These 12 grans just learned how to text for the first time… and their efforts are hilarious

THESE grandmas sent some adorably amusing messages to their families as they struggled to get to grips with technology.

After a bit of practice, it’s safe to say that they absolutely nailed it.

From autocorrect fails to getting down with the kids, here are 12 photos that show why you need to buy your grandparents a mobile phone right now…

1. Getting *NSYNC with the important updates

2. Now your grandma can send you warnings via text

3. And drop some 'subtle' hints about you settling down

4. When granny can't find the backspace

5. We're reading you loud and clear nana

6. Dating advice from granny

7. How to freak your grandkids out

8. What a state

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9. Dinner at grans anyone?

10. This nan's got Styles

11. Booze ban

12. Keep trying, gram!