Oprah says the iPad is one of the best inventions of all time. If you have purchased an iPad, you want to make the most of this state-of-the-art device. There are a lot of hidden features and little known uses. In this article we will provide some valuable information that can help you to feel informed about your new gadget, in order to maximize its use.
When you use the iPad to stream a lot of media content, such as watching movies or listening to music, you will notice that the battery does not last as long. Adjusting screen brightness can help to lengthen your battery life. In most cases, there is no need to keep the maximum brightness level to read, surf the Internet or tinker with apps.
You know your iPad has a tiny camera image in the bottom left of the screen, but you do not actually have to tap this to view the most recently taken video or picture. Just do a one-finger swipe to see your photo or video. To view previous photos you have taken, just keep swiping to the left.
Change your settings so that you can preview more than two lines of an email in your inbox. Go to settings – mail – preview to change it. The recommended setting for this is “5 lines.” This allows you to tailor how much you’ll see in the Mail app and lets you skim through your mail more efficiently.
Do not use the charger for your iPhone on your iPad if you do not have a lot of time. This is because iPads have higher wattage requirements than iPhones. Although you can charge your iPad with an iPhone charger, it generally takes longer. Use the proper iPad charger.
After reading this article, you are prepared to get going with your iPad. Use the tricks and advice here that fit your needs. Make the most of this technological wonder. Be certain to learn everything possible to get the most from your investment.