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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

The iPad Control Center. Controls for Airplane Mode, cellular data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are in the top-left group in Control Center for Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models. The Camera control is at the bottom right of Control Center. The screen on the right shows the quick menu of options that appear when you touch and hold the Camera control.

How to connect iPad to Bluetooth accessories

You can connect iPad to Bluetooth accessories, pair and rename them, and unpair or disconnect an accessory.
The Accessibility Reader screen showing content from Files in white text on a black background.

How to read or listen to text in apps with Accessibility Reader on iPad

You can read or listen to text in apps with Accessibility Reader on iPad, customize fonts and colors, and use Apple Intelligence.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to type braille directly on the iPad screen with VoiceOver

You can type braille directly on the iPad screen with VoiceOver using Braille Screen Input, without a physical braille keyboard.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to customize VoiceOver gestures and keyboard shortcuts on iPad

You can customize VoiceOver gestures and keyboard shortcuts on iPad, add a gesture to a command, and reset VoiceOver commands.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use VoiceOver on iPad with an Apple external keyboard

You can use VoiceOver on iPad with an Apple external keyboard, using keyboard shortcuts for VoiceOver commands and VoiceOver Help.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use VoiceOver gestures on iPad

You can use VoiceOver gestures on iPad to move around the screen and control individual items with taps and swipes.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to write with your finger in VoiceOver on iPad

You can write with your finger in VoiceOver on iPad using handwriting mode, to enter text, your passcode, and open apps.
The rotor control with the dial pointing to the Speaking Rate setting.

How to control VoiceOver using the rotor on iPad

You can control VoiceOver using the rotor on iPad to adjust volume and speaking rate, move between items, and customize rotor settings.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to change your VoiceOver settings on iPad

You can change your VoiceOver settings on iPad, including volume, language, speaking voice, speaking rate, and verbosity.
A map showing several cycling routes, each listed with a Steps button.

How to get cycling directions in Maps on iPad

You can get cycling directions in Maps on iPad on bike paths and bike-friendly roads, preview elevation, and avoid hills or busy roads.