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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

The onscreen keyboard showing the alternate accented characters that appear when you touch and hold the E key.

How to enter characters with diacritical marks while using Magic Keyboard with iPhone

You can type accents and other diacritical marks with Magic Keyboard on iPhone, using the Option key or the onscreen keyboard.
The Accessibility screen in Settings showing the built-in features for Vision support.

How to use accessibility features during iPhone setup

You can turn on accessibility features like VoiceOver and Zoom the first time you turn on your iPhone, to make setup easier.
An ongoing call screen showing a banner that asks if the caller would like to use Hold Assist to receive a notification when they’re no longer on hold.

How to set up call waiting on iPhone

You can turn on call waiting so incoming calls don't go straight to voicemail during a call if your iPhone uses a GSM network.
A document is open in the Notes app. The onscreen keyboard is in the bottom half of the screen. Selected text is lifted within the document to be moved to a new location.

How to select, edit, and move text on iPhone

You can select, cut, copy, paste, and move text on iPhone, fix mistakes, place the insertion point, and use proofreading tools.
An iPhone showing Siri answering a request to plan a menu based on a calendar event.

How to turn on ChatGPT on iPhone

You can turn on ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence on iPhone, send requests without confirming each one, and turn it off.
The Fitness workout screen showing three workout types. Buttons to log a workout and connect a heart rate monitor are at the top of the screen.

How to use gym equipment in Fitness on iPhone

You can use gym equipment with Fitness on iPhone through GymKit, pairing with treadmills, ellipticals, and indoor bikes for more accurate workout data.
The Weather app showing weather details for a location.

How to check the weather in other locations on iPhone

You can check the weather anywhere in the world on iPhone, save locations to your list, and switch between them with a swipe.
A customized iPhone Lock Screen.

How to keep the iPhone display on longer

You can change how long your iPhone display stays on before it dims and locks, and use the Always-On display on supported models.
The charging information card in iPhone Battery settings. The card shows the battery at 80% with the message “Charging on Hold: Optimized Battery Charging.” It is scheduled to finish by 12:41 PM, with an option to “Resume Charging.”

How to optimize iPhone battery charging

You can optimize iPhone battery charging, so iPhone pauses at 80% and finishes before you usually unplug, to help extend battery lifespan.
In Safari, the Page Menu button on a website has been tapped, revealing options including Hide Distracting Items.

How to hide distractions when browsing webpages in Safari on iPhone

You can use Distraction Control in Safari on iPhone to hide menus, pop-ups, and other distracting items on a webpage.