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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

AirPods Pro are shown. One of the AirPods is being pinched on the stem.

How to use Siri with AirPods

You can use Siri with AirPods to find information, play music, answer calls, announce notifications, and start a workout on AirPods Pro 3.
AirPods Pro are shown. One of the AirPods is being pinched on the stem.

How to make and answer calls with AirPods 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, or AirPods Pro

You can make and answer calls with AirPods 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, or AirPods Pro, mute yourself, decline calls, and filter out background sounds.
The Playlists tab showing the sidebar at the left and the list of playlists at the right. At the top are buttons to create a new playlist or create a new folder.

Understanding playlists in the Music app on iPad

You can learn about playlists in Music on iPad, from your own playlists to Favorite Songs and playlists from Apple Music.
Wallpaper Suggestions is open in the Photos app. Automatically generated combinations of photos, filter effects, and clock face fonts appear as suggestions.

How to get wallpaper suggestions in Photos on iPad

You can get wallpaper suggestions in Photos on iPad that stylize photos of your favorite people and pets for your Lock Screen or Home Screen.
The Now Playing screen showing the various controls and buttons.

How to use the music player controls on iPhone

You can control music on iPhone with the MiniPlayer and the Now Playing screen, and stream it to Bluetooth or AirPlay devices.
A screen in the Journal app that prompts you to use Touch ID to unlock your journal.

How to protect your journal entries on iPad

You can protect your journal entries on iPad by locking your journal, syncing with iCloud, and including entries in an encrypted backup.
The Keyboard Settings menu is open, and shows three options: English (US), Emoji, and Keyboard Feedback. At the bottom of the menu, from left to right, are buttons for left-handed layout, default layout, and right-handed layout. The default layout button is selected.

How to choose an alternative layout for an Apple external keyboard with iPad

You can choose an alternative layout for an Apple external keyboard with iPad to type letters and marks for other languages.
An iPad showing Siri answering a request about how to improve a tennis backhand.

What’s new in iPadOS 27 for iPad

You can see what's new in iPadOS 27 for iPad, from Siri AI and Family features to Safari, Photos, Liquid Glass, Health, and Maps.
A Mac is next to an iPhone. The AirDrop dialog is open on the Mac desktop, ready to share a document with the iPhone. The iPhone screen has a notification about receiving the document.

How to use Continuity to work across Apple devices

You can use your iPhone with your Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch to hand off tasks, share files, and stream video and audio with Continuity.
The Stocks screen on iPad includes a chart showing the performance for a stock over the course of a morning. On the left are a list of ticker symbols. Above the chart are buttons to display the stock performance over a week or larger increments of months and years, up to 10 years. Below the chart are stock details such as opening price, high, low, and market cap, and links to business-related news.

How to add earnings reports to your calendar in Stocks on iPad

You can add earnings reports to your calendar in Stocks on iPad as all-day events, get a reminder on the day, and delete them.