You may have taken your time to buy an iPhone, wondering what the big deal was. When you finally get your own iPhone, you start to realize what all the talk is about. The iPhone is without a doubt the most exciting phone to emerge in many years. Keep reading for some wonderful things you can do with your new phone.
Take a screen shot on your iPhone. Do you want to capture a shot of your screen? You can quickly push down the Home button, and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time, and then release it. You should hear a camera sound. This will take a picture of whatever is on your screen, and it can be found in your picture file.
If you own an iphone, you should purchase a phone case immediately. The last thing that you want to happen is for your phone to explode into pieces because you did not protect it properly. Landing on concrete from just a few feet high can mean the demise of your phone, so protect it the best that you can.
Did you know that unlike many cell phones, you can assign a ringtone for each feature on your phone? Well, it is the truth! All you have to do is go to the settings, tap on the sounds feature and assign the tone. For contacts, tap on a contact and assign a ringtone to this specific entry!
You can use your iphone to store all sorts of files. The only way to do this, however, is to purchase the iphone drive app, but once you do you can store almost anything on your phone. This enables your phone to function almost completely as a mini portable computer.
If you happen to get the iphone wet, the last thing you want to do is turn it on. By turning it on you run the risk of short circuiting the product. Instead, you should towel dry it and then put it into a Ziploc bag. After that place it in a bowl of uncooked rice and let it sit there until the moisture dries up.
There is a way you can take pictures faster instead of going through your apps. Double-tap on the Home button, and the camera icon will be available for you to tap. This even works if have your iPhone locked. Once you do this, use the volume up button to take the picture.
Aviation enthusiasts will love this iPhone trick. First, you must make sure that Location Services are enabled in the phone’s Settings app. Next, instruct Siri to ask Wolfram which flights are overhead. Siri will then use data from the Wolfram Alpha search engine to provide you with detailed information about any nearby flight.
A new feature the iPhone has that many people do not know about is its built-in dictionary. This can even be used as you are writing an email or text message. If there is a word that you are unsure about, just tap on it and you will see “define” pop up–tap on it!
If you accidentally drop your iPhone into some water, do not turn it on right away or you can permanently damage it. Dry the phone with a towel and sit it in a bowl of rice overnight. This will help draw out all of the water that may have gotten into hidden areas.
When texting on your iPhone, you can speed up the process by learning the shortcut for periods. Rather than clicking on the “123” button to bring up the punctuation screen, you can double tap on the space bar. This will automatically insert a period and a space in your message.
If you have your iPhone in hand and happen upon that once in a lifetime pictures, you can take it without unlocking your phone. Simply tap the home button twice while your phone is still locked. You will see a few icons, and one of them will be your camera icon. Take your picture and it will instantly be saved to your phone.
Use your iphone to store files. If you need files on hand but don’t want to lug around a flash drive or your laptop, just store the files on your phone. By sending files over via wifi or usb, you can keep them stored on your phone. You can even purchase extra space to store them, should the need arise.
If you find an app that you like and want for your iPhone, look at the cost. Chances are that there is a free or cheaper equivalent that does the same thing. This way, you can get the same desired functionality, but save yourself, all or some of your money.
These are just a few of the wonderful things you can do with your phone. Developers are trying new things every day, so you will have even more to do in the days to come. Use the tips you’ve just read to really get the most from your new iPhone, and you will look like an old pro.
