It is no exaggeration to claim that iPad has forever changed personal computing. In terms of its form factor, ease of use, and always-on accessibility, it has revolutionized how we consume digital information, interact with each other, and create unique content. With the introduction of iPad Mini and iPad Air Apple has again pushed the envelope of what tablet computing can achieve. These are, by far, the most powerful and intuitive personal computing platforms out there.

iPad’s intuitive user interface is very easy to master, and yet there are few details and features under the hood that may require the use of a written resource. “The iPad Air and iPad mini PocketGuide” provides one such easy resource, and I’d recommend it to most owners of the latest iPad models.

This short pocket guide aims to take away the mystery behind the iPad and help you make the most of it. The guide is written in an extremely accessible and to-the-point style, and from the very outset it takes you straight to the actual demonstrations of how to achieve certain actions on your iPad. It helps you navigate the plethora of settings and adjustment options, and tries to make sense of them. This is in fact one of the book’s greatest strengths – it is not just a bag of tricks, but also a clear and lucid explanation of the rationale behind every design option on your iPad (both hardware and software). Even seasoned iPad users will find many valuable tips and insights, and the book is a valuable reference for the long-term use.

I also enjoyed the format of the book. As the name suggests, it is rather small but I would still not attempt to put it in my pocket. The illustrations, although small, are very clear and help to illustrate all the relevant material. It is a very intuitive guide for a very intuitive device.

Despite the fact that this fifth edition of this Pocket Guide was written with the latest iPads in mind, it still covers a lot of ground that has not changed from the previous versions of iPad. However, if you have not upgraded your iPad in a few years, then there is definitely a lot of new information in this small booklet that would justify getting this latest edition.