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Even if you’ve had an iPad before, if you got one of the new 2018 iPad Pro models, there are a lot of new features to get acquainted with due to the new Face ID feature and the removal of the Home button, which introduces a whole new swipe-based interface. Below, we’ve organized many of our iPad-related how tos into categories for quick access.
Beginner Tips
- How to Set Up Your New iPhone or iPad Using Automatic Setup
- How to Shut Down or Force Restart Your 2018 iPad Pro
- How to Take a Screenshot on the 2018 11 and 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Models
- How to View the Desktop Version of a Website on Your iPhone and iPad
- How to Access Control Center and Home Screen in iOS 12 With the iPad’s New Gestures
- How to Send and Receive SMS Messages on iPad via Text Message Forwarding
- How to Identify and Remove Unnecessary Apps on Your iPhone and iPad
- How to use the iPad App Switcher
- How to Use Drag and Drop on an iPad and iPhone
- How to Create and Use Memoji in iOS 12
- How to Use Screen Time in iOS 12
- How to Access and Set Up Parental Controls in iOS 12
- How to Turn on Automatic Software Updates in iOS 12
- All of the Changes to Notifications in iOS 12
Useful iOS Features
- How to Use the Magnifier Feature on iPhone and iPad
- How to Take Burst Photos on iPhone and iPad
- How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password With a Friend on iPhone or iPad
- How to Subscribe to Calendars on iPhone and iPad
- How to Control and Tweak a True Tone Display on iPhone and iPad
- How to Use Apple Pay Cash on iPhone and iPad
- How to Use the iPad’s Nifty Flick Keyboard Feature
- How to Record Your iPhone or iPad Screen
- How to Use App Limits and Downtime in iOS 12
Hidden Tricks
- How to Change Siri’s Voice on iPhone or iPad
- How to Drag and Drop Text Between Apps on the iPad
- How to Close All of Your Safari Tabs at Once on iPhone or iPad
- How to Scan a QR Code Using the Camera on the iPhone or the iPad
- How to Perform a Quick Website Search in Safari
- How to Get Siri to Play a Daily News Digest
- How to Get the Most Out of Your New Sixth-Generation iPad
Important Security Tips
- How to Use iCloud Keychain on Your iOS Devices
- How to Secure Your Apple ID Using Two-Factor Authentication
- How to Create a More Secure Passcode on Your iPhone or iPad
- How to Use Automatic Strong Passwords and Password Auditing in iOS 12
- How to Use Safari’s Private Browsing Mode and Delete Your Browsing History
Advanced Functionality
- How to Let a Contact Bypass iOS 12’s Do Not Disturb Mode Without Adding Them to Your Favorites List
- How to Enable and Disable Critical Alerts in iOS 12
- How to Recover Files, Contacts, Bookmarks, Calendars and Reminders in iCloud
- How to Hide Pictures From the Photos App in iOS 12
The Apple Pencil
- How to Change the Tap Gesture on the Apple Pencil 2
- How to Use Instant Notes on iPad With Apple Pencil
Must-Watch Videos
We’ve also created several iPad-related tutorial videos that are well worth watching if you have one of Apple’s new devices.
Selling Your Old iPad
If you’re planning to sell or give away your old iPad now that you have a new model to play with, make sure to check out our detailed guide on how to cleanly erase your old devices to get rid of all your data.
More Info
Have any useful iPad-related tips and tricks that other MacRumors readers should know? Share them in the comments!
If you want to know more about Apple’s 2018 iPad and 2018 iPad Pro models, make sure to check out our full roundups with complete details on the different tablets: iPad Pro and iPad.
