Not every iPhone owner knows the many features that are available and how they can make life a great deal easier. If you feel that you could be getting more out of your iPhone you should read the article below.
Have you lost a great picture because your camera app did not come up quickly? Try this easy idea. Make sure the device is locked and push the Home button two times. Look for the camera icon at the screen bottom. Double tap it to start the camera.
If you need to do some quick math, but not in your head, make use of the calculator in your iPhone. When held vertically, the calculator is a standard calculator, but when held horizontally, it becomes a highly-functional scientific calculator.
If you own an iPhone with Siri and value your privacy, think twice about talking to her a lot. Voice prompts spoken to Siri are recorded by Apple and then stored on their internal server. This is done because it helps the speech recognition program work better, but remember that it also records everything that you say when using the Siri app.
Like many smartphones, you can set the iPhone to provide a visual indicator of incoming calls and messages. For a more stealthy notification, you can set the LED to blink, flash, and sometimes even go different colors. Navigate your way through to set this option, clicking on the General tab under Settings and then click on Accessibility. Activate LED Flash Alerts.
You can get screenshots of websites and other screens with the iPhone. It’s simple: hold the home button down and simultaneously click the sleep button at the top of your device. When the screen is white, release the buttons as the shot was saved.
Because it replicates practically all of the functions of an ordinary browser, Safari makes it easy to get images from the Internet onto your iPhone. If you see pictures you would like to store while browsing the Internet, simply tap it and hold it down. The popup menu allows you to put the picture in your Camera Roll. You can even place it in a message.
If your iPhone should have to freeze and does not power on after pressing the sleep/wake feature, there is a function called the hard reset that will get it working again. Simply depress the button as you hold the Home button. The iPhone will initiate a shutdown and restart, solving the problem.
When using an iPhone, you have to remember that it’s a legitimate computer and it needs its operating system updated to the newest version. Apple iPhones are almost as complex as computers now, so there are occasional patches to fix bugs, security holes and functionality issues. If your phone contains personal information or you access the Internet with it, then regular updating is necessary.
Keep your iPhone firmware up to date. This make the device more usable and your battery’s life longer. Just make sure you have iTunes on your desktop or laptop and hook up the phone to the machine. Alternatively, iCloud allows you to connect your iPhone and your Apple computer easily.
When using Safari, you do not have to type the “.com”, saving you extra time. As an example, when visiting a site like Google.com, you can simply type in Google in the URL area and instantaneously you will be brought to the site.
Choose a ringtone that you love. Surely you want to stand apart from those who select standard tones. You can use a favorite tune or an audio byte that makes you giggle. This is a good way to grab attention.
If you ever drop your iPhone in water, do not attempt to turn it on right away. Dry the outside of the phone. Then wait a day so that any moisture inside the phone can dry. Turning on a wet phone is likely to short-circuit it, ruining it permanently.
Suggested words that pop up on your phone do not have to waste your time. When you are typing and a suggested word pops up, ignore the ‘x’ and just tap on your iPhone’s screen anywhere. That will remove the suggestion box. You do not have to tap the x on every word.
The iPhone’s calendar function is great for organizing your life. There is a way to very efficiently add calendar events without using “+.” When in an individual day of the calendar, tap and then hold the time slot in which you wish to create your event. This quick scheduling will save you time and let you get on with your life.
You only need one hand to snap a photo with your iPhone. To do this, simply get the frame the way you want it and then press the + volume button. The picture quality is as good as taking them in the normal fashion.
Notifications can be annoying when they interrupt you while you are trying to work on your iPhone. It’s likely that you need to finish what you’re working on before turning your attention to the notification. Notifications can be dealt with quickly. Swipe away this bar when it comes up to eliminate it from your phone.
While the iPhone is one of the most useful and innovative devices out there, some people become frustrated while trying to scroll through long websites. However, it can be easier. Clicking the top of your screen where the status bar is, will bring you right back to the beginning of the page. This feature works for any screen that you may have up.
If your iPhone freezes up, do not be alarmed. 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.
The iPhone can really help to organize every aspect of your life and provide you with much entertainment. Apply the tips from above to use the iPhone to it’s fullest.