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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iPhone 18 Pro is displayed in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.
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Can’t Turn Off Do Not Disturb on iPhone 18 Pro, How to Fix

When Do Not Disturb won't turn off on your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18…

By Dave Johnson
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.
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‘Hey Siri’ Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro, Fix

Check that Siri can hear you and that Siri and Hey Siri are enabled if…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.
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Hey Siri Failing on iPhone 18 Pro After iOS Update? Here’s Why

Check that Hey Siri is selected under Siri > Requests if it stops responding on…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Ma iPhone 18 Pro, back exterior, burgundy color (dark red)
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Widgets Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro? Here’s The Fix

Force close all apps and restart your iPhone if widgets aren't working on your iPhone…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.
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A Device Attached to The System is Not Functioning on iPhone 18 Pro, Fix

If you see "A device attached to the system is not functioning" when you transfer…

By Dave Johnson
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.
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How to Clean Your iPhone 18 Pro Microphone

Learn how to safely clean the microphones on your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro, burgundy finish, partial back exterior angled to show pro camera system in top left corner, 3 lenses, microphone, flash
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Dictation Adds Random Commas on iPhone 18 Pro? Fix

Update iOS and check the Auto-Punctuation setting if Dictation adds random commas on your iPhone…

By Dave Johnson
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Fitness App Crashing or Freezing on iPhone 18 Pro, Fix

If the Fitness app keeps crashing or freezing on your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone…

By Dave Johnson
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Guided Access Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro? How to Fix

When Guided Access isn't working on your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max,…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.
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Weather Widget Location Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro

Check that Weather can use cellular data and Location Services if the Weather widget doesn't…

By Dave Johnson

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