Author Archives: Doug Holcomb

4 Improvements I hope Apple Adds to Notifications in iOS 7

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I am excited for iOS 7 whenever it makes its big debut (sometime this year, maybe in June). There are a number of improvements that I would like to see as Apple continues to add features to its mobile operating system. Here are 4 improvements to notifications I’d like to see Apple add in iOS 7. Add a “Snooze” button to the calendar and reminder notifications when alerts pop up on the screen. There are often times when I need 5 or 10 more minutes before I’m ready to jump in to my next project. When I dismiss the reminder, Continue Reading →

Review of Best Baby Monitor App for iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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If you are a newer parent and/or have wanted an audio/video monitor, there is an excellent app that will accomplish this for you. If you have upgraded to a new iPhone 5s or 5c or an iPad Mini or another iOS device and have an old device laying around, then this app is perfect for you because you will need 2 iOS devices (or one iOS device and your Mac) to make it work. All you need to do is purchase the app for $3.99 (Click here to go to the App Store: Best Baby Monitor) and download it on both Continue Reading →

5 Tips and Tricks for the iOS Mail App to show you how to better use email on the iPhone, iPad (Mini) and iPod Touch

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How to set up mail app

The built in Mail client in iOS 6 is packed full of features to help you get the most out of your email experience. You can set up multiple email accounts from multiple providers. To setup your email account on your iOS device, simply go to Settings –> Mail, Contacts, Calendars –> Add Account. Then, choose your provider and enter all of your setup information in the prompts that follow. The Mail app has template setup services for iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Microsoft Hotmail, and you can add any other service using the “Other” category. You can add as Continue Reading →

Looking for a job? Here are 6 iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch Apps that can help you in your job search

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apps to help you find a job and get hired

Finding a job is a difficult process. Thankfully, technology can help make the job search process a little easier. With websites like Indeed.com, SimplyHired.com, Monster.com, LinkedIn and others, it is simple to search for jobs that might fit your skills and experience (for a review of various job search websites, see this article: 10 Best Job Search Websites). Additionally, there are some iOS apps that can help in the process as well. Here are 6: 1. JobAware (Free) This is an app that taps into the power of the Indeed.com job search website. There are various ways to search for Continue Reading →

3 Essential Photography Accessories for your iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5

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iPhone 4S photo with Olloclip Macro Lens

It is amazing how the smartphone camera is quickly replacing point-and-shoot cameras. There are times that I even leave my Nikon DSLR at home because I know I have my iPhone 4S with me that will take incredible photos. In addition, the improved optics on the iPhone 5 make your pictures look even better and allow you to take clearer photos in low light situations. Who knows, with the iPhone 6 or iPhone 7, wedding photographers might get rid of their fancy cameras and start using their iPhone… (ok, that’s taking it a bit far, but you get my point). Continue Reading →

11 Tricks for How to use your Apple Earphones or EarPods with Inline Remote

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11 Tricks you can do with your Apple EarPods or Earphones using the inline remote

One of the things I love about Apple is that the company has figured out the art of putting incredible functionality into very simple and elegant products. Unfortunately, the simplicity sometimes hides features. When the iPhone 5 was announced, Apple also introduced the EarPods. These are specially designed earphones that add additional clarity, deeper bass, better fit for more ears, multiple mics for noise cancellation, and the inline remote. The inline remote is packed full of all kinds of features. Here are 11 of these features: 1. Volume up/down When you squeeze the plus sign on the inline remote it Continue Reading →

iOS 7 and 8 Tips: How to set up and personalize Siri on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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iOS 7 Tips: How to set up and personalize Siri on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

Siri is the personal assistant that Apple introduced with the iPhone 4S and iOS 5. Now, with the recently released iOS 8, Siri is smarter and faster than ever. I personally use Siri everyday. I like that I can speak to Siri using normal sentences and in normal tones. For the most part, Siri can accurately interpret what I am saying and will respond with the information I am requesting. If you are new to Siri, here are some of the basics of how to access and activate Siri. There are two primary ways to access Siri (this is the same Continue Reading →

Help! My iPhone or iPad (Mini) is stuck in Kid’s Mode (aka. Guided Access or Single App Mode)

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Kid's Mode, Guided Access, Kid Mode, Single App Lock Mode,

With iOS 6, Apple introduced a much needed feature called Guided Access Mode, which I will call Kids Mode. What this does is lock your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch into a single app that requires a passcode to get out of the app. All of the hardware buttons are disabled when in Kid’s Mode (Home Button, Volume Buttons, Ring Silencer, and On/Off Switch). This is a fantastic feature that is perfect for when you give your iOS device to your toddler or one of your other kids and you want to make sure they don’t accidentally delete photos Continue Reading →

5 Things you can Ask Siri: Movie Reviews, Sports, Launch Apps, Make Reservations, and Post to Facebook and Twitter

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Apple gave Siri a big upgrade in iOS 6. There are hundreds of things that you can ask Siri. Unfortunately, Siri is not available on all iOS devices. Siri is only available on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 3rd and 4th Generation, the iPad Mini and the latest iPod Touch. Here are 5 things you can ask Siri: 1. Movie Reviews Siri has a ton of knowledge about movies. You can get movie times, reviews, theater locations, etc. If you want to get a review for a specific movie, just ask. I asked Siri for a review on The Continue Reading →

Tutorial on How to use Camera features of your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch

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This is a brief video tutorial that describes all of the camera features on your iOS device. With a full working knowledge of all these features, you will be amazed at the quality of photos you will be able to capture. Here is a list of all the features: Access camera from Lock Screen (iPhone/iPod Touch Only) Tap to Focus Tap and Hold for Auto Exposure/Auto Focus Lock Pinch to Zoom Flash On/Off/Auto Options: Grid and HDR Options: Panorama Switch to Front Camera/Back Camera Switch between Video and Photo Mode Access the video tutorial below.