With iOS 4.3,
you can change the function of the little switch found on the right side of the
iPad. Originally, it turns the audio on and off without you having to press the
volume controls. Basically, it works as an instant mute button.
The new iPad
is equipped with a gorgeous display and tons of new features. What do all these
upgrades mean? A bigger battery!
Previously,
we looked at three cool features that will surely increase productivity when
using the iPad. These three are the ability to use cellular networks overseas,
copying text easily and preventing unwanted purchases.
With the
ability to connect to cellular networks overseas, you’ll definitely be
connected wherever you go, even while you’re on the French countryside. Just be
sure you have enough money to pay the roaming fees when you get home.
The second
feature, the ability to highlight huge chunks of text while typing, is also a
most welcome feature for tablets. To highlight a paragraph, just tap on the
text four times and everything will be highlighted. You can cut and paste it to
other apps easily.
The third
trick is really important – preventing unwanted purchases. By setting
restrictions on what you can do to your iPad, you can control the expenditure.
If you know someone that knows your credit card number and would like to
purchase apps under your name, you can stop that. No more pesky siblings!
Before you
make the choice to sell your iPad though, here are some more tips you should
know.
Custom Gestures
The iOS is
filled with several touch gestures that are certainly helpful. Swiping for
scrolling and other stuff are standard on a tablet.
There are
other gestures though, that really help increase productivity even more – these
are custom gestures. Yes, you’ve read that right. You can create your own touch
gestures!
All you have
to do is go to Settings, then General, then select Accessibility and turn on
AssistiveTouch. After that, tap Create New Gesture.
You’ll be
able to create any gesture you like, such as drawing a circle or a square. Then
you can assign a corresponding action. Cool right?
Saving Your Battery
You may not
notice it, but the new iPad is actually thicker than the iPad 2. With that in
mind, the bigger battery takes a longer time to charge, which can be quite an
annoyance.
To help you
save your battery, just lower the brightness of your screen and try using the
Wi-Fi only. Other connectivity should be turned off, such as Bluetooth and
close all apps that are suspended.
Use the Side Switch Differently
Now, you can
change the function to lock it to whatever orientation you’re most comfortable
with. If you find yourself more comfortable using the iPad in a landscape
orientation, you can assign it like that.
All you have
to do is go to Settings, then select General. Go to the “Use Side Switch to”
and change it to Lock Orientation.
Continuation
We’ll look at
a few more tips and tricks that you can do with your iPad. There’s plenty more!
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