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Emily Long

Emily is a staff writer at GeeksModo, and is interested in all things Apple. This includes its best products such as the iPad, iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. When she’s not tinkering with the latest Apple gear, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors.

Emily Long's Articles

A screen in the Journal app showing Journaling Suggestions.

How to write in your journal on iPad

by Emily Long
You can write in your journal on iPad to capture thoughts on everyday moments, with suggestions, Apple Pencil, and writing prompts.
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The welcome screen for the Journal app.

How to get started with Journal on iPad

by Emily Long
You can get started with Journal on iPad to record your experiences with photos, music, drawings, and audio, and review your entries.
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The Home Screen with the Dock showing six favorite apps on the left and three suggested apps to the right. The rightmost icon in the Dock opens App Library.

How to use News widgets on iPad

by Emily Long
You can use News widgets on iPad to check the day's top and trending stories, or stories about a topic you choose.
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The Home app with the sidebar on the left. Home is highlighted. On the right are images from five security cameras.

How to use Apple Intelligence with Home cameras and notifications on iPad

by Emily Long
You can use Apple Intelligence with Home cameras and notifications on iPad to generate video descriptions and get fewer alerts.
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An iPad screen with three apps open and a selected window layout that arranges them in thirds on the screen.

How to work faster on iPad with multitasking, the menu bar, and the Dock

by Emily Long
You can streamline the workflow on your iPad by switching between apps, arranging app windows, using the menu bar, and adding folders to the Dock.
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A notification is shown on iPad that Name Recognition recognized a sound that may be a name.

How to recognize sounds using iPad

by Emily Long
You can have iPad recognize sounds like a doorbell, siren, or crying baby with Sound Recognition, and add custom sounds.
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iPhone connected to the power adapter plugged into a power outlet.

How to charge the iPhone battery

by Emily Long
You can charge your iPhone battery with a cable or wirelessly.
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The Home tab in the Music app showing the sidebar on the left and the Home section at the right. The Home tab shows Top Picks at the top. Recently Played music appears below, showing four album covers. The MiniPlayer is at the bottom.

How to see what friends are listening to in Music on iPad

by Emily Long
You can see what friends are listening to in Music on iPad, choose how to find friends, follow them, and stop following.
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A FaceTime video call in progress, showing one participant at the bottom left. An image of three other participants fills the rest of the screen. At the bottom right are the Camera, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to use Live Captions and Live Translation in FaceTime on iPad

by Emily Long
You can use Live Captions and Live Translation in FaceTime on iPad to see a call transcribed or translated in real time.
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A FaceTime video call in progress, showing one participant at the bottom left. An image of three other participants fills the rest of the screen. At the bottom right are the Camera, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to get started with FaceTime on iPad

by Emily Long
You can get started with FaceTime on iPad, set it up, use the call controls, and leave a video message when someone doesn't answer.
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