Tag: iphone

  • Top 7 Features I Love About iOS7

    Top 7 Features I Love About iOS7

    Upon the launch of the new operating system for iPhone, iPad, & iPod Touch – iOS7 – many have been wondering: Is it worth it? Although the overall look and feel has changed with the redesigned interface, the things that I have most anticipated are “hidden underneath”…

  • Today’s Question: How do I record sound on the iPhone?

    Today’s Question: How do I record sound on the iPhone?

    I was recording a couple of birds singing when someone asked me how I did it. Sound recording is a great hobby but having the tools to record at any moment with ease can be a lifesaver. You may want to remember what someone was saying in a speech, save a the tune of a…

  • Today’s Question: How do I use iCloud?

    Today’s Question: How do I use iCloud?

    Today I was asked what is iCloud and how is it used. iCloud is a great service provided by Apple that enables users to share contacts, notes, reminders, appointments and more between all their iCloud capable devices. I will explain the common steps to set it up in different situations…

  • Today’s Question: How do I get a screenshot from my iPhone?

    Today’s Question: How do I get a screenshot from my iPhone?

    Today I was asked how to take a screenshot from the iPhone. This is a pretty common task that people undertake during the day to remember a page they saw, save a picture they like, or grab a reservation number to have on hand. Here is the process you need to do this…

  • Language Keyboards and Emoticons in iOS

    Language Keyboards and Emoticons in iOS

    Are you having a hard time typing in your iPhone’s pop-up keyboard because it is in a different language? Can’t find the correct symbols in your current keyboard layout? How about adding emoticons that you can send to people in your messages? Find out how in today’s article…

  • Tip of the Day: iPhone AF/AE Lock

    Tip of the Day: iPhone AF/AE Lock

    Want your iPhone’s camera to stop trying to adjust focus and exposure all the time? With the camera app open, tap to select a focus point and keep your finger on the screen. When the blue focus box enlarges and blinks twice, let go. This enables AF/AE lock which means the focus and aperture will…

  • Tip of the Day: Switch Keyboard Layout Faster

    Tip of the Day: Switch Keyboard Layout Faster

    iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch Users: Do you get tired of tapping the language icon on the keyboard multiple times to select “emoji”or any other layout? Instead, keep your finger on the language icon and a list of languages will appear!

  • Tip of the Day: Change iMessage Avatar

    Tip of the Day: Change iMessage Avatar

    iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch users: You can change the picture (avatar) shown when you send messages via iMessage by adding a contact for yourself. Simply go into Contacts, add a new entry with your phone number and/or e-mail and choose a picture to use.

  • iPad Multitasking

    iPad Multitasking

    Do you own an iPad? Do you know about multitasking in your iPad? Did you know can open the app switcher, return to the home screen, and even switch between one app and another directly without using the home button? All this can be done by swiping your fingers on the screen in a specific…