iPhone 12 mini Is there a good guide anywhere for getting to grips with a modern iPhone?

[Roadster Lewis]

I used to get every major iPhone release (3G/4/5/6/7) so got used to the ew features incrementally. Today I will be getting a 12 Mini, which will be my first exposure to a "modern" iPhone, with FaceID/multiple cameras/no home button etc.

Is there a good guide anywhere that captures the differences? Or am I best going back to iPhone X days?

It is going to be a massive jump in performance over my iPhone 7, which to be fair was still doing a good job.

 

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iPhone User Guide

Here’s everything you need to know about iPhone, straight from Apple. This definitive guide helps you get started using iPhone and discover all the amazing things it can do.

support.apple.com

 

[Blowback]

I used to get every major iPhone release (3G/4/5/6/7) so got used to the ew features incrementally. Today I will be getting a 12 Mini, which will be my first exposure to a "modern" iPhone, with FaceID/multiple cameras/no home button etc.

Is there a good guide anywhere that captures the differences? Or am I best going back to iPhone X days?

It is going to be a massive jump in performance over my iPhone 7, which to be fair was still doing a good job.

Also: all of the Apple Manuals are FREE (and quite extensive) and can be downloaded from the Books Application.

 

[Roadster Lewis]

Thanks! That is too obvious. After 13 years of using iPhones it is probably worth looking through the manual!

 

[canuckRus]

Numerous YouTube tutorials on the subject exist.

 

[ericwn]

iOS comes with the Tipps app which holds some good examples for recent functionality additions.

 

[Blowback]

Thanks! That is too obvious. After 13 years of using iPhones it is probably worth looking through the manual!

I've always downloaded the manuals .....good reading when 'stuck' somewhere. Also: pay attention to the 'TIPS' Application on your desktop....loads of very good info and with repeated readings things tend to 'stick' Can't recommend the 'TIPS' enough.
OOPS! Just saw Ericwns note above! I'll second then!

 

[Roadster Lewis]

I must have deleted the tips app years ago, and that has synced across to new device, thanks for the recommendation.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Biggest difference is getting used to no home button...

 

[RRC]

Not meaning anything towards the OP, but idiots guide to (iPhone model) is a back to basics easy to follow guide.

 

[Roadster Lewis]

Probably about right for me...

 

[Spudlicious]

By now I expect the OP knows no manuals are needed. I'm interested to know if he's noticed any huge performance difference going from 7 to 12?

 

[Roadster Lewis]

Yes, on both counts!

basic day to day usage is fine, however the manual was helpful for setting up an eSIM/adding my other SIM to the 12 Mini. I expect that I need to explore the camera options further, and who knows what else I am missing.
I’m finding it generally snappier to use, apps seem to stay in memory longer, so return to where I left off. Interestingly network performance, both Wi-Fi and cellular, seems much better, which I was not expecting (my plan does not support 5G).