1. Electronics & Gadgets

iPhone Phone App How-Tos

This section explains how to use the phone features of the iPhone. This includes making calls, using voicemail, creating and importing contacts, and more.
  1. Text Messaging on iPhone (5)
  2. Using Visual Voicemail (5)
  3. Using iPhone Ringtones (3)

The iPhone Phone App Calling Screen Features and Options

There are a lot of buttons and options on the screen that comes up when you make a call on the iPhone. Ever wonder what they all do?

Using the iPhone Address Book and Favorites in the Phone App

Tips on using the address book, favorites, and other features of the iPhone's phone app.

How to Program Phone Extensions Into iPhone

A tip on how to save phone extensions in your iPhone address book, so you don't have to dial them when making a call.

Adding Favorites to Phone in iPhone

The iPhone’s phone feature allows you to create a list of frequently called phone numbers called Favorites. With favorites, you simply tap the name of the person you want to call and the call is placed. No more struggling remembering what “quick dial” number your phone has assigned to your mom and accidentally calling work!

Removing Favorites from Phone in iPhone

Learn how to remove favorite numbers from your iPhone's phone app.

How to Make iPhone Conference Calls

Hosting a conference call on your iPhone is easier than using a dedicated conference calling service. Learn how to do it here.

Advanced Features: iPhone Caller ID, Call Forwarding, and Waiting

Learn how to use some of the iPhone phone app's more advanced features like call forwarding.

Using iPhone Voice Control

Learn tips for using Voice Control more effectively, find out if it's possible to turn Voice Control off, and more.

How to Turn Off the iPhone's Ringer and Use Vibrate or Silent Modes

Putting the iPhone into silent or vibrate mode is as simple as the flip of a switch.

iPhone Tips: Stop Accidental iPhone Hang Ups

Never accidentally hang up a call on your iPhone by touching the button with your cheek or ear again.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.