However, this is very common, because when you have a product like the iPhone, there are so many blatant features that searching for the hidden ones can seem monotonous and even unnecessary. Yet, if you want to experience all that you are iPhone can do for you, than you must take some time to uncover these hidden tricks.
When you have an iPhone, you probably have noticed that you really never have to double-tap a single item. It seems that everything on this interface reacts with a simple one-tap motion. However, there are three main interfaces that do react to double-tapping differently than if you were to only tap the screen once. The first of these functions can be used when you are using your iPhone to watch videos.
You have probably noticed that when you are watching a movie on your iPhone, the screen is showing a letterbox image. This is when there are two black lines under and above the picture, thus giving you a wider view. Actually, this is how the director sees the film, and how it was originally shot. Yet, there are some individuals who cannot stand to have letterbox on while they are watching a film.
This is where the double-tapping feature comes in handy. When you are watching a movie, simply double tap the screen, and you will eliminate the letterbox view, and will then be able to enjoy a full screen version. However, there are some downfalls to using this feature. If the movie you are watching has any type of subtitles, than you will quickly find that watching it in full screen mode may cut-off the words.
If you want to undo the full screen mode, all you have to do is simply double tap the screen and it will be restored to letterbox formatting. This is one of the greatest features on the iPhone; however, it is also one of the lesser talked about. The iPhone is so amazing because it gives you choices on how you want to be entertained. Unlike other devices that use a standardized method to showing you videos, you are given a choice on how you want to view your movies. This is a great feature.
The double-tap feature is also used on other programs throughout your iPhone. You will find these features in the Photos, Safaris and Google Maps programs. With all of these applications, the double tap feature basically means you are going to be zooming into whatever you tapped. Say, you wanted to get a better view of the picture that is on the main page of The New York Times online edition. You would then double tap the picture, and it would be magnified two-times. Everything that is being magnified on your screen is done by two. The double tap feature is perfect for a wide variety of uses, and if you were unaware of it, grab your iPhone and begin testing it out.
]]>Many people who have an iPhone think that the reason why the ringer volume is so low is because of the iPhone’s small speakers. And this makes sense because the smaller the speakers are, the lower the volume, right? While this may seem to be a great reason why the iPhone’s volume is so low, it may not be the actual cause. The main cause for a ringer volume that is extremely low may be due to the actual audio levels in your phone. Many people have found that with their iPhone, the stock ringers have such a low volume. In order to fix this, you may have to find new ringtones other than those that are already on your iPhone.
The main cause for the ringtones being so quite is the fact that they are made of a low frequency. Thus, if you want to be able to have a louder ringtone, than you will need to find a ringtone that is made of a higher frequency. This may sound difficult, but you can find a higher frequency ringtone by simply turning to your computer. If you are a MAC owner, than you will be able to go into the application Garage Band and find a new ringtone within this location. Perhaps the best ringtone from Garage Band is the “Cell Phone Ringing” sound clip.
However, putting a new ringtone onto your iPhone requires a little work on your part. In order to put this clip onto your iPhone, than you will need to run iFunstastic, which is for individuals that have an Intel-MAC, or if you are using a Windows PC than you will want to run the application iPhoneRingToneMaker or iBrickr. These applications will install the ringtones from your computer to your iPhone, thus giving you the ability to have a ringtone that is clearly audible.
The key to having a successful ringtone is picking one that is naturally loud by default. This will increase the sound volume that is being release, and thus you will never miss another phone call because you didn’t hear it. When you have an iPhone, you want to enjoy every aspect of it, however, if the volume of the iPhone is lower than desired, than you will not be able to enjoy your iPhone to its fullest.
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]]>Perhaps one of the most popular iPhone application is called Remember The Milk, or RTM. This application is perfect for a wide variety of iPhone users, because it has a multitude of ways it helps you. But what exactly is Remember The Milk?
Remember The Milk is a great application because it benefits a wide variety of users. If you want to further streamline your life, than you will want to have this application. This application is a powerful talk management service, which allows you to add tasks, view your tasks depending on locations and lists as well as searching throughout your tasks. If you have a busy life, than you can’t afford not to have this amazing application on your iPhone, you will be surprised how it will help organize your life.
One of the coolest features about this application is how you can locate your tasks. Let’s say you are running errands throughout your day, however, they are scattered throughout your city. After you have completed one of the errands, you can look at your iPhone and see which of your other “tasks” are closest to where you currently are located. This is a great way to save time when running errands, and it will make finding your way throughout the city extremely simple and easy.
Another great feature within this application is how you can add tasks to your iPhone. Normally, you think you would have to grab your iPhone and add a task through this manner. However, with this productivity application, you are able to update your tasks by simply e-mailing the application. All you have to do is e-mail the Remember The Milk application, and the task will be updated onto your list immediately. This is perfect when you are on the web and see an important date, then all you have to do is click on your e-mail client and make an e-mail reminding you to attend an event. These applications do nothing but simplify your life and make your schedule seem slightly less hectic.
When you can spend less time organizing your life and more time actually performing the tasks you were organizing, than you will have a truly productive day. This is one of the coolest aspects about the iPhone, and that is how it can make your hectic life seem not so terrible. With applications such as this one, you are able to organize your life to be extremely productive. In today’s society it is common to seem like you’re running around without getting anything done, however, with Remember The Milk, you will never forget an important event or meeting, plus you will also remember to walk the dog when you get home.
]]>If you have an Apple iPhone, than you are probably wondering how you can integrate your Gmail account within the iPhone to make checking your e-mail as simple as glancing at your phone.
Google has just recently announced that you are able to add a protocol to your iPhone strictly for Gmail accounts. This IMAP application allows Gmail account holders to check their e-mail on any offline e-mail readers, which is perfect for individuals who have an iPhone, and even for those that don’t. It is extremely simple to install and run the IMAP application on your iPhone, thus allowing you to seamlessly integrate your iPhone to your Gmail account. The first step to beginning this process is to go to your Gmail account and enable IMAP. You can do this by logging into your Gmail account and then going to Settings. After that click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP, then click “Enable IMAP.”
After you have done the above, grab your iPhone and tap Settings, then tap Mail. After you have done so, make sure that you click Add Account. After you have done so, do not click the Gmail option, because this has not been updated to the newest IMAP settings. Instead, click Other. Once you have done so, you will then begin to enter you information. You will start off by entering your Name, and then you will put the Host Name, which is: imap.gmail.com after you have done this enter your full Gmail account address, which includes the @gmail.com at the end of your username.
You will then move to the Outgoing Mail Server, or SMTP. Under the Host Name, you will want to put: smtp.gmail.com then save all of your changes. You have now just set up your IMAP Gmail account, thus allowing you to view all of your Gmail messages, both old and new.
Being able to check your e-mail wherever you are is extremely important in our fast paced society. Whether you are a business professional who needs constant access to their e-mail account, or if you simply want to be able to check your e-mail while taking a break in school, you will be able to do so when you activate your IMAP service on your iPhone. Communication is key in our world, and if you are unable to reply to e-mail messages quickly, than you may suffer the consequence, either professionally or socially. With the iPhone, you are able to stay connected to the world around you, no matter where you are.
]]>The moment you get to the syncing management page, your phone will begin to forward you in the syncing contacts page automatically. Contacts are not the only ones that are being synced but also bookmarks on the web, accounts of emails, and even events in your calendar. You can also sync in music, videos and even movies inside your phone. You have the choice to accept findings of the manager then automatically sync it then customize it. For you to change your options for syncing, you can just click on tabs that are found at the upper corner of your screen.
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]]>Unlike other cell phone camera, the iPhone camera actually takes decent photos that are perfect for your MySpace page. Yet, there are several tips to taking great pictures with your iPhone camera, and if you apply these tips to your iPhone than you will be able to take beautiful pictures with your cell phone.
The first tip that you need to remember about your iPhone camera concerns how it actually takes pictures. If you have tried to take photos with your iPhone, than you may have noticed something was slightly off. Unlike traditional digital cameras that have a two stage process to taking a photograph, the iPhone features a one-stage process. Also, unlike traditional digital cameras that take the photo once you press the shutter button, the iPhone has a much different process. When you press the shutter button of the iPhone, nothing happens, however, it is when you release the shutter button that the iPhone takes the photo. This has resulted in many photo’s being slightly “off timing” because the users are not used to how this camera actually takes photos.
A great tip for taking a photograph with your iPhone is to press the shutter button, and then set up your shot. After you are satisfied with what you are seeing, than you can release the shutter button to take the photograph. Following this tip will allow you to take better composed photographs, as well as pictures that are properly timed. The next tip for your iPhone camera is how you set up your contact list. This tip is really fun and will make your contact list hilarious for you and everyone around you. When you take photos of your contacts, you can set them to where they will appear when they call you. A great way to have fun with this feature is to place your friends on one side of a glass screen and then place yourself on the other side.
Make your friend press their face up against the glass while you take the photo. This will serve as an optical illusion, and when they call you it will look as if they are trapped within your iPhone. If you are looking for a fun way to express yourself, and to just have a great time with friends, set up your contact list this way. The iPhone has many different tips and tricks within it, however, the key is to simply experiment with these tips to make them work for you. Perhaps the greatest aspect about the iPhone is the fact that it gives users the ability to customize and create a phone environment that is solely their own.
]]>Many of the popular social networking sites allow you to access their site through your cell phone, however, the quality of service that you will get through your cell phone isn’t always desirable. One of the best social networking sites that you can control when you are on the move is Twitter.
Twitter is based off of a basic concept to keep friends and family connected, without having to use extensive steps to communicate with them. When you own an iPhone, there are several tips that you can follow to keep your use of Twitter as seamless as possible. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to stay connected with Twitter through your iPhone is through your SMS system, or through text messaging. This is a very convenient way to keep updates about what you’re doing to all of your friends and family, and all it takes is typing a short message through your SMS screen and sending it to a specific number. It is very easy to set this up on your iPhone, all you have to do is make sure you verify your phone number on Twitter’s website, and then you can start sending updates to the people who matter, no matter where you are.
Another great way to keep your Twitter site updated is through visiting their mobile website. When you have an iPhone, you are probably going to be on the Internet more than you could possibly imagine. Whether you are in a waiting room, sitting in class or on a bus, you will be checking your e-mail and other popular sites. Of course, if you have a Twitter account, than you will want to update your status while killing time.
You can do this in a special website that was specifically designed to be used on your cell phone. You will be able to update your account, view your friends account and do everything else that you normally would, but now, it’s on your cell phone.
In today’s world it seems that we are busier than ever before, thus making the need to stay connected to those you care about extremely important. One way to keep in touch with your friends and family is through having a great cell phone, such as the iPhone. However, also being apart of an online social networking community, like Twitter, you will be able to keep your friends and family in-the-know, without having to worry about spending unnecessary amounts of time on the phone.
The greatest aspect of the iPhone is the fact that it streamlines all forms of communication, whether it be through text messaging or with checking your e-mail, the iPhone will take any hassle out of communicating with the world around you.
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