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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 dynamic app grid shows the apps you use most.

How to use apps on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can use apps on Apple Watch, open them from the Home Screen, see the apps included with your watch, and quit an app that isn't responding.
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The Shortcuts app on showing three shortcuts: Break Timer, Compass, and Record Backtrack.

How to use shortcuts on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can use shortcuts on Apple Watch to automate tasks with a tap or Siri, run shortcuts from your iPhone, and add more shortcuts.
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The front of Apple Watch, with the Digital Crown shown at the top on the right side of the watch and the side button shown at the bottom right.

How to restart Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can restart Apple Watch and its paired iPhone, and force Apple Watch to restart if something isn't working right.
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An iPhone with the Braille Access menu open, showing the following options: Launch App, Choose Item, Braille Notes, BRF Files, Nemeth Calculator, Live Captions, and Time.

How to use a braille display with VoiceOver on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can use a braille display with VoiceOver on Apple Watch to read output, edit text, and control your watch with input keys.
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Display & Brightness settings on Apple Watch, with the Brightness slider at the top, and the Text Size button below.

How to adjust text and display settings on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can adjust text and display settings on Apple Watch, including text size, bold text, color filters, transparency, and animation.
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The Workout screen with the Outdoor Run workout highlighted.

How to go for a swim with Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can go for a swim with Apple Watch, track your sets and rest in a Pool Swim workout, and clear water with Water Lock.
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A message conversation. The Apps button and message field are at the bottom.

How to read and respond to messages on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can read and respond to messages on Apple Watch with reactions, suggested replies, or a typed, dictated, or scribbled reply.
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A screen showing a satellite icon over a curved view of Earth, a green connection indicator, and "Keep Pointing at Satellite" text.

How to use satellite features on Apple Watch Ultra

by Chris Smith
You can use satellite features on Apple Watch Ultra to text emergency services, message friends, and share your location off the grid.
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The Compass app showing a dial with the compass heading in the middle, a dot representing a waypoint in the inner ring, and compass points on the outer ring. The Info button is at the top left, the Waypoints button is at the lower left, the Elevation button is at the middle bottom, and the Backtrack button is at the lower right.

How to use the Compass app on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can use the Compass app on Apple Watch to see your bearing, elevation, and coordinates, set a target elevation alert, and use true north.
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The Compass app showing a dial with the compass heading in the middle, a dot representing a waypoint in the inner ring, and compass points on the outer ring. The Info button is at the top left, the Waypoints button is at the lower left, the Elevation button is at the middle bottom, and the Backtrack button is at the lower right.

How to use Backtrack to retrace your steps on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can use Backtrack on Apple Watch to record your route in the Compass app and retrace your steps if you get lost.
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