Five ‘Smart Phone’ Secrets
MAX HITCHINS
Most people only use a maximum of 10% of their Smart Phone’s capabilities. Both Apple and Android phones do very clever things. The makers of these phones are continually trying to add special features to assist users. And, when one company ‘invents’ a new feature the other companies usually develop a very similar feature for their phone soon after. I am an Apple user and these ‘secrets’ below refer to Apple phones. If you use an Android and you like one or more of the suggestions below ask your supplier about the idea. 1. Siri is sensational: Imagine having a Personal Assistant following you around all day, every day and being able to answer almost any question on any subject. This is what Siri can do for you. I am currently in Doha in the Middle East on my way to London. I need to call the person picking me up in London to advise the plane has been delayed. So as I do not call him in the ‘middle of the night’ I have just asked Siri “What time is it in London?” Also, as I want to advise the Hotel where I am staying of my late arrival I asked Siri “Connect me to the Grosvenor Hotel in London?” All done in less than twenty seconds.
2. Voice feature saves time: I have almost totally converted from clumsily and slowly using one finger to enter appointments, notes or reminders to using Apple’s voice feature. If I want to enter the date of the football grand final into my calendar I do it using the voice feature. The same thing applies with making appointments. It is about ten times faster and usually more accurate. I include the address in the Location line of the Calendar and this automatically connects to my phone’s map which directs me to the correct location.
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