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Get the most out of your iPhone or iPad. This course teaches you everything you could ever want to know about iOS 8, Apple's operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Garrick Chow reviews the ways to interact with your iOS 8 device, from the external controls, touch screen, and "predictive" keyboard to Siri, Apple's digital assistant. He also covers essential tasks: making and receiving calls, emailing, browsing the web with Safari, getting around town, taking notes, shooting photos, watching videos, and listening to music. Plus, discover how to extend the functionality of your iPhone or iPad by installing one of the 1+ million apps available in the Apple App Store. The course wraps up with some essential settings tweaks that will help you customize your device, protect your privacy, and troubleshoot your iPhone or iPad when you encounter a problem.

Topics include:

Learning finger gestures

Setting up an Apple ID

Syncing your iPhone or iPad with your computer

Calling and texting

Using FaceTime

Sending and receiving email

Surfing the web

Shooting photos and video

Getting directions

Adding events to the calendar

Purchasing and installing apps

Finding your iPhone

Controlling your device with Siri

Troubleshooting your iOS 8 device