5 Things You Didn’t Know Your iPad Can Do
When most people think about their iPads, the first things that come to mind are streaming movies, browsing the internet, or doing light work on the go. But your iPad is hiding a few secret superpowers under that sleek screen—features that can seriously upgrade your daily routine, productivity, and even your creativity.
Let’s dive into 5 underrated features your iPad can do that’ll make you say, “Wait… what?!”
1. Turn Your iPad Into a Second Mac Screen with Sidecar
If you’re a Mac user, this one’s a game changer. With Sidecar, your iPad becomes a fully functional second display for your Mac. Just connect wirelessly or with a cable, and boom—extra screen real estate for editing, multitasking, or dragging that annoying Zoom window away from your main screen.
How to use it:
On your Mac, go to Display Settings > Add Display > Select your iPad.
2. Scan Documents Like A Pro (No App Needed!)
You don’t need a fancy scanner or third-party app. The Notes app on your iPad can scan documents with shocking clarity. Just open a new note, tap the camera icon, and choose “Scan Documents.” You can crop, colour-correct, and even sign them on the spot.
Perfect for: forms, receipts, contracts, or saving pages from that old textbook.
3. Trackpad-Like Precision with Magic Keyboard or Touchpad
Your iPad with iPadOS now supports full trackpad functionality. If you pair it with the Magic Keyboard or any Bluetooth trackpad, the iPad suddenly behaves like a mini-Mac, cursor, right-clicks, and all. Great for writing, editing, and working on spreadsheets.
It feels so natural, you might just forget it’s still a tablet.
4. Use Your Apple Pencil to Scribble in Any Text Field
Typing is cool. But Scribble takes the Apple Pencil to a new level. With iPadOS, you can handwrite into any text field—search bars, notes, even browser forms—and your handwriting gets converted to typed text.
Great for: people who think better with a pen in hand.
5. Run Full Apps Side-by-Side with Split View & Slide Over
Multitasking on iPad is powerful—if you know how to use it. With Split View, you can have two apps open side by side (like Safari + Notes), and with Slide Over, you can bring in a third floating app for quick tasks (like Messages or Calculator).
Pro tip: You can drag and drop between apps (like dragging a photo from Safari into an email).
Final Thoughts
Your iPad is way more powerful than you think. Whether you're a student, a remote worker, or just a tech lover, unlocking these hidden features can transform your tablet into a true productivity (and creativity) beast.
Next time someone says, “It’s just a bigger iPhone,” send them this post.
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