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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

An iPad with the AssistiveTouch menu visible, showing controls for Notification Center, Device, Control Center, Home, Siri, and Custom.

How to control iPad with the movement of your head

You can control iPad with the movement of your head using Head Tracking, perform actions by dwelling, and set Head Tracking options.
The Image Wand window showing a created image of a train.

How to use Image Wand with Apple Intelligence on iPad

You can use Image Wand with Apple Intelligence on iPad to create images in Notes from rough sketches or surrounding content.
The Image Playground app window showing a created image of a person dressed as a superhero.

How to create original images with Image Playground on iPad

You can create original images with Image Playground on iPad using Apple Intelligence, from text descriptions, photos, and people.
The canvas for drawing in Messages.

How to draw and create images in Messages on iPad

You can draw and create images in Messages on iPad, send drawings and Digital Touch effects, and create images with Image Playground.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to control iPad with an external keyboard

You can control iPad with an external keyboard using Full Keyboard Access and keyboard shortcuts, and customize its commands.
A document is open in the Notes app. The onscreen keyboard is in the bottom half of the screen.

How to adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings for accessibility on iPad

You can adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings for accessibility on iPad, show only uppercase keys, and change key responses.
An iPad with the AssistiveTouch menu visible, showing controls for Notification Center, Device, Control Center, Home, Siri, and Custom.

iPad mobility accessibility features: Eye Tracking, Voice Control, and more

You can use accessibility features for mobility on iPad to control it with your eyes, voice, assistive devices, or an external keyboard.
Face ID & Passcode settings, with options for allowing access to specific features when iPad is locked.

How to change Face ID and attention settings on iPad

You can change Face ID and attention settings on iPad, set up Face ID with Accessibility Options, and turn off attention checks.
Two different iPad models shown from the front. The model on the left has the volume buttons near the upper-right side and the top button on the top right. The model on the right has the volume buttons on the top left and the top/Touch ID button on the top right.

How to adjust settings for the top or Home button

You can adjust settings for the top or Home button on iPad, including click speed, Press and Hold to Speak, and Rest Finger to Open.
The Phone app, with Favorite contacts on the left side of the screen. Below the Favorites is a list of recent calls and voicemail. The contact information appears on the right side of the screen, with the Keypad button in the top right of the screen.

How to route and automatically answer calls on iPad

You can route and automatically answer calls on iPad, sending call audio to the speaker, a headset, or a hearing device.