How to Set up Facebook in iPad iOS 6

How to Set up Facebook in iPad iOS 6

Facebook has been highly integrated natively into iOS 6. You can easily link your Facebook account to your iPad and quickly access features of Facebook right from within native app.

How to Set up Facebook in iPad iOS 6

* From Home Screen, Tap on "Settings" to access your devices settings.

* Tap the "Facebook" option. If you haven't already got it, tap "Install Now" to install the official app.

* Enter your Email/Phone and Password associated with your Facebook account to link it with the native integration in iOS 6.

How to custom Per-Person Email Alerts on iPad iOS 6

How to custom Per-Person Email Alerts on iPad iOS 6

There are new features in the iOS 6 operating system, such as Siri, shared Photo Streams, FaceTime over cellular, new Maps app with 3D view, and more. And custom email alerts is one of the smaller changes. With new iOS6 Mail app, you are able to set custom email alerts for any of your VIP contacts. The feature uses the VIP smart mailbox allowing you to mark certain person as VIP. For example, if you want to ignore messages alerts from your boss more efficiently at night, just leave the VIP box active.

How to custom Per-Person Email Alerts on iOS 6

* From Home Screen, tap Setting > Notification.

* You will find the VIP option in the Notification settings. Tap on VIP into a new section. Now you can set up custom alerts for any of your VIP contacts, and configure how they pop up in Notification Center, or make these settings on a per-account basis.

Use Siri to check Sports Scores on iPad iOS 6

Use Siri to check Sports Scores on iPad iOS 6

Like Google Now search assistant for Android, iOS 6's Siri has the ability to offer informations with your favorite sports teams in real time, including Football, Basketball, Golf, College sports and more. After you hold down the home button to open Siri, you can use the following commands to ask Siri for checking the latest sports scores.

* What was the score of [the Time]'s [the team] game

Such as, What was the score of last night's Phillies game?

Siri will automatically show up a card with the complete score summary.

* What place are [the team] in

Such as, What place are the lakers in?

It will display a card with lakers's league.

* When is the next [the team] game

For example, When is the next Knicks game?

You will receive a card with the time of the Knicks'next game.

How to use Maps Turn By Turn Directions on iOS 6

How to use Maps Turn By Turn Directions on iOS 6

One of the new changes in iOS 6 is the Maps app. It used datas from TomTom and doesn't include transit directions and Street View. Note: It is not be available on the original iPad. Like Google Maps on iOS 5, new Maps app features spoken directions with Siri and real-time traffic updates.

How to use Maps Turn By Turn Directions on iOS 6

* While you are opening the new Maps app, tap on the arrow icon in the upper-left corner, or search for a place,

* Tap the car, pedestrian or bus icon at the top-center. It means what you are wanting to drive, walk or mass transit. Then type your starting location and destination into Start box and End box.

* Maps will show up multiple routes for you. Select one of them and tap on Start button. The turn-by-turn directions to your destination will display the informations you need.

How to use Maps 3D Flyover in iOS 6

How to use Maps 3D Flyover in iOS 6

iOS 6's new default Maps app is only available on the iPad 2 and new iPad and the iPhone 4S. The 3D flyover view, which is one of the useful features, bring up full 3D models in many cities and other locations.

How to use 3D flyover view on iOS 6

* Tap on the Maps app, go to the city that has 3D mapping data, and select either Hybrid or Satellite button at the bottom for switching the view mode.

* In the lower left of the screen, there is a little 3D button. Tap on it. Now you are able to fly over building and streets. You can also use two fingers to change the viewing angle or rotate the point of view.

Facetime over 3g not working on iOS 6

Facetime over 3g not working on iOS 6

The iOS 6 finally let uers make FaceTime calls over a 3G or 4G network to have video chat with friends as well as Wi-Fi. To enable FaceTime over cellular, tap Settings > FaceTime and turn on "Use Cellular Data." After upgraded to iOS 6, I can't find a way to have 3G for iPad 2. I am also disappointed with no YouTube and a bad Maps app. Why it is not working on my device?

* Unfortunately, the iPad 2 and first generation doesn't support the new feature. Making FaceTime over 3G/4G is only available on the new iPad 3 generation, and the iPhone 4S, 5 running iOS 6.

* Make sure your carrier allow you to use FaceTime over its cellular network with your data plan. AT&T announces restriction or requirement for that since now, but Verizon and Sprint have it.

Delete Facebook contacts from Contacts in iOS 6

Delete Facebook contacts from Contacts in iOS 6

iOS 6 is integrated with Facebook. After I updated my iPad 2 to iOS 6, every friend I have on Facebook is displayed in my contacts. When I select one person to delete conact from my device, I get "The linked Facebook contact will not be deleted" error message. I just leave the ones I want. How can I delete facebook contacts in iOS 6?

* To deletes all of them, go to the Contacts app. There is a "groups" at the top left. Tap on the Groups section and uncheck the "Facebook contact" Group.

* If you want to keep certain FB contacts without deleting all, tap Settings from Home screen, find and select "Facebook" and turn Contacts OFF. However, you have to manually delete the ones you do not want.

* If you calender app has got every person you have on Facebook's birthday, you can also open Calendar app, go to Groups option and delete FB.

How to delete VIP Mailbox on iOS 6

How to delete VIP Mailbox on iOS 6

I have setup VIP Contacts in Mail on mu iPad iOS 6 and the VIP Mailbox was worth feature, but now become highly annoying and useless for me. It keeps wasting of precious screen space and make me distractingly. How can I remove or delete it from the "All Inboxes" item right away?

There is no option to hide/disable it. A good enough solution is the ability to move it to othere place. You could move the VIP box to the bottom of the mailbox list by clicking edit and holding on the icon next to "VIP" to drag it.

You can feedback the problems to Apple. Hope the next updates to allow disabling of VIP or bring up the configurable.

How to setup/add VIP Contacts in iOS6 Mail

How to setup/add VIP Contacts in iOS6 Mail

VIP Contact is a new feature in stock Mail app with iOS 6 and Mac OS X Mountain Lion. Lots of users might be excited about it. A VIP list could help you never miss any important message with that person. Their message will appear in the Notification Center while be received on your tablet.

How to add additional VIP contacts on ios 6

* By default, the VIP inbox is empty on iPad and iPhone. To add a VIP Contact to lists, you need to manually choose one as VIPs.

* From Home screen, tap Mail app to open it, and then "Mailboxes" tab at left top. Tap VIP from the pop-up menu and select "Add VIP" button.

* Type the name of the person you want as a VIP into the search field. Find it out from your address book to add it.

* You can also click on the email address and then choose "add to VIP".

* To edit or add more contacts as VIP, you have to go to accounts > VIP account, and hold the blue circle with arrow for 2 seconds.

Using Maps offline mode on iOS 6

Using Maps offline mode on iOS 6

While you are traveling outside of WiFi network or on a area with poor cellular connectivity, you can turn iOS 6's new Maps app into offline use mode. With Apple's vector-based mapping system, you are able to automatically cache a very large area of territory in the iPad/iPhone device memory for offline browsing and GPS navigation.

On iOS 5, Google Maps only allows to offline browse area at a couple zoom levels in 2D. The iOS 6 vector maps supports browsing an entire continent over 100 miles and in 3D, and zooming into highway, state-level maps and satellite imagery, but lacks of street level.

After loading the app for a wide area, like San Francisco, you don't need to manually configure any maps for offine use. Because everything is caching automatically on your iOS device.

Setup Do Not Disturb on iOS 6

Setup Do Not Disturb on iOS 6

Do Not Disturb is one of the new features in iOS 6. This is a very useful function. While you are doing something and don't want to be interruptted, it could help you prevent all alerts, calls, and notifications from iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, such as having a meeting or being asleep.

How to Setup "Do Not Disturb" feature on iOS 6

* To enable it, tap Settings, and switch "Do Not Disturb" to ON. The status bar will be appeared a moon icon next to the time.

* To use it, go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.

* Turn "Scheduled" ON. Under the option, you will see a schedule for Do Not Disturb. Tap it to set the starting and ending time. The another option "Allow Calls from" means that you can still get some calls from specific groups on your iPhone.

Delete iTunes match songs from iOS 6 music app

Delete iTunes match songs from iOS 6 music app

My iPad has been upgraded to iOS 6. After downloading several albums of music from iTunes Match, I note that the storage becomes a little space. So I decide to delete some oldest music app tracks stored on the device. However, finger swiping is not working in "songs" or "albums" tab. Then I restart my tablet and still get the same issues.

How to delete iTunes match songs/albums from iOS 6 music app

* Tap Settings > Music, turn off "iTunes Match" feature. Open the music app and make sure there is not iTunes Match content. * Now select a song that you want to remove, swipe to the right or left using your finger, and tap the red Delete button.

* To delete multiple songs at once, select Playlists, Artists, or Albums, tap and hold the item, and then tap the "X" in the top left corner of it.

Do Not Disturb not working on iOS 6

Do Not Disturb not working on iOS 6

I have updated iOS 6 on both my iPad 2 and iPhone 5, and setup Do Not Disturb(DND) feature to silence alerts, calls and notifications. It works fine on my tablet and Do Not Disturb is not working with the phone. I have setup the schedule in the setting and there is a moon symbol at the top of the screen, but it still rings with vibrate normally while having calls. Performing a reset also has the same problem.

How to fix Do Not Disturb issues on iOS 6

* You need to set the device into locked/sleep mode with black screen. When the screen is on and it understands you are using device, it turns itself off.

* Make sure the time system are correct.

* Go to Setting > notifications, set "Scheduled" slider to ON, and set "Allow Calls From" to None. In DND setting, if you enable and set "Starting XXX hour Ending XXX hour", the DND on/off switch will be changed and you have to manually activate it again.

Set iOS6 alarm clock to song in library The iOS 6 is integrated with new Maps and Siri apps, but there are some hidden features which haven't been attention, such as browser access to camera roll, multiple Mail signatures and messages memorizes international keyboards and etc. They are very userful on iPad and iPhone, and alarm songs is the coolest one. With iOS 6, you are able to set an alarm clock to play any of the songs in your music library for waking up. On iOS 5, you just have limited installed ringtones. How To set a song as an alarm alert * From Home screen, tap the Clock app, and touch the plus sign in the top right corner to create a new alarm. If there is an existing alarm, select "Edit" button. * You will see the "Sound" labele. Tap on it, and "Pick a song" Under the "Songs" option. Then navigate to your music library and choose one and "Save".

Set iOS6 alarm clock to song in library

The iOS 6 is integrated with new Maps and Siri apps, but there are some hidden features which haven't been attention, such as browser access to camera roll, multiple Mail signatures and messages memorizes international keyboards and etc. They are very userful on iPad and iPhone, and alarm songs is the coolest one.

With iOS 6, you are able to set an alarm clock to play any of the songs in your music library for waking up. On iOS 5, you just have limited installed ringtones.

How To set a song as an alarm alert

* From Home screen, tap the Clock app, and touch the plus sign in the top right corner to create a new alarm. If there is an existing alarm, select "Edit" button.

* You will see the "Sound" labele. Tap on it, and "Pick a song" Under the "Songs" option. Then navigate to your music library and choose one and "Save".

Setup Multiple Email Signatures in iOS 6

Setup Multiple Email Signatures in iOS 6

iOS 5 only allows you to customize notifications and make one common signature for the Mail app across all your email accounts. If you have multiple email accounts on your iPad or iPhone device, it isn't convenient. In iOs 6, you are able to make a VIP list and create separate signatures per email account.

How to Setup Multiple Email Signatures in iOS 6

* From Home screen, go to Setting and tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".

* Scroll down and select Signature option. Tap "Per Account" and all your accounts will list there. Tap on each of them to create your personalized signatures.

* This is a useful tips for most users. I have used a Gmail account at work and personal ones with Yahoo and AOL on my iPad. Before iOS 6, I had to email somebody who doesn't need see the info by deleting the signature.

How to change Navigation Voice Volume in iOS6 Maps

How to change Navigation Voice Volume in iOS6 Maps

iOS 6's new Maps app features voice for the turn by turn navigation. When you drive and use play Music and Maps app together, the navigation voice volume might be lower than music volume and you can't hear what she is saying. At this time, you need to change the Voice Volume in iOS6 Maps.

* From Home screen, tap on Settings and select Maps. Under Navigation Voice Volume options, check "Loud Volume". Now you could hear clearly.

* If you feel that it is much louder enough, you can adjust the sound. Just check "Low Volume" from the settings.

* If you don't need the feature and want to disable your digital co-pilot, tap the "No Voice" selection and it will be silenced.

How to Insert Photo/Video in iOS6 Mail Messages

How to Insert Photo/Video in iOS6 Mail Messages

On iOS 5, sending video email messages is not support and you have to place a URL link to webpage containing the actual video into your messages. With the latest iOS 6, it is easy to embed a photo or video directly within your email message on your iPad or iPhone device.

How to Insert Photo/Video in iOS6 Mail Messages

* Tap Mail app and select "Create a new Mail".

* Double-tap the tyrping area to display the selection buttons.

* From the pop-up bar, navigate to Select All > Quote Level > Insert Photo or Video.

* Choose the gallery and select the photo or video which you want to attach in an email. You can also go to Photo Stream or Camera roll to select one.

* There is a Use button in the top left corner. Tap on it to apply that.

Safari iCloud tabs not working on iPad iOS 6

Safari iCloud tabs not working on iPad iOS 6

I have updated my iPad to iOS 6 and installed Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro. When I open safari from tablet and tap on the icloud icon next to bookmarks, it displays error message "iCloud automatically shows all the open tabs on your other devices", wihthout showing up a iCloud tabs list.

How to fix iCloud tabs not working on iPad iOS 6 issues

* Keep your Mac ON with internet.

* Make sure you are using the same iCloud account on all your devices and enable iCloud and turn Safari on in iCloud setting.

* Don't use the Private Browsing session. On the Mac, if there is a PRIVATE indicator in Safari's address bar, click the Gear icon > Private Browsing and turn it off. On the iPad, Tap Settings > Safari, set "Private Browsing" to off.

* If you can't resolve the issue, close Safari and go to the Setting and turn iCloud Tabs off and then on again.

* Still not working. Restart your iPad, iPhone and Mac devices.

Cannot join WiFi network after updated to iOS 6

Cannot join WiFi network after updated to iOS 6

After updated my iPad 2 from 5.1.1 to iOS 6 over the air, I am experiencing Wi-Fi problems. When I try to connect to my home WiFi, the tablet keeps saying "Unable to join the network". But my wife's iPhone 4s on iOS 5 still works fine. My Netgear WGT624 router has the latest firmware. It seems that the router can't process the authorisation and refuses the device to connect.

How to fix WiFi network issues with iOS 6

* Go to Setting > WiFi, turn your WiFi OFF and then ON again.

* Tap Setting > Wi-Fi, select the Blue button next to the connecting network, and set HTTP Proxy to Auto.

* If not working, restore your device via iTunes.

Hope Apple will release a update to correct this issue.

Siri have trouble connecting to the network on iOS 6

Siri have trouble connecting to the network on iOS 6

My new iPad 3 worked flawlessly yesterday after updated to iOS 6, but today I get the error message "Sorry, I am having trouble connecting to the network" with using siri feature. I think it may be a server issue first. Then I try to speak and get "Sorry, I am not able to connect to the network right now."

How to fix Siri Can't Connect to the Network on iPad iOS 6

* Tap Settings > General > Siri, and turn it off. Wait it for 10 seconds.

* Go to Settings > General > Reset, and select "Reset Network Settings". Your tablet will reboot itself.

* Tap Settings > General > Siri, and turn it ON again and wait a few seconds. After those steps have been done, I am able to access and use Siri.