Why read text when you can get your iPad to read it to you? I often get my iPad to read back to me my important emails before I send them, it gives another perspective. It’s essentially Siri’s voice, but did you know that you can give it an Australian accent, or any other accent?

I shared this little tip with Leo and Sarah on iPad Today:

iPad Today Episode 105
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How to Make an Enticing QR Code

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