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The iPhone is a sleek, stylish smartphone that is ideal for anyone, of any age. This chapter introduces the four models of the latest version – the iPhone 13 – and takes you through the controls used to navigate around. It also shows how to set it up.
Hands on with the iPhone
iPhone Nuts and Bolts
Inserting the SIM
MagSafe Accessories
iPhone Gestures
Getting Set Up
iPhone Settings
About iOS 15
Using the Lock Screen
Face ID and Passcode
Opening and Closing Apps
Updating Software
Hands on with the iPhone
The iPhone is one of the great success stories of the digital age. It is one of the world’s leading smartphones: a touchscreen phone that can be used for not only making calls and sending text messages, but also for online access and a huge range of tasks through the use of apps. Essentially, the iPhone is a powerful, compact computer that can be used for everything you need in your mobile life.
The latest range of iPhones includes the iPhone 13, which is available in two sizes, and the iPhone 13 Pro, which is also available in two sizes. All models use the iOS 15 operating system and the A15 Bionic chip processor.
The New icon pictured above indicates a new or enhanced feature introduced with the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro, or the latest version of its operating system, iOS 15.
iPhone 13
This is the standard iPhone, and its specifications include:
•Screen: The iPhone 13 has a 6.1 inch (measured diagonally) Super Retina XDR display screen.
•Storage: This determines how much content you can store on your iPhone. For the iPhone 13, the storage capacity options are: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB.
•Camera: A dual-lens 12-megapixel (MP) camera for taking photos, and a front-facing 12MP TrueDepth camera for selfies, videos, and for use with Face ID.
•Face ID: Unlock the iPhone by looking at the screen.
•Battery power: The iPhone 13 provides up to 75 hours of wireless audio playback, 19 hours’ video playback, 15 hours’ video streaming, and fast charging capability.
•Input/Output: There is a Lightning Connector port (for charging, headphones, and connecting to a computer), a built-in speaker, and a built-in microphone.
•Water-resistant: Water-resistant up to six meters for up to 30 minutes. Also splash- and dust-resistant.
•Sensors: The sensors are: accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and gyroscope.
One of the features of all of the iPhone 13 models is that they can be used with 5G networks for mobile data and communication. Check with your service provider whether 5G is available in your area. All iPhone 13 models can also access 4G and 3G networks.
All iPhone models have connectivity for fast 802.11ax Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.
iPhone 13 mini
This is a smaller version of the standard iPhone 13. Its specifications include:
•Screen: The iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4 inch (measured diagonally) Super Retina XDR display screen.
•Storage: This determines how much conte...
