iPad tips and tricks
There’s plenty more productivity tasks you can carry out on your iPad
Naturally, your iPad isn’t limited to the tasks we’ve outlined so far. There’s a wealth of apps designed to increase your productivity. Arguably the most productive thing you can do on your iPad is to use the App Store efficiently.
Remember, the search engine isn’t just for finding specific apps. You can enter what it is you want to do and the search results give you apps that fit the bill. For example, if you type ‘catalogue record collection’ into the search field, you’re shown appropriate apps. Type ‘website builder’ and you’re offered apps that help you build websites.
There’s scarcely a limit to what you can do on the iPad. With a popular tool like Duolingo you can learn another language, and for straightforward translations there’s Google Translate and Apple’s own Translate app (both free). You can explore virtual and augmented reality environments, play exciting or relaxing video games, surf the web and more. The sky’s the limit.
Things 3
£9.99 culturedcode.com Things 3 is arguably the best GTD (Getting Things Done) app available on Apple devices. It’s available for the Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad, and even the Vision Pro. Data syncs between these platforms so your to-dos and reminders are always to hand. Each task in a to-do list can be tagged, scheduled and broken down into smaller steps. To-dos can auto repeat, there’s widgets so you can see today’s tasks on your Lock Screen and it can integrate with Calendar so you can see events and tasks in the same place.
Freeform
Here’s an app you already have. Freeform is bundled with the iPad, iPhone and Mac, and brings whiteboard brainstorming to remote meetings. You can design a mood board, sketch out a project and more, all while collaborating with your te
