Guide: turn off control center | iOS 9Control centerLimiting the pop-up shortcuts Tom Rolfe May 14, 2015 Tips & TricksControl Center is handy to access frequently used options, but it can sometimes open accidentally while using apps... Read more
Guide: restrict your kids’ iOS access with parental controls | iOS 9Parental controlsRestrict your kids' iOS access Tom Rolfe May 14, 2015 Tips & TricksRestrictions can stop certain actions being performed or block certain apps on the iPhone, so you can feel... Read more
Guide: protect your data with auto-erase | iOS 9Erasing dataProtect your data with auto-erase Tom Rolfe May 14, 2015 Tips & TricksThe iPhone offers additional security to keep data safe if your device is stolen. Go to Settings, then... Read more
Guide: fingerprint scanning with Touch ID | iOS 9FingerprintsScanning with Touch ID Tom Rolfe May 13, 2015 Tips & TricksIf you have an iPhone 5s or later, then the Home button has a built-in fingerprint sensor that... Read more
Guide: set a secure passcode | iOS 9PasscodesSet a secure passcode Tom Rolfe May 13, 2015 Tips & TricksIf a passcode hasn’t been enabled on your device, it’s worth setting one up to avoid unwanted access... Read more
Guide: check your privacy settings | iOS 9Privacy settingsChoose which details to share Tom Rolfe May 13, 2015 Tips & TricksSome apps can access your location, contacts, calendar events, reminders, and pictures. To check which apps use these,... Read more
Guide: How to dictate text on the iPhone | iOS 9Dictate messagesUse audio to dictate text Tom Rolfe May 13, 2015 Tips & TricksOn the iPhone 4S and later, you can dictate messages that will then be typed out. To do... Read more
Guide: How to add new words to the iPhone dictionary | iOS 9iPhone DictionaryAdding new words Tom Rolfe May 13, 2015 Tips & TricksFind yourself being corrected a lot while typing? You might want to add some new words to the... Read more
Guide: Using Text Replacement to quickly input phrases on the iPhone | iOS 9Using text replacementUse shortcuts to type phrases Tom Rolfe May 13, 2015 Tips & TricksYou can create custom typing shortcuts to quickly add common phrases to messages, such as “On my way!”... Read more
Guide: Access a bigger keyboard in landscape mode on the iPhone | iOS 9Large keyboardAccess the landscape keyboard Tom Rolfe May 12, 2015 Tips & TricksTurning your phone sideways will enlarge the keyboard in all standard applications, including Notes, Messages, Mail, and Safari.... Read more
Guide: Shake the iPhone to undo and redo typing | iOS 9Using shakeShake to undo and redo Tom Rolfe May 12, 2015 Tips & TricksWhen typing in any application, or when using cut, or copy and paste, you can shake the phone... Read more
Guide: Place and move the cursor on the iPhone | iOS 9Moving the cursorEasily place the text cursor Tom Rolfe May 12, 2015 Tips & TricksTo make it easier to place the cursor, a magnifying glass appears when you tap and hold on... Read more
Guide: how to select & copy and paste text on the iPhone | iOS 9Copy and pasteHow to select and copy text Tom Rolfe May 12, 2015 Tips & TricksThere are two options for selecting text . When typing, double-tap on a word, or when reading static... Read more
Guide: Quickly fix spelling errors when typing on the iPhone | iOS 9Correcting spellingSuper quick spelling correction Tom Rolfe May 12, 2015 Tips & TricksWhen a word is typed incorrectly, auto-correct will change it when you tap the space bar. However, this... Read more
Guide: quickly insert a period using the iPhone keyboard | iOS 9Insert a periodQuickly type a full stop Tom Rolfe May 11, 2015 Tips & TricksTap the space bar twice in quick succession and the iPhone will insert a period (full stop) followed... Read more
Guide: Hold keys to access special characters on the iPhone | iOS 9Special charactersHold keys for hidden characters Tom Rolfe May 11, 2015 Tips & TricksIf you hold down certain letters or punctuation on the keyboard, a pop-up appears containing other options. For... Read more
Guide: Quick access to caps and punctuation on the iPhone | iOS 9Quick caps & punctuationUse finger-sliding for quick access Tom Rolfe May 11, 2015 Tips & TricksTo quickly enter a capital letter when typing with one finger, tap and hold the Shift button and... Read more
Guide: two ways to type in capitals on the iPhone | iOS 9Typing in capitalsUse the shift key to type in capitals Tom Rolfe May 11, 2015 Tips & TricksSometimes when typing, you just need the next few letters to be capitalized, for example, “My PC is... Read more
Guide: How to send emojis via the Messages app on the iPhone| iOS 9How to send emojisSet up the emoji keyboard Tom Rolfe May 11, 2015 Tips & TricksEmojis are an increasingly popular way of sending visual emoticons on the iPhone. For easy access, add the Emoji... Read more
Guide: who sent me that message? | iOS 9Show full namesWho sent me that message? Tom Rolfe May 4, 2015 Tips & TricksWhen looking at a conversation in Messages it’s not always clear who you’ve been talking to as by... Read more