iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks: Covers all iPad and iPhone models that run iOS 10, 6th Edition

Description

Easily Unlock the Power of Your iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPhone

Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPhone to maximize its functionality. Learn how to use iOS 10 (as well as iOS 10.1) and utilize your Apple mobile device as a powerful communications, organization, and productivity tool–as well as a feature-packed entertainment device, health and fitness tool, and intelligent remote control for your home’s various smart devices (such as its lightbulbs, thermostat, and door locks).

Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for beginners and more experienced users alike who want to discover how to use the iOS operating system with iCloud and the latest versions of popular apps. This book covers all the latest iPhone and iPad models, including the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus, as well as the latest iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models.

Here’s just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish:

·         Discover how to use the newly redesigned versions of the Messages, Music, News, and Notes apps that come preinstalled with iOS 10 and iOS 10.1.

·         Learn how to take visually impressive photos, and then edit and share them using the updated Camera and Photos apps. (iPhone 7 Plus users also learn how to best utilize the new Portrait shooting mode.)

·         Using the redesigned Maps app, transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful GPS navigation device to obtain real-time, turn-by-turn driving, walking, or mass transit directions in cities around the world. Plus, access information about millions of businesses, services, and points of interest.

·         Learn secrets for using other popular preinstalled apps, such as Contacts, Calendar, Reminds, Safari, Mail, Health, iBooks, Wallet, and Phone.

·         Synchronize files, documents, data, photos, and content with iCloud, your computer, and your other iOS mobile devices.

·         Learn how to interact with your tablet or phone using Siri and your voice.

·         Discover the latest calling features built in to the iPhone, and learn how to forward your calls to your iPad or Mac with the improved Handoff feature.

·         Learn about cutting-edge features, such as Apple Pay and Family Sharing, as well as device-specific features, such as Split-Screen, Slide Over, Picture-in-Picture, and Safari’s Split-Screen option (on the latest iPad models). Also learn how to use the expanded Peek and Pop menus and options offered on the latest iPhone models.

·         Create and maintain a reliable backup of your iPhone or iPad using iCloud Backup.

Category: Apple Digital Media

User Level: Beginning-Intermediate

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Get Acquainted with Your iPhone or iPad

Charging It Up, and Getting Ready to Go

Turning Off or Putting to Sleep the iPhone or iPad

Upgrading from iOS 9 to iOS 10

Interacting with Your iPhone or iPad

    Touchscreen Techniques

    Using the Virtual Keyboard

    Taking Advantage of the iPad’s Display Options

    Using an External Keyboard or Stylus

Securing Your iOS Mobile Device

Finding Your Lost or Stolen Device

Maintaining a Backup of Your Device

Chapter 2 Customize Your iPhone or iPad

Using the Settings App

    Commonly Used Options Available from the Main Settings Menu

Working with Control Center

Organizing Apps in Folders

Moving App Icons Around on the Home Screen

Discovering What’s Possible from the Lock Screen

Managing Your Customized Notification Center Screen

Chapter 3 Say It and Make It So Using Siri

What You Should Know Before Using Siri

Customizing Siri

    Helping Siri Get To Know You

Activating Siri

Discovering How Siri Can Help You

    Finding, Displaying, or Using Information Related to Your Contacts

    Initiating a Call

    Setting Up Reminders and To-Do Items

    Reading or Sending Text Messages

    Checking the Weather or Your Investments

    Finding Information on the Web or Getting Answers to Questions

    Scheduling and Managing Meetings and Events

    Sending Email and Accessing New (Incoming) Email

    Setting an Alarm or Timer

    Getting Directions Using the Maps App

    Controlling the Music

    Dictating Notes to Yourself

    Asking Siri About Sports, Movies, Entertainment, and Restaurants

Using Dictation Mode

Using CarPlay

Chapter 4 Find, Buy, and Use Third-Party Apps

Working with the App Store

    Installing New Apps

    Restoring or Reinstalling Apps You’ve Already Downloaded

Finding Apps, Music, and More

Everything You Need to Know About Apps

    Understanding Device Compatibility

    Quick Guide to App Pricing

    What You Need To Know About App Pricing

    Shopping with the App Store App

Quick Tips for Finding Apps

Keeping Your Apps Up to Date

Managing Your Ki

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