iPads are extremely useful with the amount of features that they offer. It’s easy to see why everyone wants to own one and will pay dearly. That being said, the advanced technology makes it rather difficult to learn how to use an iPad. This article is packed with information that will help you to use your iPad effectively. Keep reading and find out more.

The iPad’s iOS supports folders now. To do this, press and hold on an app for a while, and it will start to jiggle. Then, drag the app over the top of a different icon and release. Doing so creates a folder containing both of these apps. You can easily rename your folder.

Watch your currently running apps carefully. Lots of iPad applications can work in the background as you complete other tasks. If you want to see what else is running on your iPad, just double-click the Home button. A bar shows up near the bottom of the screen that will list currently active apps. Swipe down in order to eliminate the bar after you finish.

Using shortcuts makes it simpler to send messages. All you have to do is tap on the space bar, and it will put a period and a space there. This automatic method will save you time so you can send your friends more messages.

If you want your Google Calendar feature on the iPad, go into “mail” then “contacts” then “calendars.” Click on Add Account and then Other. Use the Add CalDAV icon to input your information for Google. Next, leave the settings area and hit your calendar application. You should see what you need.

As stated earlier, the iPad’s popularity is due in large part to its incredible range of benefits. Learning to take advantage of these capabilities fully can take some work. By applying a few of the tips you have learned here, you will be off to a good start in achieving your goals for your new iPad. Good luck to you!