What Can Your Iphone Do? Find Out!

July 26, 2016
AppNews

TIP! To dry an iPhone that’s wet, use rice. You should of course avoid dropping your iPhone in water.

Are you intimidated about buying an iphone because you think it could be complicated to use? Unsure that you will know what to do with it? You need not fear that you won’t be up to the challenge. The article below has plenty of information that can help you master your first iphone.

TIP! Are you having second thoughts about the latest missive you entered into iMessage? Is AutoCorrect confusing the meaning of what you write? There is an easy way to fix this; just shake your iPhone. Any recent typing is undone by this.

If you own an iphone, getting lost is a thing of the past. The maps application comes preloaded, and it helps you determine where you are. This app is helpful to get to a new place, or just to get back home.

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TIP! Beware of talking to Siri too much on your iPhone, if you care about your privacy. Apple keeps recordings of almost all communication with Siri on its own server.

Try snapping steadier shots using the headphone cord volume controls, once you know how to take shots with them. With the headphones plugged in and your camera app on, simply click the button located on the headphone cord. When you do this, you ensure that the device is not shaken. As a result, your image will appear much more crisp and clear.

TIP! You can use the settings to make the iPhone visually indicate when you have an incoming call or message. For a more stealthy notification, you can set the LED to blink, flash, and sometimes even go different colors.

Save time by omitting the ‘WWW’ and ‘.com’ from the URL while using your iphone to browse online. Only the main portion of the web address is needed. The web browser can automatically figure out where you want to go. This is a simple, straightforward trick, but the time it saves you will really add up.

TIP! Your iPhone’s Safari mobile browser will allow you to do just about everything that you would be able to do on a regular Internet browser. Want to save a picture on the Internet? No problem – just tap on the picture and hold your finger down.

A protective screen is a wonderful investment for your iphone. You can shield your phone’s screen from the scratches and nicks that are common with regular use. Even the smallest piece of dirt on your finger can cause a scratch. Keep the protector on the phone at all times to keep the screen in good condition.

TIP! Keep the firmware updated. Doing so extends the life of your battery and makes your iPhone efficient and functional.

Most iphone users spend a good deal of time browsing Mail or Safari, but they might not know how easy it is to save images from them. Just hold the image you want for a moment. A box pops up after this period of time prompting you to save any image on your iphone.

TIP! Should your iPhone fall in water, wait before trying to turn it on. Instead, remove as much water as possible from the device, then allow it to dry overnight.

The iphone lets you come up with your very own shortcuts and dictionary. If you are dictating to the iphone, it will predict what you are going to say. It is also possible to put in new phrases and shortcuts. The keyboard will also pull from this dictionary for autocorrect needs.

TIP! It’s easy to use your iPhone one-handed when you’re taking pictures. Frame the picture you want to take and push the raise volume button.

You can snap a photo using your headphone cord. Begin by focusing the camera on the subject you would like to capture. Once you’re ready to take the picture, press the button that’s on the cord. This will take the picture. Next, you can save the picture using the same method that you normally would.

TIP! Scrolling to the top on a long webpage can take a while. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to do this.

For quick access to you email messages, tag your accounts. If you have this set up, you can get a notification every time you get a new email and you can check it whenever you like from your phone. You can pick a plethora of email accounts, or pick one to put a tag on.

TIP! Don’t freak out if your iPhone freezes up. First, give the sleep/wake control a try.

In its default setting, your iphone will highlight incoming messages on its lock screen. To you, this may either be handy or a hindrance. If you think it’s annoying, you can disable this function. Go into the Settings area, and then choose the Notifications section, followed by the Messages area. The feature you want to disable is called Show Preview.

TIP! If you want to type faster on your iPhone, program in word shortcuts. Visit “settings”, find “general”, hit “keyboard”, then add a new shortcut.

If you drop an iphone in water, don’t turn it on to check it. Dry off the exterior of the phone and leave it out overnight before trying to turn it back on. You can permanently short circuit the phone by activating it when wet.

TIP! If you find Siri’s voice to be grating, there are alternative selections you can make. First, find Siri in your phone’s General Settings section.

You can take a screenshot with your iphone at any time. By pressing down the home and power at the same time you will get a screenshot. (Press them both briefly; pressing them at length will cause undesired effects.)By doing this, a snapshot will be taken of the current display which will be sent directly for you to Images app.

TIP! If you want to save some work on the iPhone and come back to it later, just tap Cancel. This will bring up the option to save, cancel or delete the current message.

Hopefully, you feel more confident in the purchase of an iphone now. Now it’s time to go out and buy one. Plan on spending some time to use the helpful advice in this article as part of your strategy for learning to use your new iphone.

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