This article covers some cool features “that a surprisingly large percentage of users seem to be completely unaware of.” • MacWorld > “10 little-known iPhone features that will blow your mind” by Jason Cross, Senior Editor (April 24, 2022) TABLE OF CONTENTS Silence unknown callers Freely move the text cursor Set up Back Tap shortcuts… Continue reading iPhone tips – beyond the basics
Category: Phone
Posts about Apple’s iPhone and Android smartphones
iPhone settings tips 2022
For your new iPhone (or revisiting settings on your current one), some tips for some settings. • Mac World > “Why you should start 2022 by changing these 10 iPhone settings” by Tamara Palmer (Jan 1, 2022) – Your iPhone is great out of the box, but there are lots of little things that can… Continue reading iPhone settings tips 2022
iPhone system updates – 2021 iOS flurry
Are you getting annoyed at the constant nags to update your iPhone? Is it worth all the time it takes to process – to download-check-install and reboot your device? If you’re getting notices the last month or so that yet another iOS update is available for your iPhone, then you’re not alone. I was getting… Continue reading iPhone system updates – 2021 iOS flurry
Remotely triggering your iPhone’s camera shutter
This MacWorld article is an excellent summary of all the ways to trigger the shutter remotely in your iPhone’s camera app. • MacWorld > “How to remotely control your iPhone’s camera” by Lance Whitney (May 13, 2021) – Take a photo without touching your phone. (quote) There are several reasons why you might not want… Continue reading Remotely triggering your iPhone’s camera shutter
TV streaming services – visual preview like a set-top box?
This TechHive article (below) is a useful roundup of OTT services. One thing that’s predictable is price increases (not discussed in article). The typical monthly cost stands near $70, which reminds me of my cable bill years ago (and paying for so many channels that I’m not interested in or dropping channels that I do… Continue reading TV streaming services – visual preview like a set-top box?