Have A New Iphone? Learn Everything You Need To Know About It Here!

October 8, 2015
AppNews

TIP! Dry rice can be used to dry an iPhone if it gets wet. It is not uncommon to drop your phone in the toilet, a puddle of water or something else wet.

The iphone has many uses, which is why it has become so popular. You can use it simply as a phone, but really you have a powerful computer sitting in your pocket. The possibilities are endless. However, there are many different ways you can change it to make the experience personalized. Keep reading to master the iphone.

TIP! Don’t waste any time keying in “.com” (or any other TLD) on the end of URLs when you’re browsing the Internet on your iPhone.

Uncooked rice can be used to help dry an iphone that has gotten wet. It is common for people to drop their phones in a puddle, toilet, or other wet location. A hair dryer can actually damage your phone further so to avoid this, fill a ziploc bag with dry rice and put your phone into it. Let it dry overnight.

TIP! Siri can now let you set location-based reminders. You can ask Siri to remind you to call your work at 5pm.

You may want to opt for a larger keyboard to make surfing the Internet easier. You don’t have to go out and buy a bigger keyboard, either. Rotate the iphone sideways, tap the address bar within Safari, and voila! Now your keyboard is larger and you will be able to type more efficiently.

Headphone Cord

TIP! As a default setting, incoming messages are previewed on your iPhone’s lock screen. You may like this feature, or you may hate it.

Once you know how to take a photo using the volume buttons, try doing it by using your headphone cord. Press the button located on the headphone cord while keeping a steady hand. Using this method keeps your phone steady, ensuring a clear shot.

TIP! If you need a quick calculation done, make fast use of your iPhone’s calculator function, which can be found under the utilities section. This calculator comes in standard form when you hold the phone vertically but turns into a very sleek scientific calculator when you move your phone in a horizontal position.

If you are online with your phone, you don’t have to type “.com” to end the URLs. Only the main portion of the web address is needed. The web browser can automatically figure out where you want to go. This may seem like a tiny time-saver, but it will save a lot of minutes during your phone’s lifetime.

TIP! You can take a screenshot using your iPhone. Hold the sleep and home buttons for at least three seconds and this will take the snapshot.

When using Safari, make calls with one tap. You may be looking for a dry cleaner that is nearby. Whenever you discover the number, you don’t have to navigate to the phone component in order to make a call. Simply tapping the number will connect you to the phone number that you desire to reach.

TIP! If your iPhone ever freezes and you cannot revive it by pressing the “Wake” button, you may need to perform a hard reset. Hold that button down while you simultaneously press the “home key”.

Websites that you visit frequently can easily be turned into an app. First, simply visit the site. Press the “Go” button when you get to the site. Then, you will have the option of adding the site to the home screen. Adding your site to your home screen allows you to rename it. This creates a personalized app.

TIP! Choose a ringtone that you enjoy and won’t mind hearing multiple times each day. You do not have to use the basic tones that come on the phone.

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. The suggestion box will go away, enabling you to continue working.

TIP! You probably already know that you can set reminders based on time of day. However, are you aware that you can also set location-based reminders as well? You can say “remind me to go to the store after I leave work.

Are you regretting something you just typed on iMessage? Has Auto Correct negatively altered the body of your message? There is an easy way to fix this; just shake your iphone. This motion will erase the message allowing you to type it again. Remember that this is optional, so you have to check Settings first.

TIP! Marking emails as unread is easy with an iPhone. Find ‘Details’ on your iPhone menu and click on the unread tag for email.

The picture quality on the iphone is a great feature to make use of. After some substantial photography sessions, however; it could be hard sorting through all the pictures in the Camera Roll. The iphone has its own album facility that can be used for photo organization. This can save you a lot of time when you are looking for a specific picture.

TIP! You can take a screenshot of your iPhone. This can be done with a simultaneous press of the home and power buttons.

The iphone displays previews of messages coming in on your lock screen. Some people like this, but others don’t. If this annoys you, you should know that you can turn this feature off. Under Settings, choose Notifications and then Messages. You’ll want to disable the Show Preview function.

TIP! On your iPhone, you can access your iPod controls, as well as your favorites, in an instant. Go to the settings on your phone, then go to general, and finally go to the home button.

Do you know how to snap a screenshot of your iphone? Whenever you’re on a screen you want to snap, hold down the Sleep and Home buttons simultaneously. Your screenshot is saved when the screen is white.

TIP! There are a lot of ways to go through contact lists. Tap on a single letter to jump to that part of the alphabet, scroll through the list in its entirety using a finger or just do slight pressing.

If an iphone freezes up, you can easily perform a rest to get everything back in working order. Hold down the button while you are pressing the Home key at the same time. The iphone will initiate a shutdown and restart, solving the problem.

TIP! Keep in constant contact with the people in your life using the iPhone on social media sites. You can keep your friends up-to-date with what is going on in your life by using popular sites like Twitter and Facebook.

You should save your most frequently typed phrases as AutoText shortcuts. This saves you a lot of time when typing. This feature is a great help when it comes to lengthy email addresses and basic phrases such as “How are you” and “See you soon”. This feature can be accessed under the keyboard settings of your iphone.

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. Begin by having the alphabetical list open and keeping your finger on it.

Don’t waste your valuable time typing in the .com URL extension while using Safari to browse the Internet. For example, to visit Amazon.com you can type “Amazon” in the URL box and you will be taken directly to the site.

Taking Pictures

TIP! If your iPhone appears frozen, try to hold Home down for about five seconds. This will reboot your phone.

It’s easy to use your iphone one-handed when you’re taking pictures. Focus your picture and press the volume up button. You do not sacrifice quality by taking pictures this way.

TIP! Avoid extreme temperatures when you have your iPhone with you. For instance, if you work in a frozen or refrigerated locker, don’t bring the phone with you.

Notifications can be annoying when they interrupt you while you are trying to work on your iphone. It’s likely that you need to finish what you’re working on before turning your attention to the notification. It is simple to close the notification and get back to your original task. Simply swipe it with your finger when the pop-up appears.

TIP! Make sure you iPhone stays out of direct sunlight for any extended period of time. Excessive exposure to direct sunlight can seriously damage your phone.

In conclusion, the features an iphone has makes it more desirable than a regular phone. However, there are still tons of things your iphone is capable of that you may not know about. If you want to use your iphone to its fullest potential, put these tips into practice!

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