When it comes to comics, there are a few things that always seem to be in demand on the iPad and Android devices. First and foremost is comics, as both platforms offer a great way for people of all ages to enjoy reading stories. Additionally, both platforms offer great ways for people to share their favorite comics with others. Finally, both platforms offer great ways for people to find new and interesting comics to read. One of the most popular ways that people use comics on the iPad and Android devices is through Spotlight search. Spotlight search allows users to quickly find any comic that they have ever read or watched in order to share it with others. Additionally, Spotlight search allows users to quickly find any comic that they have ever shared with others in order to create a group reading experience. Another popular way that people use comics on the iPad and Android devices is through Comics on the Go. Comics on the Go allows users to easily read comic books from anywhere they want without having them installed on their device. Additionally, Comics on the Go allows users to easily access any content that they have stored on their device such as images, videos, and articles.


Once a week we dump out our tips box and share some of the great reader submitted tips with you. This week we’re looking at reading comic strips on the iPad, quick access via the Android Power Bar, and limiting the spotlight search on the iPad.

Read Comic Strips on the iPad

Zeno writes in with the following tip:

Well we know what we’re going to kill an hour with now; thanks for sharing Zeno!

Skip 3rd Party Widgets and Use Android Power Bar

Gregory writes in with his ah-hah Android moment:

If it makes you feel any better Gregory, once upon a distant new-to-Android time a few of us might have made the same mistake. Live and learn!

Restrict the Spotlight Search on the iPad

Kenna writes in with her iPad search discovery:

Thanks for sharing Kenna! While many people are likely happy with the wide reach of the Spotlight search we can see a variety of reasons you might want to uncheck sub-categories. You can, for example, lock individual applications on a jailbroken iPad (like your email or notes) but the Spotlight search will still search inside them. This is a nice workaround for that.