A lot of people want to get an iPhone, and get the most out of it. However, there are so many unanswered questions. Which carrier should they use? What are some of the best and most used apps? Which model is best for your needs? Read this article to answer these questions and many more.
When you have an iPhone, you do not need to worry anymore about getting lost. The iPhone has a great feature that integrates your phone software with GPS so you can see where you are at any given time, as long as you have service. This application is great for finding your way back home, or to a new destination you haven’t visited yet.
After you know how to take pictures using the volume buttons, try using the headphone cord. Press the button on the cord when you are ready. This way, your phone isn’t shaken, and your shot will be clear.
Did you know that any website you visit can be made into an app? Just go to the site. Once you are on the site, tap your phone’s “Go” button. Doing this gives you the ability to quickly add the site you are on to your main screen. You can have your own app once you rename it.
Avoid exposing your iPhone to the sun. This can fry your iPhone, which can cost a lot of money upon replacement. The battery and other circuitry are only rated for normal temperature conditions.
To get rid of the AutoCorrect suggestion box, don’t keep hitting the “X” button every time it doesn’t recognize a word. Just tap the screen anywhere. The suggestion box will go away, enabling you to continue working.
You don’t have to type .com when using Safari on your iPhone. If you wanted to visit the Target’s website for example, you need only type Target in the address bar and you should be directed to the site.
Have you ever missed out on a great picture because your couldn’t access your iPhone’s camera quickly? Here is a simple solution. While you have the screen locked, quickly touch Home button two times. A camera icon will appear at the bottom of your screen after you do this. Finally, just tap on the camera and your camera should work immediately for your use.
If you are a weather junkie, you probably know that you can swipe at your phone to get to the current weather forecast. The Weather app can also be accessed by tapping the weather bar while on the notifications screen.
You can take screenshots at any point by using your iPhone. This is accomplished by pressing the power button at the same time as the home button. Be careful not to hold down on these buttons for too long, as this can create unwanted side effects. When you have taken your screenshot, your iPhone will send the image directly to your Photos application.
If you value your privacy greatly, then you should probably use Siri a little less. Siri quickly records and stores all of your important voice prompts on an internally hosted server. While this does assist the speech recognition function, you should be aware that you might not have total privacy when doing this.
One of the iPhone features most users utilize is that of taking pictures. It can be difficult to scroll through all of the photos you have taken if they are not sorted. Use your iPhone’s Album feature to organize your pictures into easy-to-manage groups. It will be easy to locate that needed shot when you do this.
IPhone charging cords can be easily damaged and should be handled with care. Always be as careful as you can when you unplug the cords from the phone or the computer. With proper care, your cord will last around a year.
When surfing the web on the iPhone, you do not need to add “.com” to web addresses. Just put the main address – anything before the .com – to navigate to the site you want. This is a simple, straightforward trick, but the time it saves you will really add up.
Scrolling through a smaller window on a webpage in your iPhone’s browser can be tricky. You may inadvertently find yourself scrolling through the entire page. If you have difficulty, try to first zoom in on this window. Use two fingers and move them away from each other to achieve this.
The iPhone will show you a preview of any incoming messages right on the main lock screen. To you, this may either be handy or a hindrance. If you think it is annoying, you can disable that feature easily. Go into the Settings area, and then choose the Notifications section, followed by the Messages area. You want to disable the “Show Preview” feature.
There is an easy way to remove unwanted emails with just a swipe of your finger. In your inbox, pulling your fingertip across a message (like crossing an item off a list) will bring up a delete button you can use to instantly get rid of it.
Sync your phone with the time management systems you use on your computer. You’ll be able to see your calendar on your phone at any time. It is important to regularly synchronize the two so that your information is always up to date.
If you want to save some work on the iPhone and come back to it later, just tap Cancel. A window will pop up asking what you’d like to do–Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel. When you select the save option, your message will be placed into the Drafts folder which will allow you to continue writing your message later. If you do not currently have a Draft folder, the iPhone will create one.
After reading this article, you have a better understanding of what owning an iPhone is like. Remember what you have learned so you can get the most from your current iPhone or what you should be looking for in your next purchase.