Our mobile device could be considered to be that tool where we feel comfortable, we come into contact with different people, we take pictures, we publish our thoughts on different social networks, in short, it is a part of us. That means that we must give it personality, for this we will give you some tips on how to organize your iPhone so you can enjoy the experience in a better way.
If you are considering giving your device a change of look, since you do not enjoy the appearance that it has by default. The best option to resort to is the set of applications, widgets and tools that Apple offers to its users thanks to constant iOS apps. Here is a list of tips that will surely be very useful to you.
Group your applications
It is a reality that we all have several applications according to our needs, for example if you like graphic design, you will have apps like Picsart, Canva, Adobe Ideas, Palette among others, you will also have social networks focused on art such as Tumblr or Pinterest. The goal is to group that set of items based on the category it is in into blocks.
So let's consider what you have on your device, it's normal to have a set of messaging apps, for example Whatsapp, Telegram, iMessage, social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Applications of our basic services, such as electricity, water, internet, among others. Once you get an idea, it's time to create the folder, to do this follow these steps:
- To create a folder you just have to keep pressing on the app of your choice.
- Now it's time to drag one over the other.
- You can notice that the two applications have been grouped in a block.
- The system will ask you to give it a name, for example "Social networks"
- In this folder you will have all the apps that are related.
- Do this process with the rest.
- And voila, with this you have managed to group the elements of your iPhone into folders. Remember that you can add or remove apps from this folder whenever you want.
order your photos
If you can see, most of the multimedia content you have on iPhone is grouped by folders that are automatically generated by the application in which they originate. For example, you have in a block all the images that you have saved on Facebook or Twitter, but if you want to learn how to organize your iPhone, it would be best if your gallery also has an order, for this we give you this tutorial:
- Open the app Ā«PhotosĀ«
- Once inside, look for the āĆlbumesĀ» You can see a plus sign in the upper right corner, press it.
- Choose the option "New folderĀ«
- Now you must put the name you want to the folder, it can be Ā«Holiday photosĀ»
- Press the folder you just created, so you can open it.
- It is time for you to select the option āEditĀ» then to the plus symbol (+).
- Within the block you have two alternatives, āCreate a new albumā or āNew Folderā
- Choose the first option, now your device will allow you to choose the photos to include.
- When finished, press the "button"Done" and ready.
How can I organize my iPhone with Widgets?
Widgets are a set of small applications that have the function of facilitating access to our most used apps on iPhone, with the particularity that they appear on our main screen and thus offer information in a visual way, without the need to run the program.
That is to say, that you will be able to enjoy the functionalities of your apps from your home screen, this has two advantages, the first of which is that it allows you to save time and resources of your device, the other is that they have a quite striking design, thus being a way to organize your iOS device. In any case, we are going to explain how you can use widgets.
- To add a Widget to your device, you must hold down an empty section of your screen, until the rest of the applications shake.
- Now press the button Add that has a plus symbol, you can find this in the upper left corner.
- Then you can choose one of the widgets that are predetermined in your system, in addition to indicating the size that it will occupy.
- After verifying that the space you will use is pleasing to your eyes, press the button Ā«Ok" and ready.
What are the best iOS widgets?
There is a list of very useful and basic widgets, for example time slots in different countries, the ease of having a WhatsApp conversation always open, grouping your frequent contacts and thus creating a group conversation between them or one that allows you to measure the usage time of your main apps. There are many options, so we are going to talk to you a little about some that are essential for your iPhone.
widgetshmith
We start the list with the best widget in our opinion, this application can be downloaded for free from the App Store, it has the ability to provide endless customization layers to our device by default, but also if you're creative, you can give it your own design from scratch.
By the way, it has the uniqueness that you can design your own icons for your apps, in addition to changing the appearance of the widgets that iOS has pre-installed, thus achieving total control when organizing your iPhone.
Daily Quotes Widget
If you want a dynamic background on your device, this is the perfect option for you, motivated that once you install this application and approve the necessary permissions for its operation, your home screen will be in constant change, since from time to time a message will appear with an appointment whose purpose is to provide you with motivation. If you want more customization, here you can learn how change the icons of iPhone apps.
Fantastical
It is a tool that completely improves the default calendar that iOS has, with it you will be able to organize your meetings, events and special dates in an interactive and dynamic way, it also works perfectly with Siri, facilitating the use of the application. One of the main advantages of this app is that it has a very striking aesthetic, it synchronizes with all your email addresses automatically.