Learn how you can control your iPad pointer with the keyboard keys or number pad via a cool new accessibility feature called Mouse Keys.
How to control your iPad pointer with a physical keyboard
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Tip: avoid Face ID mask issues by jumping to the passcode entry screen immediately
Face ID is awesome, but it only works reliably when your eyes, nose and mouth are fully visible to the TrueDepth camera, according to Apple's support document. That's hardly the case when you're wearing a mask, like those medical masks that people have been wearing during the COVID-19 crisis to protect themselves, and others, from exposure to the coronavirus. Instead of taking your mask off to unlock your iPhone, or waiting until Face ID fails, save yourself both time and frustration by skipping right to the passcode prompt with this super handy tip.
10 trackpad gestures all iPad Pro owners should know
Check out these 10 simple yet powerful trackpad gestures you can use on your iPad to boost your productivity.
10 tips and tricks for new iPhone SE owners
With the new iPhone SE a reality, folks who haven't owned an iPhone in years are sharing their tips for using the handset. We've rounded up a few common tips we think new iPhone SE customers will love. Watch our hands-in video walkthrough and learn something new today!
How to switch between software and hardware iOS keyboard like Magic Keyboard on on the fly
With an external (hardware) keyboard like the Magic Keyboard connected to your iPad, the onscreen (software) keyboard doesn’t appear. Apple in its wisdom does allow you to switch between the hardware and software keyboard, but it could have definitely done a better job surfacing that feature for average users who may be unaware it even exists in the firsts place. Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial to learn how to quickly switch your iPad keyboard between the stock iOS keyboard and your Magic Keyboard or any other physical iPad keyboard.
How to adjust the backlight key brightness on your Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features backlit keys that make it a lot easier to type in the dark. The Magic Keyboard brightness can be changed manually or automatically, based on the ambient lighting conditions. But sometimes you want to watch a movie in the dark, or perhaps read a long article or a book without the keyboard backlighting interfering. To help with that, our tutorial will teach you how to adjust the Magic Keyboard brightness to your liking.
How to make taps on your iPad trackpad register as clicks
Do you use a pointer device with your iPad, like a trackpad? If so, it pays to know about an option that makes tapping the trackpad with one finger register as clicking. Follow along with us as we show you how to enable or disable Tap to Click for your connected iPad trackpad in case you'd like to make taps on the trackpad register as either regular taps or physical clicks.
How to change your iPad scroll direction when using a mouse or trackpad
Learn how to reverse the iPad scroll direction when using a trackpad or mouse, which can be helpful if you’re a Windows or Linux user.
How to hide songs on Spotify you don’t want to hear (and unhide them if you change your mind)
You can hide Spotify songs within an album or playlist that you don't want to hear. When listening to your music, Spotify will automatically skip any hidden tracks. Temporarily hiding a song is much better than removing it completely. Follow along with us to learn how to hide Spotify songs and unhide them if you change your mind.
How to see which watchOS apps you have downloaded feature Apple Watch complications
Apple Watch complications are special features that can be assigned to their predetermined slots on some watch faces. These small elements typically display essential information right on the watch face, such as stock prices, the weather, your heart rate, activity tracking and so forth. Apple Watch complications get their information from watchOS apps you've installed. Finding available complications is easier said than done so be sure to following along with iDB as we show you how to see which apps have Apple Watch complications.
Here are all the iPad gestures available with Apple’s Magic Trackpad and Mouse accessories
iPad trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4 opens up whole new ways to use your Apple tablet. iPad trackpad and mouse gestures are supported by Apple's Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, as well as the company's standalone Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse 2 accessories. Follow along with your favorite blog as we teach you about all of the iPad trackpad gestures that are available with the Magic Trackpad 1 and 2, Magic Mouse 2 and third-party mice.
How to access the Emoji picker when using your iPad with a physical keyboard
Apple's Smart Keyboard cover and Smart Keyboard Folio rock a Globe key for quickly accessing the Emoji picker, but good luck finding it on hardware keyboards made by other manufacturers. Heck, even Apple's latest Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Pro lacks a dedicated Globe key. So, how do you access the Emoji picker while using a hardware keyboard with your iPad?