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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

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 Ask Siri AI Follow-Up Questions

by Chris Smith
Siri identified a film from a half-remembered detail, then failed on the music library.
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Multiple iPhone 17 devices shown upright and featuring the full color lineup: lavender, mist blue, sage, white, and black.

iOS 27: How to Fix Crashing Apps on an iPhone

by Chris Smith
learn what to do if you’re iPhone apps keep crashing after iOS 27 update
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A pink iPhone 17e with a midnight purple FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe, a black iPhone 17e with MagSafe Charger, and a white iPhone 17e with Clear Case with MagSafe are shown.

Auto-Brightness Not Working on Your iPhone After iOS 27 Update? Here’s How to Fix It

by Chris Smith
Auto-brightness means you shouldn't need to change your iPhone screen brightness yourself. Here's what to do if it isn't working after iOS 27 update.
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Top part of iPhone screen showing "SOS only" in status bar

How to fix SOS Only at the Top of iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro

by Chris Smith
KEY TAKEAWAYS SOS or "SOS only" on an iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro means your device isn’t connected to your cellular network. The warning appears when your iPhone 17 can only make emergency calls,
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Multiple iPhone 17 devices shown upright and featuring the full color lineup: lavender, mist blue, sage, white, and black.

How to Put Your iPhone 17 in DFU Mode

by Chris Smith
DFU mode is a way to recover your iPhone using a computer. To put an iPhone 17 into DFU mode, you’ll need to use either iTunes or Finder. Most of the faults your iPhone 17
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A back view of iPhone 12 Pro shows off the lenses of the device’s pro camera system.

iPhone QR Code Scanner Not Working After iOS 26 Update? Here’s The Fix

by Chris Smith
The built-in QR code scanner is one of the best quality-of-life features of your iPhone. You can access information, make payments, join Wi-Fi networks, and more with a simple scan. However, users have complained that
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iOS 26

How to Fix iPhone Widgets Not Working on iOS 26

by Chris Smith
With widgets, you get timely information from your favorite apps at a glance on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Today View. Some iPhone users have reported that they keep running into issues with widgets
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Messages app in iOS 26

Not Getting Message Notifications on iPhone in iOS 26? Fix

by Chris Smith
Is your iPhone not notifying you of text messages after updating to iOS 26? You might not get new text notifications due to misconfigured settings or software bugs. Usually, the issue is temporary, and you
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iOS 26 alarm

How to Fix iPhone Alarm Not Working on iOS 26

by Chris Smith
To fix an iPhone alarm that’s not working on iOS 26, start by checking the alarm’s configuration in the Clock app, such as AM/PM and recurring settings. Double check your Apple Watch, if you have
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A Voice Memos recording in progress, with an active Pause button and dimmed controls for playing, skipping forward 15 seconds, and skipping backward 15 seconds. The main part of the screen shows the waveform of the recording that’s in progress, along with a time indicator. The orange Microphone In Use Indicator appears at the top right.  

How to Fix iPhone Microphone Issues on iOS 26

by Chris Smith
If the microphones on your iPhone aren’t working after iOS 26 update, there are steps you can take to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Your iPhone has three mics, so make sure all three of
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