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Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/MvqBSffU6mYIn the News blog post for March 3, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/03/in-the-news665.htmlABA TECHSHOW Conference MemoriesProtecting your iPhone PasscodeMacs (and iPhones) in New OrleansThis is Not the Refund You are Looking ForiMessage on Windows?AirPods Tips & TricksPlugable iPad DockSmelly AirTagsBrett’s iTip: QR Code Scanning Fun!Jeff’s iTip: Switch Between Open Apps on your iPadJeff’s article: The critical importance of protecting your iPhone passcodeNicole Nguyen & Joanna Stern | Wall Street Journal: How to Protect Your iPhone Data From ThievesBrett Burney’s iPhone Home Screen from MacSparkyLeslie Berlin: Steve Jobs - Take a Closer LookJohn Voorhees | MacStories: A Final Update to Tweetbot and Twitterrific That Allows Users to Support Tapbots and The IconfactoryD. Griffin Jones | Cult of Mac: iMessage is coming to Windows … kind ofLance Whitney | PC Magazine: The Best Apple AirPods Pro Tips and TricksFernando Silva | 9to5Mac: Hands-on: How Plugable’s Docking Stations help turn your iPad into a desktop computerJoe Brock | Reuters: Dow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them at an Indonesian flea marketBrett’s iTip: I’m at a conference where there are lots of QR codes that people want me to scan. In recent versions of iOS you can simply open the Camera app, make sure you’re in “Photo” mode and point it at the QR code. You should see a yellow link button appear that you can tap to visit the link. You can also tap the little “code scanner button” in the bottom right corner. There’s also a dedicated “Code Scanner” that you can add to your Control Center. Go to Settings - Control Center - and add “Code Scanner.” Now you can launch that from Control Center and it will give you 4 corners in which to place the QR code (along with a flashlight if you need it). Be warned that when you hover over the QR code it will immediately open the link in Safari or your your email app. Jeff’s iTip: There are a couple of ways to switch between open apps on your iPad: 1. Swipe left or right with four or five fingers.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/P0JMNzvuJtIIn the News blog post for February 24, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/02/in-the-news664.htmlSunburnt Mardi Gras!Pics from 2005Moose with Shaking FaceCasting Spells with SiriLive UberMedication NotificationAirPlay AlternativesThe Charge of the Power Brigade!Upgrading (or Selling) Your Original iPhoneBrett’s iTip: Temporarily Mute Notifications from Lock ScreenJeff’s iTip: Customizing the Photo Shuffle Lock ScreenHarry McCracken compare photos from 2005 (Palm Treo) and 2023 (iPhone 14)Keith Broni | Emojipedia.org: First Look: New Emojis in iOS 16.4Justin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: 18 Siri Commands Every iPhone Owner Should KnowFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Uber gets major update with simplified home screen and Live Activities for all iPhone usersD. Griffin Jones | Cult of Mac: Track your medications on iPhone in the Health appNick deCourville | The Mac Observer: How to Mirror an iPhone to TV without Apple TVDavid Snow | Cult of Mac: Shake hands with the world’s creepiest Apple Watch charging standEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: This adorably tiny Macintosh is actually a powerful wall charger [Review]Brett’s iTip: You can temporarily mute notifications from the Lock Screen by slowly swiping to left and tapping “Options.” You can mute the selected notifications for 1 hour or the whole day.  Jeff’s iTip: In iOS 16, you can display a random image from your photo library on your lock screen. The iPhone picks 16 images to rotate, so I recommend that you select to have the image change every hour or daily instead of on lock or on tap; those last two options make it too easy to quickly shuffle between the 16 images.But what if a picture comes up that I haven’t seen in a long time and I want to see that image in my photo library?  In iOS 16.3, hold a finger down on your lock screen and tap Customize at the bottom. Tap Lock Screen (on the left). Tap on the image to cycle between the 16 currently in rotation until you find the picture that you want. Tap the circle with three dots at the bottom right. Tap Show Photo in Library.What if a picture comes up that I don’t want on my home screen: Tap Don’t Feature Photo. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/PEfCz9lMELQIn the News blog post for February 10, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/02/in-the-news662.htmlBons Temps Rouler!Webuful HistoryRunning the NumbersThe Same/New HomePodUpdated CamoCarPlay LifeSimple Smart PlugMysty Watercolor MemoriesBrett’s iTip: Cleaning your Digital CrownJeff’s iTip: Force Restart Your iPhoneVersion Museum: History of Apple.comJeff’s Article: Apple 2023 fiscal first quarter -- the iPhone and iPad angleJason Snell | SixColors: Apple results and charts: $117.2B quarter is still a step backJason Snell | SixColors: Apple in 2022: The Six Colors report cardBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Hands-on: The new HomePod compared to the originalChance Miller | 9to5Mac: How to defy Apple and create a HomePod stereo pair with first and second-gen speakersJeff’s Review: Camo -- use your iPhone as a webcamAnthony | CarPlay Life: 5 Apps Every Car Owner Should InstallNathaniel Pangaro | AppleInsider: Meross Smart Plug Mini review: A good addition to your smart homeJuli Clover | MacRumors: Remastered 'Myst Mobile' Game Now Available on iPhone and iPadBrett’s iTip: If the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch isn’t as freewheeling as it once was, follow the instructions from Apple to put it under “lightly running, warm, fresh water.” I was hesitant, but I did it, and it worked! Jeff did it several years ago too! Jeff’s iTip: There are many ways to “force restart” your iPhone and it’s good to keep these methods in mind: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/iosSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/GLHdzouWWnwIn the News blog post for February 3, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/02/in-the-news661.html12th of the Way Through 2023Bringing it HomeSecurity Camera TransparencyGood Note TakingWorld Traveling WalletGame Changing RescuesMemories of MotifBeeping DogsBrett’s iTip: Installing Fonts on your iPhone & iPadJeff’s iTip: HomeKit Cameras – see live streams and recordingsChris Welch and Jennifer Tuohy | The Verge: Apple’s new HomePod plays it safeBilly Steele | Engadget: Apple HomePod (2nd gen) review: A smarter smart speakerSean Hollister | The Verge: Anker finally comes clean about its Eufy security camerasJeff’s Post: GoodNotes adds audio recordingsEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: Adonit Star brilliantly merges iPad stylus with fountain pen [Review]Filipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Passenger sees his lost wallet fly to different cities thanks to AirTag after airline says it couldn’t find itChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a ‘game changer’ by search and rescue teamsJeff’s Review: Motif -- create picture books on your iPadDalvin Brown | The Wall Street Journal: When Your Dog Eats Your Apple AirTagBrett’s iTip: Installing Fonts on your iPhone & iPad. I typically only need a custom font when I’m creating a presentation on my iPad and in the past, it was quite a pain to go through and create a “Profile” to install a font. You can still do this, but in iOS 13, Apple provided a much easier way to use fonts on your iPhone and iPad through the Settings app. One of the easiest ways to get some custom fonts is through a free app called Font Diner which will provide you with a free set of 20 fonts. You install the app, tap the free fonts, and now you can go to Settings - General - Fonts and turn them off or on. And now these fonts should be available in apps like Microsoft Word, Keynote, Pages, etc. You can NOT use these to change the system font like names of apps, etc. Here’s some additional information about installing fonts: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-font-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad/ Jeff’s iTip: HomeKit Cameras – see live streams and recordings by going to Home app (on iPhone) - Top right icon, circle with three dots - Home Settings - People - select a person. For the Cameras you can set them to “Stream Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/YXiY0aWHFsIIn the News blog post for January 27, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news660.htmlIt’s Been a Week…16.3 with a Security KeyIs it Hot in Here? Or is that Just my Fancy New HomePod?A Shiny New Piece of IvoryAll the Things to Know About ThingsTiming is EverythingSharing is ChargingAverage PrivacyBrett’s iTip: Including an Image in your iPad Email SignatureJeff’s iTip: Select which HomePod in a Pair to Talk to YouJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Releases iOS 16.3 With Security Keys for Apple ID, New HomePod Support, Bug Fixes and MoreAndrew Orr | AppleInsider: Five best security keys for iOS 16.3John Gruber | Daring Fireball: HomePod LivesDavid Nield | The Ambient: 30 top Apple HomePod and Siri tips and tricksEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: What new HomePod temperature and humidity sensors can do for youFederico Viticci | MacStories: Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots RebornAmanda Silberling | TechCrunch: A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternativeJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Things 3.17 Overhauls the App’s Shortcuts Actionstiming.is appJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: The Little-Known iPad Feature You'll Never Stop Using Once You Know About ItBrett’s iTip: If you need to include an image in your email signature on your iPhone or iPad, the built-in signature tool doesn’t let you do that. The easiest workaround is to create the signature in another app like Notes, Drafts, or TextExpander complete with the image, and then copy & paste that signature into your email message. Jeff’s iTip: When a HomePod or HomePod mini is in a stereo pair, only one speaker talks to you, the left one.  But it isn’t always easy to tell which one is designated as Left, and that might not be the one that you want to speak Siri’s responses. To change which one that is, tap and hold the top of the HomePod that you select to make the HomePod listen for a command and then say “Turn on Siri.”Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/nppzL2cYwmkIn the News blog post for January 20, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news659.htmlApple’s (Kind of) Surprise Announcements!HomePod HappinessPoint 3 Update On It’s WayThumbdrives in iOSRaw PhotographyMaking Contact with your iPhoneIs Twitter Toast?What’s Shaking?Brett’s iTip: The Inverse of Text ReplacementJeff’s iTip: Play Ambient Sounds Using HomePod, HomePod Mini, or iPhoneMichael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Here’s how HomePod 2 compares to the original and HomePod miniTim Hardwick | MacRumors: HomePod 16.3 Beta: How to Set Up Temperature and Humidity AutomationsSami Fathi | MacRumors: iOS 16.3 Coming Next Week: Here's What's NewAnkur Thakur | iDownloadBlog: How to connect and use a flash drive, hard disk, SSD, or SD card with your iPadJ.D. Biersdorfer | The New York Times: How to Make Your Smartphone Photos So Much BetterJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: Your iPhone's Contacts App Is More Powerful Than Ever with These Killer New FeaturesJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: 15 Hidden iMessage Features for iPhone You Probably Didn't Know AboutBrett’s iTip: We’ve talked about using the built-in “Text Replacement” setting on iPhones and iPad before, but if you have a word or phrase that you regularly type, and get frustrated with it being corrected all the time, then simply create a “Text Replacement” entry and type in that word or phrase in the “Phrase” field at top, but leave the “Shortcut” field BLANK. The next time you type that word it will not auto-correct. You can get to the Text Replacement section by going to Settings - General - Keyboard. Or wherever you’re typing tap and hold on the globe icon and then tap “Keyboard Settings” from there. Jeff’s iTip: You can play background soundscapes when you need to focus, relax, or fall asleep. Listen to rain, forest, ocean, white noise, night, fireplace, or stream sounds.Say, for example, “Hey Siri, play Ambient Sounds” or “Hey Siri, play forest sounds.” This also works on iPhones. And when iOS 16.3 gets released we’ve been promised “Remastered ambient sounds are more immersive and can now be added to scenes, automations, and alarms in the Home app.”Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/bWuv9s3rVF8In the News blog post for January 13, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news658.htmlHighway NightmaresActive Sports ScoresThe Ultra is Faster Than a Speeding BulletSimulated Snowmobile Smash-UpsParking In Your SpotPut Your Business On The MapUnsending HilaritiesBrett’s Site: 1Password’s Switch PageJeff’s iTip: Tips for 1Password’s New InterfaceMichael Simon | Macworld: The best iOS 16 feature you’re not using will make your iPhone 14 Pro so much betterOliver Haslam | iMore: Apple Watch Ultras are being strapped to drones and used as gunshot-detection systemsDan Kraker | MPR News: Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in MinnesotaChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Maps makes finding a parking spot easier than ever with latest featureJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Maps Now Allows Businesses to Customize Their ListingsBrett’s Site: 1Password’s Switch Page. If you are considering switching your password manager to 1Password then visit 1Password Switch Page and if you sign up, they will pay the remainder of your invoice with the current password manager. Jeff’s iTip: A few months ago I explained the changes in the interface for 1Password 8 on iPhone J.D.  and here are some tips:- Customize Order of items on Home Screen.  I recommend Pinned Field followed by Favorites followed by Recently Created.  Then Frequently Used, Recently Used, Recently Modified.- Pin specific fields.  The specific items you tend to look up the most.  Hold down on an entry -> Pin to Home.- Manage favorites.  While looking at entry, tap the circle with three dots at the top right, then tap Add to Favorites.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/9AELw3QrxiwIn the News blog post for January 6, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news657.htmlLive from NOLA!More MagSafeA Smarter Kitchen?Always On Battery DrainDeclaration of GPS IndependenceGaming On Your WristAirTag Luggage TagFree In-Flight Wi-FiFast Shows and Slow HorsesBrett’s iTip: Automatically Share your Hotspot with FamilyJeff’s App: FlightyJason Cross | Macworld: Apple shares MagSafe with the world in new Qi2 wireless charging standardAndrew Orr | AppleInsider: Apple's 'Find My' will help you find a lost Ember Travel Mug 2+Mitchell Clark | The Verge: Samsung wants Twitch streamers to buy its new ovenMichael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Here’s how much iPhone 14 Pro always-on display drains battery with/without a background Zac Hall | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch finds GPS independence from iPhone at lastJennifer Tschida | AppAdvice: 10 Best Apple Watch Games You Can Play for FreeAmber Neely | AppleInsider: Lost bag with AirTag saga is over — but United still hasn't explained itselfEli Blumenthal | CNET: T-Mobile Teams With Delta to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for Everyone Starting Feb. 1Tom Goodwyn | iMore: New Apple TV Plus Shows coming in 2023: 8 must-see new shows arriving next yearBrett’s iTip: Automatically share your Hotspot with Family. During our travels, the family still needed to connect to the Internet for work, school, and play so we’ve made good use of our wi-fi hotspots on our iPhones. I have an unlimited data plan from AT&T and sometimes need to let the kids connect to my hotspot. Since I’ve already turned on Family Sharing in my iCloud account, I can easily share my hotspot with them either “Automatically” or have them “Ask for Approval” first. Either way, they do not have to enter a password to connect. Jeff’s App: Flighty Almighty! Here’s my review: Flighty -- advanced flight tracker (including TriptIt Pro comparison)Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/apkMLln6TYQIn the News blog post for December 30, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/12/in-the-news656.htmlThe Last Episode in 2022!The Last Password You Should Never UseMerry Pro ChristmasThe Insurmountable iPhoneSay Cheese From Your WatchFinding My CarApples On Your TVThe Ultra Review for Apple Watch UltraBrett’s Gadget: Ember Mug2Jeff’s iTip: Using HomeKit Devices When You’re Away from HomeBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: LastPass security attacked by rival company 1Password: ‘Passwords could be cracked for $100’Jeffrey Goldberg | 1Password: Not in a million years: It can take far less to crack a LastPass passwordJeffrey Goldberg | 1Password: Secret Key: What is it, and how does it protect you?Michael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Top iPhone 14 Pro features to check out and customizeJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Belkin’s MagSafe Mount for Desktops and Displays, Hand Mirror, and the Logitech CrayonJason Snell | Six Colors: Belkin’s MagSafe adapter brings Continuity Camera home to the desktopDan Moren | Six Colors: In praise of the Apple Watch’s Camera controlZac Hall | 9to5Mac: I’m going to have to buy an Apple Car for this AirTag feature, aren’t I?Brett’s Gadget/App: I always thought the Ember Mug2 was something that was too much of a splurge but my wonderful daughter got it for me as a Christmas present - I guess she was tired of hearing Dad complain about cold coffee. Battery life isn’t terrific, but I’ll take that over all the fantastic-ness of having hot coffee as LONG AS I WANT!! Plus I can always use the charging coaster. The App lets me regulate the temperature and it even connects with the Apple Health app to track caffeine intake! Jeff’s iTip: Accessing your HomeKit devices when you are away from home and take an Apple TV with you. In order to designate a HomeKit hub, go to Home (app) -> tap icon at top right (circle with three dots) -> tap Home Settings -> Scroll down to and tap Home Hubs & Bridges -> ensure that at least one hub device is identified as Connected.  The rest will say “Standby.” If nothing is identified as Connected, restart the Apple TV or other device. A HomeKit hub can be an Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, or even an iPad that you leave home and plugged in.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/_WsOh19vJWEIn the News blog post for December 16, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/12/in-the-news655.html Episode 80 - Creeping Up on 100!Freeform UpdatesApp Store Expansion?Compete Against YourselfSing Sing Sing with Apple Music Music MusiciPhones, Mount Up!End of the Road AuthenticationSatellites and Rescue HelicoptersBrett’s iTip: Sort Your Workouts on Apple WatchJeff’s iTip: Turning On Advanced Data Protection Jeff’s Post: Apple releases iOS 16.2Jason Snell | Six Colors: Blank Canvas: Hands on with Apple’s new Freeform appJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iPhone Features We're Still Waiting For Following iOS 16.2's ReleaseJason Snell | Six Colors: Answering the burning questions about Apple’s reported App Store plansChance Miller | 9to5Mac: watchOS 9.2 now available for Apple Watch; here’s everything newGriffin Jones | Cult of Mac: Use Apple Music Sing to throw your own karaoke partyWesley Hilliard | AppleInsider: Belkin has a Continuity Camera MagSafe Mount for monitors nowFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Microsoft Authenticator app for Apple Watch to be discontinued next monthAmber Neely | AppleInsider: iPhone 14 satellite rescue feature prompts challenging canyon rescueBrett’s iTip: Sort your workouts on Apple Watch. When I was reading more about the new Race Route on the Apple Watch, I discovered that you can SORT your workouts by several categories: Suggested, Goal Based, Custom, and now Route. It’s so cool to see each of my walk/run routes listed and it even animates the route!Jeff’s iTip: Turning on and activating Advanced Data Protection in iOS 16.2 is a LOT more advanced that you might think!Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com