iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks (Covers iPads and iPhones running iOS9): (Tips and Tricks)

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.   

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 What This Book Offers 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     How New Apps Install themselves     Restoring or Reinstalling Apps You’ve Already Downloaded Where to Find Apps, Music, and More Everything You Need to Know About Apps     Compatibility: Does the App Run on Multiple Devices?     Quick Guide to App Pricing     How to Shop with the App Store App Quick Tips for Finding Apps Relevant to You Keep Your Apps Up to Date with the Latest Versions Manage Your Kids’ App Acquisitions Chapter 4 Sync, Share, and Print Files Using Airdrop, Airplay, Airprint, and Handoff Print Files Wirelessly Using an AirPrint-Compatible Printer Stream Content from Your iPhone or iPad to Other Compatible Devices Using Airplay Continue a Task on One Device Exactly Where You Left Off on Another Using Handoff Chapter 5 Use iCloud and the iCloud Drive App from Your iPhone or iPad Content Saved to iCloud Is Available Anywhere     Access Your Purchased Itunes Store Content from Any Device     Use iCloud to Sync Your App-Specific Data, Documents, and Files     Customizing iCloud to Work with Your Apps Access Your App-Specific Data Online from iCloud.com Automatically Transfer Documents Using iCloud Create a Photo Library Using iCloud Using a Unique Apple ID for iCloud Backing Up with iCloud Family Sharing Allows for the Sharing of Purchased Content Using the New iCloud Drive App on Your Mobile Device iCloud: Many Uses, One Storage Space Chapter 6 Navigating with the Maps App Get the Most from Using the Maps App’s Features Overview of the Maps App’s Screen     View a Map from Multiple Perspectives     The Maps App’s Info Screen Obtain Turn-By-Turn Directions Between Two Locations Look Up Contact Entries, Businesses, Restaurants, Landmarks, and Points of Interest     Use the Interactive Location Screens to Find More Information The Maps App’s Flyover View Navigate a City’s Public Transportation System Chapter 7 Make the Most of Online Social Networking Apps Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Vimeo Integration Is Built In to iOS 9 Manage Your Facebook Account Using the Official Facebook App     Participate In Chats Using the Facebook Messenger App     Read Your News Feed Using the Facebook App Manage Your Twitter Account(s) Using the Official Twitter App Discover the Official Apps for Other Popular Online Social Networking Services     The YouTube App     The Instagram App Chapter 8 Shoot, Edit, and Share Photos and Videos Some Camera App Features Are Available Only on Certain iPhone and iPad Models The Camera and Photos Apps Are Chock Full of Features Methods for Loading Digital Images into Your iPhone or iPad Use the Camera App to Take Photos or Shoot Video     Ways to Launch the Camera App     How to Shoot Photos or Video with the Camera App     Take Advantage of the Autofocus and Exposure Control Options How to Snap a Photo How to Shoot a Panoramic Photo How to Shoot HD Video Using the Photos App to View, Edit, Enhance, Print, and Share Photos and Videos View an Image in Full-Screen Mode Editing Videos Tools for Editing Photos     Enhance     Crop     Filters     Adjust Printing Photos Third-Party Apps for Ordering Prints from Your Images Sharing Photos and Videos     Deleting Photos Stored on Your iOS Device Take Advantage of iCloud Photo Library     The Photos App Supports iCloud’s Family Sharing Move Images Between Albums Chapter 9 Make and Receive Calls with an iPhone Answering an Incoming Call Use the Handoff Feature to Answer Incoming iPhone Calls on Your iPad or Mac Managing the Do Not Disturb Feature Manage Calls in Progress from the Call in Progress Screen Respond to a Call Waiting Signal While on the Phone Making Calls from Your iPhone     Manual Dialing Dialing from a Contacts Entry in the Phone App Reestablish Contact from the Spotlight Search Screen’s Recents Listing Use the Call Over Wi-Fi Calling Feature Managing Your Voicemail     Record Your Outgoing Message     How to Play and Delete Voicemail Messages Create and Use a Favorites List Accessing Your Recents Call Log Do You Talk Too Much? Keeping Track of Usage Customizing Ringtones     Custom Ringtones for Specific Contacts More Information about Bluetooth Wireless Headsets Chapter 10 Improve Your Health and Manage Your Wealth Using Your iPhone Discover the iPhone-Specific Health App     Start Using the Health App Right Away     Every iPhone User Should Utilize the Health App’s Medical ID Feature Manage Apple Pay and More Using the Wallet App     Set Up and Use Apple Pay from Your iPhone     Adding Debit/Credit Card Details to the Wallet App     Use the Wallet App to Manage Reward Cards, Membership Cards, and More Chapter 11 Send and Receive Emails, Texts, and Instant Messages with the Mail and Messages Apps How to Add Email Accounts to the Mail App How to Customize Mail Options from Settings Tips for Viewing Your Incoming Email Composing an Email Message     Insert a Photo or Video Into Your Outgoing Email     Insert an Attachment within an Email Using Select, Select All, Cut, Copy, and Paste How to Save an Unsent Draft of an Email Message Tips for Reading Email     The Mail App’s Inbox Communicate Effectively with the Messages App Get Started Using the Messages App with Apple’s iMessage Service     Set Up a Free iMessage Account     Some Benefits to Using iMessage Tips and Tricks for Using the Messages App     Create and Send a Text Message     Record and Send an Audio Message     Record and Send a Video Message     Participating in a Text-Message Conversation     Responding to an Incoming Message     Relaunch or Review Past Conversations     Participating in a Group Conversation     Share More Information from the Details Screen During a Conversation Via the Messages App     Customize the Messages App Chapter 12 Surf the Web More Efficiently Using Safari Customize Your Web Surfing Experience How to Use Tabbed Browsing with Safari     Switching Between Web Pages on an iPhone     Tabbed Browsing on the iPad Remove Screen Clutter with Safari’s Reader Option Create and Manage Reading Lists Working with Bookmarks Options for Sharing Web Content in Safari Create, Manage, and Sync Safari Bookmarks     Sync Usernames and Passwords Using iCloud Keychain Launch Your Favorite Websites Quickly with Home Screen Icons Chapter 13 Tips for Using Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, and Notes Sync App-Specific Data with Online-Based Apps Sync App-Specific Data with iCloud Get Acquainted with the Calendar App     Controlling the Calendar View     How to Enter a New Event into the Calendar App     Use Siri to Enter New Events into the Calendar App     Viewing Individual Appointment Details     How to Delete an Event from the Calendar App     Quickly Find Appointment or Event Details     Customizing the Calendar App Use the Contacts App to Keep Track of People You Know     You Determine What Information You Add to Each Contact Entry     The Contacts App Works Seamlessly with Other Apps     How to View Your Contacts     How to Create a New Contacts Entry     How to Add a Photo to a Contacts Entry     Editing or Deleting a Contact     Sharing Contact Entries Create and Manage Lists with the Reminders App     Stay Up to Date with Reminders     How to Delete an Entire To-Do List Take Notes or Gather Information Using the Newly Redesigned Notes App     Create and Manage Notes App Folders     How to Create Individual Notes     Moving Notes Between Folders     Create Interactive Checklists within Notes     Using the Drawing Tools in the Notes App Sharing Notes Chapter 14 Get Acquainted with the Music, Videos, and iTunes Store Apps Get Started Using the Music App     Discover the New Apple Music Service     Using the Music App: A Quick Tutorial     Managing Your Music Via the Music App     How to Create Custom Playlists Using the Music App     Control the Music App from Control Center Streaming Music Via the Internet Use the Videos App to Watch TV Shows, Movies, and More Use the iTunes Store App to Acquire New Music, TV Shows, Movies, and More     Quickly Find TV Episodes You Want to Purchase on iTunes Stream Video Content Instead of Purchasing and Downloading It Chapter 15 Customize Your Reading Experience with iBooks and the News App Customize Your eBook Reading Experience Customize iBooks Settings Organize Your Personal eBook Library Navigating Around the iBooks App Learn More About Specific eBooks While Visiting iBook Store     How to Find a Specific eBook–Fast     Learn About an eBook from Its Description     Purchasing an eBook Customize Your eBook Reading Experience Using iBooks     Tools You Can Use While Reading Alternative Methods for Reading Your eBooks Discover the New News App     Get Started By Customizing the News App     Navigating Around the News App     Read Articles that Cater to Your Interests     How to Expand Your Personalized Collection of Sources and Content Providers Some Final Thoughts   9780789755353   TOC   10/28/2015

About the Author :
Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is the best-selling author of more than 55 books, as well as a frequent contributor to a handful of major daily newspapers, national magazines, and popular websites. He also is an accomplished photographer and avid Apple iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Mac user. Jason R. Rich is the author of the books Your iPad at Work, Fourth Edition; Apple Watch and iPhone Fitness Tips and Tricks; My Digital Photography for Seniors; My GoPro Hero Camera; and My Digital Entertainment for Seniors, all published by Que Publishing. An ongoing series of feature-length how-to articles by Jason R. Rich, covering the Apple iPhone and iPad, can be read for free online at the Que Publishing website. Visit www.iOSArticles.com and click on the Articles tab. Additionally, more than 40 free how-to videos by Jason R. Rich can be found on Que’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/QuePublishing). Please follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram (@JasonRich7).