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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 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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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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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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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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The upper portion of the front of iPhone with the volume up and volume down buttons on the upper left.  

No sound on iPhone after iOS 26 Update? How to Fix The Issue

by Chris Smith
Having problems getting your iPhone to play music, podcasts, or other audio? We outline a few ways to fix no sound problem on iPhone after iOS 26 update. If there’s no sound on your iPhone
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How to Fix iPhone Speakers Not Working After iOS 26 Update

by Chris Smith
If your iPhone speakers are not working after updating to iOS 26, there are some simple ways to troubleshoot possible problems. To start, make sure that the speakers aren’t muted with Silent mode or with
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The upper portion of the front of iPhone with the volume up and volume down buttons on the upper left.  

How to Fix iPhone Volume Buttons Not Working After IOS 26 Update

by Chris Smith
A broken volume button is often unexpected and can be annoying to deal with. After all, we don’t realize how much we use it until it no longer works. Not being able to turn your
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iPhone Keep Disconnecting From Wi-Fi on iOS 26? How to Fix

by Chris Smith
Your iPhone may keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi on iOS 26 due to issues with either the router or phone. If the router is your problem, try power cycling, updating firmware, or switching frequency. If it’s
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Two hands hold up iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

How to Fix iOS 26 Slow Wi-Fi Issues on iPhone

by Chris Smith
Are you experiencing slow Wi-Fi on your iOS 26 device? You’re not alone. Many iPhone users have reported connectivity issues since updating to Apple’s latest operating system. There could be several reasons for this, and
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