iPad for the Older and Wiser: Get Up and Running with Your Apple iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini, 4th Edition

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Adding music and video

 Equipment needed: An iPad with an Internet connection. Your credit card or an iTunes gift card, if you plan to download from the iTunes Store. Payments can also be made using a PayPal account. A computer with a CD drive, if you want to copy CDs.

 Skills needed: Experience using apps and gestures. Skills using the web browser (see Chapter 9) are particularly valuable.

One of Apple's shrewdest moves was creating the iTunes Store, which sells audio and video content, and makes certain programmes available for free download. The iTunes Store was launched in 2003 for iPod music players and has made Apple one of the most powerful companies in the entertainment business. What it means for you is that you can find Hollywood blockbusters, TV shows, recent or classic albums and educational content from the comfort of your sofa.

The programmes, films and music you select are copied straight to your iPad from the Internet, through a process called downloading. When your music or programmes have been downloaded, they're kept on the iPad so you can play them whenever you like. The process of downloading is fast and convenient. You can discover a new album, hear snippets of the tracks, buy your favourite songs, download them and start listening to them, all within a few ...