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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 Home tab showing, from top to bottom, four categories, two scenes, three camera views, and the status of one room. Across the bottom are the tabs Home (which is selected), Automation, and Discover.

How to use Apple Intelligence with Home cameras and notifications on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can use Apple Intelligence with Home cameras and notifications on iPhone for video descriptions, natural-language search, and fewer alerts.
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The basic calculator with a currency conversion.

How to convert units or currency in Calculator on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can convert length, weight, currency, and more in the Calculator app on iPhone, and swap the units with a tap.
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The Face ID recognition setup screen. A smiley face is showing on the screen, enclosed in a circle. Text below instructs the user to move their head slowly to complete the circle. A button for Get Started appears near the bottom of the screen.

How to change Face ID and attention settings on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can set up Face ID without moving your head and change attention-aware settings on iPhone if you have physical or vision limitations.
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The Now Playing screen in the Podcasts app, showing a video. Below the video is the podcast artwork, the episode title, the playback controls, and the volume slider. At the bottom of the tab are the View Transcript button, the AirPlay icon, and the Playing Next button.

How to view podcast transcripts on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can view, interact with, and search podcast episode transcripts in the Podcasts app on iPhone.
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An iPhone with the Mail app open. An email is displayed with large, bold text.

How to adjust iPhone display and text settings

by Abigail Shilets
You can change the text size, make text bold, choose a look for Liquid Glass, and turn on Display Zoom on iPhone.
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The front of Apple Watch Series 12, with the display showing the watch face, and the Digital Crown, microphone, and side button from top to bottom on the side of the watch.

How to find more resources for Apple Watch software and service

by Abigail Shilets
You can find more resources for Apple Watch software and service, including where to get software and service information.
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On iPhone, a photo is being edited in the Photos app. The Styles button is selected, and Luminous is selected.

How to use Photographic Styles with your iPhone camera

by Abigail Shilets
You can use Photographic Styles on supported iPhone models to adjust colors in your photos for a custom look, and edit them later in Photos.
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A movie playing on the iPhone screen. In the middle of the screen are the playback controls. The AirPlay button is near the top left.

How to hear audio descriptions for video content on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can turn on audio descriptions on iPhone to hear a narration of what's happening in a video if you can't see your screen.
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Messages Notification settings in Settings.

How to flash the iPhone screen or indicator light for notifications

by Abigail Shilets
You can make the iPhone indicator light, the screen, or both flash when you get a notification, which helps if you can't hear alerts.
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The new AirTag with the FineWoven Key Ring in fox orange.

How to Set Up an AirTag on iPhone or iPad

by Abigail Shilets
A new AirTag will not pair with an iPhone below iOS 26.2.1 at all.
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