iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks

Download or read book iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks written by Jason R. Rich and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For iOS 5 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4/4s Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use with your iPad or iPhone to maximize its functionality as you use your iOS 5 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPhone or iPad, you learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available and discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them. Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for absolute beginners, as well as more experienced iPad or iPhone users who want to discover how to use the iOS 5 operating system with iCloud and the latest versions of popular apps. Here’s just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish: • Update your iPad or iPhone with the iOS 5 operating system. • Discover how to use the preinstalled apps on your iOS 5 device, including Notification Center and Reminders. • Take advantage of built-in apps such as Contacts, Calendars, Safari, Mail, and Music. • Learn how to best use Siri on the iPhone 4S. • Find, download, and install the most powerful and versatile apps and content for your iPad or iPhone. • Synchronize files, documents, data, and content with iCloud, your computer, or other iOS 5 devices. • Create and maintain a reliable backup of your iOS 5 device. • Use your iPad or iPhone as an eBook reader, portable gaming machine, and feature-packed music and video player.