Iphone Tips Many People Don’t Know About

Criss Contino Aug 2, 2012 · 4 min read

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

An iPhone can sometimes be a blessing as well as a curse. It is mind boggling everything you can achieve with the phone, or with the infinite amount of apps available. To get the most from your phone without losing money and time, keep reading.

The FaceTime app is a great method for talking to others using your iPhone. It lets you see the person you are talking to. You can use it by going into your contacts and choosing to start a FaceTime call. Press it and you will see and hear the other person.

TIP! If you get your iPhone wet, don’t immediately turn the phone on. Let it dry out as much as possible before attempting to turn the power on.

When using Safari, make calls with a single tap. For example, you may need a dry cleaner, so you begin searching the Internet for one located near you. When you find a number, you don’t have to go to the phone part of the iPhone. Instead, tap on the phone number, and the call will immediately connect.

There’s a quick shortcut to take you back to the beginning of a long web page after you’ve scrolled down through it. Simply tap the status bar, located in grey at the top of your screen, and you will be instantly taken back to the top of the page and the address bar.

Always remember to keep the iPhone firmware updated. This will both make your iPhone more usable and extend the life of its battery. By putting iTunes on your computer and linking your phone to it, you can bring your firmware up to date. If you have an Apple, use iCloud for the connection.

TIP! There is an app that allows users to upload files to the iPhone and make it a storage device. It is possible to upload text, photos, videos and music files.

Buying an app to manage your battery can be a smart iPhone investment. There are a few options, and they help you make your battery last longer. These apps can also show when you need calibration. This will allow you to ensure the health of your battery.

The range and versatility of the iPhone is one of its major advantages. It can become a universal remote if you have the free app called BlinqTV. DVD players, TVs or even receivers can be controlled by your iPhone. You can then program reminders for yourself so you are aware that your favorite TV shows are playing.

Did you know that you can use your headphone cord to take a photo? For starters, get the frame of the photo that you want to take. When you are ready to take the shot, just press down on the cord’s button. Your picture is recorded. To save it, follow the steps you would usually follow when saving a picture.

TIP! If you are writing anything on the iPhone and do not want to use the predictive text feature, the suggestion box can be dismissed without touching the “X.” Simply tap anywhere to get rid of this box.

Are you looking for a way to back up your iPhone contact list? There is an app known as iDrive Lite; it will help you backup your contacts. Also, the app is free as long as your iPhone has all its updates.

Make sure you update your iPhone when you see new updates are available. When you update your device, you’ll have all the fixes, updates, and other important things your iPhone needs. Updating your phone regularly also ensures that you back up your phone in case you lose or break it.

Be choosy when it comes to picking apps for your phone. Because Apple approves apps before they are listed in iTunes, most apps out there, both free and paid, are really useful. When downloading apps, be careful that it comes from a trusted source.

TIP! One feature that most people use is the camera. It can be difficult to scroll through all of the photos you have taken if they are not sorted.

If you want to do everything that your iPhone can possibly do, you need to master its multimedia abilities. Your iPhone can become your primary source of entertainment when you download TV programs and clips to it.

You should only save videos that you are going to be viewing later on your iPhone. After you view a video, you’ll be asked if you’d like to remove it. Get more space by doing this.

Whether you’re a longtime iPhone fan or a proud new owner, you probably know that the device is a multitasking powerhouse. But, if you have become overwhelmed by the options, you may fail to get the most use out of your device. Use the advice you have been provided with here to make owning an iPhone a positive thing.