Every year, Apple releases a new version of the operating system that powers the iPad. And with each new version comes features that can boost productivity by helping you complete certain tasks faster and more efficiently. There’s just one problem: Not everyone knows about them. Here are a few of the secret features that came with the original iPad, and some that have been added over the years to help you use the iPad like a pro.
Tips, Tricks and Hidden Features of the APPLE iPAD That Most People Don't Know About
We’ll start with a secret tip that can really help you use your iPad faster. Have you ever found yourself scrolling through a long list or been to the bottom of a large web page and needed to go back up? You don’t have to. You can usually tap the title bar of the app or web page to go back to the top of the list. This works with most apps and most web pages, although not every web page is designed to be iPad-friendly.
Skipping the apostrophe is also a time saver and is our number one keyboard tip. The autocorrect feature on the iPad can be quite annoying, but sometimes it can save you some time by doing the typing for you. The coolest trick is the ability to insert an apostrophe before most contractions like "can't" and "won't." Simply type the words without the apostrophe and autocorrect will usually insert it for you.
Perhaps the number one thing people miss about their desktop computers is the mouse. The ability to tell your tablet what to do by touching the screen is great for casual use, but if you want to do a lot of typing, the ability to move the cursor with a touchpad or mouse… well, there are few substitutes.