Tip Stash: Get To Your Main Homescreen

Apple’s 2.2 Firmware update for the iPhone came and went leaving for us Over The Air Podcast downloads, Google Street View and a streamlined Safari interface. Amongst the major additions and bug fixes, Apple included a minor, although useful feature that will help you traverse the many Homescreens that populate your iPhone.

It’s great to see Apple is starting to use the Home Button as a shortcut method for Applications but still has room to grow. This tip will make using your iPhone a bit more productive. While away from the default Home Screen which is indicated by the row of dots above the Dock, tap the Home Button once and you’ll be taken back to the default screen containing either the ore chosen Apple Apps or varied with your selection.