When you write these shortcuts, the equivalent phrases and words will be put in full.

TIP! Although your iPhone does everything it can to make navigating web pages as easy as possible, it can still be a real slog to scroll back up to the top of a long page. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to do this.

To hang onto the draft of a message, you have started typing, just tap the “Cancel” button. You will immediately be given the option to save, cancel or avoid saving. Your message will be dropped into the Drafts folder if you hit “Save.” If necessary, the device will create a new Drafts folder.

TIP! If you have an iPhone, you should try using it to browse Facebook. Not everyone knows yet that Facebook and other social networks are accessible from the iPhone.

Your iphone can be used to send valuable pictures to your family and/or friends. Thare are two easy ways to get this done. You can either send saved images through email or upload them to your social media account.

TIP! If you want to save an email or a text without sending it, tap on cancel. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel.

There is a way to scroll your contacts that does not involve finger flicking. Place one of your fingers on the area of the alphabetical list. Slide your finger up and down the list for a simpler method of scrolling. That gives you a better way to look through your contacts.

TIP! It is very simple to gain access to the iPod controls and favorites instantaneously. All you have to do is go to settings, then general, and then the home button.

Thanks to it’s popularity, many have seen how great the iphone is as a device. The endless features, apps and functions hold endless possibilities for the user. Most people find it takes time to understand how to utilize all the features available on an iphone. But there is a good chance you never will use all of them and the tips from this article can help you make the most of your phone.

Keeping Up With Technology: Iphone Secrets And Advice

TIP! Make sure your phone is updated whenever new updates are available. If you are diligent about doing this, you can be more secure in the fact that your phone will not be subject to glitches and viruses.

A lot of people have integrated the various features on the iphone into necessities in their daily lives. A lot of these features would not normally be associated with a phone. If you want to get all the amazement out of the iphone that it was designed for, you really need to be educated about it. Reading the article below will help you become an expert on everything your iphone can do.

TIP! Any website you visit can be made into an app. To try this out, visit the site.

With an iphone, you don’t have to worry about getting lost anymore. 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 can help you find your way home, or it can assist you in locating and exploring entirely new destinations.

Larger Keyboard

TIP! Search for an app that lets you utilize your phone for storage. You can upload music, short videos, pictures and even text files.

If you get a larger keyboard, browsing the web with your iphone will be a little easier. However, you do not have to purchase a larger keyboard. Simply turn your iphone horizontal and touch the address bar. This can make it more practical for you to type while using Safari.

TIP! When viewing a web page in Safari, you can use either one finger or two to scroll. If the webpage has more than one box, using one finger allows you to scroll just one box.

When surfing the web on the iphone, you do not need to add “.com” to web addresses. All you need to do is include the main part, like Google, and miraculously the iphone browser transports you to that site. It might not seem like that much of a time-saver, but there is no reason to type it if you don’t have too.

TIP! You can take screenshots with your phone. Simply press the “sleep” button while holding in the “home” button.

You can find your way anywhere with your iphone. When you are trying to find a certain location, you can use the map function on your iphone. You can easily bookmark the map so that it is quickly accessible at all times.

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. You will want to press the home key and the sleep button at the same time.

A great tip to implement when using the iphone is to save the images you view directly from your browser. Simply touch the picture and hold for a couple seconds. After a few seconds, a pop-up box will give you the option of saving the image to your phone.

TIP! You can turn on the sound of the keyboard clicks of your phone by accessing the “sounds” feature. This sound gives you an audible cue that lets you know the letters you type are registering, which may cut down on mistakes.

Compose emails, notes, and messages faster with this easy tip. Tapping away from the suggestion box can cancel this entirely. You do not have to click on the x displayed next to the word to dismiss it.

TIP! Make sure you are mindful about the apps you allow onto your phone. There is a huge variety of applications that can be loaded to the iPhone.

Feeling regrets about what you just typed into iMessage? Has Auto Correct made you say something silly? By shaking your phone quickly it can be undone. This action automatically undoes recent typing. Be aware that this feature is optional, and you will need to check in the Settings area to ensure that it’e enabled.

TIP! Taking a photo with the iPhone is so simple, you can do it with just one hand. Simply press “+ volume” once you have the frame exactly as you want it.

If you are looking to add, multiply or subtract something really fast, take advantage of the calculator function in the utilities section of the iphone. When held vertically, the calculator is a standard calculator, but when held horizontally, it becomes a highly-functional scientific calculator.

Apple Retains

TIP! Do not panic if your iPhone freezes. First, press the Sleep/Wake button.

If you are concerned with privacy, consider limiting how much you say to Siri. Apple retains recordings of a majority of voice prompts said to Siri which Apple retains on an internally-hosted 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! If you wish to stop composing a message with intentions of finishing it later, simply tap ‘Cancel’. This will bring up the option to save, cancel or delete the current message.

Did you know that you can know take iphone pictures without worrying about your phone shaking? Utilize the volume controls found on the headphones. Initiate this by focusing on what you want to take a picture of and then make sure your hand isn’t shaking. Just press one of the buttons that are on the cord when you want to take a picture.

You don’t have to type .com when using Safari on your iphone. For example, if you want to visit Amazon.com, just type “Amazon” to get to the site.

TIP! Use Facetime when you are communicating on your iPhone. You get to look directly at the person with whom you are having the conversation.

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. While viewing the “Day” screen, tap and hold on a given hour to automatically insert an event at that time. This is fast scheduling and it saves you a lot of time!

TIP! A protective case for your iPhone is an excellent idea for anyone who tends to be a bit clumsy. The reason is because if your phone is dropped without it being in a case, you will probably shatter it.

Taking pictures is very easy and practical when using your iphone. Just maneuver the frame in the correct position and then tap your + volume button. The picture quality is as good as when taken the traditional way.

TIP! If you want to access several email accounts from your iPhone, name each one something different. This will reduce the amount of confusion you have when you load it up.

If your iphone freezes, do not panic. First, try the sleep button to wake it up. If that doesn’t work, try pressing the “Sleep/Wake” button along with the “Home” button. This does a hard reset on your phone and will restart it after a little while.

Drafts Folder

TIP! Would you like to have an alert tone on our iPhone that is different from anyone else? You can easily customize your alert tones by following this simple procedure. Find Sounds, which is in the Settings area.

In the iPhone’s Mail app, you can save an email draft to send later by clicking cancel. You will be asked if you want to Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel. Your message will be dropped into the Drafts folder if you hit “Save.” The iphone makes it easy by creating a Drafts folder for you, if you do not already have one in place.

TIP! The iPhone’s camera takes great pictures. The camera on the iPhone gives you the ability to store many pictures.

The iphone has an integrated dictionary that is quite comprehensive. Use this tool within any application you are using. All you need to do is tap and hold on any given word and then select “Define” from the options that appear.

TIP! Use Apple tutorials to make the most of your iPhone experience. There is a tutorial for almost every application, so that you can easily learn how to best use your phone.

If your screen freezes, press Home for about five seconds. This will force-quit any apps that are running and let your iphone reboot. If this still doesn’t work, press the home and power button simultaneously for 12 seconds. Only use the second method if the first doesn’t work.

TIP! There are ways that you can add or change the icons in your music section. Tap the phone’s settings button, and then press “add more icons.

New iphone users are often surprised by how much they can accomplish now using their phones. Not surprisingly, there is a world of potential that most novices do not realize exists. Apply what you’ve just learned to tap into all your iphone has to offer.

Becoming A Savvy Iphone User: A Guide

TIP! Wouldn’t a larger keyboard make it easier to enter messages and surf the Internet on your iPhone? You can get this added value without purchasing an expensive accessory! Simply rotate the phone and double tap on the address bar in Safari. You’ll see you have a much larger keyboard for you to use that is much more effective when it comes to typing.

There are tons of reasons that the iphone is one of the most popular phones out there. There’s a great deal that an iphone can do for its user when it’s used intelligently. This article can help you find new uses for your iphone and harness the power of it.

TIP! Conserve the battery by reducing your iPhone’s brightness level. Just click on over to the settings section and select the option to reduce brightness.

Siri allows you to set reminders based on your location. Now you don’t have to say ” Siri, remind me at five to call work.” Instead, you can request: “Siri, tell me to contact the office when I reach my home.” This adds another layer of customization to your iphone. Now the phone will be able to detect when you’re at home instead of relying on the time. You can easily set a reminder if you’re not sure when you’re getting back home.

TIP! If you are browsing in Safari, you have the ability to make a phone call with a simple tap. For instance, assume you’re searching for dry cleaners nearby.

Does the constant stream of phone notifications annoy you? You’ll find it easy to disable them. After you open the main “Settings” menu, touch the bar called “Notifications.” Then check out which apps are listed inside of your “Notifications Center”, and choose which ones you would like to keep or remove. Better still, removing these unwanted notifications can also extend the battery life of your device.

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. With this app, you are able to upload pictures, brief videos, music and text files.

Handy dictionary shortcuts can be created on the iphone. As you dictate or type, the dictionary will know what you are saying. You can also program your phone and put in additional phrases and shortcuts. Your on screen keyboard will also use the auto-correct feature to make typing certain words and phrases easier.

TIP! There are many multimedia capabilities available to your iPhone. When you download movies, tv shows or video clips, your iPhone becomes a great entertainment solution.

Would you like to insert a letter with an accent into your text? This is what you need to do. Press the button of the letter you want to use and hold it down. A pop-up box should appear with extra keys. You can type fancy letters to your heart’s content!

TIP! Did you change your mind about something you wrote in iMessage? Auto Correct sometimes corrects words you do not wish to be corrected. There’s a super-easy way to undo the damage: just give your iPhone a quick shake.

You can glean images from the Internet when you use the Safari browser on your iphone. Want to save a picture on the Internet? No problem – just tap on the picture and hold your finger down. The context menu that pops up will let you save the picture directly to your phone’s Camera Roll. You can then put it in a message if you want.

TIP! When you’re browsing a website, it’s best to try scrolling with both one finger and two fingers. When the webpage uses dividing boxes, one finger scrolls from box to box.

It’s important that you always have the most recently updated version of the OS. Due to the complexity of the iphone, Apple will release patches to fix various problems or security lapses. This is even more important if your phone contains any personal information.

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. By tapping on any other part of the screen, you can dismiss the suggestion box automatically.

If you have the Safari browser in your iphone, you do not need to use the .com extension to access a site. For example, if you would like to go to Amazon.com, you could type the word “Amazon” and it will navigate to the website.

TIP! With its standard settings, an iPhone is going to display message previews whenever a notification arrives, even if you have the screen locked. It may be a feature you like or dislike.

Should your iphone fall in water, wait before trying to turn it on. Dry off the phone and let it sit overnight. Turning on a wet phone causes a short circuit that may destroy your phone forever.

TIP! Are you sick of the suggested words feature bothering you when you use your iPhone? When typing an email or a note, you can quickly banish the suggested words box by tapping anywhere on the screen. You do not have to tap the x on every word.

You may well feel that your iPhone’s word suggestions cost you more time than they save. 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. You do not have to tap the x on every word.

TIP! Using only one hand, the iPhone can take a photo. Focus your picture and press the volume up button.

You can quickly reach the top of any page you are viewing without having to scroll. Well, now that is no longer necessary. On the top of the screen, tap the status bar; this will instantly bring you back to the beginning of the page. This feature works for any screen that you may have up.

Try using Facebook on your iphone. Your iphone can be used to quickly and easily access Facebook and use it to stay connected with your friends and family.

TIP! If your iPhone freezes up, do not be alarmed. You should first attempt to use the sleep/wake button to jog it into working again.

Type quickly with the iphone. Go to the main part of the settings sections and then press keyboard where you can add an additional shortcut. If you do this, you can save time from typing long phrases or words that you use a lot. This programming will increase your typing speed by allowing you to avoid the task of typing those commonly used phrases.

TIP! Buying an app to manage your battery can be a smart iPhone investment. 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.

Taking a screenshot is easy if you have the iphone. To take a screenshot press the “Home” and “Power” buttons simultaneously. Be sure to only press them both briefly. This takes a picture of your iPhone’s display and sends it automatically to your phone’s Images app.

Drafts Folder

TIP! If your iPhone freezes, hold the home button and wait five seconds. Hopefully, this will cause the phone to reboot.

Tap cancel in order to save messages. You will see a dialog box asking you if you want to save your draft for later. By choosing to save the message, it will go into the Drafts folder. If you have no Drafts folder, one will be created.

TIP! If you’re accident prone, make sure that you purchase a case for your iPhone. Without a case, it will be easy to break the glass on your phone.

It is very simple to gain access to the iPod controls and favorites instantaneously. These features can be mapped to the “Home” button by tinkering with the appropriate settings (found in “Settings” > “General” > “Home Button”). Double click to customize your controls. After double clicking, select the options you want to customize. If done correctly, the process is relatively easy.

Social Media

TIP! IPhone charging cords can be easily damaged and should be handled with care. When disconnecting the cable, hold it by the cable end; don’t just pull on the cord.

Stay connected with everyone by using social media on your iphone. 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 read all the latest gossip and news from these applications so you are hip to new happenings quicker than anyone else.

TIP! Disable or turn off any of the wireless radio functions that you do not use. WiFi functions can drain your battery even if not in use.

The popularity of the iphone proves how very useful it can be. There are endless features and functions which you can tailor to suit your many needs. It may take a while to learn all of the features. No one uses every single application and feature on the iphone, but knowing about the options available to you is always a wise choice.

Detailed Guide On How To Maximize Your Iphone

TIP! Dry rice can be used to dry an iPhone if it gets wet. It is common to drop the phone in a water puddle, the toilet or something wet.

Does the iphone look appealing to you, but you are a little fearful of getting such a highly technological device? Do you think it is too much for you? Do not be worried. This article can help you with your first iphone.

TIP! To get the most out of your iPhone, remember that Siri has a ton of unique options you can use, like location reminders. Instead of the time-based reminders, you can use location-based reminders.

Make sure you update your phone when ever updates become available. Keeping your phone updated will ensure that it is loaded with the latest options and software patches. This will also backup your phone, thus storing all your important data on your computer. Should anything happen to the data on your iphone, all is not lost.

TIP! To ensure the safety of your device, buy a screen protector. Those who do not use screen protectors run the risk of incurring scratches on the screen.

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

TIP! There is an app that allows users to upload files to the iPhone and make it a storage device. You are able to upload videos, music or pictures and text files.

An iPhone’s notification feature can become annoying. You can stop them from coming through. Go into the settings and choose notifications. Remove items that aren’t useful from your “Notification Center”. Doing so will also extend the life of your battery.

TIP! You can snap a photo using your headphone cord. First, set up your picture.

Create your own shortcuts and dictionary on your iphone. The diction knows beforehand what you are trying to say. You can program the iphone for a variety of different shortcuts and phrases. The keyboard can also auto-correct your typing when you type various phrases and words.

Taking full advantage of your iPhone’s multimedia capabilities just makes good sense! You can download television shows, films or funny videos and transform a phone into an entertainment center.

TIP! If your iPhone is owned with Siri, think twice before talking to her very much. Apple uses an internal server to hold and store the things you say to Siri.

Always make sure your OS is upgraded to the most recent version. Apple iPhones get regular updates that included fixes and security patches, just like computers do. If your phone contains personal information or you access the Internet with it, then regular updating is necessary.

TIP! It’s important that you always have the most recently updated version of the OS. Because of the fact that iPhones are now almost equivalent to a laptop there are many things that can go wrong that need to be fixed.

Make sure the firmware is updated on your iphone. Not only will it extend the life of the battery, but it will make your phone more functional. Updating your firmware is easy and can be done by connecting your computer to your phone and uploading iTunes. You can also connect your iphone with your Apple computer.

TIP! Be choosy when it comes to picking apps for your phone. There is a huge variety of applications that can be loaded to the iPhone.

You may take a picture without shaking your iphone. Your headphones incorporate volume buttons and these can be used for this purpose. Being by framing the picture that you want to take. Press a button on the cord to take the photo.

TIP! Using only one hand, the iPhone can take a photo. By pressing on + volume button, you can get any picture you have framed.

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 will help you to know when the phone reads you typing, so that you can limit the amount of mistakes that you make.

TIP! While your iPhone generally optimizes page navigation, it can be a hassle to return to the beginning of a lengthy page. There’s no need to! Touching the top bar shown on the screen (the clock area) brings you back to the page’s beginning.

When using Safari on your iphone, you don’t have to key in the “.com” extension when you want to visit a site. As an example, if you’d like to go to YouTube.com, just type “YouTube” into the address field.

TIP! 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.

If you drop your beloved iphone in the water, resist the temptation to immediately turn it on and assess the damage. Do what you can to dry off the outside and then let the moisture inside have overnight to dry out. Turning a wet phone back on can cause it to permanently and fatally short circuit.

TIP! Look into buying an app to help you manage your battery usage. There are a few options, and they help you make your battery last longer.

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 way, you don’t have to tap the x key after every single word.

TIP! Save a draft of your mail message by hitting cancel, should you wish to work on it later. You will then be given the option to Save your work.

Scrolling back to the top part of any page that you visit while using the iphone can seem like such a hassle. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to do this. Tap the status bar up top on the screen and you instantly get brought back to the beginning of the page. This works for other long screens (like iTunes lists) too.

TIP! There are so many wonderful features to the iPhone, one of which is a pretty big dictionary that is built right into the phone. This feature is available in almost any app.

Reduce the time you spend typing on your iphone. Select settings, then general, and finally, select keyboard and add in some new shortcuts. When you do this, you have the option of preprogramming longer words or phrases you frequently say. You will not need to type it all in the future.

Drafts Folder

TIP! If you are a bit of a klutz, get your iPhone in a case as soon as possible. If your phone is dropped without a case, shattering the screen is very likely.

To save a message that you are working on for later on an iphone, just tap Cancel. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel. When you select the save option, your message will be placed into the Drafts folder which will allow you to continue writing your message later. If your Drafts folder does not already exist, one is thus created.

TIP! There are little tricks to using your iPhone efficiently, and one is knowing how to remove unwanted emails by swiping your finger. Simply brush your finger over a message you wish to get rid of, and a delete button will appear on the screen.

As you can tell from the simple tips in the article above, you can learn what you need to know about the iphone. An iphone is only as good as its user. Use whet you’ve read about here to become an expert on your new phone, so that you can enjoy it for a while.

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TIP! Keep up on all of the new updates for your phone as they are released. Keeping your phone updated guarantees that your software is the latest version, which offers updates as well as other options This will also backup your phone, thus storing all your important data on your computer.

Everybody wants an iphone, but many folks don’t know how to use it. This article is filled with great information about iPhones. If you’d like to know about a few iphone tips, just keep reading this article.

TIP! You can have a better iPhone browsing experience by using a bigger keyboard. It is, however, not necessary to purchase a larger keyboard.

Cut down the brightness of your display to save the battery. Just click on over to the settings section and select the option to reduce brightness. That helps you save your battery, which is especially usefully if you need to have a fully charged phone.

TIP! You can create your own shortcuts and dictionary with your iPhone. When you use this, your phone knows exactly what you are trying to change.

You don’t need to type in the “.com” when browsing the web on your iphone. 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! When visiting a webpage, you should try scrolling with one finger and with two fingers. If the site you’re visiting in split up into boxes, using just one finger will let you scroll through a single box at a given time.

Does the constant stream of phone notifications annoy you? Here’s how you can turn them off. First, go to settings, and then go to notifications. You will probably find a bunch of apps in the “Notification Center” which you do not need. Remove them. This will also help your battery to last longer.

TIP! Privacy comes into play when using Siri. Apple stores all Siri voice prompts on their internal servers.

Did you know you can use the headphone cord to snap a photo? Start by framing the photo you want. When you are ready, press the button that is on the cord. This can help you take a steadier, clearer photo. To save the photo, follow the normal picture saving steps.

TIP! Not unlike other phones, you can have the iPhone show a visual display of messages and calls that are inbound. For silent but prominent notifications, you can make your iPhone’s LED camera flash blink whenever a message or call comes in.

Want to use an accented letter or an umlaut, but are not sure what to do? We can help you with that! Simply press and hold on the letter you wish to change. A box that contains extra keys should pop up. This will allow you to type with fancy lettering as much as you want.

TIP! The Safari web browser on your phone acts just like a web browser on a desktop. It even allows you to save images from the web.

Do you want to use a shortcut to get to the camera option on your iphone? Try this easy and quick shortcut. With the screen locked, rapidly press the Home button a couple times. You will then notice an icon representing the camera function somewhere on the lower part of the screen. Touch this camera icon and you will be able to use your iphone as a camera right away.

TIP! Keep the firmware on your iPhone current. Not only will it keep your system current and functional, it may also improve your battery life through improvements.

You can use the settings to make the iphone visually indicate when you have an incoming call or message. You can set up the iPhone’s LED flash to blink when a call or message comes in. In the Settings menu, go to General, then to Accessibility. Then activate the LED Flash on alerts feature.

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. The feature speeds up your text when you need to include long email addresses or the most used phrases such as “where are you?” or “on my way”.

The Safari browser on the iphone is so amazing and lets you accomplish pretty much anything that can be done on regular computer. Tap and hold any pictures you run across that you would like to save. This will go right into your Camera Roll after you save it. It is even possible to drop it into an outgoing message.

TIP! Do not waste time with suggested words on your iPhone. When typing an email or a note, you can quickly banish the suggested words box by tapping anywhere on the screen.

There are different sound effects you can add to your phone during your texts to make it a unique experience for yourself. Hearing the clicks will let you know when the phone has read the character you typed, and that will help you avoid typing errors.

TIP! Do not get panicked if your iPhone freezes on you. First, test the sleep or wake button.

The iphone allows you to set your own personalized ringtones. There is nothing more dull than a phone that has the same ringtone as every other phone. You can easily upload a favorite song or sound byte that is to your liking and store it on your iphone. People’s heads will turn when your phone rings.

TIP! If you find Siri’s voice to be grating, there are alternative selections you can make. Locate the Siri app in the General Settings menu.

Even though the iphone tries to make surfing the web easy, it can sometimes be difficult to have to go back to the beginning of long webpages. You should not have to! If you tap the status bar near the top of the screen, you will go right back to the beginning of the page. This also works for other screens that are long too (such as iTunes lists).

Facebook App

TIP! The iPhone’s versatility is one of its greatest selling features. For instance, with the free app from BlinqTV, your phone can become a universal remote.

One great thing to do with your iphone is to use the Facebook app. The Facebook app allows you to easily update your status, post to your wall, and view the latest updates from all of your friends.

TIP! You should only save videos that you are going to be viewing later on your iPhone. You are prompted after watching any video whether you would like it removed.

If you want to save some work on the iphone and come back to it later, just tap Cancel. You will be asked if you want to Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel. The message will be moved tot he Drafts folder when it is saved. If your Drafts folder does not already exist, one is thus created.

TIP! It’s often tough to navigate a webpage properly on your iPhone if it includes windows nested inside the main page. You might just discover that you are instead scrolling through the overall website instead of the smaller frame.

One of the iPhone’s best features is its built in dictionary. Use this reference tool for almost all your apps. You only need to tap and hold any given word and choose “define” from the available options.

TIP! Would you like your contacts backed up in case you lose or damage your iPhone? With the iDrive Lite application, you can restore and share your contacts. Upgrade your software to iPhone 2.

You can access your iPod controls and favorites quickly. These features can be mapped to the “Home” button by tinkering with the appropriate settings (found in “Settings” > “General” > “Home Button”). In order to customize, simply double click and select your desired options. As long as you follow the proper steps, this is something you can do in a matter of seconds.

TIP! Do you want your iPhone alert tone to be unique? Use this method to customize your phone’s alert tones. Just click under the “Settings” section and go to the “Sounds” option.

There are a number of ways you can scroll through your iPhone’s contact list. Finger scroll through the list, tap on a letter from the alphabet list or press on the list to scroll. The third method is the fastest of the three.

TIP! If you wish to gain valuable insight on how to operate your iPhone, consider using the tutorials Apple offers. You can learn many functions of your iPhone in detailed instructions step by step.

You should now have a better idea of how to use some of the cool features on your new iphone. If you utilize the information from this article, you will have a much better user experience with your iphone and be hungry for even more information. Incorporate the information you have learned and teach your friends.

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TIP! Dry out your wet iPhone with uncooked white rice. It is fairly common to drop an iPhone and get it wet.

The iphone has many benefits. Part of the attraction is its simple navigation, flawless interface and ability to run millions of apps. What you may not know is that it has unknown features that will allow you to get even more out of it. Within this article you will find some of these tricks to enhance your phone.

TIP! Reduce the amount of brightness that you have on your iPhone screen to conserve the battery. All you need to do is go into your phone’s settings and scale back its brightness.

You won’t need to worry about ending up on the wrong road with the iphone. 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. Using the maps feature of your iphone will simplify your navigation to different places you’re going and can help you avoid becoming lost in unfamiliar locations.

TIP! Use your iPhone to help you navigate from place to place. If you find yourself in need of directions, you can always use the map feature as a GPS.

You don’t need to type in the “.com” when browsing the web on your iphone. Just type in the main portion of the site’s name and the browser can do the rest. 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! Do you get too many notifications on your iPhone? Here is a tip on how to turn them off. The first step is selecting the settings button, next select the notifications bar.

While you are using the Internet on your iphone, phone calls are just one touch away. For instance, assume you’re searching for dry cleaners nearby. When locating the number, you don’t have to use the phone component to call them. Simply tap the number and your phone will connect you to the business.

TIP! The Safari browser and mail are very popular, but not everyone knows how to save photos and images to the phone from them. You simply have to touch and hold the image you want to save.

Buy a screen to protect your phone. Without a protective screen, it can become scratched. Your fingers can transfer dirt to the screen which in turn can leave hairline scratches. A screen protector is essential.

Headphone Cord

TIP! The iPhone lets you come up with your very own shortcuts and dictionary. A custom dictionary can recognize what it is you wish to say.

You can even take pictures with the headphone cord. Start off by getting the picture you want and put it in the frame. Simply push the volume button on the headphone cord. The picture will be taken this way. You can now save your picture as you would normally.

TIP! Create shortcuts for sayings or phrases you use a lot to save yourself some time. This can be handy when typing common phrases like “where are you” or entering long email addresses.

When trying to type a text or email, are you confused about how to put in an accented or umlauted letter? Well, luckily for you it’s a relatively easy process. Touch the letter you wish to alter, and hold. You should get a box to pop up that will include a number of additional keys. You can use as many fancy letters as you want to.

TIP! Many times suggested words can cause you to waste time when composing an email. When you are typing and a suggested word pops up, ignore the ‘x’ and just tap on your iPhone’s screen anywhere.

When checking out a webpage, scroll using one and two fingers. A given webpage can be scrolled through box by box. Two fingers will make navigating the whole page easier.

TIP! Setting alerts and reminders is very easy; use this feature for your appointments and other obligations. Also, which most people aren’t aware of is that you can set a location-based reminder too! For instance, you could say, “Remind me to stop by the grocery store when I leave the office.

Your iphone can be your calculator, too. 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! Now that it’s possible to multi-task with your iPhone, you don’t have to drop everything when a fresh notification arrives. You will likely want to finish your task before addressing the notice.

Your iPhone’s calendar is a great tool for staying organized. Enhanced speed and efficiency can be achieved by directly entering events instead of using the “+” function. Simply open the “Day” view and press on the hour you want to instantly set an reminder for that time. With this quick scheduling, you’ll have more time to be more efficient elsewhere!

TIP! Don’t freak out if your iPhone freezes up. First, use the wake button to activate it.

Have you ever been interrupted with an unimportant notice while you were busy using your iphone. You may want to finish what you are doing before tending to the notice. This is easy to handle. Simply swipe it with your finger when the pop-up appears.

TIP! 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.

In order to choose to make an email stay marked as unread, you have to locate the command because it’s not visible. Navigate to “details,” then click on “unread”; when you re-open the email app, the message will appear unread.

TIP! If you do not like the voice of the Siri application, there are other options. Siri can be found in General Settings.

If you find that Siri’s voice is a bit annoying to you, you do have choices. Find the Siri function which is in the general->settings section. Siri can be changed to different languages, such as French, English, or German. You also have the option of changing Siri’s accent to a British or Australian one. In fact, the British version of Siri has a male voice.

TIP! If you want to save any message for the future, tap cancel while working on it. Mail will pop up, offering you the choice to Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel.

You can set your iphone to make typing faster and easier. Go to Settings (General) and, under Keyboard, add new shortcut. You can take advantage of this feature to store quick shortcuts for long words or phrases that you find yourself using repeatedly. This programming will increase your typing speed by allowing you to avoid the task of typing those commonly used phrases.

Drafts Folder

TIP! For personal communication on your iPhone, take advantage of FaceTime. With it, you have audio and visual of the person you are talking to.

Press cancel to save messages to work on later. The mail option will appear and will ask if you want to Save or Don’t Save, or if you want to cancel. If you opt to save the message, it will be stored in the Drafts folder. If your Drafts folder does not already exist, one is thus created.

TIP! Use caution with the connector cord because they can be easily damaged. When disconnecting the cord from an outlet or USB port, be very careful.

The iphone is an incredibly sophisticated piece of technology. This device almost has magical powers. If you use everything you’ve learned here, your iphone will perform to the best of its abilities.