Most people I meet these days have iPhones. And many of them, it seems, are missing some of the neat tricks their phone can perform.
This month and next, I'll be sharing five tips that will improve your relationship with your iPhone. This month's tips will be more fundamental. Next month's more esoteric.Just in time for Labor Day
two camera tricks that will save you time.
1. Don't waste time unlocking your phone when you want to take a photo. Hit the home button (the round one on the bottom). Next to where it says "slide to unlock," there's a camera icon. Slide that all the way up and you've got full access to your camera. Now you don't have any excuses for missing the moment.
2. In camera mode, you probably take a photo by clicking the camera icon at the bottom of the screen. That works, but so does
pressing the volume up or down buttons on the left side of the phone. Often this is more convenient and faster if you're chasing the perfect shot.
Do you visit the same Web site frequently? Here's how you can
add it to your home screen.
3. Visit the site you want to add. At the bottom of the screen, touch the menu button (the rectangle with an arrow coming out of it). Select "add to home screen." Now you can click on the icon just like an app.
4. Be aware that if there's no or low signal, your phone will try to find one. Constant searching for something that isn't going to happen will run down its battery.
When you visit a dead zone, go to settings and turn on Airplane Mode. It's right at the top.
There are times when I need to
see the calendar in rolling mode--one day after another. Here's how.
5. Tap the calendar icon and the monthly view will display. Turn the phone to landscape (clockwise).
You'll see your weekly calendar. Slide your finger to the left and you'll see your future appointments. If you separate your personal and business calendars, your appointments will be color coded.
Have any favorite iPhone tips you'd like to share, please send them along.