iPad For Dummies, 10th Edition

Chapter 13

Indispensable iPad Utilities

IN THIS CHAPTER

Noting Notes

Remembering with Reminders

Punching the Clock app

Getting the drop on AirDrop

We’d venture to say that no one bought an iPad because of Notes, Clock, Reminders, or Game Center. Still, these apps help make the iPad indispensable on a daily basis.

In addition to the indispensable apps described in this chapter, we also demonstrate how to create a Wi-Fi hotspot no matter where you are (all iPads with 4G features except the second generation) and how to share with AirDrop.

Taking Note of Notes

Notes creates notes that you can save or send through email. Over the years, it’s gained many useful features, including “sketch with your finger” mode, checklists, and enclosures. In addition, many apps now allow you to save data directly to the Notes app (after tapping the share icon). Finally, all your notes can be synced across all your enabled Apple devices via iCloud.

To create a note, follow these steps:

1. On the Home screen, tap the Notes icon.

2. Tap the new note icon (shown in the margin) in the upper-right corner to ...