There’s a vast array of apps and features available on the iPhone to suit every member of the family. Little kids, elderly adults and others who can’t use the phone as a phone can entertain themselves with some of these applications. Read the following article to find out more about the amazing features of the iPhone.
Your iPhone is like a small GPS. The map application that is included in your phone’s software will allow you to see your location anywhere that you have service. This app is helpful to get to a new place, or just to get back home.
You can use Safari to just do one tap and make a phone call. You might run across a number you want to call if you’re searching for, say, a restaurant online. You don’t have to shut down your browser when you locate the contact info that you need. All you have to do to place a call is to tap the number displayed in the browser window.
Protective Screen
Protect the screen of your iPhone by purchasing a protective screen. Without a protective screen, it can become scratched. Your fingers can transfer dirt to the screen which in turn can leave hairline scratches. Always keep your phone protected with a screen protector.
Another benefit of the iPhone is the ability to navigate. If you find yourself in need of directions, you can always use the map feature as a GPS. This makes it easier to locate businesses like gas stations or restaurants. You can bookmark the map feature for easy access on your phone.
There are applications that let you use your iPhone to store files. You are able to upload videos, music or pictures and text files. Just open them up on your iPhone, or you can plug your phone into a computer.
You can easily access your email accounts and messages by tagging them. This fabulous feature allows you to receive instant notification of your messages. You can tag one or various email accounts to your iPhone.
When you are looking at information from a webpage using your iPhone, practice scrolling using one or more fingers. If the page is separated into boxes, one finger scrolling allows you to go through each box. When you use two fingers, you’ll be able to scroll across the whole page.
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 to the settings, select notifications, then messages. The feature you want to disable is called Show Preview.
Siri Voice
You should be careful using the Siri voice command system with your iPhone if you are worried about your privacy. Apple stores all Siri voice prompts on their internal servers. These files are stored in a secure location and are used for improving speech recognition, but it is good to be aware that your prompts may be recorded.
If your phone freezes and does not respond to Wake/Sleep, you can simply force a hard reset. Hold down the button while you are pressing the Home key at the same time. Everything will be restarted to fix the problem.
Regularly update the firmware of your iPhone. Not only will this keep your phone useable, but it will also increase it’s battery life. Update firmware by uploading the latest iTunes to a computer and connecting the phone to said computer. If you have an Apple computer to go with your iPhone, you can of course simply link them together with iCloud.
If you’ve just dropped you phone in water, make sure you don’t turn it on. Try to dry the casing as much as possible, and allow the internal parts to dry overnight. If your phone is wet and you turn it on, you can cause a short circuit and ruin the phone.
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. The iPhone can help you remember all sorts of events.
One thing you must remember with an iPhone is not to get carried away with the tremendous amount of apps available. There are quite a few free and paid iPhone apps that are useful. Some applications engage in unscrupulous data mining practices or charge you hidden fees.
You only need one hand to take a picture with your iPhone. By pressing on + volume button, you can get any picture you have framed. Your picture will be just as clear and focused.
While it’s easy to get through websites, it can be a hassle to scroll back to the top. Luckily, you do have other options. If you tap the status bar near the top of the screen, you will go right back to the beginning of the page. This works on apps and other pages with long screens.
If you want to mark an email as unread in your iPhone, you need to find the command, as it is not visible. Navigate to “details,” then click on “unread”; when you re-open the email app, the message will appear unread.
Now you should know just how amazing and beneficial an iPhone is. Tutor your friends and family about all the new ways they can make this great smartphone work for them and their needs.