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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

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37 New Features in iOS 27 That Are Not AI

by Chris Smith
iOS 27 offers non-AI features like Liquid Glass transparency control, separate alarm volume, and Apple Pay in any browser
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AirTag 2 vs AirTag: What Changed in the New Model

by Chris Smith
The new AirTag will not pair at all with anything below iOS 26.2.1.
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Find My app on macOS, iPadOS, iOS, watchOS, AirPods and AirTag,

What Someone Sees When They Find Your Lost Device

by Chris Smith
Contact info switches itself off the moment the item is near you again.
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How to Do a Clean Install of macOS 27

by Chris Smith
Erasing the wrong volume is the one mistake a backup cannot undo quickly.
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What Changed in System Settings in macOS 27

by Chris Smith
The Lock Screen can now hide usernames and photos entirely.
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macOS 27 Golden Gate Is the Last Version to Support Rosetta

by Chris Smith
You have about a year to replace any Intel-only app you depend on.
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How to Downgrade macOS to an Earlier Version

by Chris Smith
Time Machine has backed up only your Data volume since Big Sur.
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iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.

Where to Find Apple Intelligence in Each App

by Chris Smith
Ten apps gained something, and a few of those additions are worth your time.
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Every Siri Setting Worth Changing in iOS 27

by Chris Smith
You can no longer disable Apple Intelligence, only Siri, and not everything stops.
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A collection of Apple products, including Apple Vision Pro, MacBook, iPad, iPhone 17 Pro, and Apple Watch, all displaying various Siri AI interfaces.

How to Turn Any Card Into a Wallet Pass in iOS 27

by Chris Smith
Cards without a barcode can still become passes, entered by hand instead.
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