Built-In Apps and What They Do

This chapter is a very quick guide to the built-in apps in iOS/iPadOS and their basic functions. In some cases, I recommend books that discuss various apps in more detail. For other apps, see Apple’s iPhone User Guide and iPad User Guide.

App Store

The App Store is your destination for new apps and games, as well as updates to existing apps. Apps can be free, paid, or, as is often the case, free on a limited basis with full functionality requiring an in-app purchase or subscription.

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