Making Technology Work For You: A Guide To The IPhone

By Cleoff Standford


Have you been searching for the latest tips and tricks for the iphone? The iphone is packed with so much information that it becomes difficult to figure out all the latest technology. The article below sorts through all this iphone technology clutter and simplifies it so you can have a much smoother iphone experience.

If you don't have an unlimited messaging plan, ensure that the character count setting is enabled on your iPhone. Messages over 160 characters will be split, using two messages instead of one. To turn on this feature, go to "Settings," then "Messages," and turn Character Count on. The counter will appear just above the "Send" button.

Do you need to send a link to a webpage or a picture to a friend? Open the page, touch the address bar, and you should be able to send this link as an email. Send emails to yourself if you want to access a specific link on another device.

Did you know that iPhones can take screenshots just like a computer can? In order for you to take a screenshot from your iPhone, hold down your phone's home button and afterwards press the Sleep button. You'll then hear a camera click, see a flash, and then a screenshot of your iPhone will be saved in your Camera Roll.

Professionals who bill multiple clients based on an hourly rate or fractional hourly rate often find it difficult to keep track of work performed while on the go. By taking advantage of available time keeping and billing applications, it is possible for the iPhone to serve as the ultimate solution to the problem of maintaining accurate work records for the purpose of generating revenue.

Save photos you like easily in Safari. If you see an image you want to keep, just press and hold on the photo on the website page. Your iPhone will give you the option of saving a copy of the image. This save is offline so you can use it for personal use through email or anything else.

When in a call with someone, take advantage of the mute button. The mute button is located on the top left when you are in a call and will prevent the person on the other end of the line from hearing your voice. If you need to talk to someone else while on the phone, this is a great time to use this function.

If you use a car charger with your iPhone, make sure you do not have your phone plugged in when turning the ignition on or off. Electrical spikes can occur when you are starting or turning off a car, and this can fry the main board of your iPhone. If you insist on using a car charger, buy only a brand-name charger because they typically have a higher quality fuse to protect your device.

Go ahead and record a long series of notes with voice memos. Voice memo is a great application to have if you want to record someone else speaking, or want to get an idea down by speaking your mind. This application is a must-have for everyone who is in journalism. It can help your career one day.

Is your iPhone frozen? Hold down the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time. Wait until it gives you the option to shut it down. Swipe the screen to shut your phone down. Once it powers down, turn it back on. This will reset the phone and generally fixes any problem you may have with your freezing.

Getting control of your iPhone can mean getting control of your life. Now that you have read this article, you are aware of the best ideas, advice, tips, apps and techniques for using your iPhone. Make sure that you control it, and that it does not control you or your life.




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