stephanie j

Q: privacy for email/texts/missed calls

Hi Y'all

I am just starting out in the corporate world.  I'm 53, and am getting my Bachelor's in Health Science in May.  Woo hoo!

 

My mentor has told me I need to be careful regarding the notifications on my new iPhone 6s Plus.  He said the notifications can cause trouble.  This is what he is referring to:  say I am at a lunch or conference with a company and their competition, who I also sell to, wouldn't like seeing my phone light up with their info.  You know, some companies think you give one a better deal than the other.  Anyway, I don't like turning my notifications completely off.  But, how can I fix the email to only say "You have 3 emails" without giving the name of the sender?  I know Android uses that type all the time.  Is there an app in iTunes that would allow for that anonymity?  I would HAPPILY pay for any app that can possibly keep me out of hot water with other customers who might not understand a girl has to make a living too!

Thanks Y'all!

iPhone 6s Plus, Windows 10

Posted on Jan 11, 2016 9:40 PM

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  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Jan 11, 2016 10:22 PM in response to stephanie j
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    Jan 11, 2016 10:22 PM in response to stephanie j

    For texts, go to Settings>Notifications>Messages>Show Preview>Off.

     

    For email, go to Settings>Mail, Contacts, Calendars>Mail>Preview>None.

     

    Get in the habit of keeping your phone turned face down or better yet, put away, when you're having a business lunch or meeting. Your customers will appreciate the fact that you're paying more attention to them than your phone. It may even give you a leg up over the "kids" who can't stop looking at their phones.

  • by Templeton Peck,

    Templeton Peck Templeton Peck Jan 12, 2016 5:48 AM in response to stephanie j
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    Jan 12, 2016 5:48 AM in response to stephanie j

    just turn the phone upside down or keep it out of sight.