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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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May 31, 2024 • 1h 2min
149: Best Albums, Best Apps, Best TV+ and Even Better Pencils✏️!
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/qLhxSbmvnWQIn the News blog post for May 31, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/05/in-the-news729.html00:00 Pro Pencils17:57 Best Album Blowout23:36 Best App Blowout34:18 What If… You Had a Vision Pro?41:35 TV+ Previews44:33 Credit Card Contortions48:20 Don’t Walk Barefoot in this Apple Store51:00 Brett’s App: Pass2U Wallet App57:31 Jeff’s iTip: Text Messaging ForwardingJeff’s Apple Pencil Pro ReviewApple Music 100 Best AlbumsApple Music reveals top 10 albums of all time on 100 Best listJohn Voorhees | MacStories: 2024 ADA Finalists AnnouncedJason Snell | Six Colors: Review: “What If?” shows off the Vision Pro’s strengthsEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: All the comedies and dramas coming to Apple TV+ in summer 2024Michael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Apple shares trio of new ads pitching why you should ‘Reboot your credit card’Lego Product Idea: Apple StoreBrett’s App: Pass2U Wallet App Jeff’s iTip: Text Message Forwarding for setting up your new iPad or MacSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

May 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
148: No “I” in Apple 🍎 Thinpossibilities 📲 and Live Shazaming!
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/rgMG0pVuLFUIn the News blog post for May 24, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/05/in-the-news728.html00:00 There’s No “I” in Apple07:55 Is That Me from 2003?14:27 It’s Thinpossible27:08 Hand Me Down Pads30:06 Custom iKeyboard34:13 Vision Pro Sizzle44:13 Live Shazam!48:01 Headline from 198951:44 Brett’s Favorite Wirecutter Tip: Quickly Remove Background from Photos56:04 Jeff’s Favorite Wirecutter Tip: Fast Photography with Camera ShortcutsCarlton Reid | Wired: The End of ‘iPhone’Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photosThe Joy of Tech on iOS 17.5 bugWesley Hilliard | AppleInsider: iPad Pro hands on: Luxury technology in an impossibly-thin packageJason Snell | Macworld: The future of the iPhone is coming but it’ll cost you dearlyAndrew Orr | AppleInsider: Old iPads are a staple in US homes, long after they've gone obsoleteCharles Martin | AppleInsider: If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it'll cost youWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Shazam can now run in the background with Live ActivitiesAsh Parrish | The Verge: Atari acquires longtime rival IntellivisionBrett’s Favorite Wirecutter Tip: Quickly remove the background from photosJeff’s Favorite Wirecutter Tip: Become a faster photographer with Camera shortcutsSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

May 17, 2024 • 1h 7min
147: Showing Off 🪩 with Tandem OLEDS, Central Ribs, and Space-Black Braided Cables!
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/f7qamfuy--IIn the News blog post for May 17, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/05/in-the-news727.html 00:00 The Show-Off Factor39:49 AirPads46:47 Magical Keyboards52:06 Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May55:41 iOS 17.558:51 Jeff’s Favorite New iPad Pro Tip and QuartilesJeff’s iPad Pro ReviewHarry McCracken | Fast Company: Apple still isn’t done building its dream iPadBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: New iPad Pro performs well in extreme bend test, beats previous-genRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: M4 iPad Pro comes with a color-matched USB-C cable, so go for space blackMarques Browlee: M4 iPad Pro MagnetsSamuel Axon | ArsTechnica: M4 iPad Pro review: Well, now you’re just showing offNathan Ingraham | Engadget: iPad Air (2024) review: Of course this is the iPad to getRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: New Magic Keyboard is a surprisingly compelling reason to upgrade to an M4 iPad ProShelly Brisbin | Six Colors: Apple accessibility preview: More for Speech, CarPlay, and Vision ProJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: Apple's iOS 17.5 Gives Your iPhone 32 New Features and Changes — Here's Everything You Need to Know AboutSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

May 10, 2024 • 1h 8min
146: M4 in the Door, iThinner than Air 📲 and Hey Bro, Find My Pencil Pro
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/n4UEa6NNUIwIn the News blog post for May 10, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/05/in-the-news726.html 00:00 3 Years Strong!00:44 Pro is Lighter than Air36:54 To KeyBoard or Not To Keyboard47:51 Pencil Pro Bro!52:03 The Rest of the Story (Announcements)59:00 Crushing the Video01:02:21 Find Your Star Friends01:03:23 Brett’s Fav Announcement: Magic Keyboard with Function Row!01:05:19 Jeff’s Fav Announcement: Squeeze on the Apple Pencil ProJeff: Why lawyers will love the new 2024 iPadsJason Snell | Six Colors: Some hands-on iPad event impressionsHartley Charlton | MacRumors: Air vs. iPad Pro Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences ComparedDan Moren | Six Colors: Does the iPad lineup make sense now? Yes and noJason Snell | Macworld: The iPad Pro’s M4 chip breaks the rules and changes everything about Apple siliconJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Apple’s May 2024 Let Loose Event: All The Small ThingsBrett’s Fav Announcement: Magic Keyboard with Function Row! Jeff’s Fav Announcement: Squeeze on the Apple Pencil Pro Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

May 3, 2024 • 1h
145: Faster Chips? Broken Alarms? AFib Approvals? Readdle Tips? Yes to All!
Send us Fan MailWhatch the video!https://youtu.be/17DvVcyh48cIn the News blog post for May 3, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/05/in-the-news725.html 00:00 Crunchier Chips and Meatier Nits for New iPads09:31 Transcription In Your Hands16:17 Alarming Work30:30 MagSafe Mega Memory35:35 AFib Approval40:29 Default Passwords = Easy-To-Guess Passwords43:41 BASIC Computing History45:15 iLesson: Get a Case48:07 Brett’s iTip: Synced Folders in Documents App from Readdle51:57 Jeff’s iTip: Customize the Tools in PDF Expert App from ReaddleDan Moren | Macworld: A new iPad Pro is coming to take the tablet crown (and your money)Jason Cross | Macworld: 5 reasons why the M4 iPad Pro rumors actually make senseChristian Zibreg | iDownload Blog: Documents by Readdle can now transcribe audio and video files such as podcasts, interviews, lectures, voice notes, etc.Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: How transcripts in Apple Podcasts became a time-saving killer featureAndrew Cunningham | Ars Technica: Apple confirms bug that is keeping some iPhone alarms from soundingTim Hardwick | MacRumors: Apple ID Accounts Logging Out Users and Requiring Password ResetJulie Strietelmeier | The Gadgeteer: This MagSafe enclosure puts a NVMe SSD on the back of your iPhone 15 seriesWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Apple Watch is FDA's first-ever approved digital AFib history deviceWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Peloton producer says Apple Watch saved her lifeBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: Weak passwords for smart home devices to be illegal in EuropeBenj Edwards | Ars Technica: The BASIC programming language turns 60Brett’s iTip: Synced folders in Documents app from ReaddleJeff’s iTip: Customize the Tools in PDF ExpertSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Apr 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
144: Pencil It In ✏️ AI Apples, Cooler Power, and VisionPro Surgery
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/JuxRyXgoLL4In the News blog post for April 26, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/04/in-the-news724.html00:00 Jazz Fest Fun!00:57 Ultimate App Store Rejection05:04 Pencil It In!15:56 AI Apples23:37 HomeKit OutKit27:54 Standby for More Chargers31:06 Portable Cooler Power33:53 VisionPro Surgery39:03 Where Y’at? AirTag and an Extra KeyFob41:30 Face Palm History48:28 Brett’s iTip: Export to Image from Keynote55:21 Jeff’s iTip: Use Your iPhone at Night with Red TintJeff’s Post: New iPads coming on May 7thJovana Naumovski | Gadget Hacks: Apple Pencil 3 Is Almost Here — And It Comes with Squeeze Gestures and These Other FeatureMalcolm Owen | AppleInsider: Apple's four new open-source models could help make future AI more accurateJason Snell | Macworld: Apple needs to become a software company againMacStories: Outdoor HomeKit Gadgets: The MacStories Team CollectionRikka Altland | 9to5Toys: Review: Satechi launches two new 15W Qi2 charging stands with folding designsEric Slivka | MacRumors: Review: BLUETTI's New SwapSolar Ecosystem Includes App-Enabled Portable Fridge and Power StationFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Apple Vision Pro used to assist doctor during shoulder arthroscopy surgery in BrazilMekahlo Medina | NBC Los Angeles: Watch: North Long Beach man surprises car thief after finding stolen BMW with AirTagCameron Kaiser | Ars Technica: Palm OS and the devices that ran it: An Ars retrospectiveBrett’s iTip: Export to Image from Keynote Jeff’s iTip: Use Your iPhone at Night Without Losing Your Night VisionSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Apr 19, 2024 • 57min
143: Game Boys on iPhones and Maps on Cassette Tapes
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/UfW7ZKIo28YIn the News blog post for April 19, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/04/in-the-news723.html00:00 iGame Boy11:01 Enterprise Apples17:16 Noted: One Vision24:23 Phone Cage Match28:45 Cassette Tape Maps33:14 HomeKit Kompleteness37:16 Where Y’at? Segment: Pothole Emergency41:51 Palm Beach Proficiency47:19 Brett’s iTip: Compass App52:19 Jeff’s iTip: Measure (Level) AppJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Delta Game Emulator Now Available from the App StoreJohn Voorhees | MacStories: How to Load Your Game Boy Games Onto the iPhone to Play in the Delta EmulatorJason Snell | Six Colors: Apple in the Enterprise: A 2024 report cardGreg MacEachern | Microsoft: Microsoft OneNote now available on Apple Vision ProMalcolm Owen | AppleInsider: Rode's MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videographyMap Happenings: A Curious Phenomenon Called ‘Etak’MacStories Team: HomeKit Gadgets: The MacStories Team CollectionWirecutter: The Secret to Making Your Kitchen Great for Cooking and Entertaining: Smart LightingDavid Williams | The New Zealand Herald: Nelson double fatal crash: Police name Marlborough teens killed, close friend pays tributeBen Cost | New York Post: Bicyclist’s life saved by smartwatch — it automatically called 911 after horrific crash: ‘Apple thinks of everything’Brett’s iTip: iPhone Compass AppJeff’s iTip: Use the iPhone as a Level - Measure AppSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Apr 12, 2024 • 57min
142: Black Hole Sun ☀️ X-ray Vision 😎 and an Apple TV Moon Landing 🌔
Discussing topics like solar eclipse photography with iPhones, wearable AI technology, importance of iPhone security updates, upcoming Apple-backed moon landing movie, and enhancing security on Apple devices with lockdown mode and data privacy.

Apr 5, 2024 • 50min
141: Floating Balls, Floating Heads, and Sinking TVs
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/EgGL2qgvuHUIn the News blog post for April 5, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/04/in-the-news721.html00:00 Multiple Floating Heads17:12 Pinch the Ball20:16 Soccer Spatial Video Follow Up25:48 We’re Watching You Apple!35:45 Stand By for Charging39:17 Midnight on the iPhone42:56 Brett’s iTip: Customize Notifications on Your Apple Watch46:12 Jeff’s iTip: Use the Numerals Duo Watch Face in the SunRaymond Wong | Inverse: Spatial Personas Make Apple Vision Pro a Less Isolating ExperienceJason Snell | Six Colors: Spatial Persona on Vision Pro changes the gameStephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: My Spatial Persona Impressions (Updated)Zac Hall | 9to5Mac: There’s a new way to transform any space into arcade basketball with Apple Vision ProJason Snell | Six Colors: Apple’s Immersive Video problemDan Moren | Macworld: Apple TV deserves better than tvOSEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: Here’s the new batch of classic movies on Apple TV+ in AprilBrett’s iTip: Customize which notifications pop up on your Apple Watch from your phone by going to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and turn off the notifications you don’t want on your Apple Watch. Jeff’s iTip: Numerals Duo - watch face for being outside in bright sunlight.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Mar 29, 2024 • 54min
140: Immersive Soccer, TV+ Birthday, and Nice Try Security
Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/aXmbQEjB7JAIn the News blog post for March 29, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/03/in-the-news720.html00:00 Soccer Becomes Immersive15:47 More Questions than Shows24:10 Dub Dub Incredible27:13 Qi2 Charging34:32 Where Y’at? SWAT and Rescue39:45 Nice Try40:36 Brett’s iTip: Lessen Your Auto-Lock46:16 Jeff’s iTip: Live VoicemailJason Snell | Six Colors: Apple’s immersive MLS highlight reel debuts later todayFelipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Apple TV+ is the streaming platform with the highest rated content on IMDbBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: iPhone 12 Qi2 charging is a surprise upgrade in iOS 17.4Michael Potuck | 9to5Mac: iOS 17.4.1 and macOS 14.4.1 come with these 2 security fixesAmber Neely | AppleInsider: Another Find My misfire led to a raid on a suburban family's homeChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iPhone’s emergency satellite features lead authorities to group of stranded hikers for 24-hour rescue operationBrett’s iTip: Lessen Your Auto-Lock Jeff’s iTip: Live Voicemail - The modern version of using an answering machine to screen messages. Added with iOS 17 last fall. Displays live transcription of the voicemail as it is being left. The caller won’t be able to hear you and you won’t be able to hear them unless you choose to answer the call.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com


