Monday, August 15, 2016

August 15, 2916 iPad Club

Apple News
Press Conference September 7.
New phone, new MacBook Pro, iOS 10?

Latest iOS update August 11 was iOS 9.3.4
Easy update. Go ahead and do it!


Free and Easy Learning on the iPad
Free iPad Basics Tutorial at GCFLearnFree
Free iPad Basics Tutorial at GCFLearnFree

TWIT TV (This Week in Tech)
iOS Today 307 Olympics on iOS | TWiT

Tips App
On Home Screen
48 tips
Auto update

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John Oliver on Journalism
https://youtu.be/bq2_wSsDwkQ

Politics - Fact checking
Rumor has it : snopes.com

Washington Post Pinnochios
Fact Checker - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/

http://www.factcheck.org/
http://www.factcheck.org/
Fact-checking U.S. politics | PolitiFact
http://politifact.com
OpenSecrets.org: Money in Politics -- See Who's Giving & Who's Getting
http://www.opensecrets.org/index.php

Latest Email Hoaxes - Current Internet Scams - Hoax-Slayer
http://www.hoax-slayer.com

Political Apps
 . . . In Politics Folder
FiveThirtyEight - Nate Silver's Election Forcast
Politico
We the People - Discuss Politics with
RCP Real Politics News
270 To Win
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Humor Break

Short Animated Film
Voltige on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/167409747

Passwords video
An article from The Washington Post: There’s a new way to make strong passwords, and it’s way easier

College - Popular Gadgets This Year article
Off to College? Maybe These Devices Should Go Along - The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/11/technology/personaltech/off-to-college-maybe-these-devices-should-go-along.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share NYTimes: Off to College? Maybe These Devices Should Go Along

A little magic!
A little magic from Simon Piero
https://youtu.be/MvA8x-Mlv4Q
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Sunday, July 17, 2016

July 18 2016 iPad Club Meeting

July iPad Club

I came across this video showing iconic photos that will take you back, forward, near, and far. It's 15 minute LONG, so I am going to start ten minutes early. A nice cultural internet experience from You Tube.

https://youtu.be/UrxlLYtMI3U


Program

• Artificial Intelligence is all around us! Let's take a look at it

• Pokemon Go - the latest and greatest example of AI or AR

• Siri Secrets, some from Pogue

• Summer Travel tips and apps

• Apple TV production in the making

• Sharktivity!

• How you can watch the Republican National Convention tonight

• SIx great apps to follow the 2016 Elections

• Best adult coloring apps for adults

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Monday, June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016 iPad Club Notes

Father's Day

Graduation speech by Jack Aiello from Thomas Middle School, outside of Chicago. HE is an 8th grade graduate!! 
http://www.npr.org/2016/06/16/482344060/watch-8th-grader-impersonates-trump-clinton-sanders?sc=ipad&f=1001

Apple News
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/best-new-features-ios-10-apple-160936429.html

http://bgr.com/2016/06/14/apple-design-awards-2016-winners/

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/10-new-ios-features-and-redesigns-211234727.html

http://www.imore.com/ios-10

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/16/technology/personaltech/what-you-need-to-know-about-apples-software-upgrades.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share NYTimes: What You Need to Know About Apple’s Software Upgrades

TIPS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/26/technology/personaltech/reviving-a-sluggish-iphone.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share NYTimes: Reviving a Sluggish iPhone


http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/26/technology/personaltech/a-travelers-guide-to-taking-a-smartphone-abroad.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share NYTimes: A Traveler’s Guide to Taking a Smartphone Abroad

http://mashable.com/2016/05/18/netflix-internet-speed-test/#0M.EG37rdGqu


SNL Mercedes Ad

What's in the near Future?

Intelligent Assistants
Siri
Amazon Echo's Alexa
Roll
Easily Do
24 Me
Google Now
Allo

https://techcrunch.com/2016/05/23/google-plans-to-bring-password-free-logins-to-android-apps-by-year-end/

http://www.nytimes.com/video/science/100000004428834/tiny-robot-can-fly-and-amazingly-rest.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share

Honda Ad
https://youtu.be/Dxy4n0UT82o

Accessories
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/googles-connected-levis-jacket-coming-180522694.html 

http://appadvice.com/post/the-meem-memory-cable-automatically-backs-up-an-iphone-when-charging/715320

Video Fun
Candace Payne contagious Laughter

91 year old Meets Google Tech.


Note:
Google opens AI research center in Switzerland.  Summer release of Allo messaging app (Smart Replies, Google Now integration, Suggested Responses with pop up bubbles, Incognito mode, end to end encryption, and self destruct. and Duo, video messaging app. See picture of who is calling before you answer.)


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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

May 2016 iPad Club - Storage, Battery Myths, Google Keyboard, Assistants Galore!

May iPad Club


This is no longer the CONCH iPad Club. CONCH activities will sunset this month and any members who would like to join Chatham Harwich Newcomers will be welcomed! This does not change the iPad Club. It is open to any local people who are interested in learning more and contributing their experiences on the iPad.

 VIDEO: Dad and son outdoors
http://www.outsideonline.com/2077646/our-favorite-father/son-adventure-video?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookposthttp://www.outsideonline.com/2077646/our-favorite-father/son-adventure-video?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookpost

iPad Club -Storage and Battery Life
5 ways to expand your iPhone's storage beyond 16 GB - Feb. 17, 2016

 Battery Preservation
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/25/technology/personaltech/tips-and-myths-about-extending-smartphone-battery-life.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share&_r=0


The saga of a lost IPhone

The new Google Keyboard
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/12/11662616/google-gboard-keyboard-iphone-ios

New iPad Pro
  • Screen is 40% less reflective and 25% brighter than the iPad Air 2.
  • Display adjusts to the ambient light of the room. Will change from fluorescent light of the room to outdoor sunlight. Easier to see outside.
  • iSight Camera is 12 megapixel with f2.2 aperture. iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 12 compare at 8 megapixels and f2.4.
  • True Tone flash, comparable to iPhone 6S
  • Shoots 4K video and also edits 4K video.
  • FaceTime camera is 5 megapixel with Retina Flash and Live Photos.
  • A9x processor - speedy
  • Major sound upgrade to four speakers that automatically adjust for stereo if you turn the screen.
  • Untethered Hey Siri
  • Can use the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard Case.

http://9to5mac.com/2016/04/04/top-10-new-9-7-ipad-pro-features-should-you-upgrade-video/

Intelligent Assistants
Google
Hound
Lexi/Alexa

Email Programs
Spark
AirMail
Gmail
Outlook
http://www.macworld.com/article/3051640/software/the-best-email-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-2016-edition.html

Browsers
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-ios-browser-8-options/

Ending Video - Chimpanzee Magic

 https://youtu.be/P8NRh9UI1aQ

The Chatham iPad Club meets each month on the third Monday at 1:30 pm at the Chatham Community Center. Contact regmcd@taylor.org to get a reminder email.

Regina McDowell

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Coonsumer Electronics Show, Scams, and some iPad Basics

CES Report
What Technologies will rule in 2016?
Washington Post  
These 6 technologies will define 2016 - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/01/11/these-6-technologies-will-define-2016/

David Pogue on CES
Dave’s Faves: The 4 Biggest Tech Trends at CES This Year
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/what-i-saw-at-ces-084626163.html


Scams 
AARP Warnings --Show Bulletin Article

Funny Video on TED on emails with the spammer - leading to warning to be skeptical on Internet
This is what happens when you reply to spam email
http://www.ted.com/talks/james_veitch_this_is_what_happens_when_you_reply_to_spam_email

Update! IOS 9.3
Classroom improvements, NightShift
 Feb. 15
Apple's new 'Night Shift' feature for iPhones should help you sleep. Here's how it works



Basics
-   Keyboard use
-   Microphone Use
-   Control Panel
-   notifications 
- spotlight search page
 technologies will define 2016 - The Washington Post

See iPad User's Guide for iOS 9.2 at the iBooks App Store, accessed through the iBook App or online at Apple.com
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

How to Manage Photos and Declutter your iPad

October iPad Club

Magic Video — 3D Printing 

Photos
Where to store photos
http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/29/8467289/cloud-photo-storage-comparison-dropbox-icloud-flickr-onedrive-free

Google Photos discussion
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-photos-is-the-best-way-to-store-photos-2015-7

What to do when you need more space on your iPad.
De cluttering iPad
To check your storage usage in Settings, go to General, scroll down a bit and check Usage

Delete all apps you were not using
If you're not sure about deleting an app you can open it on your home screen and delete it from that. 

Check on how much storage you saved after you do this

Delete photo doubles
Go to settings, iCloud photos and camera and turn off iCloud Photo Library

Also turn off my photo stream

If you have a lot of photos on your phone or iPad you can use cloud storage options either iCloud, dropbox,  Google photos, Flicker, MSOneDrive

You can also store them on the hard drive of your computer. Synch with Photos.

Check out Photo Transfer App in the App Store.  You can move photos to any computer with this app. 

You have back ups of all the photos you deleted in your photos app. If you're sure you do not want to use on your iPad you can go in and delete them. Your iPad or iPhone keeps them for 30 days before deleting.

Go back to check the storage.  

Now see what taking up most of the room.  
Podcasts?  No harm in deleting. You can get them later.

Some can't be deleted from settings. IBooks. Open app to delete books you do not want. 

Bring apps up to date. Go to App Store. Select updates. Update All or do it one at a time.

Back up to preserve settings.  Use iCloud backup or iTunes backup.  Some recommend a separate backup of images and videos. 

Interesting app — Companion


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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Next iPad Club Meeting September 21, 2015

The next meeting of the iPad Club is on Monday, September 21 at 1:30 pm at the Chatham Community Center. 

The program will feature a wrap-up of Apple's September 9 press conference and presentation that is expected to announce new iPhones, new iPad mini and Pro, new Apple TV, and the date of the new iOS 9 release.

We will also have some videos for you, and your questions and answers on the iPad as always.

Classes at the COA
Advanced iPad ( Sept 21 at 10 am). If you are ready to do more than email and web browsing this is the class for you. Keyboard skills, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, making movies, using maps, advanced photo features, movie and TV watching, and music are in the syllabus. 

25 Tips and Tricks for the iPad has been cancelled and replaced with a new class. Tips for iOS 9 on the iPad and iPhone by Joanna Schurmann and me. We wanted to update you on the many new features in the new operating system.  This class will be on Mondays, Nov. 9 and Nov. 17 at 10 am.


Hope to see you at the Conch Cape Cod meeting on September 14 at 9:30 am.  This is a chance to update your membership, get on the travel, entertainment, and activities list!

And if you are interested in the courses at the Learning Series of the Eldredge Library, the brochure is available and registration has begun. Learning Series.
http://www.eldredgelibrary.org/programs-classes-and-events/learning-series/
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