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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone images that show you exactly what to do.
Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations.
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to:

Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, and iPads; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS and Mac users around you
Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone; use Siri shortcuts to do even more while speaking less
Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, multi-step shortcuts, and much more; use Screen Time to make sure you don’t have too much of a good thing
Use iCloud, Exchange, Google, and other cloud services to keep consistent calendar, contact, and other information on all your devices
Communicate via phone, FaceTime, conference calls, text, email, and more
Make your text messages come alive by adding Digital Touches and effects and sharing photos and video
Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one Inbox
Listen to music, use the Wallet to manage boarding passes and loyalty cards; pay for purchases safely and securely with Apple Pay; and use other great iPhone apps
Capture and edit photos and video; use great camera features such as telephoto zoom, portrait mode, burst, timed and time-lapse video, slow-motion video, and Live Photos
View your photos in Memories and use them for wallpaper and for your contacts or share them via email, AirDrop, or texts; use iCloud to automatically save and share your photos
Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps

Chapters 15 and 16 can be downloaded from the Downloads tab located at www.informit.com/myiphone12 .

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being the amazing “i” devices, especially the iPhone, that make it possible to take our lives with us while we are on the move. In addition to My iPhone, Twelfth Edition, Brad has written many other books, including My iPhone for Seniors, Fifth Edition. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor for more than 50 other titles.

Brad is or has been a sales support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

***This is for the previous edition - to be updated when announcements of next iPhone are given***

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPhone
Chapter 2 Connecting Your iPhone to the Internet, Bluetooth Devices, and iPhones/iPods/iPads
Chapter 3 Setting Up iCloud and Other Online Accounts
Chapter 4 Configuring an iPhone to Suit Your Preferences
Chapter 5 Working with iTunes on Your Computer
Chapter 6 Downloading Apps, Music, Movies, TV Shows, and More onto Your iPhone
Chapter 7 Managing Contacts
Chapter 8 Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime Apps
Chapter 9 Sending, Receiving, and Managing Email
Chapter 10 Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessages
Chapter 11 Managing Calendars and Reminders
Chapter 12 Working with Siri
Chapter 13 Surfing the Web
Chapter 14 Finding and Listening to Music
Chapter 15 Working with Photos and Video You Take with Your iPhone
Chapter 16 Using Other Cool iPhone Apps
Chapter 17 Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving Problems

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