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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

Control Center showing the Focus options, with buttons for setting the duration of the Focus options.

How to turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can turn on a Focus in Control Center or with Siri on iPhone, schedule it, and turn off or delete it.
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The Camera Control menu is open in Camera. The Zoom control is selected.

How to use the Camera Control to open another app on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can set the Camera Control on supported iPhone models to open Magnifier, the Code Scanner, or another camera app, or turn it off.
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A draft email being composed.

How to save a draft in Mail on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can save an email as a draft in Mail on iPhone to finish later, and see draft emails from all your accounts.
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The Magnifier app showing a close-up of an unripe apple.

How to customize controls in Magnifier on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can choose which controls appear in Magnifier on iPhone, create custom activities, and change live scene description settings.
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The CarPlay Home Screen showing Maps, Music, and Messages in the sidebar. To the right is a collection of other app icons.

How to rearrange the icons on CarPlay Home

by Chris Smith
You can move, remove, or add back icons on CarPlay Home from the Settings app on iPhone when you're not driving.
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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 use automations in Home on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can run automations in the Home app on iPhone based on time, location, sensors, or accessories, or use preconfigured ones.
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The Find My app open, showing Danny's keys in Golden Gate Park. Tap the Find button to locate a nearby AirTag.

How to add an AirTag in Find My on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can add an AirTag to Find My on iPhone, rename it, and check its serial number, firmware version, and battery status.
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The Search tab in the Podcasts app, showing podcast categories. Toward the bottom of the screen is the MiniPlayer. Below that are the Home, New, Library, and Search buttons.

How to select your favorite Podcasts categories and channels on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can choose favorite categories and channels in Podcasts on iPhone for better recommendations and easier access to your shows.
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The Family Sharing screen in Settings. Five family members are listed with recommendations for the family.

How to share App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can share App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing on iPhone when the organizer turns on Purchase Sharing.
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A memory is playing in the middle of the screen. At the bottom of the screen are the Memory Mixes and Browse buttons. At the top of the screen are the Back, Mute, and More buttons. At the top center of the screen are the location of the photo and the name of the song playing.

How to play memory movies in Photos on iPhone

by Chris Smith
You can play memory movies in Photos on iPhone, watch albums and collections as movies, and create a custom memory movie with Apple Intelligence.
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