#ipad mini tips

Never forget a time or date again with the built-in Calendar

A Calendar app is an essential tool for keeping track of your day-to-day activities and Apple’s default offering is rather good. You can view calendars by month, with the first line of any events or notes related to that particular day. By pressing the arrows either side of the month and year, you can cycle through the months very quickly. As well as a monthly view, there is the ability to see…

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How to use Retina mode on your iPad with RetinaPad

As was explained in the FullForce tutorial, there may be times when you still want to use an iPhone app – because the developer never got round to launching an all-in-one version, for instance. In these cases you want to run the app, but tapping on the standard 2x gadget to fill the screen simply gives a soft display with overly large icons and cramped screen space. Full force can do some kind of job at making apps use the full screen, but it isn’t consistent, can’t do graphics, is basically useless for games and has stopped being supported by the developer. Instead, Ryan Petrich focused his attention on new iPhone apps that had support for the Retina display.

The iPhone Retina resolution doubled the original resolution to 640×960 and added a vertical size of 1136 for the iPhone 5. The purpose of RetinaPad, then, is to force iPhone apps into thinking that they are working on a Retina-display iPhone and so use the higher-resolution skins and graphics.

          1. Paid-for tweak

Search Cydia for RetinaPad. It costs 2.99$, so go through the authentication and purchase processes, then tap on Install and Confirm.

2. Check an app

So the first thing to do is run an iPhone app to see what it looks like at 2x resolution. Then you can compare it to the RetinaPad version.

3. See the apps

Go into Settings and scroll down to RetinaPad. Tap on Enabled Applications. This is the list of all the iPhone apps on your iPad.

4. Toggle it on

Move the slider to On for the app you’ve just checked. While here, you may as well toggle all the others to On so they can be checked.

5. Examine the app

Now exit Settings and ensure that the app is closed. Then run it again and compare what it looks like when running at 2x now.

6. Toggle other apps

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How to make iPhone apps run full-screen on iPad with FullForce

There aren’t many iPhone apps you’d want to run on an iPad, but there may be some old favourites you’d like to keep. The problem is that old iPhone apps ( pre Retina Screens) are only 320×480, improving to 640×960 on iPhone 4 Retina and 640×1136 on iPhone 5 screens. Those apps look fairly rough when shown on an iPad 1 or 2 screen with 768×1024 resolution, and in soft focus on an iPad 3 or 4 screen with 1536×2048 resolution. If the app is being supported, then the developer may introduce a new version supporting the newer display resolutions which will at least look better.

However, for anything discontinued and no longer supported, you need to head to the world of jilbreaking to try to make those apps a little easier on the eye. The purpose of the FullForce jailbreak tweak used here is to try to automatically resize the iPhone app so that it works at a higher resolution. What won’t work are custom graphics and most games, but text and general app layout can see real benefits.

  Install the tweak

The FullForce tweak used here is available for free. Go to Cydia, tap on Search and look for it. Then tap on Install and Confirm.

  2. Double an app

It is entirely hit and miss as how well this will work, so the first thing to do is switch an app to 2x mode so you can compare them.

  3. Try it out

Exit the app and go into Settings. Scroll down to FullForce and you will see a list of all the iPhone apps on the system.

4. Toggle an app

Use the slider to toggle one of the applications to on. You could try turning them all on and check them out one at a time.

5. Check it out

Now go back to the original app, making sure you closed it first. When it starts now, it will attempt to run full-screen.

6. Check everything

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5 Essential Medical Apps for iPad

The Medical category of the App Store contains apps that complement the ones in the Health & Fitness section, so you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to finding apps to help you stay fit and well. Some of the best apps in this category are detailed and insightful reference guides that will prove invaluable for medical students and anyone working in the field of medicine. There is also a very wide selection of self-help aids to monitor blood pressure, units of alcohol, sugar levels and so on – so if you suffer from a particular affliction, then you’re sure to find an app that will help you monitor and cope with your condition. You’ll also find that there are some very good eye-testing apps available. These let you assess the capacity of your peepers in the comfort of your own home to determine if you should get yourself down to the opticians for a proper test.

  -          Vision Test – Free

Reportedly around 40 per cent of people haven’t had their eyes tested in the last two years, with plenty of us guilty of throwing optician reminders away. This app ensure that you can test your eyes without leaving the house, and with a range of tests and impressive accuracy, you might get the peace of mind or the urgent reminder that you needed.

  -          Skeleton System Pro III – 14.99$

If you’re interested in anatomy then this is for you. Skeleton System is amazingly intuitive, using gestures to zoom and “slice” open bones and parts of the skeleton. You can view each bone by its full Latin name and watch videos showing the mechanics of joints.

  -          Prognosis : Your Diagnosis – Free

Aimed at medical professionals, this app is designed to help medical staff remember the key clinical points with a range of ailments. The app presents users with “cases” and background information before providing the key points of the prognosis to show how it was reached. It’s a clever learning tool.

  -          Pregnancy – Sprout – Lite – Free

The complete pregnancy experience on your iPad comes from a leading women’s hospital and its staff. You can track the stages of your baby’s development. With stunning images of foetal development, the app combines medical content with lighter touches like a hospital bag checklist and a baby king log.

  -          Dog Anatomy: Canine 3D – 4.99$

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5 Essential Lifestyle Apps for iPad

The Lifestyle category of the App Store contains apps covering a diverse range of subjects. We have apps to get you all nostalgic, showing you this day in your personal history through photos and other digital mementos. You can compare stylish household items with others and window shop, as well as do some actual shopping! Then there are apps to help you create photo albums dedicated to your kids as they grow.

If you want to plan a wedding for yourself or perhaps for someone else, then we have a must-have app that will enable you to prepare for the big event and cover all bases. Whatever your lifestyle, you are sure to find apps that will make a difference to how you live your life.

  -          Day One ( Journal / Diary ) – 4.99$

If you are the nostalgic type then this app is ideal. Journal is a creative space where you can upload memories and various journal-like logs complete with images, videos, maps and other scraps of the day before syncing with a DropBox account and saving to the cloud. This means that your memories are always stored safely and can be accessed from any device.

  -          iPoll – Free

Through this app you can get free rewards, such as gift cards, airline credits and more just for sharing you opinion about the products that you buy and the places that you visit. After providing basic information you are given missions that can include visiting a particular store, taking pictures and testing products. A fun way to get things for less!

  -          eBay for iPad – Free

eBay has completely remodelled its iPad app interface and it is now a fantastically intuitive and responsive app. Your home screen is a great, image-driven place where you can quickly see what you’re buying, selling and watching. The animations between screens and pop-ups are excellent. The whole app is just a great place to do some serious shopping.

  -          Wedding Planner for iPad – 9.99$

Anyone who has planned a wedding will know of the many bases to cover and stress levels to overcome. This app eradicates most of that by keeping all of the planning in one place and making it relatively straightforward. Although it’s not cheap, it’s worth paying the price for a stress-free day.

  -          23snaps – Free

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5 Essential Entertainment Apps for iPad

Thanks to your ever-present iPad, there’s no danger of getting bored, especially if you pack it with a top range of apps from the App Store’s Entertainment category. Use apps to keep tabs on what’s on the television, or entertain friends with a variety of funny or scary apps. We’ll show you apps that help you watch episodes of the best TV shows and movies, as well as have fun wiah a blank canvas and some digital pens. There are also apps to add some Hollywood-style effects to videos, as well as a great app that will help you discover even more top apps ! Not forgetting the fantastically scary iPoe app that will captivate any reader who dares download it from the store.

  -          Sky Go – Free

If you are an existing Sky TV Customer then this app is a must-have that lets you log in to your account and watch the channels that you subscribe to on your iPad, regardless of what is being watched on your Sky box. This is sure to signal the end of TV-hogging forever.

  -          Action Movie FX – Free

Bring Hollywood styles to your movies with this app. It gives you loads of effects to edit into your footage. These range from a missile atack to a car pile-up and you can preview, go back and re-edit until you’re happy. Some initial effects are free, but a few in-app purchases can see you add more extravagant stuns.

  -          SketchBook Ink – 4.99$

A clean and smart sketchbook app for iPad, SketchBook Ink has a simple interface, keeping the creative tools within reach without losing screen space. There are seven different ink types to try for the sketching effect you’re after. Designed for newer iPads, the app supports Retina display for 3rd or 4th generation tablets.

  -          TwitchTV – Free

With more than 34 million visitors a month, Twitch is the largest video platform and community for gamers around and allow you to broadcast, watch and chat from anywhere. A simple interface makes it easy to find content for the games that matter and it’s a great source of gaming insight.

  -          IPoe – 3.99$