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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A video podcast in the Podcasts app expanded to full-screen video mode. At the top of the screen are display options and the volume control. The Skip Back, Pause, and Skip Forward buttons appear in the center of the screen. Episode details, the progress bar, and controls for playback speed, enhanced dialogue, and subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen.

How to play podcasts on iPhone

You can play video and audio podcasts on iPhone, change the speed, set a sleep timer, jump by chapter, and open episode links.
A Group FaceTime call with five participants. Each participant appears in a separate tile. The FaceTime controls are at the bottom-right side of the screen.

How to use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPhone

You can watch shows and movies, listen to music, and play games in sync with friends on a call with SharePlay in FaceTime on iPhone.
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.

How to set up your Game Center profile in the Apple Games app on iPhone

You can set up and edit your Game Center profile in the Apple Games app on iPhone and manage who can connect with you.
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.

How to play with friends in the Apple Games app on iPhone

You can challenge friends, compete on leaderboards, and play together during FaceTime calls in the Apple Games app on iPhone.
A CarPlay Dashboard showing Maps, Music, and Messages in the Sidebar. On the right is a map of San Francisco, navigation buttons, a now playing window, and a calendar entry.

Getting started with CarPlay on iPhone

You can connect iPhone to CarPlay to use directions, phone calls, music, Calendar, and more from your vehicle's display.
The location of the Digital Crown on the right headphone of AirPods Max 2.

How to make and answer calls with AirPods Max

You can make and answer calls with AirPods Max, mute or unmute yourself, decline an incoming call, and answer a second call with the Digital Crown.
AirPods are shown. One of the AirPods is tapped twice.

How to make and answer calls with AirPods 1 or AirPods 2

You can make and answer calls with AirPods 1 or AirPods 2, end calls, and answer a second phone call using Siri or the controls on your AirPods.
The location of the force sensor with volume swipe on AirPods Pro 3, along the stem of each of your AirPods.

How to adjust the volume of sound effects for AirPods

You can adjust the volume of sound effects for AirPods, like the sounds you hear when you put them in your ears or receive low battery alerts.
The Hearing Devices screen in Control Center. From top to bottom, it includes the Headphone Level in decibels, Hearing Assistance, Background Sounds, and Live Listen.

How to play background sounds on AirPods

You can play background sounds on AirPods, like ocean or rain, to mask unwanted noise, and set the sound, volume, and a timer.
The volume screen in Control Center showing the volume level for AirPods Pro. Below the volume indicator on the left are the different listening modes—Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation. Adaptive Audio is selected.

How to customize Transparency mode for AirPods

You can customize Transparency mode for AirPods Pro, reduce ambient noise, adjust Own Voice Amplification, and use Conversation Boost.