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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 Siri app showing two conversations. A button to start a new conversation appears at the bottom of the screen.

How to find information with Siri on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can find information with Siri on Apple Watch, from web answers and calculations to detailed answers with Siri AI.
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The Apple Watch screen showing what's in the iPhone camera's view. The shutter button is at the bottom center. The More Options button is at the bottom right.

How to use Camera Remote on Apple Watch

by Chris Smith
You can use Camera Remote on Apple Watch as a viewfinder for your iPhone camera, take photos and videos, and review your shots.
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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 configure a router in Home on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can use the Home app on iPhone to let a compatible router control which services your Apple Home accessories can reach.
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The Privacy & Security screen, with settings for Location Services and Tracking, and settings to control which apps can access your data.

How to control how Apple delivers advertising to you on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can see the information Apple uses to show ads in the App Store, Apple News, and Stocks on iPhone, and turn off personalized ads.
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An iPhone showing a map with several driving route options to the same destination. Each route shows the estimated time and distance, and a Go button to start turn-by-turn directions. Color coding on each route indicates traffic conditions.

How to get cycling directions in Maps on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can get cycling directions in Maps on iPhone, with bike paths and lanes, elevation previews, and routes that avoid hills or busy roads.
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An iPhone showing a map with several driving route options to the same destination. Each route shows the estimated time and distance, and a Go button to start turn-by-turn directions. Color coding on each route indicates traffic conditions.

How to get driving directions in Maps on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can get detailed driving directions in Maps on iPhone, with lane guidance in select cities and alerts about delays on routes you drive often.
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A Reminders screen showing a grid of Smart Lists, such as Today, Scheduled, and Flagged, each showing the number of items. Under the heading 'My Lists,' shows a list of custom reminder categories like Family, Work, and Camping Trip.

How to change your Reminders settings on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can change Reminders settings on iPhone, including the default list, notifications, Today notifications for all-day reminders, and location sharing.
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An Image Explorer screen giving a description of a cat adoption flyer.

How to hear what’s on your screen and around you with VoiceOver on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can get live descriptions of your surroundings and ask questions about images and items on the screen with VoiceOver Recognition on iPhone.
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The Now Playing screen showing the various controls and buttons.

How to shuffle or repeat songs in Music on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can shuffle your whole library, a playlist, or an album in Music on iPhone, and repeat songs, playlists, or albums.
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A Private Browsing screen in the Safari app. The word Private appears in the field at the bottom of the screen.

How to browse the web privately in Safari on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can use Private Browsing in Safari on iPhone, view the Privacy Report, and use iCloud Private Relay and other privacy settings.
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