Iphone: Tips To Help You Make The Most Of It

March 12, 2016
AppNews

TIP! If you want to save your battery power on your iPhone, lower the levels of brightness the screen emits. You can do this by changing the brightness in the settings area of your phone to a lower level.

An iphone can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse. The phone has a lot of features, and the sheer number of functions can be overwhelming. To learn the most about using your iphone so that you do not waste your time or your money, keep reading.

TIP! Siri allows you to set reminders based on your location. Rather than asking Siri to tell you to do something at noon, you have another option.

To dry an iphone that’s wet, use rice. You should of course avoid dropping your iphone in water. Rather than using a blow dryer, softly wipe the phone and submerge it in a plastic ziptop bag with plenty of rice. Once the rice has had several hours to absorb moisture (leaving your phone in the bag overnight is ideal), your phone should be dry again.

TIP! If you are working in Safari, it is simple to initiate a phone call with a simple touch. If you find a website for a dry cleaner that is near you, look for the number on the webpage.

While using your phone to browse the Internet, you may find it easier to do with a larger keypad. There is no need to purchase a larger keyboard. From the Safari browser, rotate your phone sideways and tap on the address bar. You now will have a bigger keyboard that makes typing easier and faster.

TIP! Does the constant stream of phone notifications annoy you? If so, you have the option to disable these notifications. Begin by selecting “settings”, then hit the notifications line.

You may be sick and tired of the many notifications you receive when using your iphone. This is a simple way to turn them off. Access the Settings menu, then select the Notifications button. Check the heading marked “In Notification Center” and take out any apps that you don’t need. Your battery life will improve.

TIP! Did you know you can use the headphone cord to snap a photo? Begin by bringing the subject to be filmed into view. Once you’re ready to take the picture, press the button that’s on the cord.

The iphone gives you the ability to construct a dictionary and create shortcuts for words. When you are using diction it will automatically be aware of what it is you would like to say. Also, you can add in new shortcuts to your phone. Your on screen keyboard will also use the auto-correct feature to make typing certain words and phrases easier.

TIP! Mistakes happen when typing on iPhones. 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.

Be a faster texter by using this simple 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 don’t have to tap the tiny “x” following the word.

TIP! As you navigate websites, try using one and then two fingers to scroll through it. When a website is divided by multiple boxes, using a single finger to scroll restricts you to individual boxes.

To easily access your email messages, you can tag an account to your iphone. This will allow you to see your emails immediately. You can tag one account, or multiple accounts if you want.

TIP! It is possible to take a screenshot when using your iPhone. Hold the sleep and home buttons for at least three seconds and this will take the snapshot.

Most iphone users take full advantage of their phone’s built-in camera. After some substantial photography sessions, however; it could be hard sorting through all the pictures in the Camera Roll. Organize your photos by utilizing the iPhone’s album feature, and you will always know where to find your photos quickly and easily. That is going to help you a lot when you have to find a particular photo.

Suggestion Box

TIP! Using the suggested word feature on the iPhone is a waste of time. To end this feature, simply tap your iPhone screen to quit the suggestion box.

It is quite easy to get rid of the word suggestion box as you are typing an e-mail or note on the iphone without using the “X” function. By tapping on any other part of the screen, you can dismiss the suggestion box automatically.

TIP! You can get a lot out of your iPhone by linking it to your social networks. Many people enjoy the fun and social aspect of Facebook, though many do not realize how easy it is to enjoy from their iPhone.

Have you ever been disappointed that you could not get your camera up in time to get a perfect shot? If so, check this tip out. If you have locked the screen, tap twice on the Home button. You should see a small camera icon near the bottom of the screen. By tapping this button, your camera is automatically enabled.

TIP! Typing can be much easier if you create word shortcuts. It is under the new shortcut menu, which can be found in the settings.

If you need a good calculator, try using the calculator in the utility area of the iphone. This is a standard calculator when the phone is held vertically, but becomes a scientific calculator if the phone is moved horizontally.

TIP! Cut down on typing time. Add a shortcut from the settings menu.

Did you know that your iphone can take a screenshot, anytime you like? When you’re on the screen you want to save, hold down the home button and then tap on the sleep button. Your screenshot is saved when the screen is white.

TIP! If you want to save an email or a text without sending it, tap on cancel. Options will be displayed to either save, don’t save or cancel.

You can take photos using your iphone without having to keep your phone steady. In order to do this, use the volume buttons that are located on your headphones. Start by choosing a subject you want to photograph and try to hold your hand still. Once you are prepared to shoot, just press a button on the cord.

TIP! There are three ways to scroll on your iPhone. Scroll slowly with your finger, tap the first letter to get to a partial list of names, or press down slightly anywhere on the list.

If you’d like to make emailing and texting on your phone more simple, just create an AutoText shortcut for anything you type frequently. This feature comes in handy for cumbersome email addresses or common phrases like “On my way” or “Where are you?” This trick can be accessed through the phone’s keyboard feature.

TIP! Hold the home button for several (at least 5) seconds if your iPhone freezes. Your phone should reboot during this time.

As an iphone user, you probably know that there are countless options and functions at your fingertips. But, if you have become overwhelmed by the options, you may fail to get the most use out of your device. Utilize the knowledge you’ve just learned so that you can completely maximize your iPhone’s use.

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