Did you know that your cherished iPhone hides secrets from
you? That's right, a simple nod of the noggin could shift the way you use this
precious gadget.
Apple's iPhone is a revolutionary gizmo that has changed the
mobile landscape forever, but even if you've had one for years, there are still
a few things you probably don't know about it. Each major update that Apple
rolls out — and there have been many — brings new features and changes. Here
are just a few of the things you've likely missed along the way.
1. CONTROL YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR HEAD
The iPhone is a "smartphone," but it might be even
smarter than you ever thought. There is a special control option built into it
that lets you use tilts of your head to perform various functions. It's part of
a feature called Switch
Control, and you can enable it in the Accessibility menu of the iPhone
settings.
You can set up a Switch Control command to notice when you
tilt your head to the left or to the right, and use that movement as input for
things like pressing the home button or checking the notification center. It's
built into the phone to assist those with certain disabilities, but it can also
be convenient for controlling your device when your hands are busy with other
tasks — like when you're wrist-deep in dinner preparation, and don't want to
get goo on your gadgets.
2. UNDO TYPOS WITH A QUICK SHAKE
Tapping quickly on a tiny screen with our big ole' clumsy
thumbs means typos are an annoying and inevitable part of life. So rather than
send texts laden with errors, just give your iPhone a little shake, as I show
you in the accompanying Tech Now video. That motion brings up a prompt to undo
the typing or cancel and continue. It also works if you accidentally select,
copy or paste text you didn't want to. Seems so simple, yet can be so
satisfying, when it comes to dealing with this daily digital dilemma.
3. A BURST OF CREATIVITY
Taking an important photo only to have it turn out poorly is
one of the most frustrating things in the world, but you can greatly increase
the chances of capturing the moment perfectly by using your iPhone's burst
photo feature.
Normally when you take a photo you simply tap the on-screen
capture button, which produces just a single photo, but if you hold down the
button you'll automatically activate burst mode. Using burst mode, your phone
will capture a ton of photos in rapid succession, and save them in a small
gallery. Taking photos this way ensures that between the inevitable blinks and
giggles, you'll snag a perfect photo.
4. LOCATION-BASED REMINDERS
Have you ever gotten home and realized that you forgot to
pick something up from the store? How about arriving at a relative's house and
remembering that you have something for them back at home? Believe it or not,
your iPhone can help with this common occurrence using its Reminders app, one of the
most underutilized iPhone functions.
All you need to do is set up a Reminder as you normally
would — and if you've never set up a reminder before, it takes just a few
seconds — and then tap on the information icon that pops up. From this menu you
can activate the location feature, which will use the iPhone's GPS to notify
you of the reminder whenever you enter or leave a specific location. It's like
having a personal assistant with you at all times!
5. BLOCK PESKY CALLERS AND MESSENGERS
Is there a telemarketer who just doesn't get the hint to leave
you alone? What about a texting service that you accidentally gave your number
to, that buzzes you at all hours of the day and night? You can easily block
those annoying communications using your iPhone!
Head into the Phone menu of your iPhone settings and add any
offending numbers to the Blocked list. That's it! Now, if the bothersome calls
and texts continue, you'll never hear a peep. Peace of mind at last.
What are some of the magic tricks you use on your iPhone? Be
sure to let us know.
source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2014/03/01/5-tips-for-iphone/5872297/
by Jennifer Jolly
http://www.buyetail.com
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