5 Time-Saving iPhone Tricks: Boost Productivity with These Handy Tips

Your iPhone is more than a communication device; it’s a tool that can help you optimize your productivity and save your precious time. You can streamline your iPhone experience and accomplish tasks efficiently by mastering a few tricks. In this article, we’ll look at 5 time-saving tips and tricks that can make a significant difference in your daily life using a device like the iPhone XS Max available at Badili.

Streamline your contact list by removing multiple contacts at once

Deleting multiple contacts on your iPhone can be time-consuming, especially when done individually. However, there is a simple and efficient way to remove multiple contacts at once. 

• Open the Contacts app.
• On the Contacts page, using two fingers, drag them and highlight the contacts you would like to delete.
• Once you have selected the desired contacts, long press and a menu will appear with various options: Copy, Share, Merge ‘x’ Cards, and Delete ‘x’ contacts. Tap on the Delete option.
• A confirmation message will appear. Tap Delete Contacts to remove the selected contacts permanently.

Save time and effort by setting up text shortcuts for frequently used phrases

Are there phrases you use constantly, like ‘On my way’ or ‘I love you so much’? There is a way you can create custom shortcuts for your frequently used phrases, words or even sentences. By setting up these shortcuts, you can speed up your typing. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open the Settings app and navigate to General, then Keyboard.
• Tap on Text Replacement, where you will find a list of existing shortcuts or an empty list if you still need to create any. 
• Tap the + symbol in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.
• In the Phrase field, enter the entire phrase or sentence you want to associate with the shortcut, e.g. ‘On my way‘ as the phrase. 
• In the Shortcut field, type the abbreviation or shortcut that will trigger the entire phrase, e.g. omw
• Tap Save to save your new Text Replacement entry.

Whenever you type the shortcut you created, your iPhone will automatically replace it.

Capture your screen activities without recording microphone audio

Screen recording allows you to capture and share what’s happening on your screen. However, there may be instances when you want to turn off the microphone during screen recording to exclude any audio from your recording. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open the Settings app and navigate to the Control Center.
• If Screen Recording isn’t listed under Included Controls, tap the green Plus button below. The Screen Record button then appears in the Control Center.
• Long press the Screen Recording icon to reveal additional options. 
• Tap the Microphone button to toggle it off. 
• Tap the Start Recording button to record your content.

Harness the power of voice commands to navigate and control your iPhone hands-free

Voice Control is a powerful accessibility feature that allows users to control their devices entirely via voice commands. By enabling Voice Control, individuals with limitations can navigate their iPhones, open apps, and perform tasks like sending messages using just their voice. Additionally, it works seamlessly with Siri, allowing users to access Siri’s capabilities hands-free. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the Settings app and navigate to Accessibility.
• In the Accessibility menu, select Voice Control.
• Toggle the switch next to Voice Control to turn it on. 
• Once Voice Control is enabled, you can start by saying ‘Hey Siri‘ or pressing and holding the side button or home button to activate Siri.
• You can now use voice commands to interact with Siri and control your device. For example, you can say ‘Open Messages‘, ‘Open Camera‘ or ‘Send a text to John‘.

Seamlessly connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks without manual input on your iPhone

Want to share your Wi-Fi password without writing down a complicated string of numbers and letters? You can make this process simpler by using the Share Your Wi-Fi feature. This functionality allows you to share your Wi-Fi password automatically with other Apple devices nearby, making it convenient and time-saving. Here’s how to do it:

Ensure you and your guest have Bluetooth turned on and both devices are close to each other.

• Go to the Settings app and navigate to Wi-Fi.
• You will receive a prompt on your iPhone with a notification Device Name would like to join your Wi-Fi network. The notification will display an option to Share Password. 
• Tap on the Share Password option. Your iPhone will use Bluetooth to send the Wi-Fi password to the recipient’s device securely.
• Now the recipient will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Conclusion

If you want to try these tricks and looking for an iPhone, you can check out Badili. With a wide selection of top-rated refurbished devices and an easy phone trade-in process, you can upgrade to a value-for-money smartphone while contributing to a greener planet. Plus, with quality assurance on used phones and fast and secure phone delivery, you can shop online for affordable tech solutions with peace of mind. Take advantage of the best deals on pre-owned phones by visiting Badili today!