iPad/iPhone Tips and Tricks: Make the Most of Notification Center

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This chapter shows you how to keep track of what your apps are trying to tell you by using the new Notification Center on your iPad or iPhone.

 

In This Chapter

• How to set up Notification Center to manage alerts, alarms, messages, and notifications
• How to avoid becoming inundated by too many notifications
• How to stay informed about upcoming deadlines, appointments, and responsibilities

Many of the apps you’ll probably be running on your iPhone or iPad are capable of generating messages, alarms, alerts, and/or notifications to inform you that some action needs to be taken.

Mail, for example, will alert you to new incoming emails. Phone (on the iPhone) or FaceTime will tell you if and when you’ve missed a call. Messages will get your attention when someone sends you a text message. Calendar can be set to remind you of your important upcoming appointments, and the new Reminders app will notify you whenever an item on one of your to-do lists requires your immediate attention.

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