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In the News
The tech news you need to know from the past week covering iPhones, iPads, and related mobile technology. Brought to you by Jeff Richardson of iPhone J.D. and Brett Burney of Apps in Law.
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- #117
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- 267
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- Weekly
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- 1 hr 4 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
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52 min
267: Duo Not Want, Mini Tablet with a Mega Tab 📲 and a Life-Saving Night Watch ⌚️
Episode 267
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In the News blog post for October 30, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news852.html00:00:00 - Duo We Have a Problem?
00:19:48 - Mini Tablet, Mega Tab
00:27:16- Can’t Touch This? Now You Can!
00:33:44 - Home Sweet HomePod
00:36:36 - Home Sweet HomeView
00:37:49 - The Night Watch
00:40:05 - Brett’s iTip: Double-Tap Windows on your iPad
00:46:30 - Jeff’s App: Fineline by Macro ArmantJeff’s Review: iPhone Duo — the best of times, the worst of times
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/review-iphone-duo.htmlRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: New iPad mini vs previous model: Here’s everything new
Michael D.J. Eisenberg | The Tech-Savvy Lawyer: How To! Evaluate Buying the Shiny New Tech Option Before Buying: In this case, a Touchscreen MacBook for Lawyers
Frederico Vitici | MacStories: MacBook Pro with Touch: A Mac for the iPad Generation
Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Releasing HomePod Mini 2 Tomorrow With These New Features
David Sparks | MacSparky: Apple’s Second Chance in the Home
Derricke Dennis | Military.com: Air Force Veteran's Apple Watch Warned Him of a Health Problem He Didn't Know He Had
Brett’s iTip: Watch that Double-Tap on your iPad!
https://support.apple.com/en-bw/guide/ipad/ipad2q9j404h2/ipadosJeff’s App: Fineliner app by Marco Armant
https://fineliner.app/Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
37 min
266: iPod Memories, Duo Mania, and a Little Pro & Tell 🪄
Episode 266
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In the News blog post for October 23, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news851.html
00:00:00 - iPod Memories
00:05:39 - Duo Mania
00:31:49 - A Little Pro & TellJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhone Duo
Lex Friedman | Lex on Tech: Early iPhone Duo reviews are in; I have no iPhone 18 Pro regrets
Nilay Patel & Allison Johnson | The Verge: The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive good time
Joanna Stern: We Put Apple's iPhone Duo Through HELL. Here’s What Happened.
Marques Brownlee: Phone Duo Review: First Generation Fun!
Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’
Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 9 min
265: Home On The Range 🧑🌾 Except When You Wanna AirFly Drive 🛞
Episode 265
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In the News blog post for October 16, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news850.html00:00:00 - How Many Duos?
00:06:05 - Home On The Range
00:55:19 - Is the HomePod a HomeDud?
00:58:39 - Siri, Where’s the TV?
01:03:42 - Jeff’s Gadget: AirFly DriveJeff’s Post: Apple comes home
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | The Verge: The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
Juli Clover | MacRumors: 10 HomeView Features You Might Have Missed
Andrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: Apple HomeView hands on: So many questions, but I like it
Harley Charlton | MacRumors: HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
Andrew Orr | AppleInsider: That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI
Jeff’s Review: AirFly Drive from Twelve South — give your car wireless CarPlay
Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
54 min
264: The King 👑 The Cook 🧑🍳 and His Majesty the (Potential) HomePod 🔊
Episode 264
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In the News blog post for October 9, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news849.html
00:00 Bringing It All Home!
19:08 Upgrade Hesitations
29:35 Tim Cook + King of England
32:45 A-OK ANC
36:13 Apple Wallet Wariness
41:51 Brett’s Watch Tip: Adjusting to the Dynamic App Grid
47:17 Jeff’s Backup Tip: SuperDuper and BackblazeRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’
Lewis Wallace | Cult of Mac: Apple’s smart home plan sounds bigger and bolder than you might think
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Gurman Strikes Again: ‘Apple’s Smart Home Push Includes Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Codeveloped With LG’
Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Now Pushing iPhone Users Still on iOS 26 to Install iOS 27
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Apple Is Slow-Rolling iOS 27 Adoption, So Far
Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement
David Phelan | The Independent: Apple’s Tim Cook reveals one of his major new projects: ‘You want to give part of yourself’
M.G. Siegler | Spyglass: Ode to the AirPods 5
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses
Brett’s Watch Tip: Adjusting to the Dynamic App Grid
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/use-apps-apda1bf1a95b/watchosJeff’s Backup Tips:
SuperDuper! 4
https://www.shirt-pocket.com/superduper4.phpBackBlaze
https://www.backblaze.com/Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
33 min
263: Our Favorite iOS 27 Tips & Tricks So Far
Episode 263
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October 2, 2026
00:00 A Special In the News!
00:34 #1 Siri
01:43 #2 Siri Mode in Camera
03:40 #3 Use Notes instead of your Brain Space
04:52 #4 Photos: Prioritize iCloud Sync
06:00 #5 Photos Ratings
07:54 #6 Photos Collections
09:37 #7 Make Clean Up better
12:24 #8 Dual Cameras
13:23 #9 Dual Camera in FaceTime
13:58 #10 Photos: Extend
15:38 #11 Extend wallpaper
16;47 #12 Paste Shortcut
17:53 #13 Combine Emojis
18:48 #14 Describe a Shortcut
23:23 #15 Apps in Search Dropdown
24:32 #16 Customize FindMy Share
25:09 #17 Audio Messages
26:31 #18 Drawing in iMessages
27:26 #19 One Tap Suggestions
27:55 #20 Equalizer for AirPods
28:33 #21 Adaptive Adjustments
29:23 #22 Wi-Fi Transitions
30:32 #23 Weather App Buttons
30:56 #24 Big Honkin WidgetsBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
53 min
262: Better Boring Updates and Teeny-Tiny Hellos 👋
Episode 262
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In the News blog post for September 25, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news847.html00:00 Happy Dolly Parton Day! (9-25)
00:57 Better Boring Updates and Teeny-Tiny Hellos
27:03 Watching the Music
33:38 mini Updates
38:09 Crossbody Accessories
39:43 We Build Products … Not Technology
49:06 Jeff’s iPadOS 27 Tip: Show the iPad Menu BarJeff’s Review: iPhone 18 Pro Max
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/review-iphone-18-pro-max.htmlJeff Parson | Tom’s Guide: iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Biggest upgrades explained
Jason Cross | Macworld: iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring
Amber Neely | Apple Insider: Apple is hiding tiny 'hello' signs for iPhone 18 Pro users to find
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Series 12: My three favorite new features so far
Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: Two new Macs finally arrive this week [Update: They’re here!]
Jeff’s iPadOS 27 Tip: Show the iPad Menu Bar
When in Windowed Apps Mode, keep menu bar on all the time
Globe - C: Tap the Control Center button
“Automatically Show And Hide Menu Bar”
https://support.apple.com/en-us/125309Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
55 min
261: Personalized AI, Bigger Islands 🏝️ and CarPlay 🚘 for the People!
Episode 261
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In the News blog post for September 18, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news846.html00:00 Christmas Apples!
02:15 Wiping Away Cancer
04:35 Accessible AI and Extra Large Widgets!
30:02 Bigger Islands and Pro Thermals
35:51 Focus Tracking and Variable Apertures
39:57 Dynamic App Grid and Wrist Flicking
44:29 An Audible High 5
46:13 CarPlay for the People!
48:21 Brett’s iOS 27 Tip: Subtle Little “Hesitating-Rubber-Band” Animation
51:20 Jeff’s iOS 27 Tip: Force Yourself to Try the “New” Siri!Jeff’s Review: Apple Polishing Cloth
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/review-apple-polishing-cloth.html
Let’s help kids beat cancer
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.html
David Pogue: 125 Tests of the New AI SiriFrederico Viticci: iOS and iPadOS 27: The MacStories Review
Dan Moren | Six Colors: iOS 27 Review: Little things mean a lot
Tim Hardwick | MacRumors: 50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 - Out Now!
Marques Brownlee: iPhone 18 Pro Review: All About that Chip
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhones 18 ProAustin Mann: iPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, Colorado
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Series 12 has subtle design change that Apple didn’t mention
Brett’s iOS 27 Tip: A subtle little “hesitating-rubber-band” animation/feel when moving apps from page to page
Jeff’s iOS 27 Tip: Force yourself to try the “New” Siri!
Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 21 min
260: Know When to Hold ’Em 📲 Know When to Fold ’Em
Episode 260
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In the News blog post for September 12, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news845.html
00:00 Apple’s Unfolding Story …
02:11 iPhone 18 Pro & Max
25:34 Let’s Help Kids Beat Cancer
28:01 iPhone Duo
58:13 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
01:11:00 AirPods 5
01:12:12 Wrist Strap Stat
01:13:02 iOS 27 on Sept. 14
01:13:51 More Free Satellite
01:15:34 The Calendar of Surprises
01:16:52 Pre-Order PreservationJeff: Why lawyers will love the new 2026 iPhone models
Let’s help kids beat cancer
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.html
Oliver Haslam | Apple Insider: Siri AI is so close to being useful, and iPhone Duo's A20 Pro could be the secret sauceBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: The Duo is drool-worthy, but the iPhone 18 Pro camera features win for me
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 have surprise upgrade that wasn’t announced
Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Should your Apple Watch always be listening?
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: This is Apple’s new Wrist Strap accessory for iPhone
Tom Warren | The Verge: iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI
Marcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year
Frederico Viticci | MacStories: All the ‘Surprise and Shine’ Release Dates and Features, Visualized
Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 9 min
259: Terning Over a New Apple Leaf 🍎 Pro Ball! ⚾️ and Coach Lasso’s Day Off ⚽️
Episode 259
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In the News blog post for September 4, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news844.html00:00 Terning Over a New Apple Leaf
17:20 Helping Kids Beat Cancer
23:40 Airy Compromises and Mini Promises
32:46 Squashing Bugs and Handing Off iPhones
35:23 In the Vision! Pro Ball!
46:09 Apple Wallet is OK
49:51 Ring of Truth
55:03 In the Show! Coach Lasso’s Day Off
59:52 Brett’s Site: https://56k.rip/
1:03:06 Jeff’s Apple Music Tip: Music VideosMyke Hurley | The Enthusiast: Three Narratives from the John Ternus Executive Profile
Let’s help kids beat cancer
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.html
Apple Watch Heart Rate: Amanda’s True Apple Watch StoryJuli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone Air Review: One Year With Apple's Super Thin $999 iPhone
Stephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: The Once and Future iPad mini
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iOS 27 fixes Apple Mail in three ways longtime users will love
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: iOS 27 Introduces New ‘iPhone Handoff’ Feature
Justin Ryan | Spatial Insider: Apple’s First Live Immersive MLB Game Was a Home Run
Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Vision Pro was just used in a first-of-its-kind surgery
Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: iPhone Driver's License Feature in Apple Wallet Launches in Oklahoma
Parker Ortani: Pebble Proves the Ring Might Just be the Ideal Form Factor for On-the-Go AI
Brett’s Site: https://56k.rip/
Jeff’s Apple Music Tip: Music Videos!
https://support.apple.com/guide/tv/watch-music-videos-atvb6e1c5b22/tvosBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
59 min
258: A Ray of Wow, Beefy Macs, and Wally Pay Now Welcome 💸
Episode 258
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In the News blog post for August 28, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news843.html
00:00 A Ray of Wow
08:10 Beefy Mac
18:14 Polishing It Off
20:32 Cooking on the Backburner
25:41 Suggested Ads
33:08 Wally Pay
36:43 Photo Bits
40:21 CarPlay Baby
45:33 Brett’s iTip: iMessage + Button Tips
50:26 Jeff’s iTip: Download PDF Apple Card StatementZac Hall | 9to5Mac: Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: ‘Surprise and shine’
Juli Clover | MacRumors: Apple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country
Tim Hardwick | MacRumors: Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features
Jason Snell | Six Colors: Apple unveils M6, M5 Ultra chips and updates its desktop Macs
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple just did something rare that signals big September event
Andrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: Apple's new & cheaper Apple Polishing Cloth almost as good as the original
Juli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Holds Farewell Party for Tim Cook as Ternus Prepares to Take Over
Marcus Mendes | MacRumors: Tim Cook and John Ternus host Pikachu and The Pokémon Company CEO at Apple Park
Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Next Week: 15 Years in Quotes
Ryan Christoffel | MacRumors: Apple Maps launches ads on iPhone, here’s what’s new
Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: Walmart finally caves and starts accepting Apple Pay
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: BitCam: The 1-Bit Camera App Turns 2.0
Nicole Kinning | Wired: Review: Ottocast Cabin Care Wireless CarPlay Adapter
Brett’s iTip: iMessage + Button Tips
https://youtube.com/shorts/_CtWBDJ17ok?is=idBcrmPFyzAZFpEtJeff’s iTip: Get a PDF version of a monthly Apple Card statement
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102284Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
58 min
257: Our Favorite Things - Raindrops on iPhones ☔️ and Whiskers on Gadgets 🐱
Episode 257
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00:00 Our Favorite Things - Special Edition!
01:11 Snap Grip Stand by ohsnap!
06:38 JBL Charge 5 or 6
09:00 Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
11:50 Pitaka Folio 3 for iPad Pro
14:06 Unforgetful App
18:15 Microsoft OneNote
19:56 Anker Laptop Power Bank
21:45 Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W USB-C Charger
22:42 Anker “braided” USB-C Cables
23:54 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station
26:09 Flighty App and Tripit
28:08 1Password App
30:00 Arcade Adventure Stretch Belt
31:01 Cassette App
32:19 Shazam App
34:08 Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Film Scanner
38:26 Saily and GigSky eSIMs
40:52 Backblaze
43:42 ChatGPT App
46:55 Lutron Caséta Diva Smart Dimmer Switch
48:42 eufyCam S3 Pro
51:00 Nuwave Smart Mug
51:41 CovoBox
53:18 Keychron K1 Pro Mechanical Keyboard
54:01 Parcel App
55:07 Scanner Pro App
56:00 Goodnotes 6 AppSnap Grip Stand by ohsnap!
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/review-snap-grip-stand-by-ohsnap.htmlJBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Speaker
https://www.jbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlMagic Keyboard for iPad Pro
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/review-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro.htmlPitaka Folio 3 for iPad Pro
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/folio-3-for-ipad-pro?variant=45296488251462Unforgetful App
https://marco.org/2026/08/14/unforgetfulMicrosoft OneNote
https://onenote.cloud.microsoft/en-us/Anker Laptop Power Bank
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/03/reivew-anker-laptop-power-bank.htmlAnker 737 GaNPrime 120W USB-C Charger
https://amzn.to/45FgepGAnker “braided” USB-C Cables
https://amzn.to/3U4dRdvAnker Prime Wireless Charging Station
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/04/review-anker-prime-wireless-charging-station.htmlFlighty App and Tripit
https://flighty.com/
https://www.tripit.com/web1Password App
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/08/reivew-1password-8.htmlArcade Adventure Stretch Belt
https://amzn.to/4bWyzSICassette App
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/08/review-cassette.htmlShazam App
https://support.apple.com/en-us/118570Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Film Scanner
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/02/review-kodak-scanner.htmleSIM apps Saily and GigSky
https://saily.com/
https://www.gigsky.com/Backblaze
https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personalChatGPT App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chatgpt/id6448311069Lutron Caséta - Caséta Diva and Caséta Claro
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/12/review-lutron-caseta-diva-claro.htmleufyCam S3 Pro
https://amzn.to/45EuZJqNuwave Smart Mug
https://amzn.to/4c4EIfvCovoBox: hide your electronics behind real books
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/02/review-covobox.htmlKeychron K1 Pro Mechanical Keyboard
https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardParcel — track your deliveries
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/09/review-parcel.html
Scanner Pro App
https://readdle.com/scannerpro
Goodnotes 6 — take handwritten notes on your iPad
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/08/goodnotes-6.htmlBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 8 min
256: An Ultra Visible Crease 📂 A (Potential) Slow Roll on the 18, and A Useful Double-Tap Gesture 🤌
Episode 256
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In the News blog post for August 14, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news841.html00:00 An Ultra Visible Crease
06:38 A (Potential) Slow Roll on the 18
16:20 Opening Up Your Wallet
26:55 Banding Together
38:42 In the Vision! Immersive Baseball
47:00 In the Show! Ted Silo
54:25 Brett’s Site: Poople.io
58:37 Jeff’s iTip: Counting the SecondsHartley Charlton | MacRumors: 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra'
Juli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone Ultra: Rumors About Apple's Foldable iPhone
Stevie Bonifeld | The Verge: It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Wallet in iOS 27 adds clever new way to use its many features
Haley Perry | Wirecutter: Your Apple Watch Band Is Ugly. Wear a Nicer One to a Fancy Event.
Apple and Major League Baseball announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive
Hartley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple TV Gains Classic Movies Collection
Ted Lasso — Welcome Back, Ted | Apple TV
Brett’s Site: https://poople.io/
Jeff’s iTip: Counting the seconds
Tap your index finger and thumb together twice.
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/use-double-tap-for-common-actions-apdabb7b275c/watchosBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 6 min
255: Apple BoatPlay ⛵️ Border Patrol Passwords and Lasso’ing the Moon🌛
Episode 255
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In the News blog post for August 8, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news840.html00:00 Betting on Jeff’s Date…
09:49 Moving (and Trading) On Up!
17:42 A Walk Down the Newton Road
21:56 Apple BoatPlay
24:37 Scrubbing in Your Car
29:08 Border Patrol Passwords
39:27 Wearing the Vision Pro to Get Pro Vision
42:28 Lasso’ing the Moon
47:54 Brett’s iTip: Saving Your Own Photos from a Shared Album
56:38 Jeff’s iTip: Highlighting Text in an Email on iPhone or iPadMarcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Apple holds 65% of the premium smartphone market as segment reaches record high
William Gallagher | Apple Insider: Apple sweetens its trade-in deals, but you can still do better
William Gallagher | Apple Insider: Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone
Juli Clover | MacRumors: CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: CarPlay in iOS 27 adds two new features for popular Apple apps
Jeff’s Article: Does the 1Password Travel Mode feature violate federal law?
Jason Snell | Six Colors: Review: “Ted Lasso” returns, refreshed, to the pitch
Brett’s iTip: Saving your own copy of photos from a Shared Album
https://missfreddy.com/tech-tips/iphone-tips/iphone-shared-album/Jeff’s iTip: Highlighting Text in an email using Apple’s Mail app on iPhone or iPad
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/send-email-iph742b6abb1/iosBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 12 min
254: A New Lease on the iPhone 🤳 Demanding Nice Soap 🧼 and Pre-Indexing Your Update
Episode 254
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In the News blog post for July 31, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/07/in-the-news839.html00:00 Love it. Lease it. Upgrade it.
27:19 We Want the NICE Soap, Apple!
35:26 Where Y’at? Finding Our Daughters
43:12 Pre-Indexing Your iPhone
48:12 Faster Charging Valet
51:28 A Cool, No Joke Accessory
56:10 Feel Good Lasso
58:26 Brett’s iTip: Digital Crown Orientation on the Apple Watch
1:06:49 Jeff’s iTip: Hold Digital Crown for SiriJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: John Ternus Should Reverse Apple’s Slide Down the Advertising Slippery Slope
Jason Snell | Six Colors: Always choose the good soap
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Ads in Software Are Like Stickers on Laptops
William Gallagher | AppleInsider: Daughters overjoyed as Apple Watch gift saves their father's life
Zac Hall | 9to5Mac: iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes
Andrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: Twelve South Valet mini review: A luxe MagSafe catch-all with new, faster speeds
Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: I got this iPhone accessory as a joke. Now I love it.
Brett’s iTip: Change the Digital Crown orientation on your Apple Watch
https://support.apple.com/en-sg/guide/watch/apd0bf18f46b/watchosJeff’s iTip: Hold Digital Crown to use Siri
https://support.apple.com/en-us/105063Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 8 min
253: Losing Leases & Features, Dinkin’ on Pickleball 🥒 and the Cutest eReader EVER! 📲
Episode 253
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In the News blog post for July 24, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/07/in-the-news838.html00:00 Losing Leases & Features
15:34 Apple Employee Fear Tactics?
22:09 We’re Listening To Ya!
29:59 Some Interesting Beta Updates
34:50 The Cutest eReader EVER!
37:57 Appealing Blood Oxygen
42:26 Where Y’at? Don’t Leave Me Behind!
47:08 Charging Up!
52:04 In the Show! Dinkin’ on Pickleball
57:12 Brett’s iTip: The Myriad Ways to Lock Notes
1:03:22 Jeff’s iTip: Finding Text within Apple Notes AppDan Moren | Six Colors: Apple’s reported upgrade program revamp could be a big downgrade
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Mornings in Cupertino Have the Aroma of Napalm Once Again
Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar
Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here’s how it works
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Card adds new feature in iOS 27 that every card should have
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iOS 27 adds convenient new iPhone feature you’ll use all the time
Dan Moren | Six Colors: Review: Xteink X3 is the little e-reader the world’s not quite ready for
Marcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied
Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: When Find My doesn’t help with separation anxiety
Apple: Apple Watch Fall Detection: Phil’s True Apple Watch SOS StoryAdam Engst | TidBITS: Apple Increases Apple Music, Apple One, and AppleCare+ Prices
Lacey Rose | The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Ted Lasso’ Was Finished. Then Jason Sudeikis Had an Epiphany
Brett’s iTip: The Myriad Ways to Lock Notes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102537Jeff’s iTip: Finding text within a note in Apple’s Notes app
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/search-notes-iphb8628c6b8/iosBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 6 min
252: Beta then Ever? iOS 27 with Siri & Speed 📲
Episode 252
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In the News blog post for July 17, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/07/in-the-news837.html
00:00 Siri and Speed
28:13 More Updates Than You Can Shake a Watch At
38:48 The Ads You Won’t See
43:00 Pickle or Cucumber?
47:06 In the Show! Mayday Behind Enemy Lines
50:03 Black Cats and Molten Lava
54:05 Brett’s iTip: Using Driver’s License in Apple Wallet
01:01:00 Jeff’s iTip: Create an Urgent ReminderZac Hall | 9to5Mac: iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
Jeff Benjamin: iOS 27 Public Beta - 200+ Changes/Features!
Dan Moren | Six Colors: First Look: iOS 27 Public Beta
David Pogue | Pogue’s Posts: Can AI Fix the Portrait vs. Landscape Problem?
Malcolm Owen | Apple Insider: Time for change: 50 Apple Watch updates coming in watchOS 27
Johnathan Reed | MacStories: watchOS 27: The MacStories Public Beta Preview
Sarah Perez | TechCrunch: Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads
Anurag Chawake | Cult of Mac: Apple Maps ads will ban plumbers, crypto ATMs and bail bonds
Ben Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: A sneak peek at nine new(ish) emoji on the way
Jeremy Gray | PetaPixel: 16 Award-Winning Photographers Showcase the Power of iPhone
Brett’s iTip: I was FINALLY able to use my driver’s license in Apple Wallet for TSA in Albany, NY!
https://support.apple.com/en-us/111803Jeff’s iTip: Create an urgent reminder
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102484Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 9 min
251: Opening Up a Can 🥫 of AI Lawsuits with Flighty Connections ✈️ and Avoiding Highways
Episode 251
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In the News blog post for July 11, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/07/in-the-news836.html
00:00 Apple v. OpenAI
18:35 Tracking Ternus Trends
26:03 Insightful Trust
30:22 In the Vision! Checking in with Jeff on Siri AI on Apple Vision Pro
42:00 Handing Over a Smart Home
49:40 Connection Junction
54:36 Brett’s App Tips: Flighty Tips!
1:01:45 Jeff’s iTip: Avoid Highways on MapsJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Ice Cold
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Apple Sues OpenAI, io, and Former Employees, Alleging Theft of Trade Secrets
John Gruber | Daring Fireball: John Ternus Should Reverse Apple’s Slide Down the Advertising Slippery Slope
David Sparks | MacSparky: A Golden Age for Fraudsters
Ben Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: We really need a way to hand over ownership of an Apple Home
Stephen Robles: This lock sees you coming
Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Flighty update adds powerful new Connection Assistant feature
Brett’s App Tips: Flighty App Tips!
https://flighty.comJeff’s iTip: How to Avoid Highways (and Tolls!) on Maps
https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/iphone/ipha84a94043/iosBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
52 min
250: Not Welcome News 📰 Incoming Apple Apps, and Surfing for Watches 🏄♀️
Episode 250
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In the News blog post for June 26, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/06/in-the-news834.html00:00 Hello from Colorado Spring, Italy!
01:48 This is NOT Welcome News!
18:12 New Apps in iOS 27!
24:29 Subtle Changes on Golden Gate
27:31 Privacy is Baked into Siri AI
31:18 Significant Security Settings
33:30 Dare To Go Where No Maps Exist
36:06 In the Show! Fire and Ash and Ultra HD
40:54 Keep Flying the Colors Jason!
43:50 Underrated Watch Tips
44:31 Surfing for Watches
47:09 Brett’s Site: Splitting Virtual Logs
48:58 Jeff’s iTip: Apple Watch Raise to Speak for WorkoutsHartley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Just Increased Prices on MacBooks, iPads, and More
David Sparks | MacSparky: Where Apple’s Price Increases Landed
Jay Peters | The Verge: It’s a bad time to want a new computer
Oliver Haslam | Apple Insider: Why the MacBook Neo got a price hike, and why it really shouldn't have
Harley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Unveiled These Five New Apps Last Week
Dan Moren | Six Colors: Apple’s updated icons in Golden Gate
Stephen Embry | Above the Law: Apple Intelligence: A New Sheriff In Town For Legal AI?
Max Eddy | Wirecutter: The 4 iPhone Security Settings You Should Turn On Right Now
Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Where we’re going, there are no Maps
Hamster-Humble | Reddit: All Apple TV releases from January till June 2026Jason Snell | Macworld: As Apple starts a new era, mine comes to an end
Will Shanklin | Engadget: 10 underrated Apple Watch features you can set up in minutes
Brett’s Site: Splitting Wood on an iPad
https://screen.toys/firewood/Jeff’s iTip: Thanks to Jim Nieset - Raise to Speak on your Apple Watch and ask Siri to start a run or begin a workout.
Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 3 min
249: A More Serious Siri, an Angry Potato Chip 🥔 and a Soarin’ Good Link! 🚁
Episode 249
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In the News blog post for June 19, 2026
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/06/in-the-news833.html
00:00 A More Serious Siri?
19:13 Angry Potato Chip
21:49 Search My Happy!
24:09 Pausing My Location
28:07 Reframing My Expectations
30:56 An Improved One
33:54 Dynamic Grid & Wearable Siri
38:29 iPad Glass
40:39 All the Tiny Details
43:26 Squeezing More Juice from the Apple
47:25 Jan’s Soaring Cool Link!
52:08 Brett’s iTip: Vehicle Motion Cues on your iPhone
56:58 Jeff’s iTip: Spill? Just wait.David Sparks | MacSparky: The New Siri Doesn’t Suck
Harry McCracken | Fast Company: Amazingly, Apple may emerge unscathed from its AI mess
Mark Robles: The Siri Demo Apple Didn’t Show
Joanna Stern: The New Siri Knows A LOT About You
Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: Shocker! Image Playground in iOS 27 is actually useful
Anurag Chawake | Cult of Mac: Apple is fixing the Mail app’s broken search in iOS 27
Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: iOS 27 Adds These New Features to Find My, Including 'Hide Location'
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Here’s everything new for Apple Photos in iOS 27
Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple One is getting better in iOS 27, here’s what’s new
Juli Clover | MacRumors: Hands-On With watchOS 27: Every New Apple Watch Feature
Zac Hall | 9to5Mac: Siri AI will make the Apple Watch a fully-fledged AI wearable in watchOS 27
Juli Clover | MacRumors: iPadOS 27 Hands-On: Everything New for iPadAdam Engst | TidBITS: All 264 Items on Apple’s WWDC26 “Sweating the Details” Slide
Rolfe Winkler | The Wall Street Journal: Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says
How Disney Created the NEW Soarin’ Across America | Disney Unscripted
Brett’s iTip: Apple’s weird anti-nausea dots cured my car sickness
https://www.theverge.com/tech/942854/apple-vehicle-motion-cues-review-really-workJeff’s iTip: Spill? Just wait.
Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/ -
1 hr 10 min
248: WWDC-licious! Improvements, Refinements, and a Souped-Up Siri!
Episode 248
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00:00 WWDC 2026 Keynote!
01:28 Platform Improvements
20:40 Trust and Safety
29:21 Apple Intelligence and Siri
1:01:58 Meet the Music Bro!Jeff Richardson: Why lawyers will love iOS 27
https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/06/ios27-preview.htmlConner Richardson from WWDC26: Meet the Music Understanding Framework
Discover Music Understanding, a new framework that lets your app analyze audio across six dimensions, on device: key, rhythm, structure, pace, instrument activity, and loudness. And use the Music Understanding Lab sample app to visualize each result.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7ylGu1vFdcBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com/
Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com/
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