iPhone For Dummies - Softcover

7 Things You'll Love About iOS 7

From surfing the web to staying connected with Facebook and FaceTime, sharing photos and HD video to going places with Maps, having fun with games, music, movies, and everything in between, your iPhone is no ordinary phone. And, if you have the iPhone 4 or a newer model, there's even more power packed into your device with the introduction of iOS 7. Take a closer look at seven of our favorite iOS 7 features that you're sure to love.

Control Center
Control Center allows quick access to some of the most commonly used controls and apps from one easy to find menu. Just swipe up from any screen, and Control Center appears along with functions for Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Music, flashlight, Calculator, Camera, screen brightness, and more.

AirDrop for iOS
AirDrop could prove to be one of the most popular features in iOS 7. Users can now quickly send other people pictures, videos, contact information, documents, i.e., pretty much anything that has a Share button. And, for those of you worried about security, all AirDrop transfers are encrypted. It's as simple as hitting Share.

iTunes Radio
iTunes Radio features streaming radio stations that will appeal to even the most eclectic tastes in music. You'll find this feature in the Music App, free of charge. Choose a pre-set station based on theme or genre or create your own custom station with artists and songs you know and love. And the best part, the more you listen, the more personalized your stations become as your iPhone gets to know your musical preferences.

Camera App
Photo enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear that they can now apply filters to their pictures with the revamped Camera App. Users will no longer have to rely on third-party apps to add cool effects to their images. There are nine filters to choose from, and they can be applied either before or after a photo has been taken to add amazing effects to your images straight from your iPhone.

Multitasking
While multitasking itself is not a new feature, this functionality has been overhauled resulting in a brand new "look and feel." The new multitasking panel allows users to view full screenshots in the app history instead of just icons, and toggling back and forth between apps is super quick and easy. And when it's time to pare down your view, close any open apps with a simple "swipe up" on any app preview screen.

Automatic App Updates
In iOS 7, you no longer have to worry about updating your apps every time a new release is available. iOS 7 keeps track of the latest app updates and automatically pushes them to your device. If you want to know if an app's been updated since the last time you used it, look for the small blue dot near the app's name on your screen.

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Learn to:

• Browse the web, send and receive e-mail, and video chat with FaceTime®
• Stay organized on-the-go with Reminders, Notes, and Calendar
• Fill your iPhone with apps, games, books, magazines, music, movies, and more

IN FULL COLOR!

Your iPhone is no ordinary phone — take advantage of its super smartphone power today!

A great new iOS and awesome new features make your iPhone hard to put down. This friendly guide shows you how to find your way around the iPhone, surf the web, stay connected with Facebook and FaceTime, share photos and HD video, go places with Maps, have some fun with games, music, and movies — and even make phone calls.

• Say hello — navigate the touchscreen and built-in apps, get stuff to and from your iPhone, and make phone and FaceTime® calls
• Start surfing — browse the web with Safari®; set up your e-mail; buy music, movies, and e-books; and load up on apps
• Amuse yourself — play your favorite games, listen to iTunes Radio, watch TV shows and movies, and add amazing effects to your photos
• Stay on track — get turn-by-turn directions with Maps, stay organized with Notification Center, save time with Control Center, and use AirDrop® to share with others
• Ask Siri — schedule appointments, make a reservation, compose a text, or get the latest scores — just by speaking

Open the book and find:

• Steps for getting started with your iPhone
• How to sync your stuff to iCloud
• What Siri® can do for you
• Instructions for turning your iPhone into an e-book reader
• Advice for choosing cool and useful apps
• Details on connecting to a Wi-Fi network
• How to track a lost iPhone with Find My iPhone
• Troubleshooting help