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How to download a book to your iPhone or iPad with iBooks

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 a 1:32 pm

iBooks is a great way to download not only PDF files for safe keeping, but an even better way to download books. After all, that's what it was made for. The iBookstore has a vast collection of every kind of book you could possibly think of. Whether you're new to iOS in general or have never used iBooks until now, here's how to get started with download books on your iPhone or iPad.

How to disable location reporting in Google Search for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 a 12:47 pm

If you snagged the update to Google Search yesterday, you're probably ecstatic that you now have some of the features Android users have been enjoying including Google Now capabilities. You may have also noticed that it likes to use location services like crazy. If that bothers you or you're worried about conserving some battery when you don't need Google Search polling your location, you can disable location reporting within the app.

Here's how:

How to create your own stations in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Apr 29, 2013 a 5:11 pm

If you use the Podcasts app to listen and watch podcasts, you can also create custom stations that'll filter in podcasts based on which subscriptions you add to that section. You can think of stations as nothing more than creating playlists just like you do in the Music app.

Here's how:

How to mark a podcast as already played with the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 a 9:37 am

Listening to and watching podcasts with the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad is simple enough but if you subscribe to quite a few feeds, your unplayed count can get pretty high. If you'd rather pick and choose episodes but don't want badge counts or unread counts for ones you don't plan on listening to or watching, you can always just mark them as played already.

Here's how:

How to share a podcast with the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Friday, Apr 26, 2013 a 1:33 pm

If you regularly use the Podcasts app for iPhone or iPad to keep up with your favorite episodes and playlists, you may occasionally come across a podcast series that you think someone you know may be interested in. Instead of sending them a link to iTunes or just giving them a title to look up, the Podcasts app actually gives you the option to share them directly without ever leaving the app.

Here's how:

How to sort podcasts in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 a 5:47 pm

The Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad can aggregate all your favorite podcasts in one place for you to enjoy whenever you'd like. However, if you subscribe to quite a few, sorting them the way you'd like may be important. Luckily, you have a few options.

Here's where to find them:

How to unsubscribe from a podcast in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 a 11:33 am

The Podcasts app allows you to easily subscribe to podcasts that can automatically update when new episodes are available. Over time, you may decide that you don't want to follow a particular podcast as closely anymore. The Podcasts app allows you to unsubscribe just as easily as you subscribed.

How to delete podcast episodes in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 a 1:17 pm

For users that listen to podcasts pretty regularly, you're probably already aware that they can take up a healthy amount of space on your iPhone or iPad, especially video podcasts. The Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad allows you to either stream or download episodes. If you've downloaded several and find yourself scrounging around for storage, deleting older podcasts is a great way to free up some space.

Follow along and we'll show you how.

How to download individual podcast episodes with the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Apr 22, 2013 a 1:36 pm

If you follow certain video or audio podcasts regularly, you can use Apple's Podcasts app to do so. For podcasts you listen to or watch on a regular basis, it's typically better to just subscribe to them. If there's ever a time when you want to download a single podcast episode without subscribing, you have the option to easily do so.

Here's how:

How to change the default font in the Notes app for iPhone and iPad

By Allyson Kazmucha, Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 a 10:17 am

iOS has always come with a built-in Notes app and serves as a pretty easy way to keep basic notes. While some users may prefer something more powerful like Evernote, the Notes app gets the job done for a lot of people, especially since it supports iCloud sync.

If the default font within the Notes app burns your retinas nearly as it does mine, it may deter you from using the Notes app. There's actually a way to change it.