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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A map with two walking routes, each listed with a Steps button.

How to get walking directions in Maps on iPad

You can get walking directions in Maps on iPad, preview elevation, and avoid hills, busy roads, or stairs.
The Location Services screen, with settings to share the location of your iPad with apps.

How to set up Maps on iPad

You can set up Maps on iPad, allow it to use your location, show where you are, and switch to a different map view.
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 use Maps on iPad

You can use Maps on iPad to get directions, use the Maps widget or Siri, and send a route from your Mac to your iPad.
A map showing a transit route. A route card on the left shows Go buttons for several options for the route.

How to get transit directions in Maps on iPad

You can get transit directions in Maps on iPad with departure times, connections, and fares, and plan for a future trip.
A map showing three options for routes and a detailed list of steps to get to a destination with the fewest turns.

How to view a route overview or a list of turns in Maps on iPad

You can view a route overview or a list of turns in Maps on iPad while following directions, and share a route with someone.
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 use AirPods with iPad

You can use AirPods with iPad to listen to audio, make and answer FaceTime calls, and listen and respond to messages.
The Headphone Safety screen, showing the number of headphone notifications sent in the last 6 months, the Reduce Loud Audio option, a slider for changing the maximum decibel level, and the selected decibel limit of 85 decibels.

How to use headphone audio-level features on iPad

You can use headphone audio-level features on iPad to set a maximum decibel level and check your headphone level.
EarPods with Lightning Connector.

How to use EarPods with Lightning Connector on iPad

You can use EarPods with Lightning Connector on iPad to listen to music and videos, make calls, and use Siri.
An open webpage. The Share button has been tapped, showing options for AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Notes, Copy, Add to Bookmarks, Add to Reading List, and More.

How to turn a website into an app in Safari on iPad

You can turn a website into an app in Safari on iPad, with its own Home Screen icon and notifications like any app.
An open webpage. The Share button has been tapped, showing options for AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Notes, Copy, Add to Bookmarks, Add to Reading List, and More.

How to bookmark a website in Safari on iPad

You can bookmark a website in Safari on iPad, bookmark open tabs, organize bookmarks in folders, and add a website to the Home Screen.