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I purchased a new iPad Air (5th generation) for my 82 yr old mother, who is unfamiliar with tech devices.
I would like to be able to share/send her pictures or videos to view.
Can you recommend the easiest way for me to do this for her, be it a default program or additional purchase?
I have a windows 11 pc, and iPhone.
iPhone 8, iOS 16
Your iPad can easily and natively share photos and videos with others - without need for additional Apps or software. The [often overlooked] iPad User Guide is a rich source of information about iPad and its many features and capabilities. Here is a direct link to a relevant section of the Guide:
Share photos and videos on iPad - Apple Support
A really easy method of sharing photos and material is to use iCloud. Once set-up, sharing is largely automatic and requires very little interaction. Again, the iPad and iCloud User Guides are a rich source of information and guidance:
Use iCloud Shared Albums with iPad - Apple Support
Share photos and videos with an iCloud Link on iCloud.com - Apple Support
This support page may also be helpful.
How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support
Be aware that for your mother to be able to use her iPad effectively, she will require her own AppleID - linked to her own email address. Every user of Apple devices should have their own AppleID; sharing an AppleID account is fraught with risk and complications, not least the possibility of the shared account being inadvertently locked-out through error or mis-operation by the inexperienced.
For information, the iPad User Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:
iPad User Guide - Apple Support
https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892
The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction - and leads you to the User Guide. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450
Apple also has a huge YouTube Channel - containing videos and feature guidance:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Apple
Your iPad can easily and natively share photos and videos with others - without need for additional Apps or software. The [often overlooked] iPad User Guide is a rich source of information about iPad and its many features and capabilities. Here is a direct link to a relevant section of the Guide:
Share photos and videos on iPad - Apple Support
A really easy method of sharing photos and material is to use iCloud. Once set-up, sharing is largely automatic and requires very little interaction. Again, the iPad and iCloud User Guides are a rich source of information and guidance:
Use iCloud Shared Albums with iPad - Apple Support
Share photos and videos with an iCloud Link on iCloud.com - Apple Support
This support page may also be helpful.
How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support
Be aware that for your mother to be able to use her iPad effectively, she will require her own AppleID - linked to her own email address. Every user of Apple devices should have their own AppleID; sharing an AppleID account is fraught with risk and complications, not least the possibility of the shared account being inadvertently locked-out through error or mis-operation by the inexperienced.
For information, the iPad User Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:
iPad User Guide - Apple Support
https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892
The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction - and leads you to the User Guide. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450
Apple also has a huge YouTube Channel - containing videos and feature guidance:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Apple
Thank you for your reply.
I should add, I set up mum's ipad with her own apple id.
Ideally I would like to use WhatsApp, but i understand its not available for ipad. I am familiar with WhatsApp, which i find great for both photos and videos. The only issue i have with imessage is videos don't come through very good as they often come out small. Is there anything like WhatsApp?
Thank you for your reply.
I should add, I set up mum's ipad with her own apple id.
Ideally I would like to use WhatsApp, but i understand its not available for ipad. I am familiar with WhatsApp, which i find great for both photos and videos. The only issue i have with imessage is videos don't come through very good as they often come out small. Is there anything like WhatsApp?
I would use imessage
Send photos and videos in Messages on iPhone - Apple Support
how to send pictures and videos to someone elses ipad
