Do you own an iphone but, feel like you are not getting the full use of your device? Do you see other people interacting with their iphones more effectively? If this sounds like you, you can learn about your iphone and different ways to maximize your usage of it, starting today.
Your iphone can do almost anything you want it to. The phrase "there's an app for that" is partly tongue in cheek and partly real. Check out the app store for lots of great ideas and things that you can start using your phone to do, keep track of or remind you of.
Try to keep the applications that you use the most on the first page. This is important as you will want to reduce the amount of time that you search for your favorite used functions. Sort your most widely used functions in order from the most to least use on the first page for convenience.
Take advantage of the weather function on the iPhone to get a grasp of the forecast for the next week. This function allows you to select the specific town that you live in along with other areas that can help you get a better idea of weather in a particular area.
Apple has made it super easy to get definitions for words. Whenever you see a word, you want to get a definition for, whether it's in an email, a text message, or on the internet, you can press on the word for a second or two, and a little pop-up will come up where you can select define.
With the iPhone you can quickly take pictures on your phone. Once you slide to unlock the phone, hit the camera app on the lock screen and open it up to use the camera. This feature makes it easy to quickly take pictures and never miss out on a memory.
It is easy to create your own shortcuts and dictionary on an iPhone. After you set it up, the iPhone will know what you are about to type before you type it. You can also program your phone and put in additional phrases and shortcuts. The keyboard also has autocorrect when typing words and phrases.
One of the ways that you can personalize your iPhone is to change the wallpaper in the front and main screens on your iPhone. You can select from existing wallpapers that Apple creates or chooses from your camera roll, where you will be able to choose from the photos that you have saved..
When typing on your iPhone, tip it horizontally. The keyboard should be displayed horizontally and become bigger. When browsing the internet, use the Safari app: this is the only one that will rotate when you move your phone. This should help you avoid typos and type much faster than before.
By dragging your finger to the right on your iPhone, you will be taken to a screen where you will be able to search your whole phone. Depending on what you type in, this will bring up anything from messages, to saved notes that you have on your iPhone for the ability to search your entire device.
There is a quick way to take a picture with your iPhone even if the screen is locked. Tap the home button twice, and a camera icon appears beside the unlock bar. Tap the camera, and you can take a picture immediately without the need to take the time to unlock the screen first.
If your iPhone is submersed in water, do not instantly try to turn it on. Try to dry the casing as much as possible, and allow the internal parts to dry overnight. If you attempt to turn on your wet phone, you could short circuit it.
One of the things that you can do to increase your productivity when searching the internet on the iPhone is to get a bigger keyboard by shifting your phone to a horizontal position. This will allow you to see the characters more clearly, if you have trouble viewing them in the vertical mode.
Assign common numbers their own vibrations and rings. If you're someone who keeps their iphone on them at work or you simply receive a lot of calls, pulling out your phone and checking to see who's calling can be a real hassle. To save time, customize ringtones for individuals. You'll know without looking whether you want to even bother answering.
You should stay calm if your iPhone freezes up. You should first attempt to use the sleep/wake button to jog it into working again. If that fails try pressing the home button on your iPhone along with the sleep/wake button. This will prompt you through a hard reset of your phone involving the power tab, but it will bring it back up after a few moments.
One of the things that you can do when you are typing a message on your iPhone is to double tap the space bar, which will automatically add in a period for you. This is much more functional and practical than going to three different screens to find the period on your phone.
Use rice to help your wet iPhone. If you have found that your phone has gotten water all over it, the best solution is to set it in a bag full of rice. Rice will draw out the water and absorb it, hopefully allowing water to leave your phone in a way that you can still use it.
If your favorite application freezes on you, simply hold down your home button for about six seconds. This will end the application, allowing you to reopen it and continue with your work or fun. This is a simple way to manage apps that are acting up, and it helps to prevent a lot of frustration.
These suggestions are just the beginning to using your iphone. Try them out, and use those that work best for you. An iphone is an expensive investment, you should get as much use from it as possible. Try these tips and you will begin to grow your knowledge base and enjoy your iphone.
Your iphone can do almost anything you want it to. The phrase "there's an app for that" is partly tongue in cheek and partly real. Check out the app store for lots of great ideas and things that you can start using your phone to do, keep track of or remind you of.
Try to keep the applications that you use the most on the first page. This is important as you will want to reduce the amount of time that you search for your favorite used functions. Sort your most widely used functions in order from the most to least use on the first page for convenience.
Take advantage of the weather function on the iPhone to get a grasp of the forecast for the next week. This function allows you to select the specific town that you live in along with other areas that can help you get a better idea of weather in a particular area.
Apple has made it super easy to get definitions for words. Whenever you see a word, you want to get a definition for, whether it's in an email, a text message, or on the internet, you can press on the word for a second or two, and a little pop-up will come up where you can select define.
With the iPhone you can quickly take pictures on your phone. Once you slide to unlock the phone, hit the camera app on the lock screen and open it up to use the camera. This feature makes it easy to quickly take pictures and never miss out on a memory.
It is easy to create your own shortcuts and dictionary on an iPhone. After you set it up, the iPhone will know what you are about to type before you type it. You can also program your phone and put in additional phrases and shortcuts. The keyboard also has autocorrect when typing words and phrases.
One of the ways that you can personalize your iPhone is to change the wallpaper in the front and main screens on your iPhone. You can select from existing wallpapers that Apple creates or chooses from your camera roll, where you will be able to choose from the photos that you have saved..
When typing on your iPhone, tip it horizontally. The keyboard should be displayed horizontally and become bigger. When browsing the internet, use the Safari app: this is the only one that will rotate when you move your phone. This should help you avoid typos and type much faster than before.
By dragging your finger to the right on your iPhone, you will be taken to a screen where you will be able to search your whole phone. Depending on what you type in, this will bring up anything from messages, to saved notes that you have on your iPhone for the ability to search your entire device.
There is a quick way to take a picture with your iPhone even if the screen is locked. Tap the home button twice, and a camera icon appears beside the unlock bar. Tap the camera, and you can take a picture immediately without the need to take the time to unlock the screen first.
If your iPhone is submersed in water, do not instantly try to turn it on. Try to dry the casing as much as possible, and allow the internal parts to dry overnight. If you attempt to turn on your wet phone, you could short circuit it.
One of the things that you can do to increase your productivity when searching the internet on the iPhone is to get a bigger keyboard by shifting your phone to a horizontal position. This will allow you to see the characters more clearly, if you have trouble viewing them in the vertical mode.
Assign common numbers their own vibrations and rings. If you're someone who keeps their iphone on them at work or you simply receive a lot of calls, pulling out your phone and checking to see who's calling can be a real hassle. To save time, customize ringtones for individuals. You'll know without looking whether you want to even bother answering.
You should stay calm if your iPhone freezes up. You should first attempt to use the sleep/wake button to jog it into working again. If that fails try pressing the home button on your iPhone along with the sleep/wake button. This will prompt you through a hard reset of your phone involving the power tab, but it will bring it back up after a few moments.
One of the things that you can do when you are typing a message on your iPhone is to double tap the space bar, which will automatically add in a period for you. This is much more functional and practical than going to three different screens to find the period on your phone.
Use rice to help your wet iPhone. If you have found that your phone has gotten water all over it, the best solution is to set it in a bag full of rice. Rice will draw out the water and absorb it, hopefully allowing water to leave your phone in a way that you can still use it.
If your favorite application freezes on you, simply hold down your home button for about six seconds. This will end the application, allowing you to reopen it and continue with your work or fun. This is a simple way to manage apps that are acting up, and it helps to prevent a lot of frustration.
These suggestions are just the beginning to using your iphone. Try them out, and use those that work best for you. An iphone is an expensive investment, you should get as much use from it as possible. Try these tips and you will begin to grow your knowledge base and enjoy your iphone.