Here are seven essential tips for what to do when you first get your new iPhone 14.

1. Check for software updates
Before you do anything else, make sure your new iPhone 14 is running the latest software. To do this, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If there's an update available, download and install it. This will ensure that you have all the latest features and security patches.

2. Set up Touch ID or Face ID
One of the best features of the iPhone 14 is its biometric authentication. You can use either Touch ID or Face ID to unlock your phone, make purchases, and more. To set up Touch ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set up Face ID. For Face ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set up Face ID.

3. Configure your iCloud account
iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service. It's great for backing up your data and keeping your files in sync across your devices. To set up iCloud, go to Settings > iCloud. Enter your Apple ID and password, then choose what you'd like to sync.

4. Customize your Control Center
The Control Center is a handy tool for quickly accessing settings and controls. To customize it, go to Settings > Control Center. Here, you can add or remove shortcuts, as well as rearrange them to your liking.

5. Set up Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb is a great way to silence your phone when you don't want to be disturbed. To set it up, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. Here, you can schedule when Do Not Disturb should turn on and off, as well as customize what types of notifications it silences.

6. Choose your ringtone and notification sound
One of the great things about the iPhone is that you can customize its sounds. To choose your ringtone, go to Settings > Sounds. To choose your notification sound, go to Settings > Notifications > Select an app, then tap Sounds.

7. Personalize your wallpaper
Make your iPhone 14 your own by personalizing your wallpaper. To do this, go to Settings > Wallpaper. Here, you can choose from a selection of built-in wallpapers, or you can select a photo from your camera roll.