Chris Smith

Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk 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.
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The Magnifier app is open and a door is being detected. A description shows how far away the door is.
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How to detect doors, people, and furniture around you using Magnifier on iPad

You can detect doors, people, and furniture around you using Magnifier on iPad, and customize…

By Chris Smith
A photo is open in the Photos app library. The subject in the center of the photo is outlined and the Copy, Look Up, Add Sticker, and Share buttons appear above it.
iPad

How to lift a subject from the photo or video background on iPad

You can lift a subject from the photo or video background on iPad and copy,…

By Chris Smith
The Record Video screen, showing that the person you're calling is unavailable. The screen includes a Call Again button and a Record Video button you can tap to record a video message.
iPad

How to make FaceTime calls on iPad

You can make FaceTime calls on iPad over Wi-Fi or cellular, view call information, and…

By Chris Smith
The Control Center settings for FaceTime calls, showing the audio settings Automatic, Standard, Voice Isolation, and Wide Spectrum.
iPad

How to change FaceTime audio settings on iPad

You can change FaceTime audio settings on iPad, use Spatial Audio, filter background sounds with…

By Chris Smith
The Control Center, showing options for audio and video effects.
iPad

How to change FaceTime video settings on iPad

You can change FaceTime video settings on iPad, blur the background with Portrait mode, use…

By Chris Smith
A screenshot showing an example of an iPad Home Screen.
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How to use other apps during a FaceTime call on iPad

You can use other apps during a FaceTime call on iPad to look up information,…

By Chris Smith
A note showing a drawing and Markup tools along the bottom of the screen.
iPad

How to search through your notes on iPad

You can search through your notes on iPad for typed and handwritten text, objects in…

By Chris Smith
A document is open in the Notes app. The onscreen keyboard is in the bottom half of the screen.
iPad

How to use keyboard shortcuts in Notes on iPad

You can use keyboard shortcuts in Notes on iPad with an iPad keyboard to start…

By Chris Smith
The screen for sharing a photo, with the sharing options immediately below the open photo, including the More button for editing sharing options.
iPad

How to customize sharing options in an iPad app

You can customize sharing options in an iPad app, show or hide Share options, and…

By Chris Smith
An iPad with a map of a national park. The park is framed by a rectangle with handles, which can be moved to change the size of the map to download. The selected map's download size is indicated near the bottom of the map. The Cancel and Download buttons are at the bottom of the screen.
iPad

How to download offline maps on iPad

You can download offline maps on iPad to get directions and see place details without…

By Chris Smith

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