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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

The main screen of the Preview app. The New Document and Scan Documents buttons are in the middle of the screen. Toward the bottom of the screen are the Recents, Shared, and Browse tabs.

How to open and view PDFs and images in Preview on iPad

by Stacey Butler
You can open and view PDFs and images in Preview on iPad, find text in a PDF, and view an Apple Reference Image.
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A PDF in the Preview app showing highlighted text, available highlight colors, and the underline and strike through tools.

How to annotate a PDF or image in Preview on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can annotate a PDF or image in Preview on iPad, highlight or underline text, and add stickers, signatures, shapes, or text.
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The Maps app showing a map of a downtown area. On the left is the search field, categories for nearby services, City Guides, and recommended guides.

How to rate places and add photos in Maps on iPad

by Kevin Hollington
You can rate places and add photos in Maps on iPad to help other Maps users, and share or edit your photos.
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The Maps app showing a map of a downtown area. On the left is the search field, categories for nearby services, City Guides, and recommended guides.

How to get information about places in Maps on iPad

by Tyler Stephen
You can get information about places in Maps on iPad, see addresses and reviews on place cards, and save information about a place.
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The Maps app showing a map of a downtown area. On the left is the search field, categories for nearby services, City Guides, and recommended guides.

How to find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad by category or search, or ask Siri.
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An iPhone with the Freeform app open. The board includes handwriting, text, drawings, shapes, photos, videos, sticky notes, links, and other files.

How to get started with Freeform on iPhone

by Emily Long
You can get started with Freeform on iPhone, a boundless canvas to brainstorm, sketch, and collect ideas with photos, drawings, links, and files.
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An iPad showing a map with several driving route options to the same destination. Each route shows the estimated time and distance, and a Steps button to see detailed directions. Color coding on each route indicates traffic conditions.

How to share your estimated time of arrival in Maps on iPad

by Kevin Hollington
You can share your ETA in Maps on iPad while following directions, stop sharing it, or share your ETA automatically.
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iPhone turned horizontally. The left side of the screen displays a clock and the right side of the screen displays the date.

How to use iPhone for your daily routines

by Abigail Shilets
You can use iPhone for your daily routines, from StandBy and directions to Wallet, Home controls, Focus, and reminders.
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The Photos app is open and the Library tab is selected in the sidebar.

How to get started with Photos on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can get started with Photos on iPad to browse your library, enjoy your memories, edit your photos, and share your best shots.
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The Discover page in Apple News+. In the tab bar, News+ is selected, and below that, the Best of News+ category is selected.

How to manually download Apple News+ issues on iPad

by Moses Johnson
You can manually download Apple News+ issues on iPad to read offline, and remove downloaded issues.
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