Daily Tip: How to use the iPhone headset and mic controls

Curious how to use the headset and mic controls that come with your new iPhone or iPod touch? With them, the stock Apple earbuds let you take calls and control music even while your iPhone or iPod is tucked away in your pocket. For some more information on how to use your headphones please stay with us after the break.

Below are a list of functions you can perform completely on your headset:

Answer an incoming call.Hang up a single callSwaps calls (multiple calls)Play/Pause MusicReject an incoming callSkip Track (while playing music)Activate Voice Control (Only On iPhone 4, 3GS, and iPod Touch 3rd/4th)Hangs up current call (multiple calls)

The new headset mics come with +/- buttons to adjust volume, for music or calls.

Did you find these controls useful? Are there any I’ve missed? If you know of any other mic controls, let us know and we’ll add it to the list.

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Daily Tip: How to connect your iPad to iPhone personal hotspot

Curious how to connect your iPad, new iPad 2, or even an iPod touch to iPhone personal hotspot? Thanks to iOS 4.3 (or iOS 4.2.6 on the Verizon iPhone) if you have a tethering plan you can save $130 on an iPad 3G, get an iPad Wi-Fi, and jump on the internet pretty much anywhere you want. We’ll show you how after the break!

iOS 4..2.6 and iOS 4.3 lets iPhone 4 act as a Wi-Fi personal hotspot. In other words, it turns it into a tiny internet access point and mobile router. You can connect up to 3 devices to an AT&T/GSM iPhone and 5 devices to a Verizon iPhone — including the iPad. Here’s how:

Turn on Wi-Fi personal hotspot on your iPhone 4 On your iPad or iPad 2, launch SettingsTap Wi-Fi in the sidebarTap iPhone 4 under Choose a Network…Enter the Wi-Fi Password shown on your iPhone 4That’s it!

A small, distinctive interlink icon will show up instead of the usual Wi-Fi icon at the top left of the menu bar and you’ll know you’re connected. Just keep an eye on your iPhone 4 battery life and, if you have a data cap, your Tethered Data usage!

Bonus Tip: You can also connect one iPad or iPad 2 via Bluetooth. Just go to Settings: General: Bluetooth on your iPad and pair with your iPhone!

Bonus Tip 2: You can use this method for FaceTime over 3G because personal hotspot is treated as a Wi-Fi connection. (Yes, it makes no sense but it works.)

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