Your Iphone And You! Tips To Strengthen Your Bond

January 6, 2016
AppNews

TIP! Buy a screen to protect your phone. Your phone will surely fall victim to nicks and scratches if you have not purchased a screen protector for it.

Given the countless available iphone applications, people of all ages can find something they find useful and fun. Both young and old alike will find hours of entertainment offered by the apps available. Read this article for more information about the features the iphone offers you and your family.

TIP! An iPhone’s notification feature can become annoying. There is a way to turn them off.

The iphone has a great option for those who need a bigger keyboard to type. You can get this added value without purchasing an expensive accessory! Simply rotate the phone and double tap on the address bar in Safari. This can make it more practical for you to type while using Safari.

TIP! Many iPhone users will spent a lot of time surfing the web and reading mail, but they do not know how to save the images they find or are sent. Simply touch the picture and hold for a couple seconds.

Siri helps you with reminders that are location based. Instead of saying “Siri, remind me to call work at five.” Instead, you can request: “Siri, tell me to contact the office when I reach my home.” Then the phone will tell you to call up your work when it detects that you are home. So, if you unsure of your return time, a reminder can still be established.

TIP! 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.

Buy yourself a screen protector. Without one, you’ll find that your iphone screen will be subject to a lot of tiny scratches and minor nicks. The hypersensitive screen can easily be damaged by dirt or even your fingers! Keep the protector on the phone at all times to keep the screen in good condition.

TIP! For quick access to you email messages, tag your accounts. This can be very useful in that it permits you to receive notifications with every incoming message, allowing you to read them instantly.

Another benefit of the iphone is the ability to navigate. Use the map component as a GPS when you are trying to get directions to a specific location, or when you are trying to find things like grocery stores or gas stations along the way. The iphone allows you to bookmark the map tab so you can access it quickly and easily.

TIP! One of the iPhone features most users utilize is that of taking pictures. But the camera roll, where the photos are kept, can be a much more confusing endeavor.

You may be sick and tired of the many notifications you receive when using your iphone. You can easily turn them off. Begin by selecting the button that says “Settings”. Once you’re there, press the notifications bar. You will probably find a bunch of apps in the “Notification Center” which you do not need. Remove them. Better still, removing these unwanted notifications can also extend the battery life of your device.

TIP! If you’re sending an email and you do not wish to use the words that your iPhone suggests, the “X” button does not have to be tapped in order to get rid of the suggestion box. You can eliminate the box by simply tapping at any spot on the screen.

The iphone has a nifty little feature where you can come up with your own shortcuts and dictionary. Your phone will automatically know what you’re going to type next. You can program the iphone for a variety of different shortcuts and phrases. The keyboard can also auto-correct your typing when you type various phrases and words.

TIP! Has a good opportunity to take a picture passed you by because you couldn’t get to the camera app quickly enough? Use this simple and fast shortcut. With the screen in the locked position, give two quick taps to the Home button.

Are you questioning the last text you sent out? Has Auto Correct negatively altered the body of your message? There is a very easy way to fix the damage: simply shake your iphone quickly. This etch-a-sketch action automatically erases recent typing. Because this feature is optional, you will have to enable it under “Settings”.

TIP! You can use the settings to make the iPhone visually indicate when you have an incoming call or message. The LED camera can blink when you have something coming in, silently but noticeably.

Use either one finger or two to scroll, depending on the type of webpage you’re trying to navigate. If there are scrollable windows on the page, use one finger to scroll through them individually. Two fingers will make navigating the whole page easier.

TIP! Always remember to keep the iPhone firmware updated. Doing so extends the life of your battery and makes your iPhone efficient and functional.

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. This calculator comes in standard form when you hold the phone vertically but turns into a very sleek scientific calculator when you move your phone in a horizontal position.

TIP! You may well feel that your iPhone’s word suggestions cost you more time than they save. If you are typing up an email or note, and are tired of the phone giving you suggestions, just tap anywhere on your screen to kill the suggestion box.

Just like other kinds of smart phones, you can set up an iphone to give you a visual indicator for the calls and messages you receive. For a more stealthy notification, you can set the LED to blink, flash, and sometimes even go different colors. This can be accessed under the general menu under “accessibility.” Select the button “LED Flash on Alerts.”

TIP! Do you need to snap a picture with only one hand? Just maneuver the frame in the correct position and then tap your + volume button. There’s no difference in the picture’s quality than if you had taken it normally.

Did you know that your iphone can take a screenshot, anytime you like? Simply, find the screen you want a shot of and hold down your “home” button as you click your “sleep” button. The screen should then turn white and you’ll know the picture was saved.

TIP! Using your iPhone can be really fun and really easy, but there are some aspects of the phone that make it seem tedious. For example, having to scroll up the length of pages can be a pain.

Save time by leaving the .com off when typing in a web address on Safari. For example, if you would like to go to Amazon.com, you could type the word “Amazon” and it will navigate to the website.

TIP! Do not worry if your iPhone freezes. First, test the sleep or wake button.

Don’t concern yourself with the words iphone suggests when you are typing. Tap anywhere while you are typing to eliminate the suggested spelling box. This will prevent you from tapping the “x” all the time.

TIP! You can screenshot anytime with your iPhone. Quickly hold the home button and the power button at the same time.

Notifications can be annoying when they interrupt you while you are trying to work on your iphone. It might be more important to wrap up your current project than to check out the notice. Notifications can be dealt with quickly. You can easily remove the notification by simply swiping it away when it pops up.

TIP! The iPhone has an integrated dictionary that is quite comprehensive. You can take advantage of this reference tool in virtually any app.

From here on out you should be able to explain to anyone that you come across how beneficial and customizable an iphone is. If you just keep these tips and ideas in mind, you will be a professional iphone user in no time and be able to show the world all that you know.

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