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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

An email draft is open in the Mail app. The button to send the message is in the top-right corner. Tap to send the message, or touch and hold to schedule a time to send it later.

How to get started with Mail on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can get started with Mail on iPad, add email accounts like iCloud or Gmail, send and reply to email, and organize your inbox.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use VoiceOver gestures on iPad

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

How to change your VoiceOver settings on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can change your VoiceOver settings on iPad, including volume, language, speaking voice, speaking rate, and verbosity.
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The Location Services screen, with settings to share the location of your iPad with apps.

How to set up Maps on iPad

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

by Chris Smith
You can turn a website into an app in Safari on iPad, with its own Home Screen icon and notifications like any app.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use VoiceOver on iPad with a pointer device

by Chris Smith
You can use VoiceOver on iPad with a pointer device, setting the pointer to ignore, follow, or move the VoiceOver cursor.
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The Wallet screen, showing multiple cards and passes.

How to make purchases with Apple Pay on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can make purchases with Apple Pay on iPad in apps, App Clips, and online, and use it in third-party browsers.
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The Settings screen showing available Wi-Fi networks.

How to manage Wi-Fi settings on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can manage Wi-Fi settings on iPad, use Low Data Mode or a private Wi-Fi address, forget a network, and share a Wi-Fi password.
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A Find My screen showing a friend’s location

How to get notified when a friend’s location changes in Find My on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can get notified when a friend's location changes in Find My on iPad, when they arrive, leave, or aren't at a location.
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The Battery screen in Settings on iPad. It displays a daily usage graph, a list of apps with their battery consumption, and settings for Battery Health, Battery Percentage, and Low Power Mode.

How to show the iPad battery percentage

by Chris Smith
You can show the iPad battery percentage in the status bar, check it in Control Center, and add a Batteries widget.
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