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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/3klWZ7lz6VAIn the News blog post for December 5, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/12/in-the-news807-2.html00:00 Executive Shifting14:41 Review: iPad mini (A17 Pro)28:48 Tiny Time Capsule32:51 Network Reset37:17 Christmas Projections39:32 A Critter Carol43:37 “Not Remarkable” Accessibility 47:05 Brett’s iTip: Share Your Wifi Password with a QR Code52:45 Jeff’s iTip: Universal Control - Arrange Your DisplaysApple announces executive transitionsJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Bad Dye JobLeander Kahney | Cult of Mac: Meet Apple’s new UI chief, the man Steve Jobs called ‘Margaret’Jeff’s Review: iPad mini (A17 Pro)Jeff’s Review: TimeCapsule by Elevation Lab — an AirTag that lasts 10 yearsJason Snell | Six Colors: Getting an iPhone back on the Wi-Fi networkMarcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Apple now projecting iPad-designed Christmas trees onto Battersea Power StationApple Holiday | A Critter Carol | Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Apple Holiday | The Making of The Apple Holiday Film | Shot on iPhone 17 ProBrett’s iTip: Share your wifi password with a QR codehttps://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/find-and-share-your-wi-fi-password-iph96e6aa9bb/ios  Jeff’s Tip: Universal Control - Arrange your Displayshttps://support.apple.com/en-us/102459#arrange Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/B7uFXlf1CO8In the News blog post for November 21, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/11/in-the-news805.html 00:00 The Apple Gift Card Countdown Has Started15:43 2025 App Store Awards22:14 Jeff Surprise: In the Back of the Closet32:18 Catch the Vision!34:53 Titanium Powder Room38:39 Digital ID In Your Pocket42:58 In the Show! E Pluribus Twonum48:47 Where Y’at? Segment - Don’t Pass Out Without an Apple Watch!50:59 Sock It To Me!55:48 Brett’s iTip: Download Classical Music in the Apple Music App59:35 Jeff’s Gadget: Neewer Tripod N55CR and iPhone MountApple Store Shopping Eventhttps://www.apple.com/shop/gifts/shopping-eventApple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awardshttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/apple-announces-finalists-for-the-2025-app-store-awards/Vincent Nguyen | The Gadgeteer: Vision Pro Hands-On: Perfect Timing as Content Library ExplodesApple: Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch casesApple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallethttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/apple-introduces-digital-id-a-new-way-to-create-and-present-an-id-in-apple-wallet/Apple: Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhonehttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/introducing-iphone-pocket-a-beautiful-way-to-wear-and-carry-iphone/William Gallagher | Apple Insider: Costly iPhone Pocket sells out nearly immediatelyBrett’s iTip: You can’t download music in the Apple Classical App, but you can add an album to your Apple Music Library and then download the album on the Apple Music App. https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-music-classical/add-music-to-your-library-deva6f6bfa76/web Jeff’s Gadget: NEEWER Tripod N55CR - $90https://amzn.to/4reZcYP NEEWER iPhone mount - $20https://amzn.to/49xzDvL Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Stephen Embry, a retired litigator and tech law expert, joins to share insights on emerging technologies. He discusses how Meta Ray-Ban glasses enhance hands-free tasks and AI in the legal profession, predicting significant shifts to hiring and workflows. Stephen emphasizes the importance of experienced lawyers in leveraging AI's potential and warns of its limitations. Plus, he offers fun travel tips, including optimal bathroom breaks on planes and clever packing strategies. Join him for a fascinating blend of tech, law, and travel!

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/o2ZnGQCN22UIn the News blog post for October 31, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/in-the-news802.html00:00 Happy Halloween!02:06 Anniversary TV 07:19 In the Vision! Immersive Visions25:43 Watching Your Photos29:22 London Calling34:27 Rental Car Wreakage39:31 Daily Emoji42:31 Digital Passport48:02 In the Show! Cemetery Horses53:31 Peeing With Your Phone57:30 Brett’s Apple TV Tip: Getting to the Home Screen on the Apple TV1:02:26 Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Hey Siri, turn on the Apple TVHartley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Launched Its Big New Vision for TV 10 Years Ago TodayHartley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Hosts Special Vision Pro Event for DevelopersJason Snell | Six Colors: Hello, Robot: Sandwich launches “immersive commercial”Adam Savage’s Tested | Apple Vision Pro M5 Review!Diditee | I Facetimed Apple Executives With My Vision Pro Persona!Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: watchOS 26 upgrades Apple Watch’s most popular face in two waysLizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg | The New York Times: London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.John Gruber | Daring Fireball: CarPlay Seems Essential for Rental FleetsMichael Simon | MacWorld: This Apple News+ word game is better than Wordle, Connections, and StrandsJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Says U.S. Passport Feature on iPhone is Coming SoonTim Hardwick | MacRumors: Withings Launches iPhone-Connected Urine Reader That Goes in Your ToiletBrett’s Apple TV Tip: Getting to the Home Screen on the Apple TV - long press on the Back buttonhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/102337 Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Hey Siri, turn on the Apple TV (especially with HDMI-CEC)https://support.apple.com/guide/tv/turn-apple-tv-on-or-off-atvb7a7550e3/tvos Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/sEfhHq3it_UIn the News blog post for October 24, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/in-the-news801.html00:00 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!00:43 Boring But Powerful Charts07:40 Old iPad, New Chip11:27 In the Vision! The Crown of the Dorks21:16 Ultra Face Palm25:27 Air Ball?31:36 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!41:54 26.1 Around the Corner45:13 Shattering Glass50:34 Photobomb53:22 Nighty-Night Phone55:08 Brett’s iTip: Change the Snooze Duration for your Alarm57:05 Jeff’s Gadget: UGREEN 3-in-1 Foldable MagFlow Wireless ChargerThank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!https://www.litsoftware.com Jason Snell | Six Colors: Charting the course of the M5 processorJason Snell | Six Colors: M5 iPad Pro review: Promise fulfilledKyle Barr | Gizmodo: Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review: The Crown of the DorksRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Ultra 3 after one month: The feature I can’t give upOlive Haslam | Apple Insider: I took an iPhone Air on vacation to test its two biggest compromises — and came home surprisedJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iOS 26.1 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features for Your iPhoneDave Smith | Fortune: Corning CEO says Steve Jobs pressured him into making all the screens for the first iPhone: ‘Do you know what your biggest problem is? You’re afraid’Joe Rosensteel | Six Colors: Creative neglect: What about the apps in Apple?Juli Clover | MacRumors: IKEA Debuts Miniature NFC Phone Bed to Combat Nighttime Phone ScrollingBrett’s iTip: Change the Snooze Duration for your Alarmhttps://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/change-your-wake-up-alarm-iphf2a780f81/ios  Jeff’s Gadget: UGREEN 3-in-1 Foldable MagFlow Wireless Chargerhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/review-ugreen-3-in-1-foldable.htmlThank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!https://www.litsoftware.com Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/0UqHTAelAHIIn the News blog post for October 17, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/in-the-news800.html 00:00 Happy 800 Post!00:51 M5 > M417:55 Apple TV is Nonplussed23:23 Coining History27:28 16,000 Selfies Every Second38:45 Missing CarPlay42:53 Cha-Ching Exploits!46:25 In the Show! F1 Royale54:51 Design Deluxe55:27 Brett’s Watch Tip: Adjust brightness on Apple Watch flashlight1:01:23 Jeff’s Gadget: DODOcase for iPadJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Apple Debuts New 14” MacBook Pro with the M5 ChipJeff’s Review: Apple updates the iPad ProDan Moren | Six Colors: Apple launches M5 powered Vision Pro with new Dual Knit BandHarley Charlton | MacRumors: Discontinued M2 Vision Pro Not Available for Trade-InJason Snell | Six Colors: Maybe it’s time to rename the Apple TV 4KMarcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Steve Jobs to be honored on 2026 American Innovation $1 CoinSahil Mohan Gupta | BW Businessworld: Exclusive: Jon McCormack On How Apple Reinvented The Selfie For The iPhone 17David Sparks | MacSparky: Rivian and CarPlayMichael Simon | Macworld: If you find an Apple vulnerability, you could walk away with $2MAlex Sherman | CNBC: Apple’s Eddy Cue says sports streaming needs fixing as company nears F1 rights dealDesign is how it works | AppleBrett’s Watch Tip: Adjust the brightness on your Apple Watch flashlight with the Digital Crownhttps://support.apple.com/guide/watch/use-the-flashlight-apde99fd96c4/watchos Jeff’s Gadget: DODOcase - turn your iPad into a nice bookhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2013/01/review-dodocase-hardcover-ipad-mini-mobilefun.html https://dodocase.com/ Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/dcPt0eOcRUwIn the News blog post for October 10, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/in-the-news799.html00:00 Mindful Awareness5:03 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!5:25 Sliding Back to the iPad18:25 Orange Foofaraw19:32 Air to the Throne25:40 Where Y’at? Segment - 86 Decibels29:44 Scoring Your Sleep35:21 Power Wariness39:17 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!45:41 In the Vision! Immersive Courtside50:02 We’re Blue! Da Ba Dee Da Ba Di…54:19 Brett’s Watch Tip: Reset the Control Center on your Apple Watch56:26 Jeff’s iPad Tip: Get Unstuck From Universal ControlThank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!https://www.litsoftware.com Jason Snell | Six Colors: iPadOS 26.1 beta brings back Slide Over, adds microphone adjustmentsDan Moren | Six Colors: iPhone 17 Pro review: Orange you glad you’ve gone Pro?Jason Snell | Six Colors: iPhone Air review: Back to the futureStephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: iPhone Heir to the ThroneWilliam Gallagher | Apple Insider: SCUBA diver's life saved by Apple Watch Ultra's sirenRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: watchOS 26 brings two powerful Health features for Apple WatchJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Cheap Batteries Are DangerousBrett’s Watch Tip: You can reset the Control Center on your Apple Watchhttps://support.apple.com/guide/watch/customize-control-center-apd82eebcb1c/watchos Jeff’s iPad Tip: Get Unstuck From Universal Control - Put the iPad to sleep or use the keyboard combo Control-Option-Command-Delete https://support.apple.com/en-us/102459 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!https://www.litsoftware.com Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/iffvVDJRBtAIn the News blog post for October 3, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/in-the-news798.html00:00 Foundational Intelligence13:42 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!13:58 26 Ways iOS Keeps on Giving24:12 Bug Squashing26:26 Air-Inspiring31:34 Lux-urious Cameras36:02 Apple’s Other Earbuds38:56 Watching Satellites45:53 M5 Possibilities49:34 Thank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!57:40 Goodnotes Gets Gooder1:00:33 In the Vision! Exiting the Uncanny Valley1:04:26 In the Show! Streaming for Peanuts1:08:56 Brett’s iTip: Watch Apple TV+ on United Flights!1:10:17 Jeff’s iTip: Double-Tap to React with a TapbackThank you LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring this episode!https://www.litsoftware.com Apple’s Foundation Models framework unlocks new app experiences powered by Apple IntelligenceTim Hardwick | MacRumors: 26 Hidden iOS 26 Tricks to Change How You Use Your iPhoneJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Releases iOS 26.0.1 With Fixes for Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Camera Issues on iPhone 17 ModelsJuli Clover | MacRumors: Two Weeks With the iPhone Air: Is Ultra-Thin Worth the Compromises?David Sparks | MacSparky: The Reasons for the iPhone AirLux: iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of ThreeJuli Clover | MacRumors: Powerbeats Fit Review: Apple's New $200 Workout Earbuds Replace Beats Fit ProWesley Hilliard | Apple Insider: Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: Iterative update, but still excellent hardwareJuli Clover | MacRumors: FCC Leaks Upcoming MacBook Pro and MoreMahnoor Faisal | MakeUseOf: I didn’t think GoodNotes could get better but it just didJason Snell | Six Colors: visionOS 26 Review: Keep moving toward the futureDan Moren | Six Colors: visionOS Diary: Work itBrett’s iTip: Watch Apple TV+ on United Flights!https://techfortravel.co.uk/app-news-apple-tv-shows-hit-the-skies-with-united/  Jeff’s iTip: Double-Tap to React with a TapbackSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ZrokUmUntLAIn the News blog post for September 26, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/09/in-the-news797.html00:00 Pod-Tastic!32:51 Vapor Pro46:16 Air Quality51:12 Land Rover On My Wrist54:58 Obviously Hidden57:40 In the Vision! Vision De Force1:01:35 In the Show! Hold Your Horses1:06:16 Brett’s iOS 26 Tip: Trippy Photos with Spatial Scenes1:09:58 Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Listen with Two HeadphonesJeff’s Review: AirPods Pro 3DC Rainmaker: Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Heart Rate: Sports & Fitness ReviewJürgen Kraus | Audioreviews.org: Apple AirPods Pro 3 REVIEW – View From The Cheap SeatsHartley Charlton | MacRumors: AirPods 4 vs. AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: 25 Differences ComparedJeff’s Review: iPhone 17 Pro MaxMahmoud Itani | Macworld: I tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s new telephoto lens and it blew me awayBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Friday Night Baseball to feature footage shot on iPhone cameras, a first for a live sports broadcast Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iPhone Air is here, and I already can’t imagine going backEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: iPhone Air is crazy hard to bendJerryRigEverything: iPhone Air Durability test -- I AM SHOCKEDVanessa Hand Orellana | CNET: I Tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and It's Like a Land Rover for Your WristJuli Clover | MacRumors: 10+ Hidden Features in iOS 26Jason Snell | Six Colors: Apple announces a new set of Immersive film releasesBrett’s iOS 26Tip: Trippy Photos (Spatial Scene)https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-3d-lock-screen-effect-spatial-scenes/ Jeff’s Apple TV Tip: Listen with Two Headphones https://support.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-apple-tv-4k-dev28f39a9e7/web Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/TYbRrcqRRB8In the News blog post for September 19, 2025https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/09/in-the-news796.html00:00 Why Order One iPhone When You Can Have Two?11:04 Calling in Air20:05 Entry-Level Value25:23 iWhich One? 26:21 Mann Those Are Pretty Pictures!26:02 Watery Glass48:03 Hypertensive Watch54:51 Pod Finder1:07:35 Live Widgets in the Car1:09:37 20-26 Vision1:12:09 Mud-Splattered Pro1:13:25 Brett’s Favorite iOS 26 Tip: Estimated Charging Time!1:14:27 Jeff’s Favorite iPadOS 26 Tip: Windows Apps Mode vs. Full Screen Apps ModeChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iPhone Air review: The thinnest iPhone ever, but at what cost?Billy Steele | Engadget: iPhone 17 review: Closer to ProThe Can’t Decide Guide: A Guided Tour of the New iPhone Family | AppleAustin Mann: iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Dolomite mountainsJuli Clover | MacRumors: iOS 26: The Top 100 New Features and ChangesBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: Here are the things I love most about iOS 26Jonathan Reed | MacStories: watchOS 26: The MacStories ReviewEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: How to use AirPods as an iPhone camera controlRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 26Devon Dundee | MacStories: visionOS 26: The MacStories ReviewBrett’s Favorite iOS 26 Tip: Estimated Charging Time!https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/iphone-ios-26-charging-time-estimate/Jeff’s iPadOS 26 Tip: Windows Apps Mode vs. Full Screen Apps Modehttps://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/work-with-multiple-windows-at-once-ipad08c9970c/ipados iPad Control Panelhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/123635 Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com