If you know anything about the iPhone, you know what a wonderful piece of technology it is, with its various functions and plethora of apps. However, you might not know the dangers lurking, in time lost figuring things out, sifting through all those apps or managing the financial aspects of owning one. Protect yourself by reading the tips below.
Switching your phone to airplane mode when you are traveling, or in an area where you can’t receive calls or texts will help to save your battery life. Having to find and remain in contact with the nearest towers uses up a ton of battery. Switch to airplane mode in the setting’s section of your phone and keep your batter for when you actually need it.
If you’ve gotten your iphone wet, refrain from turning it on. Use a towel to dry it, and then put it in a sealed plastic bag of dry, white rice. Let it sit overnight. If it’s dry the next morning, turn it on, and you just may find it working again.
Many iPhone users are often annoyed when the device suggests a word that just doesn’t make sense as they are typing. Don’t try to maneuver your fingers and push the little “x” on the screen; you can touch anywhere on the screen to get rid of the suggestion. This saves time and frustration.
Did you know that any website you visit can be made into an app? Start by going to the website. Once you do this, tap the “Go” icon. Doing so means you have the chance to add a shortcut to this website to the home screen of your iPhone. On your home screen, you can then rename the page to whatever you’d like it to be.
For faster photo taking, tap twice on your iphone’s home button, and a camera icon will appear. Tap it again, and it will immediately bring up access to the camera. You can snap a picture using the volume (up) button on the phone or on the headphone cord. A pinch of the screen will allow for zooming.
Before putting your iPhone to sleep, press the home button. This ensures that all apps are turned off, and it saves you battery life in the process. If you simply put the phone to sleep without pressing home, you may have some apps running in the background and reduce your battery life.
Choose a carrier before choosing an iphone. You might have your eye on a particular iphone. Before you rush out and get it, make sure that it is compatible with the carrier of your choosing. Shop around for a cell phone plan you can live with rather than making the decision over which iphone you like best.
Having an iPhone is generally a good thing. However, it is possible to lose sanity, time and money if you do not know how to properly manage ownership. Apply what you have learned in this article if you want to protect yourself but still get the most out of owning an Apple iPhone.
