
Learn how this course boosts productivity using built-in and third-party apps and accessories, with mostly free options and some investments, and confirm your iPhone runs iOS 7 or later.
Discover how to use control center to quickly access airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, flashlight, calculator, and camera with a bottom swipe, even from the lock screen or within apps.
Send quick text replies when you miss a call instead of voicemail. Customize your own pre-populated texts in settings under the phone section, respond or text tab, for faster replies.
Spotlight search lets you locate apps, messages, or emails across your iPhone by dragging down from the home screen, then customize categories and result order in settings.
Create typing shortcuts in settings to expand abbreviations into phrases like 'Oh M.W.' to 'on my way' and 'r l' to 'running late,' and use voice dictation to type faster.
Learn how to use the do not disturb feature to block incoming calls, route them to voicemail, and set exceptions, schedules, and silence rules for focused work and rest.
Create and assign custom vibration patterns in iPhone settings to identify callers by vibration, saving patterns for specific contacts like your boss or wife.
Learn to control your iPhone with head movements using switch control and camera options, including left or right head actions, auto scanning, and customizable commands like home, tap, and Siri.
Master notes productivity with the Notes app by dictating, sharing, printing, and copying text, then sync across Mac and iPhone via iCloud with the same Apple ID.
Use the iPhone camera as a photo copier and scanner to capture documents, share by email or text, print, and organize in photos or other apps.
Spotlight Apple Maps to view contacts with addresses on a map and show their locations for quick navigation. Bypass Siri to access Google Maps for transit directions.
Use the iPhone clock app to boost productivity with a manual Pomodoro workflow: 15–25 minute focus intervals and five-minute breaks, enabled by Siri timers and stopwatch laps.
Connect Google or Outlook calendar accounts to sync events across devices. Add and adjust events via plus, Siri, or tap-and-hold drag; view your week in monthly view.
Record quick thoughts on the go with the voice memos app, name the file, and share by email or to yourself for ideas or interviews.
Master the built-in scientific calculator by opening the regular calculator, then turning your iPhone to landscape mode in the control center to reveal advanced options for pre-calc and other features.
Learn how to start Siri by pressing and holding the home button until the 'What can I help you with, Siri?' prompt appears.
Set up Siri to know your identity by linking your contact card in settings, then define relationships like 'my wife' or 'my brother' to streamline calls and messages.
Use Siri to create, modify, and cancel calendar events on the go, see what's coming up, and edit or move appointments directly from the calendar.
Learn how Siri and dictation on iOS 7 understand punctuation, enabling you to compose emails, texts, and notes with spoken punctuation and faster composition.
Learn how to mass send text messages or emails using Siri by naming multiple recipients in sequence, saving time and avoiding manual typing.
Use Siri to play your new voicemail hands-free while driving, reading only unheard messages in order. Older or already heard messages won't replay.
Learn to use Siri to play the last voice message from a specific contact, letting you filter new messages by name instead of listening to all messages.
Master your iPhone with Siri to instantly find restaurants with open tables tonight for two and book via OpenTable, helping you skip waits by choosing nearby options.
Tap the bottom left question mark in Siri to reveal commands, from sports scores and social posting to restaurant reservations, and discover what Siri can do with iOS updates.
Explore free and low-cost apps to boost focus, including focus time for the pomodoro technique and Massetti cognitive games, with free options and optional memberships.
Explore free scheduling apps like Temple smart calendar, Sunrise calendar, and Finish that synchronize with contacts, emails, and flights, organize tasks by short to long timeframes, and boost productivity.
Explore note-taking apps like Evernote and Spring pad to organize notes into notebooks and stacks, search with tags and shortcuts, and sync across devices for free.
compare three to-do list apps: clear, out to do list, and any do, highlighting slick design, gesture-based adding, and cross-device syncing with reminders and sharing options.
Download the Ile-Ife suite—Keynote, Pages, and Numbers—for free on iOS 7 to create, edit, and sync documents with iCloud; use Documents Free to import from Google Drive and Dropbox.
Master essential transportation apps: use Google Maps for navigation, orientation, and route choices; Uber for app-based rides and in-app payments; and TripIt to organize confirmations into a calendar-synced itinerary.
Explore remote communication options with Skype, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, and the Messages app, focusing on video calls, screen sharing, group chats, and message bubble colors indicating charges.
Discover ten freelancer apps, including toggle timer, Asana, Google Drive, IFTTT, Buffer, WordPress, Tumblr, Expensify, PayPal Here, and Square.
Boost sales productivity with essential apps: sales force CRM on the go, keynote for on-the-fly presentations, and scan business cards; go to meeting for streamlined meetings.
Explore the top bluetooth headsets for productivity, from budget to premium, highlighting Plantronics 50, LG Tone Plus, and Motorola options, prioritizing best quality for the price, talk time, and comfort.
Explore iPhone battery solutions that double your power, including the sturdy x protect battery case, the rocket boost excess 2400 with interchangeable frames, and a portable 3000 amp charger.
Explore time-saving bluetooth keyboard cases for iPhone and iPad that keep the screen visible, boost typing speed with tactile keys, and compare options for iPad mini and iPad Air.
Discover high-performance styluses for iPad, including a brush-and-stylus hybrid with a sensitive brush tip for precision, and affordable rubber-tip options.
Discover apps and accessories that can boost your productivity up to tenfold. Email to request a free digital issue of iPhone Life magazine.
Did you know that as an iPhone user, you're likely spending over $1,000 a year in carrier fees, apps, and accessories? What's worse is that most people are barely scratching the surface in terms of using their iPhone's capabilities. I don't know about you, but if I'm spending $1,000 a year on something, I would want to get my money's worth.
That's where this course comes in. I've designed this video series to help you master your iPhone and dramatically increase your productivity.
I've created over 2 hours of step-by-step video content to take you to that level.
The course is broken up into 8 sections covering basic tips, built-in apps, Siri tricks, productivity apps, apps for freelancers and salespeople, and accessories for maximizing productivity.
How did I come up with the price of $47?
After the course launched, I got a couple of emails asking me to justify the price. For courses I create, I like to give at least 10 times the value of what you paid. So the math goes like this: if this course saves you 1 hour of time a week (conservative estimate), that equals 52 hours a year you've gained. If you make at least $20 an hour, that additional free time is worth at least (52 hours X $20) $1,040. $1040 divided by 10= $104. I just made it $47 to keep it under $50 and give you 20x the value :-)
And who am I?
I'm the Editor in Chief of iPhone Life magazine, one of the largest print publications in the world dedicated solely to iPhone and iPad users. You can find iPhone Life magazine in Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Hudson News locations at major airports, and many other newsstands in over 60 countries.
***As a bonus, every member of the course will get a free issue of iPhone Life magazine*** Just follow the instructions in the last lecture of the course to redeem it.
To get started with your iPhone ninja training, tap on the "Take This Course" link.