GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

You can teach iPhone to perform an action when you say a word or make a sound of your choosing with Vocal Shortcuts on iPhone.

You can add or buy a custom email domain for iCloud Mail on iPhone and create addresses for it if you subscribe to iCloud+.

You can use the same phone number on two iPhones and switch between them, with your calls and messages following you with iPhone Handoff.

You can convert length, weight, currency, and more in the Calculator app on iPhone, and swap the units with a tap.

You can use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account on iPhone, so signing in takes your password and a six-digit code.

You can control the location information you share on iPhone, turning Location Services on or off and changing each app's access.

You can invite residents to control your home accessories in the Home app on iPhone, or give guests scheduled access to doors and locks.

You can turn on separation alerts in Find My on iPhone so you don't leave a device behind, and set Trusted Locations where alerts don't appear.

You can send drawings, doodles, and Digital Touch effects in Messages on iPhone, and create images with Image Playground.

You can customize app icons and widgets on your iPhone Home Screen: make them larger, tint them, or switch to a dark or clear look.