Chapter 9

Using Handy Utilities

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Use the Calculator

Bullet Find your way with Compass

Bullet Record voice memos

Bullet Measure and level

Bullet Get started with the Home app

Utilities are simple apps that can be very useful indeed to help with common tasks, such as calculating your meal tip or finding your way on a hike in the woods.

In this chapter, I help you out with using the Calculator app to keep your numbers in line. I also help you explore two other apps: Compass to help you find your way, and Voice Memos so that you can record your best ideas for posterity.

Use the Calculator

This one won’t be rocket science. The Calculator app works like just about every calculator app (or actual calculator, for that matter) you’ve ever used. Follow these steps:

  1. Tap the Calculator app icon (shown in Figure 9-1) to open it. You’ll find it in the Utilities folder.
  2. Tap a few numbers (see ...

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