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From: Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: misc.phone.mobile.iphone
Subject: Re: Not remembering new phone #
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:55:26 -0000 (UTC)
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Cameo <cameo@unreal.invalid> wrote:
> Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Cameo <cameo@unreal.invalid> wrote:
>>> I have a fairly new phone number that I have a hard time to remember when
>>> somebody asks for it. It would be nice if it would show up somewhere on the
>>> opening screen, so I don’t have to search for it in the Contacts list. Do
>>> you have a solution for this old-age problem?
>> 
>> If it's an individual, the modern technique is to ask for their number and
>> ring then there and then. 
>> 
>> Alternatively, a sticker on the back of the phone works. 
> 
> Really? I was hoping for a cooler solution. 

You don't think stickers are cool?

> For instance adding my number
> to the screen that shows up when I press the right side button. Right now
> it only shows the date and time. 

It may be possible fangle a "Shortcut" with back tap or similar.