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Is The Iphone Really Worth It?

Msnbc Sep 30, 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.

Who doesn’t have an iphone these days? Owning an iphone has become quite popular in recent years, but mastering all its features can be somewhat complicated. But a lot of people who own iPhones still have a lot of questions about the product. The article below can quickly transform you into an expert.

You won’t need to worry about ending up on the wrong road with the iphone. The app for maps is already set up, so you can see your location anywhere there is service. This app is helpful to get to a new place, or just to get back home.

TIP! In order to choose to make an email stay marked as unread, you have to locate the command because it’s not visible. Navigate to details and tap unread; that’s all there is to it.

Buying an app to manage your battery can be a smart iphone investment. Any one of these apps (there are plenty to choose from) will be able to analyze your power usage and help you get more time out of your battery charge. They also have the ability to let you know when a battery calibration is necessary, so you can extend the life of your battery.

It can be tricky trying to get around a website on the small screen of the iphone. It is difficult to keep your scrolling in the smaller window without scrolling in the main page. You may want to zoom in to the window if you are experiencing a problem. It takes some practice but using two fingers when you are scrolling through on your iphone can help save time and refine your touch so that you reach the part of a website you were looking for more easily than when you use a single finger.

The command for marking an email unread is hidden on the iphone. Go to Details, click on Unread and re-open your emails. They will appear as unread.

TIP! The iPhone has the option, as do other smartphones, to alert you visually to calls and messages you are receiving on your phone. There are plenty of options you can select here to give you an indicator.

You can enable your iphone to visually indicate incoming messages and calls. If you want a notification that’s silent, but easy to notice, you can set it up so that your phone’s LED camera blinks each time a message comes in. Head to Settings, then General, then click on Accessibility. Select the “LED Flash Alerts” feature.

A protective screen is a useful investment for your iphone. Without such a protective device, the phone is sure to get scratched and dinged. The hypersensitive screen can easily be damaged by dirt or even your fingers! Make sure to always protect the screen of your phone.

The iPhone’s versatility is one of its best things. The phone can act as a universal remote with an app from BlinqTV. The iphone can control certain TV models, as well as amps and DVD players. You can then program reminders for yourself so you are aware that your favorite TV shows are playing.

TIP! You don’t always have to flick to get through the contacts. Place the tip of a finger on the alphabetized list and press gently.

FaceTime is a wonderful way to communicate on the iphone. FaceTime is a video call option that you can use over wi-fi. Just go to a contact and look out for the button that says Facetime. You press the Face Time button and you will be able to see as well as hear the person with whom you are talking.

Invest in an app that lets you upload documents and files onto your iphone like a normal storage device. It is easy to grab text files, videos, music and photos. The iphone will only need to be plugged into the computer to gain access to the files, or you can directly open them through the phone.

Suggestion Box

TIP! The Safari browser on the iPhone is so amazing and lets you accomplish pretty much anything that can be done on regular computer. In Safari, just touch and hold on a photo you’d like to save.

It’s not necessary to press the X to get rid of that annoying AutoCorrect suggestion box. You can make this process faster by tapping anywhere on your screen. The suggestion box will close.

Whenever a new update is available for your iphone, take the time to install it. Updating your phone guarantees that you have the latest software fixes, updates and options for your phone. It also forces you to store the pictures and other important information you have acquired on your computer so that if something happens to your phone, you haven’t lost EVERYTHING.

If you are writing an email or doing something similar, push the space bar twice when you complete a sentence. Adding a period this way can save a lot of time and effort. This will prevent you from moving the “123″ on the keyboard and will save you some time.

TIP! Here’s a handy little hint when you’re on your iPhone and you’ve reached the bottom of a long web page. Fortunately, it isn’t necessary! If you tap the status bar near the top of the screen, you will go right back to the beginning of the page.

Hopefully now that you have read this article you feel more comfortable navigating your iphone. It’s time to put that knowledge to use. In no time, you’ll feel that you are at the top of your game when it comes to getting the most out of your phone.

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