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Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/tIr1TMlUXa8In the News blog post for March 21, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/03/in-the-news770.html00:00 What Month Is It? 202507:49 Streaming Laggard15:22 A Very Promising Modem20:21 Nearby vs. “Near Here”22:25 Improved Text Messages25:51 Portable Power to the People30:58 In the Show - The Return of Lasso!35:36 Still Not a Cat!37:17 Someday (There Will Be No Zombies)40:53 Brett’s iTip: “Safe Driving Mode” in Zoom on iPhone (aka “Quick Mute”)45:10 Jeff’s Compass App Tips: More than Just DirectionsJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Gurman: Tim Cook Has Put Mike Rockwell in Charge of Siri, Reporting to Craig FederighiJason Snell | Six Colors: Who’s the laggard? Comparing TV streamer boxesRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple’s C1 outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in most benchmarksRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Maps in iOS 18 got a new feature that’s been on my wishlist for yearsJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iOS 19 to Improve Texting With Android Users in Five WaysJeff’s Review: Anker Laptop Power Bank — portable power, smart designClaire Moses | The New York Times: The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom SettingsBrett’s iTip: “Safe Driving Mode” in Zoom on iPhone (aka “Quick Mute”)https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068143Jeff’s Compass App Tips: The incredible Compass apphttps://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/using-your-iphone-compass/Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/Pr5xejM4jpEIn the News blog post for March 14, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/03/in-the-news769.html 00:00 Update Time: iOS 18.3.2 (with 18.4 soon!)03:36 Hey Siri, When Will You Get Smarter?22:19 Audio Transcription in Your Hands27:12 Weather Will You Go?29:29 Everyday Apple Watch35:13 In the Vision! Heavy Metal Pro42:01 See Us at the ABA TECHSHOW! 43:22 In the Show! Dope Murderbots48:46 Brett’s Notes Tip: Pin Notes for Quick Access52:26 Jeff’s Site: Severance - Music to Refine To featuring ODESZAAdrian Kingsley-Hughes | ZDNet: Update your iPhone now: iOS 18.3.2 patches a serious web browser bugRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple TV app gets three small, yet useful updates in iOS 18.4John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: ​​Something Is Rotten in the State of CupertinoFrederico Viticci | MasStories: Notes on the Apple Intelligence DelayRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: This powerful Apple Notes feature has made note-taking easier than everTony Phillips | How-To Geek: Use the Word Mobile App to Transcribe Your Speech in Real TimeJason Snell | Six Colors: Mercury Weather knows where you’re goingFernando Silva | 9to5Mac: Here are 10 Apple Watch features I use everyday & you could too [Video]See Us at the ABA TECHSHOW 2025!Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple TV+ is about to face the biggest test of its HBO strategy yetBen Stiller Talks "Severance" with Apple TV's Eddy Cue | SXSW 2025Brett’s Notes Tip: Pin Notes for Quick Accesshttps://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/iphone/ipha61270292/ios  Jeff’s Site: Severance — Music To Refine To featuring ODESZAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRnDYB28bL8&t=25851s Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video! https://youtu.be/br7qqz-GPBEIn the News blog post for March 7, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/03/in-the-news768.html 00:00 A New iPad in the Air16:18 Satellite on the e20:29 Childlike Control28:05 Critical Updates: Bags Under Eyes30:58 1Update to 1Password34:45 See Us at the ABA TECHSHOW! 40:26 Hockey Haptics43:32 In the Vision! Spatial Beta47:09 In the Show! Severed Obama53:33 Inflatable iPhone55:19 Brett’s 1Password Tip: Use the Notes Field for Passwords1:01:15 Jeff’s 1Password Tip: Pin Item Fields to the Home ScreenJeff’s Review: Why lawyers will love the new iPad AirMichael Burkhardt | 9to5Mac: Here are five notable iPhone 16e upgrades you might’ve missedJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Apple Details Upcoming Changes and Improvements to Child Accounts, App Store Age Restrictions, and MoreJovana Naumovski | Gadget Hacks: Your iPhone Is Getting New Emoji Soon — Meet the Characters Arriving in iOS 18.4Juli Clover | MacRumors: 1Password Can Now Show You Codes and Logins Based on Your LocationABA TECHSHOW 2025https://www.techshow.com/Greg Wyshynski | ESPN: New Apple Watch technology assisting NHL refereesRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2Brett’s 1Password Tip: Use the “Notes” field (NOT “Secure Notes”) in 1Password to record when you sign up for an account, change a password, or any other info to trackJeff’s 1Password Tip: Pin item fields to the Home screen Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/grCidrEw_IcThank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!www.sanebox.com/inthenewsIn the News blog post for February 28, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/02/in-the-news767.html00:00 Happy Mardi Gras!02:23 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!02:43 Just Gimme a Decent Phone13:05 Advanced Data Profusion21:35 Photoshopping the iPhone27:14 Foodie News31:25 In the Vision! Spatial Bono36:47 Where Y’at? Segment - AirTag Fire Sale!41:15 In the Show! Singing Milchick43:53 A Toast to Steve Jobs46:16 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!50:10 Brett’s iTip: Your iPhone can help with motion sickness! (Vehicle Motion Cues)56:05 Jeff’s iTip: Set a Live Photo as your Lock Screen wallpaper on your iPhoneJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhone 16eJason Snell | Six Colors: Why Apple is confident it can beat Qualcomm at its own gameJohn Grbuer | Daring Fireball: Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection From the UK, in Defiance of UK Demand for Global BackdoorZoe Kleinman | BBC: US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demandJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple News+ Gains Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and More in iOS 18.4Jeff’s List: All of Apple’s Immersive Video content for the Apple Vision ProAndrew Orr | Apple Insider: visionOS 2.4 beta brings several long-awaited features to Apple Vision ProZac Hall | 9to5Mac: Watch: Texas man credits Apple Watch with helping save life after heart health scareJeff’s Amazon Link for AirTagsSarah Bahr | The New York Times: Tramell Tillman of ‘Severance’ Gives Himself a Performance ReviewBrett’s iTip: Your iPhone can help with motion sickness! (Vehicle Motion Cues)https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/iphone-comfortably-riding-a-vehicle-iph55564cb22/ios  Jeff’s iTip: Set a Live Photo as your Lock Screen wallpaper on your iPhonehttps://support.apSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/LVsGuuFnlKYThank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!www.sanebox.com/inthenewsIn the News blog post for February 21, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/02/in-the-news766.html00:00 Word to the JD!03:57 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!04:35 16 Economical, Exciting, Excellent, or Everyone (?)37:26 Watch Band Collector39:54 In the Vision! Arctic Surfing42:58 In the Show! Severed Insurance45:52 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!51:29 Brett’s iTip: Change the Size of Your Apps!54:26 Jeff’s iTip: Washing Your Apple Watch!Jeff’s Review: Apple introduces the iPhone 16eJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Thoughts and Observations on Today’s iPhone 16e AnnouncementStephen Nellis | Reuters: Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from QualcommJuli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone 16e Has iPhone 16 Camera, But Lacks Some FeaturesWilliam Gallagher | Apple Insider: Apple cut too much by removing MagSafe from the iPhone 16eAndrew O’Hara | Apple Insider: Twelve South TimePorter review: An elegant wall mount to display your growing collection of Apple Watch bandsBrett’s iTip: Customize the Size of Your Apps on the Home Screenhttps://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/customize-apps-and-widgets-on-the-home-screen-iph385473442/ios Jeff’s iTip: If the microphone or speaker isn’t working as expected on your Apple Watchhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/108266 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!www.sanebox.com/inthenewsSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/K02_FquPGzoThank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!www.sanebox.com/inthenewsIn the News blog post for February 14, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/02/in-the-news765.html00:00 Not-So Red Bands01:40 The SE is Easy, You See?07:07 Security Running Out the Backdoor13:26 Satellite Access18:35 Reviving Photos24:20 Beating Up the AirPods29:28 Apple Health Study35:57 Migrating Purchases41:55 Titanium Milanese on Your Ankle!46:54 In the Show! Severed Androids50:28 Jeff’s Signed Business Card52:29 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!58:11 Brett’s iTip: FaceTime Share Screen - Drawing and Sharing!1:04:06 Jeff’s iTip: Share an Annotated ScreenshotJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Apple’s Tim Cook Teases February 19th Event on XDan Moren | Six Colors: UK orders Apple to implement secret global backdoor for end-to-end encryptionZac Hall | 9to5Mac: T-Mobile Starlink beta free through July (and not just for T-Mobile customers)Jeff’s Review: Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Film Scanner — bring your past into the futureMalcolm Owen | Apple Insider: Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2 compared: A personal audio upgradeDan Moren | Six Colors: Apple launches major new long-term health studyApple Support: About migrating Apple Account purchases between accountsAndrew O’Hara | Apple Insider: Apple Titanium Milanese Loop review: A high price tag isn't hard to justify for this excellent bandScott Cacciola | The New York Times: An Ankle Monitor? No, That’s My Apple Watch.Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Got $50,000? You Can Bid on This Business Card Signed by Steve JobsBrett’s iTip: FaceTime Share Screen - Drawing and Sharing! Jeff’s iTip: Share an annotated screenshotAnnotate that screenshot - Use the free Markup tool Use the Annotable app Thank you SaneBox for sponsorinSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/YoY2hAW-7O0Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!www.sanebox.com/inthenewsIn the News blog post for February 7, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/02/in-the-news764.html00:00 Pro Birthday!05:36 An Inviting App16:51 Screen Reading Malware, Yikes!22:49 Plethora of Tips29:29 Super Tubi34:05 Really Cool Charger39:27 Kevlar Charging41:00 A Real Pixar Lamp!45:24 Thank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!50:14 Brett’s Watch Tip: Mirror Your Apple Watch on Your iPhone54:15 Jeff’s Watch Tip: Unmute your the Apple WatchJason Snell | Six Colors: One year with the Vision ProJohn Voorhees | MacStories: New ‘Apple Invites’ App Debuts on the App StoreJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Removed Apps Infested With Screen Reading MalwareTim Hardwick | MacRumors: 50 iPhone Features Apple Added to iOS 18 Since SeptemberJeff Carlson | CNET: 7 Everyday Tips to Get the Most Value Out of Your Apple WatchAmber Neely | Apple Insider: How to watch Super Bowl LIX from your iPhone, iPad, or MacSimon Jary | Macworld: ESR 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Set with CryoBoost review: Fastest 15W wireless multi charger we’ve testedAndrew O’Hara | Apple Insider: Nomad Universal Apple Watch cable review: This $100 cable simplifies your charging setupELEGNT: Expressive and Functional Movement Design for Non-Anthropomorphic RobotBrett’s Watch Tip: Mirror Your Apple Watch on Your iPhoneJeff’s Watch Tip: Unmute your the Apple WatchThank you SaneBox for sponsoring this episode!www.sanebox.com/inthenewsSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ssCJUUpcUfMIn the News blog post for January 31, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/01/in-the-news763.html00:00 The iPad Turns 1504:47 Opt-Out AI12:44 Ding-Dong HomePod15:42 In the Vision! Laparoscopy and Bull Riding23:59 New Interactive Watch Face32:38 Gmail App Update33:44 Apple’s Grammartarian37:19 Super NOLA! (for free!)39:29 In the Show! Mythic Silo43:28 Ornamental Banana Case45:22 Brett’s iTip: Double Thumbs to Take Off iPhone Clear Case48:38 Jeff’s iTip: Math Equations in the Messages AppJuli Clover | MacRumors: iOS 18.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 18.3Jason Snell | Six Colors: Apple’s Smart Home Push is Either a Decade Late or Just on TimeHarry McCracken | Fast Company: How Apple Vision Pro is finding a home in healthcareRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple’s next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soonMarques Brownlee: I Tried Samsung's Secret Android XR Headset!Apple introduces the 2025 Black Unity CollectionAbner Li | 9to5Google: Google updates Gmail for iPhone with Material 3 redesignAdam Engst | TidBITS: Why Grammarly Beats Apple’s Writing Tools for Serious WritersDavid Snow | Cult of Mac: Stream the Super Bowl in 4K on any Apple device for freeLewis Wallace | Cult of Mac: This is the most bananas iPhone case ever!Brett’s iTip: Double thumbs to take off iPhone clear caseJeff’s iTip: Math Equations in the Messages AppSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/49NisL_1B-YIn the News blog post for January 24, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/01/in-the-news762.html00:00 Where Y’at? Segment: Bourbon Snow!15:50 18.3 - Equals Repeat is Back!21:43 The Tip(s) of the iPhone25:40 Sickening Vitals30:54 CarPlay Update Still Vrooomin’35:59 What Will Matter in 202542:40 OK iPhones!45:54 Brett’s iTip: Customize the “Modular Ultra” Face on your Apple Watch Ultra54:12 Jeff’s iTip: Navigating the iPhone Battery Life in Extreme Cold WeatherJames Finn | NOLA.com: New Orleans got twice the snow of an Alaska city since Dec. 1. 'We'd like our snow back'NOLA.com: What do New Orleans' most iconic landmarks look like covered in snow? See the photos.William Gallagher | Apple Insider: AirTags prevent so much car crime that Colorado police are giving them awayJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: iOS 18.3 Is Coming Soon — Here's What to Expect on Your iPhoneAdam Davidson | How-To Geek: 10 iPhone Tips That Can Save You TimeAdam Engst | TidBITS: watchOS 11’s Vitals App May Detect IllnessJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Removes '2024' Timeframe From Next-Generation CarPlay PageJennifer Pattison Tuohy | The Verge: Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make itBrett’s iTip: Add the “Training Bezel” Complication on the Apple Watch Ultra in the “Modular Ultra” watch face. It shows data from both Vitals (on the left outer edge) and training load (on the right outer edge). https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/1gkzgbi/how_to_read_vitals_complication/ Jeff’s iTip: iPhone battery life in extreme cold weatherhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/118431 Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/nlCaZS-1rZgIn the News blog post for January 17, 2025:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/01/in-the-news761.html00:00 Snoopy Could Be Boring09:30 Beta Headlines18:19 It’s Raining Carrots29:06 Walk-Thru Genius Bar37:32 Tim’s Spiced Apple Jam42:41 A License to Wallet47:10 Iterative Isn’t a Bad Word50:24 Where Y’at? Segment - A Tiny Voice from the Other Side54:38 In the Show! Glass Cubes and Balloon Faces1:02:00 Brett’s Apple TV Tip: Long-Press on Back Button to Home Screen1:05:16 Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Use Your AirPods Pro with Your Apple TVWesley Hilliard | Apple Insider: tvOS 18.2.1 now available with bug fixesGraham Fraser | BBC: BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headlineRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: CARROT Weather adds new CarPlay app, plus upgraded Live ActivitiesJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Previews New Store With Combined Genius Bar and Pickup SpotJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple CEO Tim Cook Shares Tidbits About His LifeJuli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone Driver's License Support Coming to IllinoisOliver Haslam | Apple Insider: Apple Watch Series 10 three-month review: Iterative isn't a bad wordZac Hall | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Crash Detection credited with saving 55-year-old man who passed out while drivingJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 Premiere With Lumon Industries Pop-Up and Visits From ActorsBrett’s Apple TV Tip: Long-press on Back button to jump all the way back to Home screen Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Use Your AirPods Pro with your Apple TV Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com