Tip of the Day: Quickly Access Contacts Without Opening an App

By Sarah Kingsbury Updated 02/24/2015
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If you want to quickly call, FaceTime, or text a contact, there's no need to open any of the related apps. Those who have iOS 8 on their iPhone can quickly access Favorite and Recent contacts via the App Switcher.

Double press the home button. Above the App Switcher you'll see a swipeable menu of contacts. Swipe left to see Recent contacts. Swipe right to see Favorites.

Tap on a contact and you'll be given the option to call, text, or FaceTime the person.

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How-To
Contacts
iOS

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Sarah Kingsbury

As the Editorial Director at iPhone Life, Sarah Kingsbury manages the online editorial team and oversees all website content. She is a long-time Apple enthusiast who never goes anywhere without her Apple Watch and owns way too many HomePods. Since joining iPhone Life in 2013, Sarah has done everything from writing hundreds of how-to articles to founding the Daily Tip newsletter. She even co-hosted the early episodes of the iPhone Life Podcast. When not at work, Sarah can be found hiking in the mountains and canyons around Las Vegas, where she lives with her partner and dogs.