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Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is the editor-in-chief at GeeksModo where he oversees all of site’s evergreen content to ensure it’s up to date with the latest information. Hailing from New Jersey in the US, he has over seven years of experience in the tech journalism space and holds a degree in English Literature. In his spare time, Dave can found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, and petting every dog he comes across in the outside world.

Dave Johnson's Articles

A screen showing the measurement of the dimensions of a box in the Measure app. The area of the box is calculated from the measurements of the dimensions.

How to view and save measurements on iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can save a list of measurements from the Measure app, with screenshots, to share and view later on supported iPhone models.
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The Privacy & Security screen in Settings.

How to use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone to require Face ID or Touch ID, and a Security Delay, for sensitive changes if someone knows
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A sudoku puzzle with several features turned on: Notes, Highlight Matching Numbers, Show Conflicts, and Autocheck.

How to solve sudoku puzzles in News on iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can solve new sudoku puzzles in News on iPhone every day, in easy, moderate, and challenging levels if you subscribe to Apple News+.
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A screen showing a document being scanned. The Take Picture button is at the bottom center.

How to scan a QR code with your iPhone camera

by Dave Johnson
You can scan QR codes for websites, apps, coupons, and tickets with the iPhone Camera or the Scan Code control in Control Center.
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A website is open in Safari. The Page Menu button is selected and listening controls are displayed.

How to listen to a webpage in Safari on iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can have Safari on iPhone read supported webpages aloud with Listen to Page, and pause or resume whenever you like.
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A news story in the News app. In the tabs across the bottom, Today is selected.

How to read local news in News on iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can set up a local news feed in News on iPhone for news, events, and weather where you live, and follow local publishers in
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The Camera screen in Portrait mode; in the viewfinder, the subject is sharp and the background is blurred. The dial to select Portrait Lighting is open in the bottom of the frame and Studio Light is selected.

How to record video in Cinematic mode with your iPhone camera

by Dave Johnson
You can record video in Cinematic mode on supported iPhone models, keeping your subject sharp with a blurred background, and change the focus later.
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The iPhone Lock Screen showing the time and date near the top and icons for the Flashlight and Camera near the bottom.

How to turn the iPhone flashlight on or off

by Dave Johnson
You can turn the iPhone flashlight on or off from Control Center, the Lock Screen, Siri, or the Action button.
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A screen showing the measurement of the dimensions of a box in the Measure app. The area of the box is calculated from the measurements of the dimensions.

How to measure dimensions with iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can measure objects with your iPhone camera in the Measure app, detect rectangles automatically, and use edge guides and Ruler view.
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A phone call in the Phone app showing a conversation translated from German to English.

How to translate in-person conversations with iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can translate in-person conversations with the Translate app on iPhone, in a face-to-face view or in your ears with AirPods.
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