Chapter 10
Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More
The iPadis an amazing “media consumption” device. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the various video-viewing applications available.
In this chapter, we will show you how to watch movies, TV shows, podcasts, and music videos on your iPad. You can buy or download such content for free from the iTunes store or iTunes University (iTunes U). You can also link your iPad to your Netflix account (and most likely other video rental services soon), allowing you to watch streaming TV shows and movies.
With your iPad, you can also watch YouTube videos and videos from the Web on your Safari browser and through various apps like the ABC app from the App Store.
NOTE: Some apps, such as Canada's Global
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