This latest edition of iPhone for Seniors in easy steps covers all models of iPhone using iOS 15. iOS 15 is the latest version of the operating system for iPhones, and it includes a range of exciting new features, including:
Improved options for managing notifications on your iPhone, so you can use it how you want, without any unnecessary interruptions. This includes the Focus feature for specifying which people and apps can send notifications at certain times, and the Schedule Summary feature for grouped notifications to be displayed at specific times, set by you.
An enhanced version of FaceTime for video chatting, including options for watching movies and listening to music with family and friends on a FaceTime call, and sharing your own screen with other people. FaceTime calls can now also be made to non-Apple users, even if they do not have FaceTime.
Improved text messaging options, including the Shared with You feature, which groups content from your text messages and displays it all in the relevant apps.
A new design for the web browser – Safari – to help you get the most out of your browsing experience.
An enhanced version of the Maps app, giving graphic-rich interpretation of cities and features around the world.
An enhanced version of the Health app, so you can share more of your health data with family and friends, as required, to help safeguard your own health.
An enhanced version of the built-in Spotlight search feature, which provides a wider range of options for each search query.
A new version of iCloud (iCloud+), Apples own storage, backup and sharing service, which includes more storage capacity and improved security functions.
Improved privacy and security features.
iOS 15 is another exciting step forward for the iPhone, and iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 8th edition will ensure that you are able to get the most out of all that it has to offer.
Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to writing, he also designs websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and travelling abroad. Nick is an established In Easy Steps author with several successful guides to his credit, including the computing best-seller iPad for Seniors in easy steps.
The iPhone’s sheer range of options and add-on software can appear daunting to new users and especially to Seniors. This is where this title comes handy. iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 8th Edition will save users hours of time and frustration so they can start to enjoy this phenomenal gadget in no time – useful for those upgrading and for those new to the iPhone.
Written with the Senior reader in mind, and presented in larger type for easier reading.
Does not replace iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition 9781840789089, which covers iOS 14.
