iPhone For Beginners

Time and time again, the iPhone has redefined the idea of what a phone can be. Apple’s most iconic device has come a long way since the debut of its original model in 2007, but that hasn’t stopped the company from seeking to push the boundaries of mobile technology with every new release. With the iPhone 15 range, as well as the introduction of iOS 17, Apple has once again set the standard for smartphones in quality, versatility and accessibility. One of the only downsides to having such a feature-packed phone is that it can be difficult to know where to start. Thankfully, this new edition of iPhone for Beginners covers everything you need to know. From setting up your new iPhone to getting the most from the pre-installed apps,…

Now that you have finally got your hands on your new iPhone, you’ll no doubt be keen to master it. In truth, it couldn’t be easier. The operating system (currently iOS 17) is intuitive and simple to use, and all of the key apps come pre-installed, visible on your Home screen. Before you get to experience these though you will need to go through an initial setup process when firing up your device for the first time. This takes the form of several steps that explain the features that need to be set up and guide you through the process of activating them. The first step is creating an Apple ID (or signing in if you already have one). This is linked to all aspects of your iPhone, from buying…

With trembling hands and a giddy sensation in your stomach, you unpack your brand new iPhone from its box and are ready to activate it and start using it to enhance your life. The entire setup can be carried out independently from your computer, which makes it a quick and easy process. All you have to do is connect your new device to a power source and then press the Power button, which is situated on the top of the right-hand edge of your iPhone. It is on the top-right of the device if you have an older generation of iPhone. This will bring up a generic iPhone lock screen with a slider at the bottom. Tap and hold on the slider with your index finger and swipe it to…

Your iPhone’s operating system is highly configurable, and we don’t just mean that you can change your wallpaper, though of course you can! The default settings when you first fire it up are pretty good for most people, but there will surely be some things that you would like it to do differently, whether it’s waiting a little longer before locking the screen, remembering your passwords in Safari or adding a signature to your outgoing Mail messages. More or less all of the iOS apps like Mail, Messages, Music, Photos and the Phone section of an iPhone can be tweaked and tuned to behave as you like, whether it’s using shake to shuffle tunes in your Music app or automatically checking for mail. You can’t alter every single thing of…

For all the iPhone’s uses and versatility, it doesn’t really come into its own until you have Wi-Fi access. Sure you can play games, write documents, send emails and even download the latest books, but you can’t do the really big stuff if you don’t have access to the Internet. Internet access turns your iPhone from an impressive piece of expensive kit into something that opens up worlds. This is due in part to the magnificence that is the App Store, a virtual store that gives you access to literally thousands of different applications, ranging from popular games like Angry Birds and Real Racing to GPS devices, interactive encyclopaedias, word processing apps and much, much more. Your iPhone is a portal to a host of fantastic services, but first you…

4G and 5G are network services that allow you to access the Internet while you are away from a Wi-Fi signal, for example when travelling. It’s an amazingly useful service, due to the fact that, as communication networks expand, online access is becoming more and more expensive. While public Wi-Fi spots are becoming more numerous – everywhere from pubs to McDonald’s has them, and many are free – there can still be charges, in some hotels for example. 4G access comes with all iPhones and is enabled by default, which means you can access the Internet wherever you happen to be, whether there’s a Wi-Fi signal or not. However, if you’re going abroad or looking to save on battery life, it’s a good idea to know how to tweak your…