iPad & USB drive APPLE SKILLS
Genius tip!
The iPhone and many
iPad models still use
Apple’s Lightning
connector, but a
simple adaptor cable
enables you to plug
in a USB drive.Jargon buster
USB-C is the latest
version of the USB
interface, and is
incredibly versatile,
allowing you transfer
data and video, and
charge various devices.3454
Looking through the windows
The new Files app enables you to open two windows side
by side, so you can quickly open a folder on the memory stick
and then just drag and drop files with your finger to move
them across to the iPad.3
Editing files
Selecting any individual file will show you a preview, and a
number of additional tools. The Share menu can be used to print
files or send them to other people. And selecting an image or
photo will also show some simple editing tools as well.4
Tap and hold
You can tap and
hold on a file or
folder to view
additional options
(like using ≈-click
on a Mac).5
File selection
Tap on a file or
photo to view a
preview, or tap
Select to select
several files.3
View modes
The Files app
provides icon, list
and grid views, and
sorts files by name,
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