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Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksModo based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksModo, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.

Abigail Shilets's Articles

The Now Playing screen showing media on Apple Watch and on iPhone.

How to control media playback on other devices using your Apple Watch

by Abigail Shilets
You can control media playback on iPhone, iPad, and HomePod with Apple Watch, adjust the volume, and switch or add AirPlay devices.
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The text field screen showing a message created with dictation. The Emoji and Dictation buttons are at the bottom of the screen.

How to enter text on Apple Watch

by Abigail Shilets
You can enter text on Apple Watch by dictating, scribbling, or typing on the onscreen keyboard, add emoji, or type on your iPhone.
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An App Store screen showing the product page of an app with a short description of the app, its ratings, and the Get button on the right.

How to get apps in the App Store on Apple Watch

by Abigail Shilets
You can get apps in the App Store on Apple Watch, install apps you have on iPhone, and get automatic downloads and updates.
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The Siri Modular watch face. The date appears at the top of the screen, followed by the time. Workout, Siri, and Music complications appear at the bottom of the screen.

How to use Siri on Apple Watch

by Abigail Shilets
You can use Siri on Apple Watch to get answers and get things done, turn it on, activate it by raising your wrist, or type to Siri.
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The Siri app showing two conversations. A button to start a new conversation appears at the bottom of the screen.

How to get started with Siri AI on Apple Watch

by Abigail Shilets
You can get started with Siri AI on Apple Watch, ask about any topic, take action in apps, and keep conversations in the Siri app.
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The Phone app showing an incoming call. The End Call button is at the bottom left. The Answer button is at the bottom center.

How to use gestures for notifications and alerts on Apple Watch

by Abigail Shilets
You can use gestures for notifications and alerts on Apple Watch, covering the display to mute an alert or flicking your wrist to dismiss.
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A message showing reply options in the bottom half of the screen, including the Unflag button and color choices for flags.

How to flag or block emails in Mail on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can flag important emails in Mail on iPhone, create a Flagged mailbox, flag messages from VIPs, and block senders.
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An iPhone showing Siri answering a request to plan a menu based on a calendar event.

How to use Siri to get answers from ChatGPT on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can use Siri to get answers from ChatGPT on iPhone with Apple Intelligence, and have it write or summarize documents.
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Symbols on contactless readers.

How to use passes, cards, and keys in Wallet on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can present passes, cards, and keys from Wallet on iPhone by showing a code to a scanner or holding iPhone near a contactless reader.
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The Library tab showing the list of playlists. At the top are buttons to create a new playlist or create a new folder. A blue arrow is pointing to a playlist folder named Roadtrips.

How to organize playlists in folders in Music on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can create folders for your playlists in Music on iPhone, rename them, and move playlists and other folders into them.
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