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Apple iPad Air

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Getting started

Basic functions

Calls and contacts

Messages and email

Manage apps and data

Camera

Internet and data

Global services

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Choose settings for background refresh of apps

Some apps keep running in the background when you return to the home screen. You can set your tablet to refresh apps in the background so that you'll still get notifications even if the app isn't actively in use.