Becoming A Savvy Iphone User: A Guide

November 23, 2015
AppNews

TIP! If your iPhone has accidentally gotten wet, rice can be used to help it dry. At some point in time, your phone could get wet by accident.

Most people want to have a great user experience with their iphone. Since the iphone uses the latest technology you might have some questions you’d like answered before you make a final decision. Which carrier should you go with? What are the best apps? Which phone models are within my budget? Read on for more information about iPhones.

TIP! You can take pictures with your headphone cord as well. Press the button on the cord when you are ready.

An iphone makes it virtually impossible to get lost. The app for maps is already set up, so you can see your location anywhere there is service. Using the GPS function is a great way to get around without getting lost.

TIP! You don’t have to append “.com” to web addresses while you are browsing.

You can use your iphone as a storage device for files by downloading an app that enables you to put files onto your phone. Upload videos, music, photos or even text-only files. Simply connect your iphone with your computer to transfer this multimedia.

TIP! It’s easy to place a call while using Safari to browse the Internet. For example, let’s say you are looking for a dry cleaner.

Use this tip to make messaging speedier. Sometimes, you will be provided an alternative word, as you can tap out of this to delete the suggestion. A box with an “X” out option appears, as you can simply disregard this.

TIP! The Safari browser and mail are very popular, but not everyone knows how to save photos and images to the phone from them. This is simple.

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. Instead, tap your screen anywhere, and instantly, the box will vanish.

TIP! You can create a unique library of shortcuts and meanings with your device. If you speak into your device, it recognizes what you are trying to say.

When your phone is locked, you will still see incoming messages. This might be a great feature for you, or you might prefer to keep your messages more private. If it is not to your liking, there is an option to remove this facility. Simply go to the settings menu area and click on notifications and then messages. Then turn off the Show Preview option.

TIP! To get your messages, tag email accounts on the iPhone. This is very important as you can get instant notifications whenever you get a message and will be able to view messages immediately on your phone.

You can set your iphone to let you know when calls or messages are coming in. For silent but prominent notifications, you can make your iPhone’s LED camera flash blink whenever a message or call comes in. From Settings, go to General and then find Accessibility. Then activate the LED Flash on alerts feature.

TIP! Have you ever missed out on a great picture because your couldn’t access your iPhone’s camera quickly? Give this tip a try. Tap twice on the Home button when your screen is locked.

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

TIP! A neat little iPhone function is to add a ringtone that your prefer. Do you really want to use the same exact ringtone as your grandmother, your dentist and your boss? Use a snippet from a favorite song or an amusing sound byte.

The Safari browser offers the ability to access sites without having to type .com as an extension. For example, if you would like to go to Amazon.com, you could type the word “Amazon” and it will navigate to the website.

Try using Facebook on your iphone. While many people are already doing so, others may be unaware that they can just check Facebook right from their iphone.

TIP! Don’t go overboard when installing new apps. There are a lot of great apps for the iPhone, some free, and some that cost money to use.

There are other choices if you are not happy with the default voice of the Siri Iphone option. Begin by going to Siri under your General Settings area of your phone. You can change her language to French, German or English. You can even change the accent that Siri uses, with options such as British or Australian. The British Siri happens to be a male!

TIP! Scrolling back to the top part of any page that you visit while using the iPhone can seem like such a hassle. It’s not necessary.

If you run out of time when typing up an email, hit cancel. You can then save it as a draft. Select YES, and the unfinished email will be saved to your draft folder.

TIP! Do not worry if your iPhone freezes. First, give the sleep/wake control a try.

If you want to save some work on the iphone and come back to it later, just tap Cancel. You will receive a popup asking how you wish to proceed; one option being Save. By selecting Save, the message will go into Drafts. If you do not currently have a Draft folder, the iphone will create one.

TIP! You can mark your unread email using a specific command in your iPhone. Simply hit “details” and find the “unread” feature which will cause your email to appear as unread when you next return to it.

The iphone can be used to photos to anyone you desire, such as your family and friends. This can be done in two ways. The image can be either saved and added as an email attachment, or uploaded through the Facebook application.

TIP! You can get to your favorites and controls instantly. All you have to do is go to settings, then general, and then the home button.

You have different methods to look through the contacts you have on your iphone. Use a finger to scroll the entire list; tap a specific letter to jump directly to it, or press your finger lightly on the list. The third method is the fastest of the three.

TIP! You don’t always have to flick to get through the contacts. Hold down your fingertip on the list of contacts.

If you have a habit of dropping phones, be sure to purchase a case for your iphone. A lot of people drop their iphones and crack their screens. Although a case cannot protect your phone from everything, it can definitely give you a bit of insurance against the occasional bump and drop.

TIP! If you’re accident prone, make sure that you purchase a case for your iPhone. You could very well shatter the iPhone glass if you drop it without a case.

You may have multiple mail accounts to check daily using your iphone. Give different names to each account for ease of organization. You might become confused if all of your accounts are named similarly. By assigning each account its own unique ID, you make it easier to quickly locate and access specific information.

TIP! One of the top things going for the iPhone is the versatility it has. When you use the BlinqTV application, which is free, your phone can become a remote control.

An iphone is known for its functionality and versatility. Using the BlingTV application will turn it into a remote control. You can use your iphone as a remote for your TV, DVD player, and other electronics. Plus, reminders for favorite shows or programs can be set on your iphone!

TIP! You should only save videos that you are going to be viewing later on your iPhone. After watching a video, you will get a prompt asking if you would like to remove the video from your phone.

It can be tough to scroll in a smaller window in Safari from your iphone. You might just discover that you are instead scrolling through the overall website instead of the smaller frame. Zooming in close to the window might help you avoid this problem. It takes some practice but using two fingers when you are scrolling through on your iphone can help save time and refine your touch so that you reach the part of a website you were looking for more easily than when you use a single finger.

TIP! You can take great quality pictures with the camera on your iPhone. The camera on the iPhone gives you the ability to store many pictures.

After reading this article, you should now be familiar with the iphone and all that it has to offer. Keep these tips in mind to take full advantage of your current or future iphone.

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