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10 essential How To guides for unlocking the coolest new features in iOS 5

How to keep within your iCloud limit, browse Safari privately, make custom vibrations and more

10 essential How To guides for unlocking the coolest new features in iOS 5
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iOS 5 - the operating system feature bump for up-to-date iPhones, iPod touchs, and iPads - will be available to download later today.

The update brings a revamped notification centre, cloud-based backups, new apps like Messages and Reminders, and about 200 or so nifty new features to make your iOS device experience more enjoyable.

They're not all so self-explanatory, though, so we thought we'd help you over the first hurdle with ten How To guides for getting the most out of iOS 5's features. Here's how to find the hidden ones, master the complicated ones, and use the weird ones.

How to... avoid exceeding your iCloud limit
How to... browse Safari without leaving a trace
How to... require a password every time you buy something
How to... activate Twitter and tweet stuff
How to... add a custom word into your iOS dictionary
How to... set custom sounds, ringtones, and vibrations
How to... use AssistiveTouch to control your iPhone or iPad with gestures
How to... use multitasking gestures on iPad 2
How to... get the most out of notification centre
How to... mirror iPad 2 or iPhone 4S wirelessly over AirPlay

Mark Brown
Mark Brown
Mark Brown is editor at large of Pocket Gamer