<p>My dad is slowly learning more and more features of his iPhone. He’s had it for nearly two years. He likes it a lot so far and plans to get one for my technophobe mom. He just learned about text messages and email on his phone. He also has an ipad and a laptop as well as a desktop. </p>
<p>He mainly uses it as a phone with a calendar (that he also uses). Don’t think he uses the camera much. He doesn’t use voicemail but is happy to know who called and calls them back. </p>
<p>He likes having Siri and plans to get the 5S when his plan allows him to upgrade next spring. He is thinking of getting one for mom too.</p>
<p>My sister loves her droid but admits its tougher to set up and use than an iPhone, in her opinion. We let our kids choose and are fine with the iPhone. </p>
<p>It is helpful if you who are helping friend have same or similar type of device, so you can help field questions. One good thing about apple devices is the apple store, where you can get free hands on help. For us, it’s in a mall near our and my parents’ home, so we can all go there if we have problems.</p>