You have no doubt heard of the iPhone. There is not much that the iPhone does not do, it is a multimedia device that has something for everyone. If you already own an iPhone, or even if you are just thinking of buying one, this article can help you get to know the device better.
Remember to update the phone as updates become available. This will allow you to have fixes for software and updates for your phone. This will also backup your phone, thus storing all your important data on your computer. Should anything happen to the data on your iPhone, all is not lost.
Siri can now let you set location-based reminders. It is no longer necessary to ask Siri to remind you to call the office at a specified hour. You can instead tell Siri to do an action when you reach a certain location. This adds another layer of customization to your iPhone. Now the phone will be able to detect when you’re at home instead of relying on the time. Setting reminders has never been easier.
When in Safari, you can easily make phone calls with just one tap. You might run across a number you want to call if you’re searching for, say, a restaurant online. Once you locate a telephone number for it, you do not need to return to the phone feature to call it. Just tap on their number and you’ll be connected to your desired business immediately.
Any website you frequently visit can be turned into an app. First, navigate to the site. When there, all you need to do it to press the “Go” button. One of the options you’ll be presented with is adding the website to your iPhone’s home screen. Once its on your home screen, it can be re-named and made into an app of your making.
Hitting the “X” button when the AutoCorrect suggestion box comes up is not necessary. All you need to do is press the screen, anywhere. This is the fastest way of closing the suggestion box.
You can download an app to allow your iPhone to upload files and save them as a storage option. With this app, you are able to upload pictures, brief videos, music and text files. Then, you can easily transfer them to any computer via the phone, or just access them directly from the phone itself.
You can enable your iPhone to visually indicate incoming messages and calls. If you need a quiet, yet startling alert, it is possible to set your iPhone to flash when you receive a call or a message. Simply visit the “settings” area, go to “general”, then select “accessibility.” Select “LED Flash” for your alerts.
Should a freeze occur with your iPhone, and it will not wake with a button push, a hard reset is probably needed. You will want to press the home key and the sleep button at the same time. The phone will power down, and power up again to show you everything is fine.
It’s important that you always have the most recently updated version of the OS. Because of the fact that iPhones are now almost equivalent to a laptop there are many things that can go wrong that need to be fixed. These updates help to ensure that you are able to access your information, and keep the iPhone functioning properly.
If your iPhone is submersed in water, do not instantly try to turn it on. Dry the outside well and allow the any internal water to dry overnight. Turning on a wet phone causes a short circuit that may destroy your phone forever.
You probably know that you can set reminders for certain times to tell you to do things. However, you can also create reminders that are location-based! You might ask your iPhone to remind you to swing by the post office after you pick up the kids. There are many different reminders that you can implement on the iPhone.
Make sure you are mindful about the apps you allow onto your phone. There are so many wonderful iPhone apps, some of which are free, while others that cost money. When downloading apps, be careful that it comes from a trusted source.
If you operate an iPhone, you can use Facebook with it. Many people know this, but some people are unaware that they can use Facebook on their phone.
If you run out of time when typing up an email, hit cancel. Your iPhone will then inquire if you prefer to save this email in your drafts. Select yes, and then you can finish your email later.
The iPhone comes with many features, one of them being a very advanced dictionary. Almost every app on your iPhone can reference it. Tap then hold on a word; when the options come up, choose Define.
There are a number of ways you can scroll through your iPhone’s contact list. If you swipe the list with your finger, you’ll scroll through the whole thing. You can also tap a single letter to go straight to the contacts that start with or, or you can press and hold on one spot on the list. The last option scrolls you rapidly right down the contacts.
Touching the home button with your fingertip for an extended period of time can unfreeze your device. This will reboot your phone. If holding the Home button is not working, try holding the Home button and power consecutively for 12 seconds. You should only use the second tip in the event the first one is unsuccessful.
Be gentle with your iPhone charging/syncing cable, as it can be easily damaged when handled roughly. When it is time to disconnect the power cord, do it gently. This cord can last up to a year, and then you will have to replace it for optimal functionality.
After reading the tips above, you are better informed on how to use your iPhone. Try all of the tips, and find the ones that work best for you. Your time with your iPhone will be a better experience when you have the know-how to master it.