Kevin Shaw

Kevin Shaw is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it's been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.
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How to unsend and edit messages on iPad

You can unsend and edit messages on iPad, to fix a typo or pull back…

By Kevin Shaw
Stickers appear below a conversation. Each button across the top of the card opens a sticker pack.
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How to send stickers in Messages on iPad

You can send stickers in Messages on iPad, including Live Stickers, Memoji, and stickers from…

By Kevin Shaw
A Group FaceTime call showing four participants in individual tiles at the top of the screen. Two additional participants appear together in a tile at the bottom left. At the bottom right are FaceTime controls: the Video, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.
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How to use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPad

You can use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPad, streaming…

By Kevin Shaw
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How to multitask with Picture in Picture on iPad

You can multitask with Picture in Picture on iPad, watching a video or using FaceTime…

By Kevin Shaw
The iPad Home Screen showing a FaceTime video call notification from an iPhone at the top. Tap Switch to move the call to your iPad.
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How to hand off a FaceTime call from your iPad to your other Apple devices

You can hand off a FaceTime call from your iPad to your iPhone or Mac,…

By Kevin Shaw
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How to get started with Notes on iPad

You can get started with Notes on iPad to capture thoughts, make Quick Notes, add…

By Kevin Shaw
A note for a class brainstorm with tags such as #school and #kine210. The note features a hand-drawn diagram of a box breathing exercise, which illustrates a four-step breathing cycle.
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How to organize your notes with tags on iPad

You can organize your notes with tags on iPad, add tags like #shopping or #work,…

By Kevin Shaw
A note is open in the Notes app in the top of the screen, and the emoji keyboard is open in the bottom of the screen.
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How to switch between keyboards with iPad

You can switch between keyboards with iPad, from language and emoji keyboards to the onscreen…

By Kevin Shaw
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How to get walking directions in Maps on iPad

You can get walking directions in Maps on iPad, preview elevation, and avoid hills, busy…

By Kevin Shaw
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How to find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad

You can find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad by category or…

By Kevin Shaw

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