There are new applications being released every day for your iPhone. There are probably dozens that could help simplify your life, if you knew how to use them. To learn how to get the most out of your iPhone and its apps and features, keep reading.

If you own an iPhone, getting lost is a thing of the past. Maps are integrated into the iPhone experience, and through them you can always see exactly where you are and get directions to any location. You can find directions home or explore new regions you never considered before.

Make sure your phone is updated whenever new updates are available. These updates may contain bug fixes, feature upgrades and other important options for your iPhone. This ensures that you do not lose all of your important information, by saving it to your computer.

Once you understand how to use the volume buttons to take a picture, try taking a picture with the headphone cord. With the headphones plugged in and your camera app on, simply click the button located on the headphone cord. Using this method keeps your phone steady, ensuring a clear shot.

Purchase a protective screen for your iPhone. Without it, the phone is likely to sustain damage from every day use. Just a tiny speck of dirt can scratch the screen. Make sure to keep a protective screen on the phone.

Do you get too many notifications on your iPhone? You’ll find it easy to disable them. First, select the settings button, and then touch the notifications bar. You will probably find a bunch of apps in the “Notification Center” which you do not need. Remove them. The best part is that this can significantly increase your battery’s life each day.

If there’s anyone you know who has an iPhone, probably you have seen how some have the technology blow their minds, whether for better or for worse. In order to prevent this from happening to you, utilize all the information that you have just read.