TIPS + TRICKS iOS & iPadOS 18
It’s that time of year when Tim Cook scrambles down your chimney and deposits new toys directly into your iPhone and iPad – so Craig Grannell digs into the best ones to try first
THE BASICS
■ Back up
It’s unlikely that installing an operating system upgrade will obliterate your data. But it’s not impossible. So unless you like living dangerously, ensure you take a full iCloud backup before upgrading your iPhone or iPad. Ideally, back up your device to a Mac or PC too.
■ Take a note
The revamped Notes app helps you better organise and navigate complex memos. Headings and subheadings can be collapsed, so you can focus on a specific section; and selected text can have coloured highlights applied. More of a scribbler, but lacking good penmanship? On iPad, Smart Script options will attempt to turn your scrawl into something legible.