1. Find that Definition
Stuck on a word? Highlight it and tap on the Define option. The dictionary will appear with the defined word.

2. Open Camera from Lock Screen
Quicker access to the Camera application means that you will never miss that important shot. From the lock screen, double-tap the Home button. The the Camera button to launch it instantly, without unlocking your device.

3. Change Routes in Google Maps
Google Maps is a great tool for navigating around a big city. But sometimes you want to try a new route. Google Maps now lets you view multiple routes and choose the one you like best. You can select them by tapping on the different field markers.

4. Speak Any Text
Mac OS X has long included the ability to have text read to you through a Service, and now it's on iOS. Select any text and then tap on the Speak option. Your iPhone will begin reading the text you to. This works great when you need to read emails, or other text while keeping your hands free--especially if you don't have Siri to help you.

5. Using iPad Gestures
With iOS 5 on the iPad, you can now enable new Multi-Touch gestures by going to Settings > General, and turning on Multitasking Gestures. These finger gestures let you Pinch to go to the Home Screen, swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar, and swipe left or right to move between applications.

6. Find Which Apps Are Hogging Your Space
With the ever-growing App Store, we definitely feel more inclined to download and install as many apps as we can fit. But managing the data those apps contain used to be a pain. With iOS 5, however, you can manage that by navigating to Settings > General > Usage. Tapping on any of the installed applications will let you see how much data the apps is using, and gives you the option to delete the app.

7. Auto-Answering Siri
Siri is a great personal assistant, but are you getting tired of having to tap the mic button every time you want to ask a question? No problem! Head to Settings > General > Siri, and turn on the “Raise to Speak” option. Now, whenever you raise your iPhone 4S to your ear, Siri will automatically activate, allowing you to talk with Siri and listen to responses through the earpiece.

8. Split the iPad’s Keyboard
To split the keyboard in iOS 5 on the iPad, tap and hold on the dismiss keyboard button in the lower, right-hand corner of the opened keyboard. You will get two options: Undock and Split. Undock will allow you to move the keyboard up and down the screen, while Split will allow you to thumb type. In a Split keyboard, tapping and holding on this button will let you Dock and Merge the keyboard to its default location.

9. Enable Emoticons
Emoji emoticons have become popular in recent years on the iPhone, and now Apple is allowing everyone to join in on the Emoji fun. Head to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, and select Emoji. Now, whenever you type a message, tap the globe on the keyboard to switch to the Emoji keyboard.

10. Create Your Own Shortcuts
In iOS 5, you can create your own Text Expander-like keyboard shortcuts. For instance, you could type “brb” on your iPhone, and have it auto-correct to “Be Right Back.” This allow you to create time saving text shortcuts that can be used in any app. To create your own shortcuts, head to Settings > General > Keyboard > Add New Shortcut. Whenever you type the shortcut in a text field, it will auto correct to the phrase you specified.