Posts for Category: iPhone Tips
iPhone Basics: How to Attach Multiple Photos to an Email
To send multiple photos on the iPhone, you need to start in the iPhone’s Photo app, not in the Mail app like you’d assume. Below are step-by-step instructions for attaching multiple photos to an email. 1. Launch the Photo App: […]
How to Make an Em Dash and Ellipsis With the iPhone Keyboard
The iPhone’s keyboard has a few extra characters that only become visible if you press and hold down keys. Two frequently used characters you might find useful to know about are the em dash (–) and the ellipsis (…). Em […]
iPhone Basics: How to Send a Text Message to Multiple People
1. Open the SMS app: 2. If you see a Messages button in the top left, tap it (otherwise, skip to next step): 3. Tap the Compose button in the top right: 4. Tap the plus sign: 5. Select a […]
Tip: iPhone Ringer Not Loud Enough? Try This Ringtone
One of my complaints with the iPhone is that the ringer never seems loud enough. I’ve missed quite a few calls because I couldn’t hear it ring. Then I came across this ringtone. It’s the loudest one I’ve heard. Try […]
How to Set the iPhone’s Sleep Timer
If you like to listen to music or podcasts on the iPhone as you go to sleep, there is a sleep timer function that can automatically stop playing audio after a set amount of time. The function is sort of […]
How to Rent Movies From iTunes and Watch Them on the iPhone
How to Rent Movies Directly on the iPhone To rent a movie directly on the iPhone, you’ll need to be connected to a WiFi network. Once connected, follow the steps below. 1. Open the iTunes app and click on the […]
How to Activate a Used iPhone
If you want to activate a used iPhone, you have a few options. The first option is the easiest: take it to an AT&T Wireless store (or Verizon/Sprint Store for CDMA iPhones), set up a new account, and receive a […]
How to Add Prefixes, Suffixes, Middle Names, Etc, to iPhone Contacts
You can add prefixes (Dr, Mr, Mrs, Ms), suffixes (Jr, III), middle names, and other information to any iPhone contact. To do this, there’s a special option called Add Field. The option can be hard to find though. Here are […]
How to Send a Call to Voicemail With the iPhone
We’ve all been in this situation: the iPhone rings, but you can’t take the call. If you want to immediately silence the call (turn off the ringtone and vibration), press the sleep button once. If you want to send the […]