iOS 15 and iPadOS: iPhone and iPad Essential Training

Learn everything you need to know about working with iOS 15 and iPadOS, including the Control Center, notifications, backup options, and much more.

Introduction

• Get to know iOS 15 on your iPhone or iPad
• The top new features in iOS 15

1. The Basics

• Customize the home screen and add widgets
• Launch apps
• Use the Control Center
• Customize the Control Center
• Work with notifications
• Notification summaries
• Use the App Switcher
• Use the iPad Dock
• iPad multitasking
• Split a single app in iPadOS
• Find apps on the App Store

2. Typing Tips for iOS

• Predictive text and Quickpath typing
• Select and modify text
• iPadOS-only keyboard features
• Understand Keyboard settings
• Use Scribble on iPadOS
• Using Live Text in photos

3. File and Storage Management

• Sync music from your computer
• Sync photos, contacts, and calendars from your computer
• Understand your backup options
• Files app
• Use external storage devices
• Storage management options

4. FaceTime and Messaging

• Make video calls with FaceTime
• Make group video calls with FaceTime
• Invite others with FaceTime links
• Text with iMessage
• Manage messages
• Manage group chats
• Send and receive money with Apple Pay Cash

5. Work with Email

• Set up email accounts
• Receiving email
• Add and mark up attachments
• Customize email signatures

6. Surf the Web

• Quick Safari settings
• Manage bookmarks, history, and favorites
• Work with the Download Manager
• Complete forms with AutoFill

7. Use the Music app

• Browse your library and Apple Music
• Play and control music

8. Screenshots and Screen Recording

• Take screenshots
• Screen recording

9. Use Maps

• Find addresses and nearby businesses
• Get directions

10. Manage Your Schedule

• View and search your calendar
• Add events to your calendar
• Set Reminders

11. Other Built-In Apps

• Apple Wallet
• Apple Pay
• Health app
• Translate app

12. Important Settings

• Airplane mode
• Focus mode
• Battery usage settings
• Privacy settings

13. Protect Your Device and Yourself

• Configure Auto-Lock
• Use Find My
• Emergency SOS
• Dark mode
• Use FaceID while wearing a mask

14. Siri and Your Personal Assistant

• Set up Siri
• Basic Siri commands
• Listen and respond to messages
• Dictate in apps
• Use Hey Siri

15. Troubleshooting Your Device

• Begin by restarting
• Force-quit apps
• Reset network settings
• Reboot your device
• Reset to original settings
• Erase and restore your device

Conclusion

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