For iOS 5 on iPad 2 and iPhone 4/4s

Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use with your iPad or iPhone to maximize its functionality as you use your iOS 5 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device.

In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPhone or iPad, you learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available and discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them.

Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for absolute beginners, as well as more experienced iPad or iPhone users who want to discover how to use the iOS 5 operating system with iCloud and the latest versions of popular apps.

Here’s just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish:

  •  Update your iPad or iPhone with the iOS 5 operating system.

  •  Discover how to use the preinstalled apps on your iOS 5 device, including Notification Center and Reminders.

  •  Take advantage of built-in apps such as Contacts, Calendars, Safari, Mail, and Music.

  •  Learn how to best use Siri on the iPhone 4S.

  •  Find, download, and install the most powerful and versatile apps and content for your iPad or iPhone.

  •  Synchronize files, documents, data, and content with iCloud, your computer, or other iOS 5 devices.

  •  Create and maintain a reliable backup of your iOS 5 device.

  •  Use your iPad or iPhone as an eBook reader, portable gaming machine, and feature-packed music and video player.