Scott La Counte

The Ridiculously Simple Guide to iPadOS 14: Getting Started With iPadOS 14 For iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro Scott La Counte

★★★ iPadOS 14 is here...now how do you use it?! ★★★

Each Fall, a new iPadOS comes to iPads everywhere and it is packed with features! This year is no different. Widgets, Messages redefined, a Scribble tool for Apple Pencil, a more powerful Safari browser, and App Clips are just a few of the many features introduced this year!

This guide is formatted in a way to help you use your iPad (and all its powerful features) as quickly as possible.

Some of the many topics covered include:

What's new in iPadOS 14Cosmetics of an iPadMultitaskingGestures that you should knowHow to use picture-in-picture modeAdding widgets to the Home screenMaking phone callsSending messagesUsing the Apple Pencil (and Scribble) Surfing the Internet with SafariUsing SidecarUsing split screenBuying, updating, and removing appsApple Services (Apple Music, iCloud, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Apple Card) Family sharingUsing SiriTaking, editing, organizing and sharing photosUsing pre-installed apps like Reminders, Maps, Notes, CalendarAnd much, much more!

Are you ready to start enjoying your new iPad? Then let's get started!

Note: This guide is not endorsed by Apple, Inc., and should be considered unofficial. It is based on the iPad without a Home button (i.e. the iPad Pro and iPad Air).