Hit The Easy Button And Start Using Your Iphone

Hit The Easy Button And Start Using Your Iphone.

It seems like almost everyone has an iPhone. iPhones have become quite popular, but learning how to use them can be difficult. If you have not realized the full potential of your iPhone, continue reading. The following article will give you some great tips to help you navigate your iPhone like a pro.

You don't need to add ".com" when typing web addresses into your iPhone. You simply need to put in the main part of the address and the browser will take you to the correct site. This may seem like a small benefit, but it actually goes a long way in saving you time.

There are times when you'll find you iPhone has too many programs running that you are not using, which can slow down the responsiveness of your phone. You can achieve this quickly by clicking a fingertip on your home key. Locate the app that you want to close, and then push on it with your finger. The icon will wiggle; then, press the red subtraction symbol next to the app.

By now, you probably already know how to use your iPhone to set reminders with a specific time. For example, you could say, "Remind me to call the dentist at 10 A.M." But, did you know that you can set reminders that trigger notifications based on your physical location? For example, you can tell your phone to remind you of something as you leave work. Many reminders types are available with an iPhone.

Your iPhone has the capability to take screenshots. Whenever you're on a screen you want to snap, hold down the Sleep and Home buttons simultaneously. Your screenshot is saved when the screen is white.

While your phone tries to make site navigation easy, sometimes it is tough to scroll to the top on different pages. You don't have to! Just tap the status bar near the clock, and that will take you to the page's start. This can be used for other lengthy screens as well.

Easily get to websites faster and drop the repetitive www. and ".com" parts of web addresses if you use Google as your iPhone's default search engine. In Google, just type the title of the page without the address beginning and ending, and it will take you to the correct site.

Protect your iPhone form sun exposure. Direct exposure to sunlight has been the cause of damage to many iPhones. Harsh, direct sunlight can do serious damage to your phone.

Buy a screen protector for your iPhone. Without a protective screen, it can become scratched. Just having a tiny bit of dirt on a finger can create a scratch. Make sure your phone is always covered by protection.

Choosing a custom ringtone is a terrific way to optimize your iPhone. Don't stick with the default tone like most people do. Try uploading a funky, retro-classic or some other sound byte that suits your fancy. This will help you to easily identify when your phone is ringing.

After reading this article, hopefully you know more about iPhones than before. You've got to use that knowledge. Use what you have learned here, and you will see you're a pro at using such a popular device as the iPhone.