iphone tip: How to Snooze or Mark Reminders as Complete from Your Lock Screen

Widgets and interactive notifications in iOS 8 make everything a lot easier, including answering reminders.



Now, you don’t have to unlock your phone to mark a reminder as complete. First, set a reminder in the native app. When the reminder goes off, just swipe left.

You should have three options: snooze, mark as complete, and “x.”

Snooze brings the reminder back later, while mark as complete does as it says. “X” removes the notification from your lockscreen, but does not complete it.

You can also mark reminders as complete from your notifications menu with the same swipe movement.

Article extracted from iPhoneLife 22/01/15

iphone tip: Name Your Alarm on the iPhone

Many people have different alarms for different days. Maybe you need to get up at 5:30 a.m. for work, but like to sleep in until 8 a.m. on the weekends. Maybe you need more motivation to GET UP!!!! before work in the morning. Never fear: you can name your alarms for that extra boost, or to remind you which one you need to use that day.

First, go to your alarms in the native Clock app. Click Edit.

Select the alarm you wish you edit. From here, select Label to change the name.

Tap Done and then Save to finish. Now you know what you’re supposed to do when the alarm goes off!

Iphone tip: How to Answer a Call with a Text Message

Sometimes, you just don’t have time to answer the phone. Sending the caller a quick text instead of answering is a good alternative if you happen to be busy.

When your phone is ringing, tap Message over the Accept button.

You will get a menu of responses and a Custom option. Tap “I’ll call you later,” “What’s up?” or “Driving, I’ll call you later.” and your phone will automatically send a text for you.

If you tap the Custom option, a text conversation with that person will appear. Type whatever you like! (But please don't choose this option if you're driving!)

Article extracted from iPhoneLife