iPhone Secrets 2012: Ten Hidden Functions Of The Headphones
By Donovan Jackson | Aug 21, 2012 09:54 AM EDT
If you were wondering why Apple Inc.is currently is the most profitable company in the world right now, the answer is quite simple, Apple's products sell. Not only do the company's products fulfill consumer's wants and needs, there is also a cloud of mystery revolving the products.
For example, the white headphones that comes with the iPhone. Not only is the iPhone itself a full functioning device with a laundry list of capabilities, the headphones have many functions themselves that allow an ease of access with the iPhone.
These extra functions include
- If you're listening to music, toggle pause or play by tapping the center button once.
- To fast-forward a song, tap the center button twice and long-press on the second tap.
- To rewind a song, tap three times and long-press on the third tap.
- To skip a song, double tap.
- To go to the previous song, triple tap.
- If you have an incoming call, tap the center button once to answer. Tap again to hang up.
- To ignore an incoming call, long-press the center button. You'll hear two beeps to confirm that the caller was sent to voice mail.
- If you're on the phone and you get a new call, tap the center button once to switch calls. To end that new call, hold the center button down for 2 seconds.
- You can achieve supersteady shots by using your headphones as a shutter release. Tap the volume-up button to capture a photo.
- For iPhone 4S owners: prompt Siri by long-pressing the center button.
With so many complex functions packed into headphones, there is no wonder why Apple Inc., is the most powerful tech company in the world right now.
Apple's current worth is above $624 billion, surpassing Microsoft as the most valuable stock ever.
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