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Chris Smith

Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksModo based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.

Chris Smith's Articles

The front view of iPhone 11 Pro Max. The front camera is at the top center. On the right side, from top to bottom, are the side button and the SIM tray. The Lightning connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the volume buttons and the Ring/Silent switch.

iPhone 11 Pro Max hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 11 Pro Max, plus links to help you get started.
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The front view of iPhone 13 Pro Max. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The Lightning connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Ring/Silent switch.

iPhone 13 Pro Max hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 13 Pro Max, plus links to help you get started.
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The volume screen in Control Center showing the volume level for two pairs of AirPods. Below the volume indicator on the left is the Listening Mode button, indicating that Transparency mode is on. Below the volume indicator on the right is the Listening Mode button, indicating that Transparency mode is on.

How to share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones from iPhone or iPad

by Chris Smith
You can share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones from iPhone or iPad, set a separate volume for each listener, and stop sharing anytime.
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The Photos, Maps, and Music widgets on the iPhone Home Screen. The Music widget displays interactive features.

How to use the Podcasts widget on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can add the Podcasts widget to your iPhone Home Screen to play episodes without opening the app, and customize or remove it.
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The front view of iPhone 16e. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The USB-C connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Action button.

iPhone 17e hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 17e, plus links to help you get started.
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The front view of iPad Pro with callouts to the front camera at the top center, the top button at the top right, and the volume buttons on the right.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation).
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The front view of iPhone 18 Pro Max. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The USB-C connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Action button.

iPhone 18 Pro Max hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 18 Pro Max, plus links to help you get started.
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The front view of iPad Pro with callouts to the top button and Touch ID at the top right, the volume buttons at the top right, the front camera at the center right, and the microphone on the right and top center.

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Pro 13-inch (M4).
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The location of the force sensor with volume swipe on AirPods Pro 3, along the stem of each of your AirPods.

How to use controls and gestures with your AirPods

by Chris Smith
You can use controls and gestures with your AirPods to play and pause audio, skip tracks, answer calls, use Siri, and respond with head gestures.
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The Keyboard Settings menu is open, and shows three options: English (US), Emoji, and Keyboard Feedback. At the bottom of the menu, from left to right, are buttons for left-handed layout, default layout, and right-handed layout. The default layout button is selected.

How to choose an alternative layout for an Apple external keyboard with iPad

by Chris Smith
You can choose an alternative layout for an Apple external keyboard with iPad to type letters and marks for other languages.
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