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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

The front view of iPad Pro with callouts to the front camera at the top center, the top button at the top right, and the volume buttons on the right.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation).
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The front view of iPhone 18 Pro Max. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The USB-C connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Action button.

iPhone 18 Pro Max hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 18 Pro Max, plus links to help you get started.
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The front view of iPad Pro with callouts to the top button and Touch ID at the top right, the volume buttons at the top right, the front camera at the center right, and the microphone on the right and top center.

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Chris Smith
You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Pro 13-inch (M4).
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The location of the force sensor with volume swipe on AirPods Pro 3, along the stem of each of your AirPods.

How to use controls and gestures with your AirPods

by Chris Smith
You can use controls and gestures with your AirPods to play and pause audio, skip tracks, answer calls, use Siri, and respond with head gestures.
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The Keyboard Settings menu is open, and shows three options: English (US), Emoji, and Keyboard Feedback. At the bottom of the menu, from left to right, are buttons for left-handed layout, default layout, and right-handed layout. The default layout button is selected.

How to choose an alternative layout for an Apple external keyboard with iPad

by Chris Smith
You can choose an alternative layout for an Apple external keyboard with iPad to type letters and marks for other languages.
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A Mac is next to an iPhone. The AirDrop dialog is open on the Mac desktop, ready to share a document with the iPhone. The iPhone screen has a notification about receiving the document.

How to use Continuity to work across Apple devices

by Chris Smith
You can use your iPhone with your Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch to hand off tasks, share files, and stream video and audio with Continuity.
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The Hearing Devices screen in Control Center. From top to bottom, it includes the Headphone Level in decibels, Hearing Assistance, Background Sounds, and Live Listen.

How to play the same sound in both of your AirPods

by Chris Smith
You can play the same sound in both of your AirPods with Mono Audio on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch, instead of stereo sound.
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The location of the Digital Crown on the right headphone of AirPods Max 2.

How to make and answer calls with AirPods Max

by Chris Smith
You can make and answer calls with AirPods Max, mute or unmute yourself, decline an incoming call, and answer a second call with the Digital Crown.
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The AirPods icon is selected on the right side of the menu bar on Mac. For AirPods Pro, Adaptive is selected below Listening Mode and Conversation Awareness is Off.

How to adjust listening mode settings on AirPods

by Chris Smith
You can adjust listening mode settings on AirPods to allow noise cancellation in one ear, use Conversation Awareness, and tune Adaptive Audio.
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The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

How to configure a router in Home on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can configure a router in Home on iPad to control which services your accessories can reach, with Restrict to Home, Automatic, or No Restriction.
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