Phone Tips

Daily Tip: How to add a phone number to an existing contact [Beginner]

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010 a 8:44 pm

Want to know how to add an additional phone number to an existing contact? Ever run across a situation where someone texts or calls you from a new or second number and you want to save it? Why bother trying to remember the number, or manually trying to add it to the existing contact, when there's a much easier way to do it. We'll show it to you after the break!

Daily Tip: How to make a FaceTime video call

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, Dec 24, 2010 a 6:31 pm

Just get a new iPhone 4 or iPod touch (2010) and curious how make a video call with FaceTime? There are several different ways to initiate a FaceTime call: you can do so from contacts or messages, during a voice call, or speak the command with Voice Control. One thing to keep in mind is that you must be connected to WiFi in order to use FaceTime. To find out how, follow us after the break!

Daily tip: How to use Voice Control on your iPhone

By George Lim, Monday, Dec 6, 2010 a 4:00 pm

Curious how to use your voice to dial or control your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS? Apple has built Voice Control right into the phone and while it's still limited in functionality, it's very easy to use. We'll show you how after the break.

Beginner Tip: How to Share a Contact (VCF) on Your iPhone

By Allyson Kazmucha, Friday, Nov 19, 2010 a 12:43 pm

Want to find out how to easily share someone's contact information on your iPhone? Simply go into your address book on your iPhone, tap on the contact you'd like to share and you'll see an option at the bottom to share the contact. When you tap that, you'll be presented with an option to either MMS or e-mail the person's information. Choose your option and the respective app will launch by itself. Read on for a few more screenshots and a little bit more explanation.

Tip: How to make your own custom iPhone ringtones in iTunes

By Georgia, Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 a 2:01 pm

Interested in how to make your own custom ringtones for iPhone? Ever since Apple opened the door, it's been the popular thing to do. From soothing classics to to the latest hip hop tunes, you can setup the music you want for the contact you want, always know who's calling you before you answer, and -- depending on just what music you choose -- turn a few heads while doing it. petey28 from our forums will show you how after the break!

Tip: How to make a phone call from iPhone's Safari browser

By Brian Tufo, Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 a 4:13 pm

Ever wonder how to make a phone call right from within iPhone's Safari browser without having to switch to the phone application? Because iOS automatically detects certain data types and turns them into actions, it's easy. No need to copy and paste or write it down. We'll show you how after the break.

Beginner tip: How to ignore or reject a call when your iPhone is locked

By George Lim, Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 a 12:22 pm

Have you ever wondered how to quickly reject a call when your iPhone is locked? This can be especially important when you are in an meeting and have forgotten to turn off your iPhone beforehand. Yes, this is a basic how to, but for those who do not already know, it can prove invaluable.