This is not the usual post for me but I was showing someone an iPhone hack the other day and thought that it'd be nice to share. If you're like me, the keyboard and iPhone do things that I never dreamed possible. When I was a child, an abacus was considered high tech! This means the things that are possible to do with today’s computers and iPhones still boggle my mind.
There are a few hacks that I have learned over time that I thought you might like to know. If you have any others, please share them in the comments below.
I know there are many things available on the keyboard but these are the ones that I use the most often. Feel free to pin or print this list. I have it tacked to the bulletin board over my desk.
* Put your phone in Airplane Mode for faster charging.
* Let someone know where you are with the Send My Current Location by messaging them and clicking Details in the upper right corner.
* If you make a mistake typing, gently shake your phone. You will receive a prompt to undo typing. No more backspacing!
* You can take a photo by pushing the volume UP button when you're in camera mode. It's great for taking selfies and horizontal shots.
*Take a screenshot by pressing the Off button and the Home button at the same time.
*Double-tap the space bar to insert a period and space.
* iOS keyboard will give you .com options when you press and hold the period.
*Your compass app turns into a level with a swipe to the left.
* The Do Not Disturb feature is wonderful but what if a family member has an emergency? You can enable these calls to get through by selecting Settings> Do Not Disturb, the moon appears and you can select specific settings.
* You can immediately access the flashlight, timer, calculator and camera by swiping your screen from the bottom upwards.
* You can change Siri’s voice to sound American, Australian or British as well as a male or female. Go to Settings> General and select Siri. You can listen to each voice and choose your favorite. #AustralianMale
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Great tips ! Are the numbers of the keyboards hacks used in html code ? Purrs
ReplyDeleteNo, I just use them when writing on Twitter, messages, etc.
DeleteOur mom uses the keyboard hacks on her computer all the time☺
ReplyDeleteThey save so much time. I need them where I can see them all of the time. LOL!
DeleteNo Iphone for us. Mom doesn't like Iphone or mac...she fights with the Ipad often! Good tips, though for anyone who does have one. We have Android and are quite happy with it.
ReplyDeleteThe tricks work on the iPad too.
DeleteGreat tips! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSure! I hope they come in handy.
DeleteThanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome. Thanks for dropping by. ☺
DeleteI don't have an iphone, but I can definitely use some of those keyboard hacks! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI find myself using the keyboard shortcuts every day.
DeleteSo cool! Thanks for sharing. If you're from the days of abacuses, I must be from the days of rocks and dinosaurs! LOL Happy weekend❣️
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I always thought the abacus was such a cool way to count. I'd love to find one.
DeleteMy sister has an iPhone. I bet she'd prefer the Aussie mail voice. I just texted her about that.
ReplyDeleteIt tickles me every time that he talks to me! I'm easily entertained. ☺
DeleteY Dat's some real innerestin' stuffs. Mommy luvs to hear da Aussies talk and had no idea she could have an Aussie on da ipad. We's gonna go check dat out now. Fanks fur da indo.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena
Sure! Your mom will be using Siri the Aussie often!
DeleteWhat great tips! I pretty much didn't know any of that, I'm still pretty new to my iphone and don't have a clue for most of it! I was just looking to make a music symbol recently and was too lazy to do yet another internet search to find out if I could do it. I use the keyboard shortcuts a lot, but always have to look them up. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Nothing comes with instruction books to refer to anymore so some things I find out by accident or my kids showing me. LOL!
DeleteAll great tips! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you enjoyed them. I hope they are helpful to you.
Deletethis is one of the most HELPFUL posts EVER! Thank you!!! I just pinned it, so much to remember but now I know where to go if I need a question answered. Thanks so much!! DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteThank you, Caren. There are times I find out a new trick and wonder how anyone figured it out in the first place!
Deletethose are great tips - I just upgraded to an I-phone so these are really helpful - especially taking a photo
ReplyDeleteThat little volume button makes it so much easier than trying to hit camera button.
DeleteI love this! I'm obsessed with my iPhone and pretty much everything Apple!
ReplyDeleteI have become one of "those" people with my iPhone! LOL!
DeleteI am so saving this post. So many cool things I didn't know I could do with my iPhone. ~The Mom
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I hope you enjoy all of these tricks.
DeleteCan't wait to try some of those keyboard hacks. I love the phone shortcuts, too!
ReplyDeleteI used to search in vain to find the ¢ when I used to sell concessions at the high school! LOL!
DeleteOMD, such great info!!!! Ma knew the keyboard hacks, butts some of the iphone ones, she didn't knows! this is FABulous info! Thanks guys! Oh, and Bentley, there is nothin' cuter than your up-sit!!! ☺
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
Awww, thanks Ruby! I was trying to teach her some iPhone tricks but you know how humans can be...BOL! BOL!
DeleteI am totally obsessed with my iphone and ipad! In fact, I have two ipads...and usually have all three of them in use at the same time! There are SO many great things that can be done...it is truly amazing! I tried the droid and just cannot adapt to that operating system...so I am very happy that the new iphone will be coming out in September! Thanks for the great tips! We totally agree with Ruby that there is nothing cuter than Bentley sitting UP!!
ReplyDeleteIt always makes me laugh at myself when I realize that I am on my iPhone and laptop at the same time!
DeleteVery excited about these!! I had no idea about the shake to erase, send current location, and built in level.
ReplyDeleteAlso the airplane mode charging trick - why don't they make this more well known!! I can't believe I didn't know about it!
Every time that I discover something I ask the same question. How are we supposed to know these things if nobody tells us! I love the shake feature because I hate backspacing long texts. LOL!
DeleteThe Do Not Disturb button is my favorite! I have my phone in that mode all the time so I don't get distracted at work by social media updates!
ReplyDeleteI use it when I go to sleep or my phone would be dinging and lighting up all night. LOL!
DeleteGreat hacks, thank you!
ReplyDeleteSure! Save the keyboard shortcut. You'll be surprised how much you use it.
Deletepawsome tip. We just tried the shaking one to delete. It totally worked. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cool, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove & Biscuits,
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