Video of old people learning to use iPhones is the sweetest thing you'll see today

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By Asiya Ali

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A TikTok of senior citizens receiving help on how to use iPhones has gone viral on social media, with users commenting on how lovely the video is.

A user on the platform who goes by the handle @bartsimps0n__ posted a video of elderly people being taught how to use the mobile device by an instructor, with the caption: "Brb crying in apple."

The video had an overlay text that read: "nothing more heartbreaking and simultaneously heartwarming than watching old people learn how to use a phone." And honestly, it's hard to think of a better example of something so comforting.

Watch the video below:

As of this writing, the post has amassed over 11.2 million views and 2.5 million likes on the social media platform, with users commenting on how precious the video is.

One wrote: "No this is SO cute."

Another said: "I ran an iPhone workshop for old people at my old job. It’s not sad. They love it! They’re just excited to be able to FaceTime their grandkids."

A third commented: "My grandma goes to class every week with 25 other old [people] where they learn how to use [their] phone and text [their] grandkids and kids memes."

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Other users pointed out that despite the video being sweet, elderly people learning how to use technology is not necessarily a "sad" thing.

One person shared: "Old folks learning for their own betterment IS NOT SAD PEOPLE."

Another wrote: "This is awesome! Let’s stop feeling sorry for elderly people."

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This isn't the first time social media users found interactions involving old folks adorable. Back around Christmas time, the internet shared a video of an elderly couple who seemed clueless about the fact they were sitting next to Grammy-winning artist Drake.

The 35-year-old Canadian musician was sitting at the front of the Paycom Center with Mark Robinson to watch the OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets.

The camera started to zoom in on Drake, who pretended he did not see it at first, then the 'One Dance' singer looked over as fans began screaming.

Looking up at the screens, the older man looked at Drake and seemed to be confused. He then initiated a conversation with him. Drake is seen replying, smiling, and laughing with them.

The rapper appeared to enjoy the interaction so much that he snapped a selfie with the couple and posted it on his Instagram story, alongside the caption: "My new parents".

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