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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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