iPhone Tips for Seniors 5 Clever Ways to Use Your iPhone
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- The iPhone has a lot of minor, but really cool features. In today's video I cover 5 clever ways to use your iPhone. If you're looking to use your iPhone in ways beyond the usual, then this video is for you!
Here are chapter markers in case you'd like to jump around:
Intro: 0:00
How to Use the Level: 1:37
How to Use the Magnifying Glass: 2:47
How to Use the Flashlight: 5:44
How to Record Voice Memos: 7:18
How to Scan Documents: 10:30
How to Bring it all together Using Shortcuts: 12:17
Here are some more really helpful iPhone videos:
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iPhone Tips for Seniors 2: Using Apple Contacts • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 3: Using the Phone • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 4: How to Make a Face Time Call • iPhone Tips For Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 5: How to Use Apple Notes • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 6: How to Use Apple Reminders • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 7: Learning How to Swipe • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 8: How to Text • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 9: How to Use Control Center • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 10: How to Surf the Web • iPhone Tips for Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 11: How to Use the Camera • iPhone Tips For Senior...
iPhone Tips for Seniors 12: How to Email: • iPhone Tips for Senior...
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I am always watching videos on iPhone tricks. (I'm a senior so I have to keep watching the same ones over and over. )
I love your calm, unrushed style!
And, boy, you showed me a good thing or two!
Hi Pati! So glad the video helped. That's why I'm here!
Here is another great tip.
You go to a doctor, you get an appointment card
Take a picture
Open the picture in photos
Click the box icon in the lower left
That will hi-light all text including handwriting
Click on the hilighed text
Select more
Then the top option
Which will let you save all the info as an appointment in your calendar
All you gotta do is make a name for the appointment
This is good to know. I will be going to my doctor next week so I will start saving to my on-line calendar with this tip.
Great videos, just found you today. Im in the UK and every Monday I volunteer to teach Seniors the Cellphones,Tablets and the Internet. These vids will be great to leave with people afterwards. Very simple vids like this are priceless Thanks!
Great! I hope my short videos are helpful. Thanks so much for sharing them!
I've been using an iPhone for years but I've never really spent much time exploring what it can do. Thanks for these very useful tips. I am recommending this video to friends.
Thanks so much. The iPhone has a whole bag of tricks I rarely get in to. That's why I made this video. So glad you found it useful.
Wow, Rich! Far too much in this video for my poor old brain to take in! However, I realize that every part of this presentation depends on videos you must already have made, so I’m not feeling too overwhelmed. The big message I took from this is: “ You have have nothing to lose”. Back in the old days, this simply wouldn’t have been true - it was so easy then to delete a whole day’s work with one wrong push of a button, or even a whole application. But technology has advanced so much that we just don’t have worry about this anymore. You have encouraged me to “ play” with my iPhone and see what magic it’s hiding and waiting for me to find. Thank you, and hugs to Scout.
Hi Marilyn! You got my main point - there's nothing to lose! The iPhone is a Swiss Army knife and can do a thousand things. But knowing that is a bit overwhelming. Even so, it's worth fiddling around to see if something works for you. Thanks for watching!
Hey there Rich. Great job my friend. Very valuable videos. My wife who is over 81 and has limited hearing, can follow you well and has learned a lot from your videos. Even at 75 some of the tutorials are difficult to keep up with. Your style and timing is excellent and I keep learning new things from you. While I knew about the 5 ways, I didn't know how to set up the short cuts for them. Excellent clear explanation and easy to follow. You are helping so many people but you should have many more subscribers. Hope the rest of the seniors find your invaluable channel. Keep up the great work. You know how to explain it so well.
Wow! Thanks for the kind words. The channel is growing steadily. I do try to pace things evenly. There are a lot of tutorials that move just too fast for me. My mom is 93. She always tells me if I'm going too fast. Again, thanks for watching.
I really appreciate your going at a moderate pace. Thanks also for saying you couldn't find the torch. I thought it might be just me.
Ha! That's funny. I always thought it was just me! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank You for communicating these useful tips for seniors in such a soothing reassuring voice 🙏
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
So often, videos like this are time wasted. Rich’s are time invested. Brilliant.
Wow! Thanks so much. I shot of encouragement goes a long way!
Finally some explanations I can follow. Thank you! You got a new subscriber.
Great! So glad the video was helpful.
Throwing it is a great stress reliever. Especially after predictive text and autocorrect continually garble your texts. I'm being somewhat facetious about the throwing part. LOL
This is a really useful video. However can you consider making a video on how to use shortcuts right from the basics. Thanks
Hi Anthony! I've made a video a while back on how to create shortcuts. Here's a link: th-cam.com/video/DaRIUhEuAXk/w-d-xo.html. But I plan on taking a deeper dive in the near future. I think your suggestion is a good one. Thanks for watching!
@@RichBowlin thank you. Very helpful.
Just love how this guy explains things even when you think you know it inside out I always learn something extra.
Richard Bowlin - I enjoyed your 5 tips and have started using them. I have had a iPhone for about 10-12 years but have just found out about these features. I had to listen to you about 3-4 times & slowly getting into the hang of things. I am a senior of 77 years and I must thank you for opening up ways to enjoy using the iPhone even more. I can't wait to show-off to my son my new found knowledge. Abel
That's great! So glad this video was helpful. My guess is your son will be quite surprised!
I’m 82 … and ditto!
Thanks Richard.
I am a recently retired night nurse. As you can imagine, a night nurse uses flashlights all the time. When I first started working, I didn’t have a smart phone and burned through sooo many batteries. Enter the smart phone’s flashlight, what a relief. One of my 20 something coworkers placed the flashlight icon on the Home Screen for me. I have no idea how they did that, but it is a very convenient place for your flashlight!
Thanks for a great video.
Your videos are so good. I’m so glad I discovered them. I’ll be watching and learning often. Thank You.
Thank you from Australia. Good tip about the torch ( flashlight) for a very oldie. Very clear and precise.😊
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Just an excellent tutorial on making my iPhone more useful & smarter! Perfect!
Wow! Thanks!
Thank you so much, very helpful!!
You can use the microphone in the phone and connect it to the ear buds so you can listen to the TV where other people insist on the low TV volume.
Ha! So I'm testing out that tip right now for a future video. Do you like it?
@@RichBowlin I only used it a couple of times, you enable the ear app in Control Centre.
I’m not a senior, but I learned how to use shortcuts easier from this tutorial. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much - VERY helpful!
Thank you! Very helpful...
Wonderful video. Thank you.
Wow! I am always struggling to take pictures of my artwork on the table that aren't all askew. Never knew I could use the level to achieve that. What a helpful tip! Thanks!!!
Thank you
Just plain GREAT! Thanks for having the patience with us old-timers to know that we can still learn but at a slower rate.
As always, you are a lifesaver ! Thank you for teaching us seniors how to do these things!❤ 16:56
Hi Bonnie! Thanks for the kind words. Glad the video was helpful.
Super handy tips, thank you….
I found the shortcut tool very helpful! Thanks!
Thanks, Rick. I like presentation that easy to listening and well organized..
Using Flash Light On/Off, I use Siri to control
Yes! Siri solves a lot of this. I made a video on Siri a year or two ago. I'm going to revisit that topic again as Siri has improved a lot lately.
@@RichBowlin ：Thanks, Rich, Please more publish, how to use Sili that I am struggling this
amazing ! i’m now aware. thanks so much!❤
Thanks for improving my knowledge and experience with my iPhone 14 Pro
You're welcome. I really like my iPhone 14 pro. The camera is phenomenal. Thanks so much for wathcing!
I learned something new. Thx. Did not know about Scanned Docs in Files. Always used Notes which has some drawbacks depending on purpose. Very helpful 👍
Great! Glad you found one of the tips helpful!
Thanks for doing this series Rich! Just found your channel 2 days ago and have been watching and enjoying your videos and they are helping me so I don't feel so helpless with my phone anymore! Thank you! thank you! thank you! I subscribed to your channel
Hi Mike! So glad you're here. I'm also glad you're finding the videos helpful. Thanks so much for subscribing. Let me know if there's a topic you're interested in. Thanks again!
Great tips,thank you
You're welcome!
Love all of your videos. Your calm voice and the pace of the videos are awesome. Thanks. ❤
Love your videos! Thanks so much!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
An absolutely brilliant video specially made for me Thank you very much.
Great tips as always! I have seldom used the Files App but now I know I can scan documents directly in it, I'll be using it more often.
Great! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the great tips. I am surely going to use most of them.
Great information; thank you so much for sharing🤳🏾
You're so welcome.
A huge thank you for this very handy
You're welcome!
Very informative. Thank you
You're very welcome!
I really appreciated this video. Thank you.
Great! You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.
Amazing tips, and you spoke at a speed that I kept up with your directions, and understood how to activate the the gadgets.
Thanks so much. That was very informative
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Great info. Thanx! 👍
You're welcome!
Thanks very much for so much helpful information!
You're welcome. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you this was very very helpful!
You're welcome! You're an attorney?
Just came across your channel and subscribed. You mention in this video that you’re in Raleigh, so hello fellow North Carolinian! I can tell I’m going to enjoy your videos. I have an iPhone and an iPad, and your way of explaining and showing features is very concise and easy to follow. 😊
Thanks so much! Hopefully some of my other videos will be helpful. I'm ready for fall. It's been so hot!
Perfect ! thanks a million
You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful!
Although I’ve had three iphones now, I’m amazed at the features you describe and I had no idea about. Thank you and yes I have subscribed.
Thanks!
Thanks so much! I so appreciate the support!
Thanks a lot. Finally a good explanation of the iPhone tricks
You're very welcome. Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome thanks ❤👍👍👍 just subscribed 😊
Thanks for your helpful videos.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the helpful tips😂
Could an instructional video be any better? I doubt it. Thank you so much. Liked and subscribed ❤🇬🇧
Wow! Thanks so much. Sometimes I make mistakes but I try to get better with each video. For some reason, people have found this video helpful. So glad you did too. Thanks for subscribing!
extremly interesing
Glad I found this tonight
Hey Rich, Thank you for the tips on short cuts as I wasn't sure how to set it up. Here's a flashlight tip I have used several times: when both hands are occupied but I need some light, I say "Hey Siri, turn on flashlight" and your work is illuminated. Also I created a folder on my home screen labeled "Extras" for things like compass, tips, vido memos, FaceTime, QR Code, Measure, HP Smart, Find My & magnifier. As you noted, most of these can be set up in your control center. I also use the file app to access documents that are on my computer when I am away from my computer. Thanks again for an informative video.😎
Yes! I just made a video on Siri show what you've described. Love the folder idea. I hope other people see your comment. Great tips!
Hi I use the word “lumos” to turn flashlight on & “nox” to turn it off (fr Harry Potter terminology) it works super quick. Take care. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🇦🇺💐
Very good and helpful video - Thanks.
You're welcome!
Fabulous, Thank You!
Thank you too!
The record shortcut will be very useful for my day to day notes. Tnx
It is a handy little shortcut. And not too hard to make either. Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for the tips👍🏻
Any time!
Very fine instructional TH-cam! I’ve been using Apple Products since 1989 but learned so much from your video! Especially enjoyed the features of the magnifying glass - SUPER! Thanks very much! (Also the shortcuts!! NICE!) Steve on 20 May 2023
Thanks Steve! Since I made this video I've actually remembered to use the magnifier more often. It's a handy little tool. Thanks for watching!
Rich, I’m always impressed by how neat your FILES app is. Much as I return to organize mine, it defeats me. I still have a ways to go! I like and use the tips on Shortcuts. Thanks for showing shortcut creation so simply, yet powerfully.
Hi Linda! I do keep a pretty minimalist approach to my file structure. Over the years, I've found I kept track of lot of stuff I didn't really need. So I just threw that stuff out. It was sort of painful at first. Then I remembered my parents grew up and survived without keeping track of every pice of paper that came into our home. Now, I try to identify the important stuff and forget the rest. Thanks for watching!
The scanned documents trick would be great for crochet or knitting patterns
Thanks so much, I didn’t know these cool tips! 😊
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
Good video, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for educating use of some of the features of iphone
You're welcome. Thanks so much for wathcing!
Thank you so much. Learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips Rich. Here’s one from me. I have lots of old CDs I like to listen to. I record them on my computer and save as an mp3. Using the cloud I place them in my iPhone files folder. I can then play the CDs on my HomePod. So far I’ve loaded 5 at one time without getting limit messages.
Great tip! I've ripped most of my CDs too. But now I have a subscription to Apple Music so that's become my music source. Still though, thanks for adding this tip to the list. I hope others see it.
How do you record them on your computer please ?
Thanks Rich I’m not quite classed as a‘Senior’ yet being 58 years young, but I am a real technophobe!
I came across your channel quite by accident. I was asking Google to try & help me use the phone callender app. By doing this I have found your channel & I’m sure that I’m going to enjoy it & hopefully learn something new from it too. Mind you learning something ‘new’ shouldn’t be hard because I am really hopeless Ha Ha.
I’ll let you know how I get on. Oh and by the way I still find it amazing that I can communicate with people from all over the World. I started playing a game a few years ago (to try & improve my memory) as well as loving the game I have also made 40 new friends from all over the World. I don’t know who’s more amazed me or my Children.
Just to let anyone else who is reading this…… the only private information we know about each other is our names & countries. We are all very much aware of the safety issues.
Sorry I’ve gone right off track…….
Thank you again Rich 😊
many thanks for a great instructional video
Glad it was helpful!
You're videos are not only good for content itself but a tutorial on how to teach.
Wow! Thanks. Mostly I just try not to cram 20 tips in one video and also to talk a little slower so people can follow along. My 93 yr old mom reminds me not to talk too fast!
Idea for a video----teach how to choose the speed and slow down the fast talkers or those with unfamiliar accents. It helps when taking notes, or when, like me, you do not think as fast as they talk.
Then, I speed up videos that are teaching visually like painting, quilting, and the boring parts of a police chase or prepping furniture before refinishing. Cheap bluetooth speakers are also great for seniors when the videos cannot be turned up loud enough, such as on my ipad.
Thank you! Great information. I do use all of these features from time to time, but have not created shortcuts. I will create them when I get a chance. Thank you again!
You're welcome. If I didn't have the shortcuts I'd probably forget about them. Plus I hide shortcuts on the left screen so I don't have to look at a big widget on my home screen. But they're still just a swipe away. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hi! Just discovered you and subscribed! Great tips! I tried the magnifier immediately on one of my pill bottles with very fine print. Amazingly helpful. The best thing about it is that you don’t need to snap a photo; you can zoom the image in and out with the slider. This is going to save me a lot of time and consternation dealing with stuff my old eyes can’t focus on properly anymore.
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Wonderful! Thank you for this - it is so easy to understand.
You're welcome!
Use voice recorder when going to a doctors appointment. I usually ask first.
Thank thank you
You're welcome!
Cool Channel, Great Idea to make these clips for „older“ people on yt. And its surprising how many these days watch clips and sub to channels 👏
Thanks for this service.
Hi Rich. I was happy I discovered you. My question is will you be doing a presentation on Passkeys?
Really nice information. 😀😀
Glad it was helpful. Sometimes it's hard to know in advance if a video will help people out. Looks like this video is being well-received. Thanks so much for watching.
Great video and thank you for the tips as I am 66 with MS and I need all the help with the technology these days on my new Apple Pro 14. 😊
You're welcome! You might find some of my other videos helpful if you get a chance to watch. The iPhone 14 Pro is a great phone!
Wow and THANK YOU ❤
You're welcome!
A very handy video thank you.
You're welcome!
I love the magnifying app. I take a lot of medicines and the writing on the bottles is so small. Just found this channel and enjoyed the tip.
Best application of shortcuts I have seen and I have wanted them all ! Now I'll go back and see what else you've got. Thanks.
Wow! Thanks so much.
Thank you, I had no idea about the magnifying glass, what a blessing to see your video.
You're welcome. I used it again today on a set of instructions with print so small no one on planet earth could read it!
I can’t find the Magnifying symbol!
Excellent tutorial!
New follower!
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Wow! Thanks so much!
Very useful!
Glad you think so!
I am learning so much thanks for putting these Videos out so helpful
You are so welcome!
Very clever!
Yes, these little tools are clever!
Great info 😎 I’ve subscribed
Thanks!
Hi Rich!
Very useful apps. I found a lot of valuable information. Thanks for all your help. Kindness, Teresa
Hi Teresa! I hope you're doing well. Always good to hear from you. You probably already know all this stuff but thanks, as always, for watching.
@@RichBowlin No Rich I didn’t know a lot you touched on in your video. You are way ahead of me. I’m a novice. I like that you like to keep it simple and accessible by using shortcuts. Thanks for all you do to bring us useful videos. Kindness, Teresa
Just found your channel. Your instructions are so clear for us seniors. Guess I have some bindging to do. 😊
You can do it! Thanks so much for watching!