Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in New Jersey. He covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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The Magnifier app detecting a finger pointing at text on a sign.
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How to detect text around you and have it read out loud using Magnifier on iPad

You can detect text around you and have it read out loud using Magnifier on…

By Dave Johnson
Recovering several recently deleted messages.
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How to recover deleted messages in Messages on iPad

You can recover deleted messages in Messages on iPad for up to 30 days from…

By Dave Johnson
The Photos app is open to a photo of a dog. The dog is selected, and the option Add Sticker is available in the menu above.
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How to make stickers from your photos on iPad

You can make stickers from your photos on iPad, including animated stickers from Live Photos,…

By Dave Johnson
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.
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How to get started with FaceTime on iPad

You can get started with FaceTime on iPad, set it up, use the call controls,…

By Dave Johnson
The onscreen keyboard is open in the Notes app. The Dictation button at the bottom of the keyboard is selected and the Dictation button appears below the insertion point in the text field.
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How to dictate text on iPad

You can dictate text on iPad anywhere you can type, switch between speaking and typing,…

By Dave Johnson
The Maps app showing a map of an area. The search field is in the top left, with results from a search query listed below.
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How to explore places with guides in Maps on iPad

You can explore places with guides in Maps on iPad, browse by city, interest, or…

By Dave Johnson
The Maps app showing a map of an area. The search field is in the top left, with results from a search query listed below.
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How to get information about places in Maps on iPad

You can get information about places in Maps on iPad, see addresses and reviews on…

By Dave Johnson
A map showing a transit route. A route card on the left shows Go buttons for several options for the route.
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How to get transit directions in Maps on iPad

You can get transit directions in Maps on iPad with departure times, connections, and fares,…

By Dave Johnson
Playlist Playground open in Apple Music, showing the title field, the Add Songs button, and a search field with playlist suggestions below it.
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How to create, edit, and delete music playlists on iPad

You can create, edit, and delete music playlists on iPad, use Playlist Playground in the…

By Dave Johnson
The Camera open in Photo mode.
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How to take photos with your iPad camera

You can take photos with your iPad camera in modes like Photo, Video, Pano, and…

By Dave Johnson

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