Learn what your new iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max is capable of with 900 color screen shots!
Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 16 is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of your brand-new iPhone! Apple's graphics-driven iOS 18.1 is perfect for visual learners, so this book uses a visual approach to show you what you need to know to get up and running—and much, much more. Full-color screen shots walk you step-by-step through setup, configuration, and the full range of your iPhone's awesome capabilities including the first all new Apple Intelligence features. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 16, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max, this book helps you unlock your phone's full functionality and maximize your use and enjoyment of it. Stay in touch by phone, text, email, FaceTime Audio or Video calls, and social media; download and enjoy books, music, movies, and more; take, edit, and organize photos and videos; track your health, fitness, and habits; manage your schedule, your commitments, and your contacts; and more!
The iPhone is user-friendly, attractive, and functional. But it is capable of so much more than you think—don't you want to explore what's possible? This book guides you through iOS 16 visually to help you stay in touch, get things done, and have some fun while you're at it!
- Get to know the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max with 900 full-color screen shots
- Master the iPhone's basic functions and learn advanced features
- Personalize your iPhone to suit your unique needs and get optimal performance
- Find the services and apps that make your life easier
- Get your first introduction to Apple Intelligence
The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile tech and is a masterpiece of innovative design. Once you get to know it, you'll never be without it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 16 is your personal roadmap to your new tech companion.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPhone
Using Your iPhone’s Controls 4
Set Up and Activate Your iPhone 6
Set Up Your iPhone Using Finder or iTunes 10
Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer 12
Explore the Interface and Launch Apps 16
Using Cover Sheet and Today View 18
Using and Customizing Control Center 20
Using Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone 24
Chapter 2 Personalizing Your iPhone
Find the Settings You Need 28
Choose Which iCloud Items to Sync 30
Configure the Find My Feature 32
Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications 34
Choose Sounds and Haptics Settings 38
Set Appearance, Brightness, and Auto-Brightness 40
Change the Wallpaper 42
Configure Night Shift and Display Zoom 44
Choose Privacy, Security, and Location Settings 46
Configure and Use Search 48
Configure Locking, Always On Display, and Control Center 50
Create Custom Lock Screens 52
Configure and Use Focus Mode 54
Customize Today View 58
Secure Your iPhone with Face ID and a Passcode 60
Configure Screen Time and Restrictions 62
Set Up Family Sharing 64
Choose Date, Time, and International Settings 66
Chapter 3 Using Voice, Accessibility, and Continuity
Give Commands and Get Information with Siri 70
Dictate Text Using Siri 72
Configure Siri to Work Your Way 74
Set Up VoiceOver and Key Accessibility Features 76
Using Your iPhone with Your Mac 82
Control Your iPhone via iPhone Mirroring 84
Using Your iPhone with Your Apple Watch 86
Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications
Set Up Your Mail Accounts 90
Configure E-Mail Display and Default Account 92
Configure E-Mail Privacy Features 94
Organize and Read Your E-Mail by Threads 96
Browse or Search for Contacts 98
Create a New Contact 100
Control How Your Contacts Appear 102
Choose Default Alert Options for Calendar Events 103
Set Up and Use Wallet and Apple Pay 104
Set Up and Use eSIMs 106
Chapter 5 Making Calls and Messaging
Make Phone Calls and FaceTime Audio Calls 110
Make a Conference Call 112
Make Video Calls Using FaceTime 114
Save Time with Call Favorites and Recents 116
Send Text and Multimedia Messages 118
Undo Sending a Message 120
Edit a Sent Message 121
Using Emoji and iMessage Features 122
Manage Your Instant Messages 124
Choose Settings for Messages 126
Block and Unblock Senders 128
Set Up and Use the Emergency SOS Feature 130
Chapter 6 Networking Your iPhone
Using Airplane Mode 134
Monitor Your Cellular Network Usage 135
Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh 136
Using Bluetooth Devices with Your iPhone 138
Share Items via AirDrop and NameDrop 142
Share Internet Access via Personal Hotspot 144
Connect to Wi-Fi Networks and Hotspots 146
Manage Your Wi-Fi Networks 148
Chapter 7 Working with Apps
Customize App Icons on the Home Screen 152
Organize Apps with Folders 154
Place Widgets on the Home Screen 156
Hide Home Screen Pages 158
Work with the App Library 159
Lock and Hide Apps 160
Switch Quickly from One App to Another 162
Find Apps on the App Store 164
Update and Remove Apps 166
Type, Cut, Copy, and Paste Text 168
Format and Replace Text 170
Chapter 8 Browsing the Web and E-Mailing
Browse the Web with Safari 174
Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks 176
Create Bookmarks 178
Keep a Reading List of Web Pages 180
Navigate Among Open Web Pages Using Tabs 182
Create and Use Tab Groups 184
Create and Use Safari Profiles 186
Using Zoom and Reader View 188
Switch Between Mobile Sites and Desktop Sites 190
Configure Settings for a Website 191
View Safari’s Privacy Report 192
Using Private Browsing Mode 193
Tighten Up Safari’s Security 194
Using the Sign In with Apple Feature 196
Read E-Mail 198
Reply to or Forward an E-Mail Message 200
Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders 202
Write and Send E-Mail Messages 204
Chapter 9 Keeping Your Life Organized
Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars 208
Create New Events in Your Calendars 210
Work with Calendar Invitations 212
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 214
Find Your Location with Maps 218
Find Directions with Maps 220
Create Custom Routes in Maps 222
Pin Marked Locations and Create Contacts 224
Download and Use Offline Maps 226
Manage Your Passwords with the Passwords App 228
Take Notes 230
Using Stocks, Weather, Clock, and Compass 232
Using the Health App 234
Using the Journal App 236
Manage Files with the Files App 238
Understanding Shortcuts and Automation 242
Chapter 10 Enjoying Music, Videos, and Books
Navigate the Music App and Set Preferences 246
Play Music Using the Music App 248
Play Videos Using the TV App 250
Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay 252
Create a Music Playlist and Add Songs 254
Listen to Apple Music Radio 256
Read Digital Books with the Books App 258
Chapter 11 Working with Photos and Video
Take Photos with the Camera App 262
Using Night Mode and the Flash 264
Configure Camera Settings to Suit You 266
Take Live Photos and Timed Photos 270
Using Portrait Mode 272
Apply Filters to Your Photos 274
Edit Your Photos 276
Capture a Video Clip and Trim It 280
Browse Your Photo Library 282
Share and Use Your Photos and Videos 284
Configure and Use Camera Control 286
Chapter 12 Advanced Features and Troubleshooting
Capture Screenshots or Screen Recordings 290
Update Your iPhone’s Software 292
Extend Your iPhone’s Runtime on the Battery 294
Back Up and Restore Using Your Computer 296
Back Up and Restore Using iCloud 298
Reset Your iPhone’s Settings 300
Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections 302
Locate Your iPhone with Find My iPhone 304
Manage Your Apple Account 306
Lock Down Your iPhone Against Serious Hackers 308
Index 310
