iPhone Hints And Tips That Are Worth Knowing
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If you’re like most people, you have had a cellphone now for about 10 years or so. But here’s some news: the iPhone is not like any cellphone you have had before. It truly is a revolutionary item, and if you are using it like other phones, you are missing out. Keep reading for tips to help you see what you can really do with the iPhone.
If you travel with kids a lot, an iPhone can be beneficial to you. You can easily install a few games on it to keep your kids occupied on long car trips, or even just while waiting in line at the grocery store. This can help keep them happy and out of your hair.
Are you trying to set content restrictions on your iPhone? You can do this for certain applications, such as explicit music or turning off YouTube access. You do this by going to General and then tapping restrictions. Enter your pass code, and the content you choose will now be restricted. This is a great thing to do when trying to protect your children regarding iPhone usage.
Take precautions against losing your iPhone. Your iPhone can be tracked by a GPS. You can use this to locate your lost iPhone, if you have taken the time to set it up. Consult your instruction manual or the settings in the iPhone itself. Make sure that it is set to be tracked should you misplace it.
Would you like to let people know when you have read their iMessage text on your iPhone? There is a simple way to automate this task. Go to Messages under the Settings section. You will see Send Read Receipts. Switch this to on. Now the sender will be automatically notified when you read a message.
When you are scrolling down the screen viewing long list or web page on your iPhone, there is a quick way to return to the beginning. Instead of swiping over and over again to scroll back up, simply tap the bar at the top of your screen. This will take you back to the top of the page right away.
If you called someone and do not remember their number or when you called them, click the “recents” button in the phone section. This button will not only give you a list of your recent calls and their times, but also allow you to delete these call logs or check your missed calls.
You probably spend a lot of time reading scrollable content on your iPhone, but you might not know about this feature. When you’ve scrolled down on a page, you can return to the top simply by tapping your phone’s status bar. This can be very helpful, and once you’re familiar with the feature, you may find yourself using it all the time.
Aren’t you impressed with everything the iPhone can do? Having an iPhone is something that can be a lot of fun and really help you live your life more easily. There are so many things you can do that it is really an indispensable machine. Use the tips in this article to help you master this great tool.