If you have an iPhone but aren’t sure exactly how to get the most out of it, you’re definitely not alone. But, there are questions to be answered. Which carrier is the most appropriate? Or how about the best applications out there? Are the expensive models really worth your money? Keep reading for a better understanding of the iPhone and how it can improve your life.
You can take a screenshot with your iPhone. Simply, find the screen you want a shot of and hold down your “home” button as you click your “sleep” button. The screen goes white, and that’s how you know you have a screenshot.
You can take a screenshot with your iPhone at any time. To take a screenshot, press down on the power and home buttons at the same time. Doing this takes a shot of the current display, and it will send it straight to your Images app. Keep in mind that you should only press these buttons briefly because if you hold them down for too long, negative effects can occur.
Did you know that you can create your own shortcuts and dictionary on your iPhone? The diction knows beforehand what you are trying to say. You can enter many phrases and shortcuts. When you type words and phrases the keyboard autocorrects what you have typed.
If you do not intend to watch a video again after viewing it on your iPhone, don’t keep it around. Once you’ve viewed a video, you should see a prompt that asks you if you’d like to delete the video. This will help you free up some space on your phone.
While most people know how to surf the Internet or check email on the iPhone, many are unsure of the proper way to save specific images from websites or messages. Press and hold on the image you wish to save. The box that pops up will have options for manipulating the image.
Are you fed up by all the notifications you get on your iPhone? Here is a tip on how to turn them off. Go to your notifications center under the “Settings” button. Review the applications listed below the heading “Notification Center.” Take away anything you do not want to be there. Your battery life will improve.
If you get your iPhone wet, try to use rice when drying it out. If your iPhone lands in the toilet or you get it wet, this can help to save your device. If this happens, use a soft towel to dry your iPhone and place it in a bowl of rice. It should be dried out after several hours or overnight.
By now, you probably already know how to use your iPhone to set reminders with a specific time. For example, you could say, “Remind me to call the dentist at 10 A.M.” You may not realize that it can also remind you of things based on location. To utilize a location-based reminder, simply speak into your phone. There are many reminders available with the iPhone.
Are you questioning the last text you sent out? Did Auto Correct alter what you intended to say? There is a very easy way to fix the damage: simply shake your iPhone quickly. This etch-a-sketch action automatically erases recent typing. This feature is optional. You have to verify in Settings to ensure that it is enabled.
To easily access your email messages, you can tag an account to your iPhone. This helps you instantly receive notifications each tine you get an email in your inbox. You can pick various email accounts or even just one tagged on your phone.
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. If the iPhone is horizontal when you use the calculator, it will do advanced scientific calculations.
The iPhone has an integrated dictionary that is quite comprehensive. This can be used with just about any app. Whenever you’re reading text, you can tap and hold any word that you see. “Define” will be one of the options that comes up on the subsequent menu.
Compose emails, notes, and messages faster with this easy tip. If your iPhone doesn’t correctly guess the word you are attempting to text, you can touch the screen anywhere to cancel the guess. You don’t have to tap the tiny “x” following the word.
Have you ever missed out on the perfect shot because you couldn’t bring up the camera app fast enough? Use this simple and fast shortcut. Double tap Home twice when the screen is in a locked state. Look for the camera icon at the screen bottom. Touch this button in order to enable the camera automatically.
Make sure you use your iPhone connector cord carefully because they can damage easily. If you have to disconnect it from a power outlet or USB port, make sure you do it gently. If cared for properly, the cord will last as long as one year.
Don’t store your iPhone anywhere that experiences extreme temperatures. If you work outdoors in freezing temperatures, it is best not to keep your iPhone on your person. This can cause water to form within your phone.
Alternate between scrolling with two fingers and one finger on webpages. If the webpage is divided into boxes, scrolling with only one finger will allow you to scroll through one box at a time. On the other hand, two fingers will cause you to scroll down the page itself.
If you have gotten your iPhone wet, don’t immediately try to turn it on. Dry off the phone first and let the internal moisture evaporate. Turning on a wet phone is likely to short-circuit it, ruining it permanently.
If you are a bit of a klutz, get your iPhone in a case as soon as possible. Without a case, it will be easy to break the glass on your phone. A case may not offer 100% protection for your phone, but using one can increase the likelihood that your phone will still work after an inevitable slip from your grasp.
Now that you know more about the different features available on your iPhone, it is time to try using them. Use what you’ve just learned to maximize your iPhone’s potential.
