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So, you think you know everything there is to know about your smartphone, ey?
What if I told you that I, the one many of you have so affectionately called “old,”
may know a few things you don’t!
HA!
That’s actually what brings us together in this Archive, these ten mobile phone features,
tips, and hacks that should make your life easier!
Knowing there are different operating systems, I’ve compiled a mix to make everyone happy.
And, speaking of making people happy, I’d be delighted if you hit that subscribe button
right now!
I’d even crack a smile if you clicked the bell and even jotted down a comment to send
our way.
If any of these tips came in handy, don’t forget to like this video!
10.
Cursor Control Have you ever found yourself in the middle
of typing out a long message or note and notice, halfway through, a glaring typo?
Even on the larger iPhone screens, trying to get the cursor at that precise spot in
the text can be annoying.
Did you know that you can actually control the cursor for a more precise editing process?
With the keyboard open and 3D touch on, press firmly anywhere in the keyboard and hold your
finger there.
The keyboard will essentially turn into a trackpad that lets you move throughout the
document fluidly. 9.
Switch Control Tired of having to pick up your phone and
use your fingers to perform an action?
Well, the iPhone’s “Switch Control” lets you use external devices or even the
movements of your head to operate the device.
Of course, it’s intended for people with disabilities, but you never know when you
may break both of your hands.
To access Switches, go through Settings, General, and Accessibility to find the “Switch Control”
option.
Here, you can add parameters like every time you move your head to the right, an application
opens.
8.
Shuffle Picture it.
You’ve met some dreamy guy or girl on Tinder when you get to the awkward exchanging of
phone numbers.
The last time you gave out your digits, you wound up having to change your number, so
how can you avoid having to do that again?
Besides having better tastes in a partner, there’s also Shuffle, a 3rd party app that
lets you create unique phone numbers for a multitude of purposes.
Run a business but don’t want to clog your personal line?
Shuffle can help!
You can even register for multiple numbers at once should you really want to confuse
yourself.
7.
Guest Mode Whenever you pass your phone off to someone,
your heart stops a little bit, right?
Even if you don’t have anything too scandalous, there’s always that one thing you looked
up once that somehow finds its way to the surface.
With Android’s “Guest Mode,” even with your phone in their hands, your privacy is
safe.
It’s as easy as bringing down the Settings panel and clicking the User icon in the upper-right
corner.
You’ll then be able to add a guest and keep your secrets safe and sound for another day.
6.
Developer Options Some of the bigger complaints against the
iPhone is its lack of customizability.
Pouring salt on the proverbial wound is Android’s “Developer Options,” a hidden feature
that allows users the chance to toy with some of the device’s operating system settings.
Go through Settings and General to reach “About Phone".
Once there, select Software Information and Build Number, but rapidly tap on “Build
Number” five times.
With Developer Options active, you can opt to keep your screen from timing out, adjust
the anti-aliasing for a crisper display, get a reading on your CPU usage, simulate different
screen sizes, adjust the speed for window-animation playback, and much more.
5.
Time Password Do you have concerns about your phone’s
security or tend to forget your own passcode?
Android users are in luck with the Screen Lock – Time Password app.
When active, the app makes it so that your passcode is whatever time is displayed on
your phone.
So, if it’s 8:35 a.m., your four-digit code will be 8:35.
It’s ingenious and makes it impossible to get locked out of your phone.
4.
Block Ads Whether you’re on your Android or iPhone,
nothing kills the immersion in a mobile game like the pay-to-win structure.
But, we’re not here to talk about that.
I just needed to get it off my chest.
The second most annoying things are unwanted pop-up ads!
Now those we can do something about!
Rather than deal with 3rd party ad blockers that barely work, on either an iOS or Android-driven
device, turn on Airplane Mode.
Sure, you won’t be able to get calls or messages but… is that really a bad thing?
I mean, they’ll just kill your gaming flow anyway!
3.
Emergency Contacts on Lock Screen For anyone with a medical issue, their mobile
phone can double as a medical bracelet.
Both iPhone and Android have an “In Case of Emergency” function that allows your
medical data and emergency contact info to appear on your locked screen.
For iPhone users, this information can be updated via the “Apple Health” app.
You know, one of those applications that’s forced on you and can’t be deleted… because
it can save your life!
Android users have it a little trickier.
Some versions require something like the ICE: In Case of Emergency app while others have
an emergency contact feature built into the phone’s settings.
2.
E-mail Shortcuts Don’t you hate having to retype your password
every time you need to log into a site on your phone?
What if I told you there was a way around it that doesn’t involve copying and pasting
it from a notepad?
I’d be your best friend, right?
Well, check this out…
In your phone, find where you can create Keyboard shortcuts.
On iPhones, it’s hidden in General settings under Keyboards and Text Replacement.
Android users can find it by going through Settings, Language and Input, Google Keyboard,
then Text Correction.
Once you’re there, create shortcuts so that when you type out the letters “eml” into
the field, your e-mail populates. 1.
Bypass Photo Storage Alerts The perfect opportunity for a photo has presented
itself and just as you’re about to take the picture, your phone alerts you of low
storage and refuses to take the shot.
Sure, your onboard memory or SD card is pretty full, but you know there’s room for at least
one more picture!
Still, your device is adamant about storage conservation.
Lucky for you, there’s a way around it.
If you have the Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram apps downloaded, you can take the picture
through those apps.
Your phone will be none-the-wiser!
And oh, here is one last trick I can teach you guys!
By clicking on one of these 2 videos right now, it will navigate you to those corresponding
videos.
Crazy!
Right!?