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Stay connected with friends and family using your device! Looking for a single, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to making the most out of your iPhone? In the newly revised iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2026 Edition, tech educator and expert Dwight Spivey walks you through the essential parts of owning and using an iPhone. Starting from the beginning, Spivey explains how to choose the iPhone model that's right for you based on your needs, how to set up your iCloud account, and how to adjust accessibility features that make your phone easier to use. Learn how to choose and access the apps that let you text, call, email, and surf to your heart's content. This book delivers step-by-step instructions to personalizing your phone and getting more utility out if it, whether that means keeping tabs on your well-being with the Health App, customizing your notifications, or staying organized with the Calendar, Clock, and Reminders apps. iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2026 Edition also offers: Video and audio calling tutorials, including instructions for using FaceTime to call family and friends Tips for making your phone more fun, including how to find and download new games, watch videos, and browse the web Tutorials on how to use your phone to organize your life and make you more productive Featuring large print, clear illustrations, and a special focus on tips and content especially relevant to seniors, this easy-to-read book gives new and experienced iPhone users an accurate resource that will help you get the most out of one of the most popular pieces of technology in the world.

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Author:   Dwight Spivey
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   15th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 24.90cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781394373925

ISBN 10:   1394373929
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   26 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know Your iPhone 5 Chapter 1: Buying Your iPhone 7 Chapter 2: Exploring the Home Screen 21 Chapter 3: Getting Going 43 Chapter 4: Beyond the Basics 59 Chapter 5: Managing and Monitoring iPhone Usage 73 Part 2: Using Your iPhone 85 Chapter 6: Making and Receiving Calls 87 Chapter 7: Organizing Contacts 101 Chapter 8: Communicating with FaceTime and Messages 115 Chapter 9: Using Handy Utilities 135 Chapter 10: Making Your iPhone More Accessible 151 Chapter 11: Engaging with Siri and Apple Intelligence 179 Part 3: Exploring the Internet and Apps 199 Chapter 12: Browsing with Safari 201 Chapter 13: Working with Email in the Mail App 217 Chapter 14: Expanding Your iPhone Horizons with Apps 237 Chapter 15: Socializing with Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram 255 Part 4: Enjoying Media 263 Chapter 16: Shopping the iTunes Store and Apple TV 265 Chapter 17: Reading Books 273 Chapter 18: Enjoying Music and Podcasts 285 Chapter 19: Taking and Sharing Photos 305 Chapter 20: Creating and Watching Videos 319 Chapter 21: Navigating with Maps 331 Part 5: Living with Your iPhone 345 Chapter 22: Keeping on Schedule with Calendar and Clock 347 Chapter 23: Working with Reminders and Notifications 363 Chapter 24: Keeping Tabs on Your Health 383 Chapter 25: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your iPhone 397 Index 409

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Dwight Spivey has spent over 20 years writing about and teaching people how to use Apple products. He’s the author of Apple Watch For Seniors For Dummies and iPad For Seniors For Dummies. By day, he’s the Director of Educational Tech­nology at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL.

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