iPad News in Split Screen? More Like Split-Screen Sanity!
Ever felt like your iPad is having an identity crisis, stuck between showing you the latest news and that cat video you desperately need to see right meow? We've all been there. Fear not, fellow news devourers (and cat video enthusiasts!), for this guide will vanquish the dreaded split screen and get you back to uninterrupted news bliss.
The Great Escape: Exiting Split Screen Like a Boss
There are two main ways to break free from the split-screen shackles. Let's channel our inner escape artist, shall we?
Method 1: The Forceful Swipe
- Spot the Enemy: Locate the vertical grey bar separating your news app from the other app. This is your target.
- Engage the Divider: Hold your finger down on the little grey circle in the center of the bar. This is your control center.
- Banish the Offender: With the circle held hostage (um, gently), swipe it all the way to the LEFT if you want to keep the news app full screen, or to the RIGHT if you want to evict the other app. POW! Split screen defeated.
Method 2: The Three-Dot Do-Down
- Identify Your Champion: Look at the top of the news app you want to keep. See those three little dots huddled together? They're your secret weapon.
- Tap the Power: Give those dots a good tap. A magical menu will appear.
- Full Screen Freedom: Look for the option that says "Full Screen" (shocking, we know). Tap it with the fury of a thousand news articles waiting to be read. There you go, beautiful full-screen news!
Bonus Tip: Feeling fancy? Swipe UP on the bar with three fingers. This is a fancy way to activate full screen for the app you swiped on. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility (and maybe a case of carpal tunnel from all that swiping).
Still Stuck? Don't Panic!
If these methods leave you feeling more like a confused puppy than a split-screen slayer, fear not! Restart your iPad. Sometimes, a little digital reboot is all it takes.
Important Note: These methods work for most apps, not just News. So next time you're stuck in split-screen purgatory with a rogue calculator or a game of Candy Crush, you'll be a seasoned escape artist!
Frequently Asked Split-Screen Slayer Questions:
How to Never Get Stuck in Split Screen Again?
Unfortunately, there's no way to completely disable split screen on iPads (yet). But you can be mindful! Avoid swiping up on the bottom of the screen (that activates the Dock) near another app, as this can trigger split screen.
How to Use Two Apps at Once on My iPad?
Split screen can be useful for multitasking! If you ever change your mind and want to use two apps simultaneously, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold until the Dock appears. Drag another app icon on top of the screen next to the first app, and voila! Split screen activated.
How to Close an App Completely on My iPad?
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (like you're opening the Dock) and hold until all your open apps appear. Swipe up on the preview of the app you want to close to banish it from your iPad's memory.
How to Get Back to My Previous App?
Double-tap the home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen if you have a newer iPad) to see all your recently used apps. Tap the app you want to return to and get back to business.
How to Feel Like a Total iPad Master?
Read this guide again and practice your split-screen slaying skills. Feeling confident? Go forth and conquer the digital world (and maybe watch a cat video or two)!
