iPad and iPad Pro For Dummies, 11th Edition

Introduction

Every iPad is a magical device and the current iPad Pro lineup might be the most magical yet. But Apple has also released new versions of iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air, and we think they're solid updates. New versions of Apple Pencil and Apple’s Smart Keyboard line of external keyboards for iPad are also available. There’s never been a better time to own an iPad, and there’s never been a better time for many people to make iPad their main computing device. There, we said it, and it’s true!

We hope you bought this book to find out how to get the most magic out of your iPad, regardless of its model. Our goal is to deliver the information you need in a light and breezy fashion. We expect you to have fun using your iPad and we hope you have fun spending time with us.

About This Book

We need to get one thing out of the way from the get-go. We think you’re pretty darn smart for buying a Dummies book. To us, that says you have the confidence and intelligence to know what you don’t know. The Dummies franchise is built on the core notion that everyone feels insecure about certain topics when tackling them for the first time, especially when those topics have to do with technology.

As with most Apple products, iPads are beautifully designed and intuitive to use. And though our editors may not want us to reveal this dirty little secret (especially on the first page, for goodness’ sake), the truth is you’ll get pretty far just by exploring the iPad’s many functions and features ...