Mastering Your New iPhone: A Senior's Companion to the iPhone 17 Family and iOS 26
Whether you've just unboxed an iPhone 17, picked up the lightweight iPhone Air, or decided to go big with the iPhone 17 Pro, this book is here to make the transition easy. And if you've simply updated your current iPhone to iOS 26, don't worry-we'll walk you through all the changes so you can feel confident using your device every day. No stress, no jargon-just clear steps and practical tips tailored for you.
Here's what you'll discover inside:
- A New Look and Feel: Explore Apple's refreshed "Liquid Glass" design. Learn how to set up dynamic wallpapers, customize app icons, and enjoy a smoother, brighter screen that makes everything easier to see.
- Better Photos and Videos: Capture life's moments with sharper cameras and simplified controls. We'll show you how to use zoom, low-light modes, and new editing tools in Photos to make every picture shine.
- Face ID Simplified: Unlocking your phone is quicker and safer than ever. You'll see how Face ID works seamlessly with the latest apps and services-no passwords required.
- Smarter Messages: Discover new ways to stay in touch with family and friends. Learn how to create polls in group chats, set custom backgrounds, and even translate messages in real time.
- No More Waiting on Hold: Meet Hold Assist, which alerts you when someone finally answers the phone so you don't waste time listening to music on repeat. You'll also learn how call screening keeps spam calls from interrupting your day.
- Multitasking Made Simple: Watch a video, follow a recipe, or check the news while doing something else on your phone with the improved Picture-in-Picture feature.
- Widgets and Home Screen Tips: Personalize your iPhone by adding widgets that show your calendar, weather, reminders, and more-all at a glance.
- Organizing Your Apps: Keep your screen neat and uncluttered using the App Library. Learn how to find apps quickly, rearrange them, or remove the ones you don't use.
- Siri as Your Helper: Get the most out of Siri, your built-in voice assistant. From setting reminders to sending texts, Siri is smarter than ever and ready to help.
- Built-In Apps for Everyday Life: We'll guide you through useful apps like Notes, Calendar, and Reminders so you can stay organized and on top of your daily tasks.
This book is written with seniors in mind-large, easy-to-read text, step-by-step instructions, and clear examples. Whether you're brand-new to iPhones or upgrading after years of use, you'll find that using your iPhone 17 or iOS 26 can be both simple and enjoyable.
Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.
