iPhone For Beginners — 24th Edition (2026)

New to the iPhone, or still figuring out where a setting went? iPhone For Beginners — 24th Edition offers a plain-English introduction to getting started, finding your way around iOS 26, and using the apps and features that support everyday phone use. Its illustrated, step-by-step approach is designed to make unfamiliar controls easier to follow.

Start with the essentials

The early chapters walk through first steps, from identifying buttons and ports to setting up the phone, using an Apple ID and Face ID, and understanding the Home and Lock Screens. There is also guidance on getting online, setting up email, making calls, and using the touchscreen and keyboard.

Make the iPhone feel familiar

Sections on folders, Control Centre, and Contact Posters introduce useful parts of the iPhone experience, while the contents also include an overview of iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass interface. The focus is on explaining what these features are and where they fit into everyday use.

Explore the built-in apps 📱

The manual turns to apps many iPhone owners use regularly: Mail, Safari, Reminders, Messages, and Notes. It also covers related tasks such as Undo Send in Mail, voice and video messages, and recovering deleted messages.

A clear reference for new users

With its jargon-free explanations and illustrated tutorials, this edition is suited to readers who want a structured introduction to iPhone basics and a guide they can revisit while learning. Start with the setup chapters, then turn to a specific feature as questions arise.