FEATURE Amazing iPhone hacks
Mail, Messages, Notes & FaceTime
Great tips and tricks you might not know…
Apple’s key communication and note-taking apps have some awesome features.In the iPhone’s email client, Mail, for example, you can swipe an email message right to access more options; tap Unread to mark that email as unread, or tap Remind Me to set up a reminder about the email, so you can deal with it later. If you swipe that email left, different options present themselves. Tap the Bin to delete it, Flag to mark it with a flag or More for an options window that lets you reply, forward, archive the message and more, without actually opening it.
The Hide My Email feature lets you send an email without giving the recipient your email address. Before you send it, tap the From field to open the CC and BCC fields. Tap the From field a second time and you can choose which email account you can send it from, or tap Hide My Email to create a random address that forwards to your mailbox.
To schedule an email instead of sending it straight away, instead of tapping Send, press and hold it for a menu with sending options. Tap Send Later and choose a date and time for it to be sent on. To format emails, when typing a message, tap the chevron (top-right of the keyboard) and then tap the ‘Aa’ icon for the formatting controls.
Take note of these tips
In a note in the Notes app, you can add a web address or a link to another note. In the note, tap and hold where you want the link. In the menu, tap the chevron then choose Add Link. You can then add the web address or the title of the note you want to link to, and choose link text for it if you wish. When using an app, tap Share and choose ‘Add to New Quick Note’ and copy whatever it is you’re looking at to a quick note. Add text if you want, and tap Save; the note is then available in the Notes app.
Check In
This safety feature lets someone know when you’ve arrived home safely. Open a Messages chat with the person you wish to alert, and tap the ‘+’ button (bottom left). Swipe up and tap Check In. A Check In message appears; edit it if you wish, then tap Send. It doesn’t go immediately, but is sent when you arrive at home. If you’re delayed, you’ll get a Check In message. If you don’t respond, your friend gets a messag
