iPhone Tips for Seniors: Basic Settings
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If you're a senior citizen or new to the iPhone, then this video is for you. This is part 1 in a 14-part series of tips and tricks on how best to setup and use your iPhone. These short videos will have you up and running on no time!
I found this tip very useful. I am 80 years old. I love your slow instructions.I ‘d like to hear more about settings such as which settings should be on or off when travelling in Europe.
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Is there a free app for measuring
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Hi , Marwynne here. I have been watching your videos and they help. I would like to recommend a video for you to produce that would help some seniors. A video that shows how to minimize the number of apps shown . Maybe one app like Facebook that my wife uses. And then about three short cuts for calling the pharmacy , friend or 911. Also when the phone call comes in it is a full screen answer rather than the small notification across the top of the screen. My wife don't do well on the iPhone. She enjoys Facebook. But any app would work I think. She is slowing down and I have been working on the solution. Your presentations are excellent and well worth all your efforts. I am sure there other people that are in the same situation as I. I am working on some of these issues myself. Just thought about this today when I had issues with her and I was gone from the house. Many thanks for the videos that you have produced and I have enjoyed. Later guy
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As a senior citizen, do you prefer your iphone to be in light mode or dark mode?
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ur explanations were easy to follow and understand. Do you have more tutorials. Lynn
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This feature was an excellent idea and is very useful because it works.
SUGGESTION: When the iPhone's screen is dark, the symbol indicating that it is charging should appear when it is plugged in.
What happens is that when my 90-year-old mother plugs her iPhone in, she gets very worried because she can't see whether it is charging or not... and there's no point (because that's not the spirit of this feature) in telling her that she has to access her iPhone.
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I am 78 years old, and have struggled to learn just a little without proper explanations, from someone I may find to help. This is the first video I have fortunately found. I am so happy, hopeful and grateful. Looking forward to learn more.
Your Youtube is clear as is your Voice and expressions. Thank you very much.
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I am also a upper limb amputation patient with a German Bionic Prosthetic. The thing, is that this gentleman's video is absolutely necessary. The reason I say this is because I've seen other people in the community, which I am very supportive of Faith Malton as the one armed wonder. Sometimes we don't necessarily know how to use all of the adaptive technology that's available to us from the iPhone.
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Rich, I really like your videos,
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How's this for a challenge. My name is Diane, and I am blind. I am a Voiceover user. Now I have to try to teach my elderly sighted, non Voiceover user how to use an iPhone. I know how to use Voiceover gestures but I don't always know the sighted equivolent. This could be fun.
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Me watching so I can set up my grand 85 year old, Grand uncle’s iPhone 8
@k_in_nature1Swiping down from the right on my iPhone SE doesn't bring up the Control Center.
@par6507Perfect
@FrankMay-q1lWhy am I watching this when I'm young and fully understand use of computers?? Anyway great video! It will definitely help some folks out there learn!
@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsSThank you.
@susanp.vessicchio6364Thank you. My 70 year old mom insisted on an iPhone. Well she got what she wanted. And now she hates it. We're going to try your series. Thank you !
@chooselightchurchI share you with my friends. You are so handy to have around. Thanks for what you do!
@LindaCrowder10021950Thank you so much. I did learn, even though I have been using for years. Just doing by trial and error. Can’t wait for next one. You are very easy to hear and take time to explain. 😀
@sandracalder5681Thanks
@gonzalojanica2242Awesome video, I like how you take your time, and actually show what your touching/tapping on, most of these leave me frustrated as I cannot follow along, but I had no trouble following along with your video! Great Job, I wish I found you sooner.
@kerrydarrigan8204thank you. i teach adults IT and lately i am getting older adults and it is my mission to get them to learn as i'm struggling w adult ed where i teach & their funding & numbers so i'm branching out on my own. This term voluntarily because there is a gap in market that i don't like. i also teach a disabled man and he is getting an iphone and i am making him watch you because you are great at explaining.
@kimlarjohnson2263About to get my dad an iPhone and these tips are useful. The latest OS update will have a simple mode for the seniors or hard of sight so will be great when it gets released :)
@ragingsilverDo you have a video on what to do with a phone right out of the box? Really basic things such as turning it on and then what to do from there? I've never had a smartphone and have no idea how to use one. Something like that would be truly helpful.
@marieregina5550Hi Rich, I was just watching a video on using the iPhone as a stand alone GPS. The user had his emergency/NOK details on the home screen. Any tips on how that can be achieved?
@asd67lkjThis was so very helpful! Thank you!
@ccsnd77I’m so glad I found you. I’m on my second iPhone and I have a third one that I use without a Sims for things other than calls..
I detest Bill Gates and I hate Microsoft but I will have to say that those window phones are the easiest I’ve ever used in my life and I’ve had just about every one.
I’m still getting helpful tips after all these years. Thank you.
These videos for seniors are really helpful, but the background music is distracting.
@StevieD.What a great site!! You have a knack for explaining things in a very ez way to understand.
@ba611Thank you. So glad I found your channel. I’m a fairly recent convert to iPhone from my defunct Android phone. Video by video you are slowly but surely erasing the guilt I have been feeling for spending what I considered rather too many £s on my new phone. A full set of your videos should be provided with every Apple purchase. Kind regards from across the pond.
@eternallearner4753does all this work for iphone 14? I don't understand even these most basic- how do you swipe and in what direction. On my home screen if I swipe right I get that app thing, but not if I do what you are doing... but I don't quite understand what you are doing. This is my first iphone. I hate all of this- I'm tech challenged. I hope you answer questions and old videos. I really need you a lot.
@debra13This was supposed to be a tutorial for a first time user. I am on Youtube trying to find such. Straight away you go to 'How to set Screen Brightness'. Please tell me how to use the phone FIRST... I know I have missed calls. I can't use Text. All this stuff and you go straight to 'How To Set Your Phone' I can't even get ICONS.... I could give you some choice words right now.,... I am in tears...
@PigeonsPie1Holy smoke! Am I ever glad to have come upon this video series. I've been sort of waiting for my Iphone to tell me how do deal with it for months, - and it's done a very poor job. This is great. Thank you.
@dgbx6Thank you
@judymorgan8671thanks for this series. just an aside, for those seniors with hearing challenges, the background music makes it harder to hear your voice.
@ninasylvia8539Was given an iPhone for work, your beginner video isn't beginner enough 😔
@scottkirsch4883Thank you, Rich. This video was very helpful for me
@John10Smith10Rich, I couldn't find your video you talked about here about setting up the PARA system. I looked several times, maybe its called something else?
@ceafvaHow do you find the page your phone calls App Library?
@ixd7ev254Your context is confusing. My phone doesn’t show the same icons as yours. I can swipe down from the top right, but then when you touch the bottom right your screen goes back to a bunch of other icons. Mine goes to a black, pretty much blank , pulsing page called a code to scan
@ixd7ev254You start out by saying tap a bell. Where is that bell? I don’t see a bell
@ixd7ev254I have been trying to figure out how to help my husband with large fingers to text easier. Any suggestions?
Thank you
i love these viodeos
@wavetoearfSounded more like a biased commercial. Why don't I feel like you guys did objective research?
@tonytony6912I wish I could find q cards to help my mom remember what each app is.
@kellyfalk1790Thank you thout I know the baseicx well, But I found aother way to do, I am goad to listning yor comments
@TubeYouTakashiThank you so much Mr. Bowlin for your very informative video clips on the Iphone. This has been a big help for us to decide
buying one. Thanks again!
0:03 should've started the video here (start it here if you're showing it to a boomer)
@MasterofRB2This is really going to help me!!! Thank you!!
@dorothygudukas8703Excellent, Mr Bowlin. Im a 71 year old Vietnam combat vet who was just gifted an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Ive been using android for 10* years, so your information is greatly appreciated. A combination of age, arthritis and PTSD creates challenges for new technology, which your videos help a lot. Many thanks!
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