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iPhone and iPad users unhappy with their speakerphones may be treated to better sound in future models. Apple has invented a new speakerphone system for iOS devices, according to a patent published yesterday by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The patent application is filled with pages of … [Read more...]
Keeping iOS and the Apps on the iPad or iPhone Up to Date To keep the iPad and iPhone running smoothly, it’s a good idea to update them to the latest versions of iOS soon after Apple releases them. New versions can contain bug fixes, new features, or both. To update the iPad and iPhone, you use … [Read more...]
How to add an app to a folder in iPad & iPhone Even if you maintain rigorous quality control on apps and delete any unworthy ones with which you inadvertently sully your iPad or iPhone, the Home screens can easily become busy with too many apps. To save you from having to wade through many … [Read more...]
Installing an App Using iPhone Configuration Utility If you will install the app yourself, use iPhone Configuration Utility. This approach is useful for when you’re first setting up the iPad or iPhone for the first time or when a user brings it to you for troubleshooting. First, add the app to … [Read more...]
Downloading an App Using iTunes Browsing the apps on the App Store using the iPad works pretty well, but many people find the iPhone’s screen is small enough to make browsing awkward. In this case, iTunes is a better bet. To browse the App Store with iTunes, follow these steps: 1. Open … [Read more...]
Tips to Downloading an App to the iPad or iPhone If you allow users to install apps from the App Store, they (or you) can do so like this: 1. From the Home screen, touch the App Store button to open the App Store app. 2. Touch one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen to see the … [Read more...]
Network and Remote-Access Apps for iPhone & iPad For network and systems administrators, the iPad and iPhone can be great tools for checking network and server status, connecting remotely, and troubleshooting problems. This section introduces you to a handful of network and remote-access apps … [Read more...]
Tips on Creating a Passcode Payload for iPhone & iPad To keep your iPads and iPhones secure, always protect them with a passcode that the user must enter before using the device. To apply a passcode, you create a passcode payload in the configuration profile. To create a passcode payload, … [Read more...]
Tips to install itunes without bonjour & apple software update If you want to install iTunes for Windows without Bonjour and Apple Software Update, follow these steps: 1. Download the iTunes distribution file from Apple’s web site (www.apple.com/itunes/download/) if you don’t already … [Read more...]
Install iTunes for Windows The normal way to install iTunes on Windows is with all its components, including Bonjour and Apple Software Update. This type of installation is fine for consumers and for other standalone installations, but for a corporate or enterprise installation, you’ll probably … [Read more...]