Tips, Tricks And Advice For IPhone Owners

Many people find the iPhone amazing, but few have the knowledge to use the features effectively. If you are looking to get more out of using the iPhone, then continue ahead to learn about some neat little tips and tricks.

Update your phone when new updates are out. Updates to your phone protect your phone and should be installed as soon as possible. You will also have to store all photos and other information you have on your computer in case something bad occurs to the phone, you're covered.

Once you know how to take a photo using the volume buttons, try doing it by using your headphone cord. Steady your hands, and then press the button located on the cord. When doing this, make sure you hold the iPhone steady so your shot remains clear and focused.

To ensure the safety of your device, buy a screen protector. Without protection, your phone's screen will get nicked and scratched. Even dirt on your fingers may cause scratches. Be sure that you always have a screen protector on your phone.

Are you tired of the many notifications that come in on your iPhone? There is a way to turn them off. First, choose Settings. Then tap the bar for Notifications. Go to the "In Notification Center"; look at all the apps and remove any that you do not use. The other upside to this is improved battery life.

There is no need to select the "x" box that follows a word that has been subjected to AutoCorrect. Just tap the screen. You can tap anywhere and still get rid of the suggestions. This method gets rid of the suggestion box while saving you much needed time.

As you visit websites, try using one finger for scrolling purposes. After that, see how two fingers works for you. If the page has multiple text boxes, using one finger to scroll will let you scroll through a single box. You can scroll through the whole page with two fingers.

Not unlike other phones, you can have the iPhone show a visual display of messages and calls that are inbound. If you want silent yet pronounced message notifications, you can set your camera to flash as messages appear. In the Settings menu, go to General, then to Accessibility. Then all you do is turn on the setting for LED Flash Alerts.

Make sure to keep the OS upgraded to the latest version possible. The reason you want to keep it updated is that Apple is constantly releasing patches and fixes for bugs within the phone. Doing this is even more important if you use your phone to transmit any kind of personal data.

If you'd like to hear a sound each time you press a character while texting, turn keyboard clicks on via your iPhone's sounds section. You will be able to avoid mistakes with auto typing and autocorrect.

An iPhone is a great organizational tool and it can perform a number of other functions. However, you have to understand the best way to use it. Take what you have learned here and use your device the best way possible.