iPad & iPadOS Tricks & Tips — 8th Edition 2026

There is more to an iPad than the apps you open every day. iPad & iPadOS Tricks & Tips gathers more than 425 tips, shortcuts and advanced features into a set of illustrated, topic-by-topic tutorials—helpful for exploring familiar tools as well as finding capabilities that are easy to overlook.

The guide starts with the apps built into iPadOS, then turns to broader features for managing files, staying focused and getting more done on the tablet. Its practical format keeps the emphasis on where to tap and what a feature can do.

Make more of the apps already on your iPad

Calendar, Contacts, Clock, Camera, Photos, Maps, Music, Podcasts, TV, Books, News, Translate, FaceTime, Find My, the iTunes Store and the App Store are among the apps covered. Rather than stopping at basic descriptions, the tutorials also explore additional functions and settings, giving readers reasons to revisit apps they may already use routinely.

From everyday tasks to iPadOS features

A second group of tutorials looks beyond individual apps. Topics include iCloud Drive and the Files app, iPad multitasking, Live Text, Focus, Screen Time, Notification Centre, Dark Mode and Spotlight. The guide also covers taking calls across devices, showing how the iPad can fit into a wider Apple-device setup.

Clear, illustrated walkthroughs

Annotated screen examples accompany concise instructions, making it easier to follow a sequence of taps and recognize the controls being discussed. The contents range from organizing calendar events and managing photos to adjusting settings and using productivity features. That breadth makes the book useful as a browse-and-try guide, as well as a reference to return to when a particular app or function raises a question.

For curious iPad owners

This edition is suited to readers who already own an iPad and want to become more confident with its built-in apps and iPadOS tools. Newer users can explore one tutorial at a time; experienced owners may find it useful for checking features they have not yet made part of their routine.

Explore the tips at your own pace and see which small discoveries make your iPad more useful day to day. 📱