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Spot the Scam: 3 signs a message is fake
Three warning signs to look for in a text, email, or message, and what to do instead.
Spot a fake phone call
How to handle a "grandkid in trouble" call, or a caller who says they're from Medicare or the IRS.
Block spam calls and texts on your iPhone
Quiet calls from unknown numbers, block a number, filter texts from strangers, and report junk.
What to do if you think you've been scammed
Calm, clear steps to take right away: call your bank, change passwords, and report it.
Making strong, easy passwords
Passwords that are hard to guess but easy for you, and how your iPhone can remember them.
Set up Medical ID and emergency contacts
Put your health details and emergency contacts on your iPhone, and learn how Emergency SOS calls for help.
Make your iPhone easier to read
Turn up the text size and make letters bolder so you can stop squinting.
Make your iPhone louder and easier to hear
Turn up the ringer and volume, check Silent mode, and use captions and hearing features.
Update your iPhone, and why it matters
Install the latest iPhone software to get security fixes, and turn on automatic updates.
Use the flashlight, camera, and Magnifier
Light your way, take a quick photo, and use your iPhone as a magnifying glass.
Make your battery last and charge safely
Show the battery percentage, use Low Power Mode, and charge your iPhone the safe way.
Send a photo by text
Share a picture with family in a text message, in about two minutes.
Make a video call with FaceTime
See a loved one's face on your iPhone with a FaceTime video call.
Send a voice message instead of typing
Record a short spoken message in the Messages app. No typing needed.
Share photos with family using Shared Albums
Make one photo album that you and your family can all add to and enjoy.
Join a Zoom call from a link on your iPhone
Tap the link someone sent you, and join their Zoom meeting with sound and video.
Save a contact and set up favorites
Save phone numbers in your iPhone and put the people you call most at your fingertips.
Find and install an app safely
Get apps from the App Store, spot fake look-alike apps, and avoid surprise charges.
Ask Siri out loud
Turn on Siri, then ask it to call someone, set a reminder, or turn on the flashlight.
Turn on Find My so you can find a lost iPhone
Turn on Find My now, so you can find your iPhone later if it's lost or stolen.
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You don't have to read everything. Choose the one that helps you today. Each guide is short.
Spot the Scam: 3 signs a message is fake
Three warning signs to look for in a text, email, or message, and what to do instead.
Spot a fake phone call
How to handle a "grandkid in trouble" call, or a caller who says they're from Medicare or the IRS.
Make your iPhone easier to read
Turn up the text size and make letters bolder so you can stop squinting.
Make a video call with FaceTime
See a loved one's face on your iPhone with a FaceTime video call.
Browse by topic
- Staying safeScams, spam calls, passwords, and help in an emergency.
- Phone basicsMake your iPhone easier to see and hear, and keep it working well.
- Staying connectedPhotos, video calls, voice messages, and the people you love.
- Getting things doneApps, Siri, and finding a lost iPhone.
How our guides work
- Plain words. If we use a tech word, we explain it.
- Numbered steps. Do one, then the next.
- The real button names, in bold boxes like this.
- Steps checked against Apple's own iPhone help pages.
One habit that helps
If a call or message rushes you or asks for money or a code, pause. Look up the real number yourself. Talk it over with someone you trust. It's OK to slow down.