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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A FaceTime video call in progress, showing one participant at the bottom left. An image of three other participants fills the rest of the screen. At the bottom right are the Camera, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to get started with FaceTime on iPad

You can get started with FaceTime on iPad, set it up, use the call controls, and leave a video message when someone doesn't answer.
A Group FaceTime call showing four participants in individual tiles at the top of the screen. Two additional participants appear together in a tile at the bottom left. At the bottom right are FaceTime controls: the Video, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

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

You can use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPad, streaming shows, movies, and music in sync.
The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

How to show transcriptions for Intercom messages from HomePod on iPad

You can show transcriptions for Intercom messages from HomePod on iPad, and choose when you receive Intercom notifications.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to get live captions of spoken audio on iPad

You can get live captions of spoken audio on iPad in any app and in conversations, and save captions from calls.
An iPad showing an example of subtitles with a custom style.

How to display subtitles and captions on iPad

You can display subtitles and captions on iPad in supported apps, get automatic subtitles, and customize how they look.
A screen in the Journal app that prompts you to use Face ID to unlock your journal.

How to protect your journal entries on iPhone

You can protect your journal entries on iPhone by locking Journal, syncing with iCloud, and including them in an encrypted backup.
An illustration symbolizing a click on a trackpad.

How to connect Magic Trackpad to iPad

You can connect Magic Trackpad to iPad, unpair it from your Mac or another iPad first, and reconnect it later.
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 get driving directions in Maps on iPad

You can get driving directions in Maps on iPad, see enhanced details in select cities, estimate travel time, and avoid tolls.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use iPad more comfortably while riding in a vehicle

You can use iPad more comfortably while riding in a vehicle with Vehicle Motion Cues, onscreen cues that may help reduce motion sickness.
The Photos app is open and the Collections tab is selected in the sidebar.

How to browse your photo collections on iPad

You can browse your photo collections on iPad, like Memories, Trips, and People & Pets, and reorder, pin, and filter them.