Indice dei contenuti per Issue 97 in iPad User Magazine

As I write this the Internet is abuzz with rumors that a new iPad Air 6 and a new iPad Pro with an OLED screen are on the way from Apple. Both the iPad Air 6 and OLED iPad Pro are expected to have similar dimensions, though the latter will get thinner bezels and will be thinner overall, thanks to the OLED screen. Most of the design differences are internal, with the iPad Air 6 tipped to receive an Apple M2 chip and the iPad Pro expected to get the new M3 chip. It looks like we’ll have to wait a while longer to get the rumored M4 chip on the iPad platform. There’s also talk of a new Apple Pencil 3 and Magic Keyboard being released as well. The…

Naturally, your iPad isn’t limited to the tasks we’ve outlined so far. There’s a wealth of apps designed to increase your productivity. Arguably the most productive thing you can do on your iPad is to use the App Store efficiently. Remember, the search engine isn’t just for finding specific apps. You can enter what it is you want to do and the search results give you apps that fit the bill. For example, if you type “catalog record collection” into the search field, you’re shown appropriate apps. Type “website builder” and you’re offered apps that help you build websites. There’s scarcely a limit to what you can do on the iPad. With a popular tool like Duolingo you can learn another language, and for straightforward translations there’s Google Translate and…

Consumer needs, privacy, and safety have always been at the heart of every Apple product and service. That’s why there are built-in parental control features and settings for iPad that offer peace of mind and reassurance to parents who want to give freedom to their children while protecting them from inappropriate adult content. Whether your child owns an iPad or shares yours, they offer quick ways to ensure that the content they are exposed to is not only approved but also safe. Plus, the beauty of these features lies in their simple setup process and customization options. From selecting a limited number of allowed websites, if your child is very young, to restricting a select few while allowing access to everything else for older kids, there are plenty of options…

FREE; Pro subscription $5.99/month; $49.99/year FROM App Store › FEATURES Plan a vacation itinerary, explore travel guides, view your whole trip on a map and map your route, collaborate with your travel companions › NEEDS iPadOS 13.0 or later, iOS 13.0 or later, macOS 11.0 or later and M1 chip or later, visionOS 1.0 or later After a review, few apps remain on my Apple devices, but Wanderlog has cemented itself as one of the most useful travel applications we’ve ever used. Now with a dedicated spot on my iPad and iPhone, this free travel app (with an optional subscription that I haven’t even used) is perfect for planning your next family vacation or road trip with friends. Wanderlog lets you collaborate with others to create a trip itinerary, cover…

Back when the iPad was first released in 2010, it was criticized as being a decent device for consuming media, but not much use as a productivity machine. Now, almost a decade and a half later, things have changed dramatically. There is so much you can do with your Apple tablet. In fact, it’s so versatile, some people decide to use it as an alternative to a desktop computer. And why not? Simply connect it to a keyboard case and you have a perfectly viable notebook. If you need more storage, you can use a USB–C flash drive or portable drive. Pair an Apple Pencil, and you’ve an excellent digital drawing tool. And with Apple’s Pages, Numbers and Keynote productivity apps, you can work on the go too. The iPad…

The iPad has always been an excellent device for enjoying music and videos, but as it grew in power and scope, it became a superb tool for creating media too. Popular everyman–level apps such as the iMovie video editor and GarageBand music creator were ported from the Mac to the iPad, with redesigned interfaces built to take full advantage of the tablet’s touchscreen. Last year Apple’s pro–level media creation apps Final Cut Pro (video editor) and Logic Pro (music creator) were also brought to the iPad, again with interfaces built around the touchscreen. It’s amazing how few compromises have been made in bringing these applications to the iPad. Apple’s tablet might be smaller than the Mac, but with the latest model of iPad Pro boasting an Apple silicon M2 System–on–a-Chip…

Transcripts on Apple Podcasts is the biggest new feature in iPadOS 17.4 and it makes Apple’s default podcast app the best way to listen to podcasts on the go. Transcripts could be the standout feature for Podcasts that makes you turn to Apple’s app over Spotify or even the fantastic Overcast app. Transcripts allow you to read a podcast as it happens. Think of it as the lyrics feature in Apple Music, specifically for your favorite shows. It’s not only a fantastic accessibility feature, but it’s also one of the best new additions to a podcast app in years. Not only is it easy to enable transcripts but Apple says the feature is available for all new podcast episodes shortly after the episodes are published. For older episodes, you might…

› Apple Arcade FROM SEGA › NEEDS iPad/iOS13 or later Tamagotchi has changed an awful lot since the old electronic toy of the ‘90s and ‘00s. It has become a much larger franchise, with decades of stories, characters, and just as much nostalgia. Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom is a very different game from the one you might expect with the Tamagotchi name but it’s just as cute and charming. In Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, you play Mametchi — a young kid who is as helpful as he is energetic. Suddenly, one night, a meteor comes hurtling down, disrupting nature and the towns around you. Energy from this meteor forms geysers that block off your path and cause trouble for the inhabitants of the world. You move in as quickly as you can,…