Information You Should Know About Your Iphone

January 23, 2016
AppNews

TIP! Getting a larger keyboard makes web browsing simpler. You do not have to purchase a larger keyboard for this to happen.

The power and possibility held within an iphone can make it overwhelming. The amount of things you can do with the phone itself, or through the seemingly infinite number of apps is simply mind boggling. To get the most from your phone without losing money and time, keep reading.

TIP! The iPhone has made it easier than ever to provide suggestions based on the individual user by allowing you to create your own shortcuts and add words to your dictionary. When working with diction, this helps the phone automatically recognize what you are trying to say.

If your iphone is wet, consider using rice. Phones are commonly dropped in water from puddles or toilets. Don’t risk damaging the phone by using a blow dryer. Instead, use a soft cloth to wipe off the phone, then place it in a rice-filled ziploc bag. Let it dry overnight.

TIP! If you are writing something and wish not to use the iPhone’s suggested words, forget about using the “x” to get rid of them. Just tap on your screen where ever you want and the box should close.

It is possible to create an application from any of your favorite websites. Navigate to the site in question. Tap “Go” once you access the site. Then, you will have the option of adding the site to the home screen. Once its on your home screen, it can be re-named and made into an app of your making.

TIP! If you value your privacy greatly, then you should probably use Siri a little less. Apple records virtually all voice prompts to Siri and stores them on an internal server.

Be a faster texter by using this simple trick. If your iphone doesn’t correctly guess the word you are attempting to text, you can touch the screen anywhere to cancel the guess. There is no need to tap the little “x” that appears at the end of the word.

TIP! When you are using your iPhone, you can take a screenshot. 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.

Did you just type something into iMessage that you probably shouldn’t have? Have you ended up with something strange added to your message by Auto Correct? The easiest way to undo this is to just give a quick shake to your iphone. Doing so undoes anything you have recently typed. This feature is not turned on by default, so go to Settings and set it up.

TIP! There is a reset that you can do on your device if it freezes. Hold down the button while you are pressing the Home key at the same time.

Via the default setting, the iphone shows previews of messages when the lock screen is on. This can be a positive or a negative, depending on your preference. If you are among those who find it bothersome, you can disable it. Under Settings, choose Notifications and then Messages. Here you have the option to turn the Show Preview setting to OFF.

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

For a quick way to add, subtract or multiply, don’t forget that calculator function on your iphone; it’s located in your phone’s utilities section. When holding the phone vertically the calculator is a standard one, but hold your phone horizontally and you get a scientific calculator.

TIP! The suggested words feature on the iPhone isn’t worth the time. You can tap the screen if you don’t want it to suggest anything to you.

It is possible to take a screenshot when using your iphone. Once you are on the screen that you would like to take a screenshot of, hold down the “home” button and click on the “sleep” button at the same time. When the screen becomes white, the screenshot is saved on your phone.

TIP! Setting alerts and reminders is very easy; use this feature for your appointments and other obligations. It gets better! You can also use reminders based on a particular location.

The iPhone’s Safari browser will let you do just about anything you could do on a full-sized computer, including pull images off of the Internet. If you find a picture you would like to save, simply press and hold it. A menu will appear that will allow you to save the image. It’s also easy to copy the image and put it in an email or message this way.

TIP! Have you ever been interrupted with an unimportant notice while you were busy using your iPhone. You will likely want to finish your task before addressing the notice.

Make sure you regularly update your firmware. This will both make your iphone more usable and extend the life of its battery. By putting iTunes on your computer and linking your phone to it, you can bring your firmware up to date. ICloud can connect to an Apple computer if you have one.

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.

You should not bother dealing with word corrections offered by the phone. You can get out of the suggestion box by tapping away on your screen, allowing you to continue with your message. This way you do not have to tap the “x” after every word you type.

TIP! Minimize the amount of time you spend typing on your iPhone. In the general section under settings, you can choose keyboard and create phrases that you generally use.

As you probably know, you can set reminders to start at certain times. You may not realize that it can also remind you of things based on location. To utilize a location-based reminder, simply speak into your phone. The iphone can use all kinds of reminders that are made for it.

TIP! If you want to save any message for the future, tap cancel while working on it. You will see a dialog box asking you if you want to save your draft for later.

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. However, some can harvest your information or slap you with hidden charges.

TIP! The iPhone is a treasure trove of useful apps and features. One such feature is the comprehensive dictionary.

It is possible to take a photograph on your device without the use of both hands. Just frame your picture and tap the volume button marked “+”. You will find that the quality of your pictures are just as high as if they were taken the traditional way.

Sleep/wake Button

TIP! Use your iPhone to connect with family and friends on social media sites. The iPhone makes it easy to update your Facebook status or compose a tweet on Twitter, keeping your friends up-to-date.

Has the screen on your iphone ever frozen? Just press the sleep/wake button and see if that resolves the situation. If it doesn’t work, press both the home button and the sleep/wake button and hold them down. When held for a few seconds, they initiate a hard reset on the phone that will restore its functions.

TIP! The iPhone connection cord is very fragile as you should handle it with care. If you have to disconnect it from a power outlet or USB port, make sure you do it gently.

If you do not like Siri’s voice, you can change this to your liking. If you want to change the Siri voice, go to your General Settings and find Siri. Siri can be changed to different languages, such as French, English, or German. Also, you will be able to alter the accent to British or Australian. British Siri is actually a man!

TIP! Do you want to have different alert tones than all your friends? Make your tone as individual as you are with this simple trick. Navigate to “Sounds” under your phone’s “Settings.

If you have an iphone, you should have a basic idea of all the things it has to offer. However, if you do not fully comprehend how to use your iphone, you are missing out. Apply the information learned to utilize your iphone to its fullest.

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