Depending how you look at it, owning an iPhone can seem rewarding or stressful. The number of integrated features combined with the countless array of applications is truly staggering. To know all the different functions and features of the iPhone, and to speed up the learning curve, continue below for some helpful tips.

To dry an iPhone that’s wet, use rice. It is fairly common to drop an iPhone and get it wet. Do not use a hair dryer. Instead, use a paper towel to wipe it. Then, place the phone in a Ziploc bag that is full of rice. It should be dried out after several hours or overnight.

You do not have to hit the “X” button at the end of each word that the AutoCorrect feature is trying to correct for you. You can make this process faster by tapping anywhere on your screen. This will close the suggestion box for you, which is a much faster method.

When you are typing a message or email and don’t want to use your phone’s suggestions, you don’t have to press X to get rid of the suggestion box. Just tap on your screen where ever you want and the box should close.

With its standard settings, an iPhone is going to display message previews whenever a notification arrives, even if you have the screen locked. It may be a feature you like or dislike. If you are one that does not like that feature, you will be happy to learn that you can stop that feature from continuing. Access settings, select “notifications” and then enter the “messages” option. The option to select is Show Preview; you can then turn off this feature.

Your iPhone has the capability to take screenshots. From the targeted screen, simply depress the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously. The screen goes white, and that’s how you know you have a screenshot.

Sleep/wake Button

If your iPhone freezes up and cannot be revived by pressing Sleep/Wake button, try doing a hard reset so you can get back in working order. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home key at the same time. This will shut off and restart your iPhone.

If you have the Safari browser in your iPhone, you do not need to use the .com extension to access a site. For instance, you should be able to find Amazon.om by simply typing Amazon in the URL bar.

If you drop an iPhone in water, don’t turn it on to check it. Dry the outside well and allow the any internal water to dry overnight. If you attempt to turn on your wet phone, you could short circuit it.

You may well feel that your iPhone’s word suggestions cost you more time than they save. If you do not want to receive suggestions when composing a message, just tap the screen to make the suggestion box go away. What this means is that you aren’t going to have to hit x all the time.

There is also a great time-based feature on the iPhone which allows you to set time reminders like when to cook dinner. However, you can also create reminders that are location-based! For instance, you could say, “Remind me to stop by the grocery store when I leave the office.” You can use the iPhone to remind you of any event.

If you want to type faster on your iPhone, program in word shortcuts. In “Settings”, go to “General”, “Keyboard”, then “Add New Shortcut”. You can add shortcuts to common words and phrases you type by inputting abbreviations or acronyms. Using these shortcuts while you type will insert the proper phrases or letter combinations automatically.

If you run out of time when typing up an email, hit cancel. The iPhone will then ask you whether you want to have your email saved as draft. Choose yes and you will be able to access your unfinished email in your draft folder later.

You can gain access to your iPod controls through your favorites. From the Setting menu, go to General, and then Home. Then you can easily customize each by double clicking. The options available will then be presented to you. This process is fairly easy if you follow all the steps.

Social Media

The iPhone gives you the ability to take advantage of many social media functions. Facebook, Twitter and other social media can be accessed and updated very quickly through your iPhone. You can even use certain social media apps to get breaking news that you will not hear anywhere else.

Most people only know how to view contacts by touching the screen and flicking through each one. First, hold down on the alphabetical contacts screen. Then, simply slide your finger up or down. This will give you a more controlled way to search through contacts.

One of the greatest benefits of the iPhone is the ability to use FaceTime. This gives you the ability to have a live conversation with the person in video form. You can use it by going into your contacts and choosing to start a FaceTime call. Click the FaceTime button and this will start your session.

Text the same few people? Include these numbers in Favorites. You can directly message someone from your recent calls or favorites list. Simply tap the little arrow by the contact and choose text message. This option will allow you to quickly and easily see what you’ve been missing.

You can’t own an iPhone without realizing that it offers a great deal of features. However, there are many secret tips that you may have been unaware of. Use what you now know from this article, and make the most of this great device.