Smarter search. Type “weather” and get up-to-date forecasts. Enter your favorite team to see sports
scores and schedules. Search can even suggest contacts, apps, nearby places, and more that you
might find useful, with no typing required. See .
Answers before you ask for them. Based on the apps you commonly use and the time of day you
use them, proactive assistant suggests things you might want to do next, before you ask. For example,
opening the News app first thing in the morning or playing your “Chill Out” playlist before you go to
bed. See .
Under-the-hood improvements
Control your home. iPhone communicates with your home’s smart technology. Use iPhone to set up
your HomeKit accessories, and control them even when you’re away from home. See
.
Better battery life. Turn on Low Power Mode, and iPhone reduces or disables non-essential
features, helping your battery charge last longer. See .
Greater security. The default passcode on iPhone 5s and later is now six digits instead of four, and
encrypts the data on iPhone automatically. In addition, two-factor authentication offers an additional
layer of security for your Apple ID.
Set up iPhone
WARNING: To avoid injury, read before using iPhone.
You can set up iPhone over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not available
in all areas). Or connect iPhone to your computer and use iTunes to set up iPhone (see
).
Set up iPhone. Turn on iPhone, then follow the setup assistant.
Setup Assistant steps you through the process, including:
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Activating iPhone with your carrier
Enabling location services
Search
Proactive assistant
HomeKit
basics
Low Power Mode
Important safety information
Connect
iPhone to your computer
