Simple Tricks To Using Your Iphone

February 21, 2016
AppNews

TIP! To save battery power, decrease your iPhone’s brightness. All you need to do is go into your phone’s settings and scale back its brightness.

Many people consider owning an iphone a curse. There is such a large amount of information to learn when it comes to properly using the device. To get the most from your phone without losing money and time, keep reading.

TIP! Not only can you take photos using your iPhone’s volume buttons, you can also take photos with the buttons on your iPhone headphones. Keep a steady hand when you are taking the picture and press the button found on your headphone cord.

After you know how to take pictures using the volume buttons, try using the headphone cord. Keep a steady hand when you are taking the picture and press the button found on your headphone cord. By doing this, you do not shake the iphone, which will ensure your shot is clear.

TIP! You don’t need to add “.com” when typing web addresses into your iPhone.

You can make a phone call with one tap while using Safari. For instance, imagine you are looking for a dry cleaner online. Upon finding the phone number on the website, you don’t need to open your phone app to call. Just tapping the number will connect you to the business that you want to call.

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TIP! You do not have to hit the “X” button at the end of each word that the AutoCorrect feature is trying to correct for you. Just tap the screen.

Buy a screen protector for your iphone. Without a screen protector, you will scratch the face of your phone over time. Tiny bits of dirt from fingers can be responsible for scratches. Make sure your phone is always covered by protection.

TIP! Have you ever found yourself doubting your most recent entry into iMessage? Has your meaning been messed up by Auto Correct again? You can easily correct the damage by simply shaking your phone. Any recent typing is instantly erased.

There is no need to select the “x” box that follows a word that has been subjected to AutoCorrect. Instead, you can simply tap anywhere on your phone’s screen. The suggestion box will close, allowing you to continue typing your message.

TIP! When your phone is locked, you will still see incoming messages. You may enjoy this feature, or you may find it annoying.

Create your own shortcuts and dictionary on your iphone. After you set it up, the iphone will know what you are about to type before you type it. Other shortcuts can be programmed in for phrases you type often. When you type words and phrases the keyboard autocorrects what you have typed.

TIP! Do you want to use a shortcut to get to the camera option on your iPhone? Here’s a quick, easy shortcut to help prevent this problem. With the screen locked, rapidly press the Home button a couple times.

Via the default setting, the iphone shows previews of messages when the lock screen is on. This could come in handy or it could be annoying. If you prefer not to use this feature, you can disable it easily. Go to the settings, select notifications, then messages. Disable “Show Preview,” which will allow you to get rid of this feature.

TIP! If you need to do some quick math, but not in your head, make use of the calculator in your iPhone. In the phone’s vertical position, you will get a standard calculator and if you flip it into horizontal position, you will see a scientific calculator.

Do you know the frustration of missing out on a great shot just because the camera app came up too slowly? Use this simple and fast shortcut. With the screen locked, rapidly press the Home button a couple times. A little picture of a camera will pop up at the bottom of your device. You tap the icon to quickly enable your camera functions.

TIP! Like many smartphones, you can set the iPhone to provide a visual indicator of incoming calls and messages. You can make the flash from the camera blink when you are getting a call.

The suggested words feature on the iphone isn’t worth the time. When typing an email or a note, you can quickly banish the suggested words box by tapping anywhere on the screen. This way, you do not have to hit the x after each word.

TIP! If your iPhone ever freezes, and the Sleep/Wake function does not work, try doing a manual reset to see if it helps. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time.

If the iphone freezes up, stay calm. You can, as a first solution, try the sleep/wake button. But if that doesn’t work, try holding the sleep and home button simultaneously. This second solution reboots the phone and restores normal function in a few minutes.

TIP! Always make sure your OS is upgraded to the most recent version. Nowadays, iPhones are as complicated as computers, meaning that bugs need to be fixed and certain functions need updating.

You don’t have to put up with Siri’s mechanized voice, there are other options. First, you have to find Siri that is located on the General Settings tab. You can then set Siri’s language to English, French or German. You can also choose your preferred accent; for instance, make Siri British. The British Siri actually has a male voice.

TIP! You may find it useful to turn on audio feedback for text entry on your iPhone. All you need to to is turn on the “Keyboard Clicks” option in your phone’s sound settings.

Whenever you have to break away from your email app before your message is complete, remember to tap “cancel” rather than simply closing the app itself. Your iphone will ask you if you want to save your email as a draft. This allows you to finish working on your email when you have more time.

TIP! If you get your iPhone wet, don’t try to turn it on right away. Dry off the phone first and let the internal moisture evaporate.

The iphone comes with many features, one of them being a very advanced dictionary. This can be used with just about any app. The only action you must take is tapping and holding on the word in question and then choosing the Define choice from the appearing list.

TIP! A good tip if you own an iPhone is to not get crazy with all of the apps. There are so many options out there when it comes to the apps, between the free and pay versions.

You should be using your iphone to share and send photos to your family and friends. You can do this in two different ways. First, save the picture and attach it to your email. Alternatively, go to Facebook and upload it for all to see.

TIP! If you didn’t already know, you only need one hand to get a picture using your iPhone. By pressing on + volume button, you can get any picture you have framed.

Anyone with an iphone probably already knows that its capabilities are seemingly endless. Yet, you can sort through everything without getting the full benefits and advantages. Utilize the knowledge you’ve just learned so that you can completely maximize your iPhone’s use.

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