Monthly Archives: February 2011

FaceTime…now on Macs

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Karen Anderson

If you’re running the Mac OS X 10.6.6. or later, you can use the FaceTime app ($.99 on the App Store) to take calls from or place calls to any other FaceTime-equipped iPhone or computer. Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone (General), iPhone 4, iPhone news, video calling | Tagged FaceTime on the Mac, iPhone, Mac OSX 10.6.6 | 3 Comments

iPhone ringtones: Buy them, make them, install them

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Karen Anderson

Find out how to buy, make, and install iPhone ringtones in the latest version of the ebook Take Control of iPhone Basics, iOS 4 Edition. Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone (General), iPhone news | Tagged GarageBand ringtones, iOS4, iPhone ringtones, iTunes, iTunes ringtones, make ringtones, Ringtone, Ringtone maker, Take Control of iPhone Basics | 2 Comments

Upload iPhone photos to Facebook with iLoader

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Karen Anderson

iLoader is the solution if you’re tired of the Facebook iPhone app refusing to upload your photos to Facebook. Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone apps | Tagged App Store, Facebook, iPhone, iPhone photos to Facebook, uploading photos from the iPhone, uploading photos to Facebook | 5 Comments

What to do when an iPhone app won’t quit

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Karen Anderson

To force quit an iPhone app, hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Then press the Home button. Continue reading →

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How to turn off the iPhone’s typing auto-correction

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Karen Anderson

Predictive text software attempts to auto-correct your words as you type them into a smartphone. Fortunately, you can turn off the iPhone’s auto-correction feature. Continue reading →