To sign 'iPhone,' form an 'i' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your pinky finger and curling your other fingers into your palm. Bring your hand up to the side of your face, near your cheek and ear, and tap it gently twice. This combines the letter 'i' with the traditional location for holding a telephone.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need', sign 'charge', and then sign 'iPhone' by tapping the 'i' handshape near your cheek. This clearly communicates which specific device needs power.
Sign 'You', 'buy', 'new', and 'iPhone'. Since this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while holding the 'iPhone' sign at the end of the sentence.
Sign 'My', 'iPhone', 'screen', and 'break'. Make sure to clearly form the 'i' handshape near your ear before moving your hands into the space in front of you to describe the broken screen.
To sign this, point to yourself for 'I', sign 'need', sign 'charge', and then sign 'iPhone' by tapping the 'i' handshape near your cheek. This clearly communicates which specific device needs power.
Sign 'You', 'buy', 'new', and 'iPhone'. Since this is a yes/no question, remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly while holding the 'iPhone' sign at the end of the sentence.
Sign 'My', 'iPhone', 'screen', and 'break'. Make sure to clearly form the 'i' handshape near your ear before moving your hands into the space in front of you to describe the broken screen.
Yes, you certainly can! Many signers use the general 'phone' sign (the 'Y' handshape near the ear) for any smartphone. However, using the initialized 'i' handshape is helpful when you need to specifically emphasize that the device is an Apple iPhone rather than an Android.
Your palm should generally face forward or slightly inward toward your cheek. The exact angle can vary slightly from person to person, but the main goal is to ensure your extended pinky finger is clearly visible to the person you are signing with.
Usually, a gentle double tap against the cheek or just in front of the ear is standard. It mimics the repetitive motion often used for nouns in ASL. Just keep the taps light and natural, without using too much force.
