Tips & Tricks

Miscellaneous

61. Zoom Out Of Maps

Currently google maps is the only application that supports this gesture, but if you use two fingers to tap the map it zooms out.

62. Record and Play

Whilst using the voice memo recorder, you can continue to use other applications such as e-mail and safari. Simply begin recording as usual and press home to exit the voice memo application. The status bar will glow red and recording continues. Tap the status bar to return to the voice memo app.

63. A Scientific Calculator

The usual calculator provides large, easy to use buttons for basic arithmetic. If you tip the iphone sideways, you'll see a scientific calculator. You can now perform more complex calculations. OS3.x.x adds copy & paste and, if you swipe across the display, backspace.

64. Download Wallpapers

You can download wallpapers from a number of sites, including ;

http://www.flickr.com/groups/iphonewallpapers/

The easiest way to get them onto your iphone is to use mobile safari to browse the site. Navigate through flickr until a suitable wallpaper is almost full screen. Now tap and hold your finger on an image and select save image. Find the image via the camera app and set it as your wallpaper by tapping the left most icon and choosing use as wallpaper.

65. Battery Life Percentage

The 3GS allows you to add a percentage battery life indicator to the status bar. This is enabled via ; Settings / Usage.

All these tips and tricks are taking you back to basics, but if you learn one new thing, its been worth reading!