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Brett Burney, Jeff Richardson
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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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
169: iOS Intelligentsia 🧠 Fantasia Sound Lab👂 and Tracking Stolen Campaign Signs🪧
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/KVAdqAp0Iq4In the News blog post for October 25, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/10/in-the-news750.html00:00 A Swift Mardi Gras!01:54 iOS Intelligentsia23:21 Cameras in a Sound Lab31:04 Mini iPad, Maximum Reviews35:23 Tomorrow is Better than Today…41:44 Father Son Panorama Bonding48:12 iPhone on a Bookcase50:24 More Driver’s License in Apple Wallet!51:21 Where Y’at? Tracking Campaign (Signs)54:00 Brett’s AirPods Tips: Toggling Noise Control Modes59:57 Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Manually Update Your DeviceRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iOS 18.1 has the first Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s comingApple’s Craig Federighi Explains Apple Intelligence Delays, Siri’s Future and More | WSJRebecca Jarvis | Good Morning America: Inside Apple's secret audio labs ahead of the AirPods Pro 2 updateChris Welch | The Verge: Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they soundNicole Nguyen | The Wall Street Journal: We Tried Apple’s New Hearing Test—and the New AirPods Pro Hearing AidsFederico Viticci | MacStories: iPad mini Review: The Third PlaceJason Snell | Six Colors: iPad mini 2024 review: A familiar friend gets an A.I. refreshBen Cohen | The Wall Street Journal: Tim Cook on Why Apple’s Huge Bets Will Pay OffZac Hall | 9to5Mac: Apple Vision Pro gratitudeJuli Clover | MacRumors: Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-ReaderJuli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone Driver's License Support Expands to IowaLucas Ropek | Gizmodo: Woman Says She Used an Apple AirTag to Track Down Stolen Kamala Harris SignBrett’s AirPods Tips: Toggling “Noise Control” between Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation on your AirPods Pro 2. You can either swipe down on Control Center and long-tap on volume slider, then tap below. Or long-press on AirPods Pro stem - how many times depends on your settings. Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Apple TV + YouTube problem: Manually Update your dSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Oct 18, 2024 • 57min
168: No More Mini Vacation, Less Surgical Swiveling, and Waffle Fries in the Car 🍟
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/6aFnIt-nPZYIn the News blog post for October 18, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/10/in-the-news749.html00:00 Mini Vacation is Over!12:32 Paying it Forward16:30 Summarizing Your Wallet20:03 Messages in Orbit25:49 Caller ID with Logos28:10 A Keyboard that Clicks32:23 Waffle Fries in the Car34:35 It’s Up to Your Ears38:35 Less Surgical Swiveling42:54 In the Show! Roses, Monkeys, and Slow Horses49:11 Brett’s iTip: Notability & Goodnotes - Auto-Deselect Eraser with Apple Pencil53:20 Jeff’s Apple Pay TipsJeff’s Post: Why lawyers will love the iPad mini (A17 Pro)Ben Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: The new iPad mini 7 is a surprisingly small update – why is that?Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple PayRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iOS 18.1 brings a surprise Apple Intelligence upgrade to your Apple Card and moreAdam Engst | TidBITS: iOS 18’s Messages via Satellite Feature Is MagicTim Hardwick | MacRumors: iPhone Roadside Assistance via Satellite Feature Now Available in UKBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in MailFernando Silva | 9to5Mac: Hands on: Clicks Keyboard for iPhone 16 Pro – Rebuilt on customer feedback [Video]Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: You can now order Chick-fil-A using CarPlayJason Snell | SixColors: Review: AirPods 4 with ANC no replacement for AirPods ProWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Surgeons say Apple Vision Pro saves them pain and injuryBrett’s iTip: Auto-Deselect Eraser with Apple Pencil in Notability and Goodnotes Jeff’s Apple Pay Tips: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102626 Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
167: Torpedo in Your Chest, Slo-Mo 🐌 in Your Pocket, and Plywood 🪵 in Your Wallet
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/kdXio8GU4YwIn the News blog post for October 11, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/10/in-the-news748.html 00:00 Sinking into a Movie20:07 Not Your Grandpa’s Photo Filters…30:36 Hollywood Slo-Mo In Your Pocket33:00 Surviving the War on Buttons38:32 Tells Time a Little Better43:21 Watching Your Health50:32 Enhancing Your Wallet54:20 Apple Pay Plywood59:35 Brett’s Site: Check the Purchase and Coverage Dates for your Apple Devices1:03:48 Jeff’s 1Password Tip: Significant Purchase Entries in 1Password (or Notes)Victoria Song | The Verge: Submerged is everything impressive and isolating about the Vision ProLance Ulanoff | Tech Radar: Submerged is Vision Pro’s claustrophobic thrill ride that’s short on depth but long on immersionJason Snell | Six Colors: “Submerged” brings immersive narrative to Vision ProTyler Stallman’s Recommended Photographic Styles Recipe (as shared on The Talk Show podcast)iPhone 16 Pro | 4K 120 fps | Capture | AppleJason Snell | Six Colors: iPhone 16 Pro review: Control before IntelligenceJason Cross | Macworld: Apple Watch Series 10 review: Modest improvements to a proven formulaDavid Phelan | Independent: Apple executives on 10 years of the Apple Watch – and where it goes from hereNirave Gondhia | Digital Trends: How the Apple Watch saved my lifeTicketMaster is First to Enable the New, Enhanced Ticket in Apple Wallet Experience on iPhoneChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Home Depot quietly begins rolling out Apple Pay supportBrett’s Site: When did I buy this? (also check coverage)https://support.apple.com/en-la/102607 Jeff’s 1Password Tip: Put Significant Purchase entries in 1Password (or Notes)CAR: VIN, Model, Color, Price, Mileage, SalesmanMAC: Name, memory, storage, Serial NumberSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
166: Messaging Satellites in a Hurricane 🛰️ Ferrari AirPods, and Scary Harry Meeting Sally
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/0Ojs0x7mzHwIn the News blog post for October 4, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/10/in-the-news747.html00:00 Where Y’at? #1 - Hurricane Satellite Messaging10:32 Minor 1813:30 “Hidden” iOS 18 Tips15:53 Point 1 Coming Soon…25:25 Maxing Out The Review33:44 Federico’s Pro “Downgrade”38:01 If You Know You Juno41:54 An Earful of AirPods46:45 Where Y’at? #2 - Ferrari AirPods50:18 Harry Does NOT Want to Meet Sally!51:51 Brett’s iTip: Hide Screenshots in New Photos App54:38 Jeff’s iTip: Customize Sections in New Photos AppKevin Collier | NBC News: Internet and phone outages cut some Hurricane Helene victims off from the worldRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone owners in Hurricane Helene falloutTry the Satellite Connection Demo on your iPhone:https://support.apple.com/en-us/105097#demo Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 18.0.1 fixes security issues affecting iPhone microphone and Passwords appAman Kumar | How-To Geek: 12 Hidden iOS 18 Features Nobody Is Talking AboutTim Hardwick | MacRumors: 15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.1Jeff’s Review: iPhone 16 Pro MaxDesign Tangents Podcast: Nerdy Details: The Apple iPhone 16’s Camera Control ButtonFrederico Vittici | MacStories: After Five Years of Pro iPhones, I’m Going iPhone 16 Plus This YearJuli Clover | MacRumors: Juno YouTube App for Vision Pro Removed From App StoreJohn Moltz | Macworld: Apple’s true hit of 2024 isn’t the iPhone 16Marko Zivkovic | AppleInsider: Apple AirPods help police locate stolen Ferrari worth $575,000Before — Official Trailer | Apple TV+Brett’s iTip: Hide screenshots in the New Photos apphttps://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/filter-and-sort-the-photo-library-iph2e66e2f2c/ios Jeff’s iTip: Customize Sections in New Photos Apphttps://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/custoSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
165: Limiting Batteries to 80% 🪫 Orbiting Around Orion, and Walking with Timmy🚶♂️➡️
Timmy Cook, a tech industry powerhouse, joins to discuss the evolution of the Apple Watch Series 10, highlighting its sleek design and new health features. The conversation dives into the controversial 80% charging limit and whether it truly benefits battery health. Listeners are treated to insights on innovative wearable tech, including Meta's Orion prototype, and some light-hearted moments featuring Tim and Jimmy Fallon in Central Park discussing the future of Apple products.

Sep 21, 2024 • 1h 22min
164: Jeff’s Shiny New Object! 📲 Plus iOS 18 & Many Other Goodies!
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/cWAVRaieZxsIn the News blog post for September 20, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/09/in-the-news745.html 00:00 18 Wheeler Dealer11:35 Photo Roto28:17 Watching All the Updates37:05 A Vision for the Near Future42:16 iPhone 1653:27 Apple Watch 101:01:18 AirPods 41:05:15 Go West Apple Wallet1:08:21 Jeff’s Shiny New Object!Dan Moren | Six Colors: iOS 18 Review: Your iPhone, your wayJuli Clover | MacRumors: Just Install iOS 18? Here Are 10 Things to Do FirstJason Snell | Six Colors: iPadOS 18 Review (ish): Math notes, calculator, and weird tab barsJason Snell | Six Colors: In iOS 18, Photos brings Collections to the foreJonathan Reed | MacStories: watchOS 11: The MacStories ReviewBrian Heater | TechCrunch: Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approvalDevon Dundee | MacStories: visionOS 2: The MacStories ReviewNilay Patel | The Verge: Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: small camera update, big differenceAustin Mann: iPhone 16 Pro Camera Review: KenyaVictoria Song | The Verge: Apple Watch Series 10 review: an Ultra sleek packageDavid Carnoy | CNET: Apple AirPods 4 Review: The Noise Canceling Really Is a Game-ChangerApple introduces California driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet as part of California DMV’s mDL pilot programSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 8min
163: Sweet & Sour 16, Robo Ears 🦻and FineWoven Frozen
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ezfjvDkoslMIn the News blog post for September 13, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/09/in-the-news744.html00:00 iPhone: Sweet 1638:02 AirPods: Can You Hear Me Now?47:53 Apple Watch: Perfect 10 Timing57:05 All the Small Things1:01:38 Brett’s Most Disappointing and Favorite Announcements1:05:38 Jeff’s Most Disappointing and Favorite AnnouncementsJeff: Why lawyers will love the new iPhone 16 modelsTim Hardwick | MacRumors: All iPhone 16 Models Support Up to 45W Fast Charging via USB-CJovana Naumovski | Gadget Hacks: 22 Features the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models Have That Other iPhones Don'tJason Snell | Macworld: The best iPhone 16 feature is a throwback to what Apple does bestLily Hay Newman | Wired: Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here’s How It Actually WorksBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: AirPods hearing aid feature is going to challenge social norms, and company policiesJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Apple’s September 2024 Media Event: All the Small ThingsApple Intelligence | More personal Siri | iPhone 16 ProSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Sep 6, 2024 • 56min
162: Timing is Everything ⌚️and Throwing AirTags in the Trash 🗑️
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/od8n8YUmmHIIn the News blog post for September 6, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/09/in-the-news743.html00:00 Time Bandits22:10 Unified Photos27:21 Mega Action28:40 Smarter Writing34:33 Jeff’s Timely Predictions37:20 Where Y’at? Recycling Tracking40:05 Apple TV+ & Hollywood BFFs44:40 Brett’s iTip: You CAN See Your Drivers License Info in the Apple Wallet48:35 Jeff’s iTip: Create an Apple Folder on your iPhone / iPadJeff’s Post from April 23, 2015: Pictures and Reflections on ABA TECHSHOW 2015Jeff’s Review from April 27, 2015: Apple WatchHarley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 10 Buyer's Guide: 10 Rumored Upgrades ComparedAndrew O’Hara | Apple Insider: Hands on: Everything new with Photos in iOS 18Justin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: Your iPhone's Action Button Has 19 More Actions Available — Here's What's New and Changed with iOS 18John Voorhees | MacStories: iPadOS 18’s Smart Script: A Promising Start But Don’t Toss Out Your Keyboard YetCharles Martin | Apple Insider: AirTags key to discovery of Houston's plastic recycling deceptionZach Baron | GQ: George Clooney and Brad Pitt Are Hollywood’s BFFsBrett’s iTip: Correction from Last Week - You CAN see your driver’s license info in the Apple Wallet (if you’re in one of the 6-7 states that allow this so far - I’m in Ohio). Tap your license in Apple Wallet, then tap the “i” with circle in upper right corner, then tap “Driver’s License Info” (requires FaceID), and all the info is there! Including age, ID #, eye color, expiration date, class, restrictions, and whether it’s Real ID compliant or not. Jeff’s iTip: Create an Apple Folder on your iPhone / iPadSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Aug 30, 2024 • 55min
161: Glowing Anticipation,🌟 Slowing Lassos, and Tracking Lost Kindergartners
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/1RRFWu3BntMIn the News blog post for August 30, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/08/in-the-news742.html 00:00 Time to Glow!12:25 Listening to the Max16:12 Watching the TV19:25 Football Vision21:08 Putting Books on the Shelf28:15 Driving Without a [Physical] License?32:01 Banning Replacement iPhones34:35 Where Y’at? Tracking Lost Kindergarteners37:09 Slow Lassos and Longer Napoleons42:39 Brett’s Gadget: Apple Plug48:05 Jeff’s iTip: Mail Previews on the Lock ScreenJeff’s Post: Apple to introduce new iPhone and more on Sept. 9 -- perhaps for the next three yearsRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: These surprise announcements could make it into Apple’s iPhone 16 eventDavid Sparks | MacSparky: The Rumored AirPods Max 2Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Will a New Apple TV Still Launch This Year?Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: New Super Bowl LVIII Immersive Video and more coming soon to Vision ProDan Moren | Six Colors: Apple job cuts in Books are turning the page in the wrong directionHonolulu Star Advertiser: Apple Wallet accepting Hawaii driver’s licenses and ID cardsFinn Voorhees: Apple Repaired My iPhone Screen, but Now My Social Media Account Is BannedWilliam Gallagher | Apple Insider: An Illinois school completely lost a child, and AirTag found himMichaela Zee | Variety: ‘Ted Lasso’ Eyes Season 4 Greenlight With Main Cast Members ReturningSlow Horses — Who Meets Their Demise in Season 4? | Apple TV+Matt Grobar | Deadline: Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Napoleon: The Director’s Cut’ Featuring 48 Minutes Of New Footage From Ridley Scott FlickBrett’s Gadget: A courageous new product from “Apple”http://appleplugs.com Jeff’s iTip: Mail Previews on the Lock Screen. Go to Settings - Notifications - Scroll down to Mail - Lock Screen Appearance - Show Previews: (1) Always, (2) When Unlocked (Default), (3) Neverhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/108781Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Aug 23, 2024 • 50min
160: CarPlay Stagnation, Veep with an iPad, and You’ve Got Mail! ✉️
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/GXws5HvpoeUIn the News blog post for August 23, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/08/in-the-news741.html00:00 Watch the Replay05:41 Come on and Zoom, Zoom, Zooma-Zoom13:03 Incredible iPhotos15:35 AI Features & Obsolescence23:19 Extending Our Caring Principles27:48 Listen on the Web31:13 CarPlay Stagnation34:51 The Future of Coke-Bottles38:38 Where Y’at? You’ve Got Mail!40:34 Veep iPad41:51 Brett’s iTip: Customize the Apple Watch App Launcher47:31 Jeff’s iTip: New Apple Watch = Much Better Battery LifeZac Hall | 9to5Mac: watchOS 11 unlocks a new level of usefulness for double tap on Apple Watch17th annual iPhone Photography AwardsRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: This Apple Intelligence Photos feature is my surprise early favorite in iOS 18.1Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: The iPhone 15 may be obsolete faster than any model in historyFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Customers can now extend AppleCare+ coverage up to 45 days after expirationJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Podcasts Now Available on the WebDan Moren | Macworld: Apple’s best software system is spinning its wheelsDavid Schloss | Appleinsider: Future Apple headsets may use liquid lenses to correct visionWilliam Gallagher | Appleinsider: Serial mail thieves thwarted when victim sends herself an AirTagLove you, DougieBrett’s iTip: Customize the App Launcher in the Smart Stack Widget on Apple WatchJeff’s iTip: New Apple Watch = much better battery life!Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com


