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Becoming A Savvy Iphone User: A Guide
The iphone leads the pack among all of the smartphones, and for very good reasons. Multi-taskers love the iphone for the ability to customize it, especially given the apps available. Through the following article, you will be able to access all of the power that your iphone contains.

Remember to download updates on your phone whenever they become available. By updating your phone regularly, you'll ensure that you'll have the most up to date version on the operating system, including security patches and new features. This also protects you by ensuring that your images and information are safely stored. In the unfortunate event that your phone is lost or damaged, you can at least take comfort in knowing that your important data is not gone for good.

You can now set location-based reminders through Siri. Rather than saying "Siri, let me know to call my job at 5pm." It will call you when you get home. Then, when the phone detects you're at home, it will remind you to call work. This is a great way for you to set reminders during the course of the day.

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One of the best buys you can make for your iphone is a protective screen. Your phone will surely fall victim to nicks and scratches if you have not purchased a screen protector for it. Just a tiny speck of dirt can scratch the screen. Therefore, a screen protector is an essential accessory.

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Do you need special characters when you type foreign or accented words? It is easy; this is what must be done. Touch the letter you want to change, and hold it for a bit. When you hold down a letter key on your iphone, you should see an options box that will include several additional ways you can type a specific letter. Here, you can choose unique letters to spice up your text.

Have you ever found yourself doubting your most recent entry into iMessage? Did Auto Correct alter what you intended to say? By shaking your phone quickly it can be undone. This is akin to the undo button on a computer. Go to your Settings and make sure this feature is enabled since it is an optional one.

If you do not want to use the iphone suggestions for typing an email or note, it is not necessary to hit "x" to remove the box. Just tap anyplace at all, and the word will go away.

When your phone is locked, you will still see incoming messages. For some this is great, but others do not like it. In the latter case, you'll be pleased to know that this is a feature you can easily disable. Go into the Settings menu, then choose Notifications and select the Messages option. The option to select is Show Preview; you can then turn off this feature.

It can be frustrating to lose a great shot because your camera app is too slow to load. Try this easy and quick shortcut. While the screen is locked, quickly tap the Home button twice. A little camera icon will appear on the screen near the bottom. You tap the icon to quickly enable your camera functions.

Beware of talking to Siri too much on your iphone, if you care about your privacy. Apple can record and store what you cheap mobile phone insurance say to Siri. This is done so it helps the program's speech recognition, and even though they try to secure these files, everything you talk to Siri about could be recorded.

For a time-saving tip for email and texting, make AutoText shortcuts for words and phrases you type often on the iphone. This feature is a great help when it comes to lengthy email addresses and basic phrases such as "How are you" and "See you soon". Gain access to the feature through the keyboard settings.

The iphone is as popular as it is because it's an incredibly useful tool. It has so many features and ways to customize it that the possibilities are endless. Familiarizing yourself with all the features can take you some time. Although there is a possibility you will never use them all, the tips in this article will help you achieve the most from your phone.




 
 
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