5 Apple iPad life hacks for advanced users
1. Use various apps at the same time
You can multitask all you want with your iPad. For example, take notes in Notes while you read the news in your favorite news app in the window next to it. This is very easy:
- Open an app, like Safari.
- Drag the app icon of another app from the dock upwards.
- If you let go of the app, both apps will be open on your screen.
2. Draw or take notes with the Apple Pencil
The Apple Pencil is an extension of your iPad. You can use it to quickly take some notes or make sketches. If you're very creative, you can use the styli for all your drawings too. You can edit even the smallest details accurately with your Apple Pencil in Photoshop. Useful, if you use this often. You can charge all the Apple Pencil models fast, so you can get started again soon.
3. Type all your texts with an Apple keyboard
With an Apple Magic or Smart Keyboard, you can quickly type large texts. The cover also protects your iPad from damage. Apple keyboards have useful functions. For example, you can use key combinations to switch quickly between apps, pause your music, and more. Many apps have their own key combinations. If you press the Command key, you'll see which key combinations are available within the app.
4. Switch between an iPad, iPhone, and Mac
Thanks to Continuity, you can quickly switch from your iPhone to your iPad and the other way around. For example, you can type an email on your iPhone and finish it on your iPad. You'll see an icon of the Mail app in the Dock here. When you tap it, you'll see the unfinished email right away. You can also easily copy a link or a piece of text from your MacBook or iPhone to your iPad. These functions only work if you're logged in to all devices with the same Apple ID. The iPad also has to be connected to the WiFi and Bluetooth has to be on.
5. Control your iPad with Siri
With Siri, you can open your favorite apps with your voice. This is convenient if you have many apps, because you won't have to search for an app. You can also create a new event in your calendar, set alarms, or set reminders. For example, say 'Hey Siri, set a timer for 5 minutes'. On your iPad, you'll see a timer counting down. You can easily enable Siri. Go to 'Settings', choose 'Siri & Search', and enable 'Listen for "Hé, Siri".
