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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 photo of a real estate sign, with the phone number highlighted. Above the phone number are the Call, Message, Add to Contacts, and Copy options.

How to interact with text in an image in Preview on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can interact with text in an image in Preview on iPad with Live Text, and copy, translate, call, or email from it.
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A map showing a dropped pin in a park. Below it, buttons to get directions to the pin, download its surrounding area, or move it appear.

How to report an issue with Maps on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can report an issue with Maps on iPad, add something that's missing, or report a closed business or wrong direction.
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The Share Contact window in the Contacts app.

How to export contacts on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can export contacts on iPad from a list in Contacts, choose which fields to include, and send them with Messages or Mail.
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An iPad showing a map with several driving route options to the same destination. Each route shows the estimated time and distance, and a Steps button to see detailed directions. Color coding on each route indicates traffic conditions.

How to check traffic conditions and report traffic incidents in Maps on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can check traffic conditions and report traffic incidents in Maps on iPad, like accidents, hazards, and speed checks.
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The Battery screen in Settings on iPad. It displays a daily usage graph, a list of apps with their battery consumption, and settings for Battery Health, Battery Percentage, and Low Power Mode.

How to check iPad battery usage and battery health

by Chris Smith
You can understand your iPad battery usage and health, with daily usage, app and system activity, and battery health information.
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A news story in the News app. In the tab bar, Today is selected.

How to clear your reading history in News on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can clear your reading history in News on iPad, clear recommendations, and recommend stories based only on what you read in News.
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The Music app open on iPad showing the sidebar on the left and albums on the right. The MiniPlayer is at the bottom.

How to listen to radio stations in Music on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can listen to radio stations in Music on iPad, from Apple Music 1 to stations by genre, and create your own stations.
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The onscreen keyboard is open in the Notes app. Text is entered in the text field and above the keyboard are predictive text suggestions for the next word.

How to change typing assistance options for an Apple external keyboard with iPad

by Chris Smith
You can change typing assistance options for an Apple external keyboard with iPad, like Auto-Correction, Auto-Capitalization, and smart punctuation.
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The Not Secure Connection Warning control, located below Privacy & Security on the Safari screen in Settings.

How to enable cookies on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can enable cookies on iPad by turning off Block All Cookies in Safari settings, so websites that need cookies work normally.
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A menu in Control Center shows input source options for recording your side of a videoconference.

How to improve audio and record video calls on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can improve audio and record video calls on iPad, choose an audio input, use Voice Isolation or Wide Spectrum, and record locally.
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