Quickly add apps, content to iOS devices
By Charles Starrett
Contributing Editor
Published: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tips Categories: iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes
More than likely you’re accustomed to using iTunes’ tabbed device management interface for handling what apps, music, videos, and other media you want on your devices. But did you know that you can add just a few items quickly and easily without ever having to change those settings? Simply drag-and-drop any app or content you want from your iTunes library to the iOS device’s listing in the sidebar. iTunes will automatically add it to the device—assuming there’s enough available space—even if you’ve got automatic syncing turned on.
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1
Wow
haven’t heard of it yet
Posted by Mike on June 14, 2011 at 7:01 AM (PST)
2
I did not know that! Thanks for the info iLounge!
Posted by Simon B on June 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM (PST)