The great thing about Apple operating systems is that they are always user friendly and easy to use. The bad thing is that each new release has a bit of a learning curve. If you are new to iOS 7 or already an expert, there are always a few things that can make your experience better and easier. Here are 10 tips and tricks to help you do a few cool things with iOS 7.
Tip #1: Turn-by-Turn Walking Directions
Turn-by-Turn driving instructions have long been a staple of modern living, but iOS 7 can get you where you want to go on foot, as well. Go to the map feature, select Directions, and then tap the walking icon. Enter your desired destination, and then select Route. Siri will tell you when to turn, just like in your car.
Tip #2: Take Burst Mode Pictures
When capturing quick moving subjects, burst mode allows you to take multiple photos in rapid succession by holding down the shutter button. To avoid saving all of the pictures you just took, select Favorites, and then choose the set of photos. At this point, you can choose to keep everything or only select your favorites of the set.
Tip #3: Block Unwanted Calls
If you want to keep the telemarketers at bay, iOS7 features a handy call-blocking feature. After an unwanted call comes in, go to the voicemail or recent calls list. Select the I button next to the offending entry, and then choose Block This Caller from the bottom of the screen. This also blocks unwanted texts from that phone number as an added bonus.
Tip #4: Get Siri to Wait Up
With iOS7, you don’t have to worry about Siri jumping the gun and cutting you off mid-question. To keep her quiet for a second (or more), simply keep your finger on the Home button and do not release until your question is complete.
Tip #5: Review Timing of Texts
To find out the exact time a certain text message was sent, swipe the conversation to the left and hold it. You will be able to view all of the individual timestamps.
Tip #6: Alter the Appearance of Text
Make the text larger or bolder by selecting Settings, then General, followed by Accessibility to find the adjustments you need. You can also increase contrast from this menu.
Tip #7: Get Siri to Find Your Friends
If you are looking for your friends, you can open the Find My Friends app, choose the friend you are seeking, and then get notifications when he or she arrives or leaves a particular destination. You can also tell Siri to let you know this information.
Tip #8: Search All Mailboxes
Unlike in the previous release, you can now search for a particular item across all of your mailboxes rather than just the one you are currently in. Simply enter your search string, pull down on the results, and you will see the option to search all mailboxes.
Tip #9: Read Your Mail
Siri can now read your E-mail aloud to you when you’re on the go. Just press the Home button and say, “Siri, read my E-mails.” She will tell you the details on senders, subjects, and times, and then she will ask you if want her to read out your E-mails. Say “yes.”
Tip #10: Video-free FaceTime
You can make cheap calls using FaceTime, but you don’t have to have the video on to do so. Choose the contact you wish to call, and then press the telephone icon. You will be connected without anyone being able to see your image.
Apple released the iOS 7.1.1 update recently that brought bug fixes and enhancements to Touch ID and security. This was not a major update, though many were hoping it would solve problems remaining from the previous iOS 7.1 update. Now we have iOS 7.1.1 reviews on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5 to share on video.
The first YouTube video shows a review of the update on the iPhone 5S with a first look at what’s on offer.
It notes that the update is 28MB in size compared to the update for the iPhone 5 which comes in at 18MB. It also shows GeekBench scores and Ookla Speedtest results, as well as speeds looking at various apps including the camera app.
The second YouTube video shows the review of 7.1.1 on the iPhone 5. As you might expect this covers much of the same as the first video review, although the Touch ID improvements don’t apply. To be frank you’re not going to notice significant differences as this is an incremental update, but we’d like to hear from readers about the iOS 7.1.1 update.
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