The iPod Inside the iPhone

The iPhone, unlike any other mobile device, consists of its own built-in iPod. This is great news for all music lovers acquiring the iPhone!

Accessing the iPod facility on the iPhone is as easy as tapping the iPod icon on the iPhone’s Home screen. Once in the facility, you will notice five small icons at the bottom of the screen. They are Playlists, artists, albums (songs), podcast (video) and more.

We will take a quick look at each of the five functions offered by the iPod application.

The iPod Inside the iPhone

Playlists

Playlists offer the user the opportunity to manage songs on the iPhone in categories, such as Opera, Rock, Pop, etc. Your favorite songs are categorized under these playlists.

By tapping the ‘Playlist’ icon in the iPod application you will see a list of Playlists. By clicking on any Playlist you will be in a position to view the songs categorized under that specific Playlist. By tapping a song in the Playlist will play that particular song.

Artists

The iPod facility allows the user to search and play songs by specified artists. By clicking the Artists icon you will be displayed a list of artists on your iPhone.

Simply tap the artist you wish to listen to and a list of songs will appear. Clicking any particular song will play that that song.

Albums (Songs)

You are also in a position to search a song by its name. This is done by tapping the Songs icon. If you have a very long list of songs, you can use the easy-to-use search feature.

The iPhone makes the search of songs much easier by having a vertical alphabetical list appearing next to the songs names. If you are looking for a specific song starting with a ‘B’, simply tap ‘B’ on this list and all songs starting with ‘B’ will be displayed.

Podcasts (Video)

Your iPhone allows you a wide variety of videos to be played directly on it. Playing a video is a very easy process.

Simply tap the Video icon inside the iPod application and a list of local videos will appear. Tap on the video you want to view and turn your iPhone sideways to watch the video.

The iPod application also allows the user to search and view Youtube videos. In fact, there is a Youtube icon on the Home screen of the iPhone.

Have fun with your new iPod inside your iPhone

Originally posted 2009-01-06 00:24:53.

iPhone 3G Battery

The iPhone 3G, when used on the 3G network, generally has a longer battery life than any other mobile device. Despite this, you will need to take the utmost care of your iPhone 3G battery in order to ensure that you get optimized use from the battery. Neglecting your battery may cause your iPhone 3G not making it through a day without needing a recharge!

The iPhone 3G is a power-wolf! It uses more power than the normal iPhone. You will need to learn about what takes up power and how you can scale down on those applications causing the majority of power usage.

The main cause of power usage on the iPhone 3G is its screen and the wireless features. You need to pay attention to these in ensuring a longer battery life for your iPhone 3G.

Here are some hints and tips on caring for your iPhone’s battery and prolonging its operational life:

Turn off the 3G to save maximum iPhone 3G Battery

If you are not in a 3G reception area you have no use for any of the 3G services. By turning the 3G off, you will double the talking hour capabilities of the iPhone.

Turning off the 3G is simple. From the Home screen tap the Settings icon, then General, then Network and choose Enable 3G Off.

Turn off Bluetooth to save iPhone 3G Battery

If you are not connected to a device, it is advised that you turn off the Bluetooth facility.

Simply tap Settings, General and turn off Bluetooth.

Turn off GPS to save iPhone 3G Battery

If you do not have the need for the iPhone 3G to track your current location, turn it off.

Tap Settings, General and turn off the Location Services facility.

Turn off Push Data to save iPhone 3G Battery

Your iPhone 3G is constantly monitoring for synchronization of your e-mail, calendar and address book facilities. If you are not close to your PC, this is a waste of valuable battery power, and it is suggested that you turn this facility off whenever you are not in sync with your PC any longer.

Dim your iPhone 3G’s light

By dimming the display light of your iPhone, you will be saving a lot on your iPhone 3G Battery power.

Switch off the phone

If you are not making use of your iPhone 3G or are in areas with no network coverage, it is highly recommended that you switch off the iPhone in total, in an attempt to save iPhone 3G battery power.

These are just a few ways in which you can care for your iPhone 3G battery life and prolong its operational usage.

Originally posted 2009-02-17 20:40:11.