If you use the Spotlight Search feature on your iPhone, then you are probably aware of how much easier it can make it to find specific information. It’s easy to forget if you read something in an email or a text message, so searching for a phrase can often lead to the desired result. But […]
How to Use the iPhone 5 as a Flashlight
The iPhone 5 is such a versatile little device that it can replace a number of different electronics that you may have used before. But you can also take advantage of some of the parts of the iPhone 5 in interesting ways that allow them to function in a more practical capacity. One of the […]
How to Delete a Video on the iPhone
Videos are generally pretty large files, and the size of those video files grows as the video gets longer. So if the storage space on your iPhone 5 is nearly full and you are hanging on to some older recorded videos, then you can gain some of that valuable space back by deleting your recorded […]
How to Prevent Your iPhone 5 Screen From Automatically Turning Off
If you’ve never adjusted the option on your iPhone 5, then your iPhone screen probably automatically locks after one minute where you haven’t interacted with it. This helps to prevent pocket dials, and it increases your battery life. But occasionally you might be reading something or using an app where you don’t touch your screen […]
How to Switch from the Rear to the Front-Facing Camera on the iPhone 5
Your iPhone 5 has two different cameras. One is on the rear of the device, and is the one that you probably use when you are taking pictures at an event. This camera has more functions, as well as a higher resolution. But the iPhone 5 also has a camera on the front of the […]
How to Watch a Movie on the iPhone 5
There are a number of different ways to get a movie onto your iPhone 5. Whether you’re purchasing or renting the newest release from iTunes, or you’re transferring a movie from the iTunes library on your computer, it’s convenient to be able to watch movies directly on your iPhone 5. But if you’ve purchased or […]
How to Turn on Picture Messaging on the iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 makes it really easy to take and share pictures and videos. Whether you want to send them through email, upload them to social media sites or save them to cloud storage services, the process is usually pretty simple. So if you are trying to send or receive a picture message on the […]
How to Block a Call on the iPhone 5
One of the biggest features that had been missing from the iPhone was the ability to block callers. Cell phones are quickly becoming the primary means for a lot of people to communicate, and the inability to do something about annoying telemarketers was frustrating. Fortunately the iPhone 5 update to iOS 7 added a way […]
How to Close an Open App on the iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 battery can drain pretty quickly when you are playing games, watching videos, or talking for an extended period of time, so it’s important to make sure that you aren’t needlessly wasting battery life with open apps. iOS 7 is generally pretty good about managing apps and battery life, but you may find […]
How to Turn Off Private Browsing in iOS 7
Private browsing is the ideal way to visit a bunch of websites or Web pages, then immediately clear that history or activity and return to normal browsing. However, private browsing on the iPhone 5 in iOS 7 will not end the private browsing session when you close the Safari Web browser, which means that anyone […]