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VID: TiPs & Tricks — iPhone 4 camera tips

VID: TiPs & Tricks — iPhone 4 camera tips

Daniel discovers two different views while shooting with the iPhone 4′s camera, plus he finds that the advanced smartphone’s LED flash works really well as a basic flashlight.

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TiPs & Tricks: Use graphic Emoji symbols to name app folders

TiPs & Tricks: Use graphic Emoji symbols to name app folders

Want to use symbols, fractions or Emoji emoticons to name groups of apps? Click here to find out how to take your app folders from drab to fab.

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TiPs & Tricks: Add bookmarklets to mobile Safari

TiPs & Tricks: Add bookmarklets to mobile Safari

We’ve got a super useful tip today that iOS users will be able to sink their teeth into: adding bookmarklets to mobile Safari. It only requires a few minutes, but makes sharing or saving online content from your device soooo much easier.

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iPhone 101 for iOS 4: Helpful hints for the new OS

iPhone 101 for iOS 4: Helpful hints for the new OS

So we finally got our long-awaited, much anticipated iPhone software upgrade. And now, there are a whole new group of people receiving their iPhone 4s early. To help all these new iOS 4 users, here’s a tipsheet of stuff to help orient yourself in the new software.

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Sell that old iPhone!

Sell that old iPhone!

Dude, that iPhone is MONEY! Or it could be, if it’s an older one you’re peddling in favor of that snazzy new iPhone 4 that’s about to drop. So make sure you have your bases covered, especially if you’re a first-time seller.

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VID: iPhone 101 — Getting started with iOS 4

VID: iPhone 101 — Getting started with iOS 4

Now, after all that waiting and wanting, you’ve got your iOS 4 software update. But are you sure you’ve gotten the most out of it? Hit the ground running with Daniel, who takes a look at the finer points of some of the major features in iOS 4. Related Posts:VID: App Review — Slacker radio [...]

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iPhone’s iOS4 software tour [VID]

iPhone’s iOS4 software tour [VID]

Anxious to see what iOS4 will look like when it drops tomorrow via iTunes? If you’re a future iPhone 4 owner or soon-to-be iOS4 user, here’s your sneak preview at the new software, courtesy of longtime friend and TiP reader Joey.

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VID: TiPs & Tricks — Check upgrade eligibility easily via SMS

VID: TiPs & Tricks — Check upgrade eligibility easily via SMS

Are you eligible for the new iPhone 4? You can find out quickly and easily — Daniel shows you how to check upgrade eligibility on the iPhone via text message.

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iPhone 101: Turn off that device. (Really. Right now.)

iPhone 101: Turn off that device. (Really. Right now.)

The most basic step in iPhone tutorial land is the one that is the least done — and yet, is the most crucial. If you never shut down your device, click here to find out why you should.

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Matt’s 5 ways to be an iPhone ninja

Matt’s 5 ways to be an iPhone ninja

Not everyone’s getting the next-gen iPhone. Some of us are sticking to our tried-and-true older models, while others will snag a last-gen handset in one of the sales that are surely on the way. But whether you’re a new or experienced user, there are still hidden features to discover. The following are my 5 favorites to unlock your inner “iPhone Ninja.”

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VID: TiPs & Tricks — Visual Accessibility

VID: TiPs & Tricks — Visual Accessibility

Do inverted colors make the iPhone screen easier to read? What about seriously huge zooming? Whether you need these features or just enjoy doing whacky things to your interface, check out Daniel’s latest on accessibility features.

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VID: TiPs & Tricks — Map tips

VID: TiPs & Tricks — Map tips

What’s faster than pinch/zoom in Maps? Or what about an easy way to enable street view? Take a look as Daniel shows off some cool finger-tapping map dexterity. Related Posts:VID: TiPs & Tricks — Visual AccessibilityVID: TiPs & Tricks — Emailing PhotosVID: TiPs & Tricks — Keyboard Tips Part 2VID: TiPs & Tricks — Home [...]

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