Getting You Started With Your New Iphone

Getting You Started With Your New Iphone.

Regardless of whether you have an iPhone, you probably know they are able to do a lot without too much effort. If you are considering buying an iPhone, then this article can help you make the right decision. If you already own one, reading on can still help you discover some nifty new things you might not currently know about your phone.

You can turn your iPhone into a thumb drive by equipping it with an app that lets you upload files to it. You can easily upload a variety of multimedia files to your iPhone. Just use the iPhone directly or connect to a computer to see the files.

You should try not to save too many video files on your iPhone. Each movie on your phone uses approximately 1 gigabyte of memory. If you store more than one movie on your phone, websites may crash. Also, it may prevent apps from working properly.

You can use Siri to set reminders linked to locations. You can ask Siri to remind you to call your work at 5pm. You now say "Siri, please remind me when I arrive home to phone work." The iPhone will recognize when you reach home and remind you to perform your task. Setting reminders has never been easier.

Store the iPhone warranty information in a safe area and don't let a few more dollars persuade you from purchasing insurance for your new phone. Insurance and your warranty/guarantee should take care of everything. Put your iPhone in a protective case to keep it safe.

If you misplace your iPhone, there is an app that can help you find it called Find My iPhone. But, you need to upload it to your phone before it is misplaced. You can set your phone to give off a loud ring to help you easily locate your phone if it is close by. If you think your phone has been stolen rather than lost, you can use this app to lock or delete data.

Take better photos by using your volume button on your headset versus the button on your iPhone. It is possible to set the phone to utilize this button so that shaking is reduced. The headset's length also allows you to take a picture of yourself without holding the camera.

You don't need to flick to go though the contacts in your iPhone. Simply hold a finger on the list of names in your contacts. Proceed to slide up or down the list. This will give you a more controlled way to search through contacts.

Have you ever lost out on snapping a great photo because the camera app takes too much time to pop up? If so, check this tip out. With your screen in the locked position, double tap your Home button. This will bring up a camera icon in the lower part of the screen. Press the button to enable the camera.

After reading this article, you should have learned more about the iPhone and its power. If so, use all this information to maximize your phone's use, or decide whether this is the right phone for you.