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The iPhone Manual - Tips and Hacks

You're reading from   The iPhone Manual - Tips and Hacks A complete user guide to getting the best out of your iPhone and iOS 14

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781838641016
Length 486 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Wallace Wang Wallace Wang
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Table of Contents (20) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Learning Basic Touch Gestures 2. Chapter 2: Using the New iOS 14 Apps FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Customizing Sound, Look, and Privacy Settings 4. Chapter 4: Making Phone Calls 5. Chapter 5: Sending Text Messages 6. Chapter 6: Using Siri 7. Chapter 7: Taking and Sharing Pictures 8. Chapter 8: Listening to Music 9. Chapter 9: Browsing the Internet with Safari 10. Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Email 11. Chapter 11: Using FaceTime 12. Chapter 12: Reading eBooks 13. Chapter 13: Storing Contact Information 14. Chapter 14: Setting Appointments and Reminders 15. Chapter 15: Writing Notes and Recording Voice Memos 16. Chapter 16: Getting Directions with Maps 17. Chapter 17: Getting Time, Weather, and Stock Information 18. Chapter 18: Using Apple Pay 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

Chapter 12: Reading eBooks

If you've ever traveled by plane or train, you've probably taken a book with you. The problem with printed books is that they're bulky, which means you can only take a handful at the most before they become unwieldy. Even worse, it's far too easy to forget or misplace a book – and then be stuck without it.

Fortunately, you can turn your iPhone into an eBook reader. Not only can you carry hundreds or even thousands of books to read wherever you take your iPhone, but you can read any time you get a chance, such as waiting in line or traveling on a plane or train.

With eBooks, you literally have access to any book in the world that you can read at your convenience from your iPhone. If you prefer to read without looking at text, you can also buy and listen to audiobooks as well.

The topics covered in this chapter are as follows:

  • Getting eBooks from Apple's bookstore
  • Adding eBooks to the Books app
  • Opening...
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