iPad Hidden Tricks and Features

Jul 11, 2024

Hidden iPad Tricks and Features

Introduction

  • Presenter: Brandon
  • Video focuses on 14 hidden iPad tricks and tips.
  • Request to thumbs up if viewers learn something new.

Trick 1: Selecting Multiple Photos Easily

  • Traditional method: Select photos, tap share icon, choose app to send.
  • Easier method: Tap and hold a photo, then tap other photos to add.
  • Stay holding photos, move to desired app (Files, Messages, etc.).
  • Drag and drop to move photos to the chosen application.

Trick 2: Drag and Drop in Safari

  • Tap and hold an image, then drag to Notes or any other app.
  • Applies to text too. Drag and drop text with hyperlinks included.

Trick 3: Reformat External Drives

  • Available in iPadOS 18 and later.
  • Tap and hold on the drive in Files app, choose erase, then reformat options (APFS, XAT, FAT).

Trick 4: Access Third-party Storage in Files App

  • Access Google Drive or Dropbox via Files app.
  • Tap the three dots, select edit sidebar, and toggle third-party storage.

Trick 5: Spacing Handwritten Text

  • Tap and hold between words to create a space without erasing.
  • Useful for adjusting handwritten text with Apple Pencil.

Trick 6: Enhanced Screenshot Markup

  • Drawing shapes: Hold to perfect shapes (square, arrow, star, cloud, etc.).
  • Selector tool: Move multiple shapes together.
  • Object Eraser: One tap to erase drawn objects.

Trick 7: Adding Folders to the Dock

  • Organize apps by putting them in a folder and dragging to the dock.

Trick 8: Keyboard Gestures

  • Pinch gesture for resizing the keyboard.
  • Swipe down on keys to access shift functions (e.g., number keys).

Trick 9: Trackpad Mode

  • Tap and hold space bar to use as a trackpad.
  • Tap with another finger to enter select mode.

Trick 10: Adding Signatures Quickly

  • Use Apple Pencil Pro’s haptic feedback to add quick signatures.
  • Access signature feature via the Pencil’s barrel menu.

Trick 11: Quick Notes from Lock Screen

  • Tap on the lock screen with Apple Pencil to open a new note.
  • Also possible with finger gestures set up in settings.

Trick 12: Hand Gestures

  • Three-finger gestures for undo/redo and copy/paste.
  • Four-finger gestures for switching between applications.

Trick 13: Creating PDF Documents

  • Select multiple files/photos, tap and hold, choose quick actions, and create a PDF.

Trick 14: Keep Downloaded Files

  • iPadOS 18 feature to keep selected files downloaded permanently in iCloud Drive.

Conclusion

  • Encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for a part two or more tricks.