iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks (Covers iPads and iPhones running iOS9), 5th Edition

Description

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

March 21, 2016 Update: A new iPhone SE and a new iPad Pro 9.7" were announced today by Apple. The content of this book is applicable to these new devices. 

Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone to maximize its functionality. Learn how to use iOS 9 and utilize your Apple mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device.

Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for beginners and more experienced users 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 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus, as well as the latest iPad Air and iPad mini models and iPad Pro.

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 new News, Wallet, iCloud Drive, and updated Music apps that come preinstalled with iOS 9.

   •     Discover how to take visually impressive photos, and then edit and share them using the redesigned Photos app.

   •     Learn secrets for using preinstalled apps, such as Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Maps, Notes, Safari, Mail, Health, iBooks, and Music.

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

   •     Learn how to interact with your tablet or phone using Siri or the new “Hey Siri” feature.

   •     Stay in touch with your friends and family using social networking apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

   •     Discover the latest calling features built in to the iPhone, such as Wi-Fi Calling.

   •     Learn about cutting-edge features, such as Apple Pay and Family Sharing, as well as device-specific features like Split-Screen, Slide Over, and Picture-in-Picture (newer iPad models), as well as Peek and Pop (iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus).

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

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Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Upgrade from iOS 8 to iOS 9

Interacting with Your iPhone or iPad

    Touchscreen Techniques You’ll Need to Master

    How to Make the Best Use of the Virtual Keyboard

    Take Advantage of the iPad’s New Display Options

    Sometimes an Optional External Keyboard or Stylus Works Better

How to Turn the iPhone or iPad on or Off, Versus Placing It Into Sleep Mode

Discover What’s New In iOS 9

    Apple Pay Offers a New Way to Pay for Things

    Securing Your iOS Mobile Device with a Passcode

    Find Your Lost or Stolen Device Using the Find My iPhone/iPad Feature

    Maintain a Backup of Your Device

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Attention, Please…

Chapter 1 Tips and Tricks for Customizing Settings

Using the Settings App

    Main Options Available from the Settings App

Control Center Gives You Quick Access to Popular Features and Functions

Organize Apps on Your Home Screen with Folders

    Moving App Icons Around on the Home Screen

Discover What’s Possible from the Lock Screen

Manage Your Customized Notification Center Screen

Chapter 2 Using Siri, Dictation, and Carplay to Interact with Your Mobile Device

What You Should Know Before Using Siri

Customizing Siri

Ways to Activate Siri

Discover How Siri Can Help You

    Find, Display, or Use Information Related to Your Contacts

    Initiate a Call

    Set Up Reminders and To-Do Items

    Read or Send Text Messages

    Check the Weather or Your Investments

    Find Information on the Web or Get Answers to Questions

    Schedule and Manage Meetings and Events

    Send Email and Access New (Incoming) Email

    Set an Alarm or Timer

    Get Directions Using the Maps App

    Control the Music App

    Forget Sticky Notes–Dictate Notes to Yourself

    Siri Knows All About Sports, Movies, Entertainment, and Restaurants, Too

Practice (with Siri) Makes Perfect

Use Dictation Mode Instead of the Virtual Keyboard

Connect or Link Your iPhone to Your Car to Use the Carplay Feature

Chapter 3 Strategies for Finding, Buying, and Using Third-Party Apps

App Store Basics

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