Phone Number Recognition

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Phone Number Recognition

It would be nice if you type a phone number in the iPhone and it recognized it as a number with a link so when you tap on it later it would dial the number. For example, if you type a phone number in the calender application it does recognize it as a phone number and allow you to tap on it to dial the number. Anyone know how to get around something like this?

Dual G5 and Powerbook G4 (15in.)

Posted on Jul 20, 2007 3:37 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 20, 2007 5:15 AM in response to Chairman of the Board

It already does this. If it recognizes a phone number in any application (except SMS) it provides it as a link to dial. Why it doesn't recognize a phone number in SMS is anyone's guess.

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Answer 2

Jul 20, 2007 5:53 AM in response to Chairman of the Board

It doesn't recognized phone numbers in the notes area of a calendar appointment. Nor does it recognize an address in the "location" area of an appointment.

I submitted both of those suggestions through:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

This is probably the best way to voice suggestions/bugs/whatnot.

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Answer 3

Jul 20, 2007 7:09 AM in response to seahorsejl

Thanks for the confirmation and the posting in the feedback area.

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