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Emily Long

Emily is a staff writer at GeeksModo, and is interested in all things Apple. This includes its best products such as the iPad, iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. When she’s not tinkering with the latest Apple gear, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors.

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The Messages settings pane with iMessage turned on.

How to set up Messages on iPad

You can set up Messages on iPad, turn on iMessage, sync messages across devices, and share your name and photo.
A conversation list in Messages. All messages are shown, because no filter is selected in the Filter menu.

How to screen and filter text messages on iPad

You can screen and filter text messages on iPad from unknown senders, review filtered messages, and turn off business alerts.
The FaceTime call history, showing a Group FaceTime call, an audio call, a video message, an audio message, and a link to a FaceTime call.

How to receive FaceTime calls on iPad

You can receive FaceTime calls on iPad, answer or decline them, view video messages, and listen to voicemails.
The iCloud settings screen showing the iCloud storage meter and a list of apps and features, including Photos, iCloud Drive, and iCloud Mail that can be used with iCloud.

How to add or remove accounts in Reminders on iPad

You can add or remove accounts in Reminders on iPad, keep reminders up to date with iCloud, and update older reminders.
A map showing a transit route. A route card on the left shows Go buttons for several options for the route.

How to get transit directions in Maps on iPad

You can get transit directions in Maps on iPad with departure times, connections, and fares, and plan for a future trip.
A map showing three options for routes and a detailed list of steps to get to a destination with the fewest turns.

How to view a route overview or a list of turns in Maps on iPad

You can view a route overview or a list of turns in Maps on iPad while following directions, and share a route with someone.
EarPods with Lightning Connector.

How to use EarPods with Lightning Connector on iPad

You can use EarPods with Lightning Connector on iPad to listen to music and videos, make calls, and use Siri.
The Magnifier app is open and a door is being detected. A description shows how far away the door is.

How to detect doors, people, and furniture around you using Magnifier on iPad

You can detect doors, people, and furniture around you using Magnifier on iPad, and customize how detection works.
The iCloud settings screen showing the iCloud storage meter and a list of apps and features, including Photos, iCloud Drive, and iCloud Mail that can be used with iCloud.

How to subscribe to iCloud+ on iPad

You can subscribe to iCloud+ on iPad, or to Apple One, for more storage plus premium features like iCloud Private Relay and Hide My Email.
The iCloud settings screen showing the iCloud storage meter and a list of apps and features, including Photos, iCloud Drive, and iCloud Mail that can be used with iCloud.

How to create and manage Hide My Email addresses in Settings on iPad

You can create and manage Hide My Email addresses in Settings on iPad, deactivate them, and choose where they forward.