How to Multitasking Gestures on iPad iOS 5


In early 2011, Apple added gesture controls on IOS 4.3 as a developer option. And now, with the release of IOS 5 in October last year, Apple made ​​the multi-finger gestures are officially on the iPad.

If you just have the iPad, there are some things about the function of gestures that you need to know, so you can use it optimally. You even no need to use the home button to return to the homescreen. By knowing the ways, you can work faster on the iPad. Here's the things you should know:

1. Five-finger pinch

You simply perform the function of 'grab' or movements such as 'take' something on the iPad screen from any angle to get back to the homescreen. Very simple and fast.

2. Four-finger swipe up

If you want to see the multitasking bar or the application you just use, just use four-finger swipe up function. This gesture is replacing the function of double-tap home button. You can choose another application or a swipe four-finger down to hide the multitasking bar.

3. Four-finger swipe left / right

With this gesture you do not need too often using multitasking bar. By way of using the four-finger swipe to the right or left, the iPad will take you quickly through the application you are running or application that you just use.

4. Secret gesture

Make sure that the gesture has been active on your iPad. If unsure, look at Settings - General - Multitasking Gestures - ON.

Afterwards, you will find that removing an application from the multitasking bar can be done through the gestures function. But keep in mind that you can not eliminate the application from the Homescreen without using the home button. To be able to do so, use four-finger swipe up to show any application that is running and also a new application that you use.


Thereafter 'tap and hold' on an application for admission to the editting mode. Tap on the badge above the left (red minus sign) on the application you want to delete. When finished, do the four-finger swipe down to hide the multitasking bar and application you selected before had been lost!

Yeah, although it looks simple but it will not be easy if you do not try these gestures function on your iPad. Good luck!

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