Instant New iPad Features in iOS 6 How-to - Softcover

Valdez, Renee J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782160469 ISBN 13: 9781782160465

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Learn to use Mail, iCloud, Photo Stream, iPhoto, iWorks, iTunes, iMovie, and Garageband through easy-to-follow recipes

Overview

• Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.
• Set up Mail using multiple accounts and a VIP Inbox.
• Enable iCloud for synchronous use with other Apple devices and programs.
• Understand Photostream and its key features
• Discover the new iPad’s suite of apps designed for the ultimate multi-touch experience

In Detail

The new iPad's display and processing power allows for a rich media experience that is unlike any other. Instead of solely consuming media, you can create, edit, and manage everything from Excel documents to HD home movies. The multi-touch interface makes creating and editing intuitive. iCloud syncs documents, movies, music, and images to the cloud for access from all your Apple devices.

"Instant New iPad Features in iOS 6 How-to" will walk you through iCloud setup, project creations, and syncing. If you want to utilize all that your iPad has to offer, this is the book for you. Exploring Apple's suite of apps designed especially for the iPad, these recipes provide easy to follow steps enabling you to become a power user.

You'll begin with the basics; setting up Mail, and managing your photos. Each recipe builds upon previous recipes and by the end of the book, you’ll have projects in every app within Apple's media suites.

If you're interested in using your iPad to the fullest, this book will cover the major applications developed by Apple and take advantage of all of its features. We begin by setting up email, using the VIP inbox, iCloud, and Photostream within the Photos application. We'll then dig a little deeper and explore iPhoto and iMovie, creating slideshows, and creating a video trailer. Lastly, we'll explore the apps within Apple's iWorks suite, learning how to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. We will finish the book with a musical note, exploring iTunes and GarageBand.

"Instant New iPad Features in iOS 6 How-to" will walk you through tasks with easy to follow recipes that will give you a great overview on the new iPad and its features.

What you will learn from this book

• Set up your Mail using a VIP Inbox.
• Enable iCloud to sync your content across devices.
• Use Photostream within your Photos app using iCloud.
• Edit photos and create slideshows using iPhoto.
• Create a video trailer using iMovie.
• Explore the apps in the iWorks suite to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Enable iTunes match, using iCloud to sync music from your devices to your iPad.
• Learn about GarageBand and its vast capabilities, while creating a basic movie trailer.

Approach

Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. Get the job done and learn as you go. A how-To book with practical recipes accompanied with rich screenshots for easy comprehension.

About this title

Product Description

Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. Get the job done and learn as you go. A how-To book with practical recipes accompanied with rich screenshots for easy comprehension. "The New iPad: Using New Features in iOS 6 How-To" is for anyone somewhat familiar with an iPad but wanting to get an overview of its new features. A basic understanding of touch devices is good but not necessary. The recipes walk you through everything you need to know to accomplish each task. Good for the novice and the expert, there's something in here for everyone.

About the Author

Renee J. Valdez

Renee has been working in the tech industry for over 6 years. Focusing on mobile and tablet media, she's been involved in content delivery and the production of applications across multiple platforms.

When she's not tinkering with the latest device, she enjoys music genre theory, cats, and travelling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1782160469
• ISBN 13: 9781782160465
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 74