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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ER2M7xZvB9kIn the News blog post for November 3, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/11/in-the-news700.htmlScary Fast M3s Shot on Scary Fast iPhone 15 ProsHappy Birthday Clippy!How Well Do You Know Your Apple Watch?iPhone Battery “Best By” DateEerily Fast eeroMotion Triggered ShortcutsSmart Plug StartersWhere Y’at? AirTagged Luggage and Space Station SpottingBrett’s Mac App: Bartender 5Jeff’s Music Pick: Now and Then by The BeatlesBehind the scenes: An Apple Event shot on iPhoneMicrosoft Word turns 40!Alex Guyot | MacStories: watchOS 10: The MacStories ReviewJason Cross | Macworld: Six hidden iPhone 15 features you need to discover right nowDarrell Ehterington | TechCrunch: Amazon’s eero Max 7 mesh Wi-Fi router offers amazing speeds and few (if any) compromisesBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Review: Eve Motion, the best HomeKit motion sensorMegan Wollerton | The Verge: The best smart plugsDerek Wise | 9to5Mac: NASA launches new app to see the International Space StationBrett’s Mac App: Bartender 5  for complete control over your Mac’s upper right menu bar. Here’s a great review from MacStories.  You can purchase it for $16 directly from the developer, or get it as part of a Setapp subscriptions (my link - also try Paste and AirBuddy!). Jeff’s Music Pick: Now and Then by The Beatles Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the release of a new Beatles song and the potential release of Apple's M3 chips. They also talk about the features of Google Maps and the increasing prices of Apple subscriptions. A miraculous story of recovering a lost Apple watch underwater is shared, and the hosts explore various professional apps offered by Lit Software. They discuss the program for access to apps and changes in AirPods Pro interactions, as well as adjusting picture position on iPhones. The podcast concludes with excitement about a new photo feature in the latest iPhone update.

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/OFZSefbjyxsThe Essential Litigation Apps: https://www.litsoftware.com/  In the News blog post for October 20, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/10/in-the-news698.htmlThe Essential Litigation Apps: https://www.litsoftware.com/Potentially Repulsive 3D ReactionsiOS 17.1 Coming Soon15:42 The New Old Apple Pencil6 Gigahertz PossibilitiesDisplaying the TimeGenerative Hot Dogs and Contact PostersFor All Binge WatchingThe Essential Litigation Apps: https://www.litsoftware.com/Brett’s TranscriptPad Tip: Search Across One or All TranscriptsJeff’s CarPlay Tip: What To Do When CarPlay Gets LostJay Peters | The Verge: Apple’s new video reactions are making therapy incredibly awkwardChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 17.1 expected next week with these new features and bug fixesJeff’s Post: Apple introduces new entry-level Apple Pencil (USB-C)Wes Davis | The Verge: FCC greenlights superfast Wi-Fi tethering for AR and VR headsetsTwelveSouth Time Porter Watch Band Wall MountStephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like MagicJovana Naumovski | Gadget Hacks: Set a Custom Contact Poster on Your iPhone Others Will See When You Call ThemJeff’s Post: TranscriptPad update lets you sync video, edit clips, and export trial-ready videosBrett’s TranscriptPad Tip: Search across one transcript or ALL transcripts - TranscriptPad will search from the folder location in which you are currently located. If you’re in a specific transcript, your searches will be limited to that transcript. If you’re in a higher folder with multiple transcripts, you will see search results from each transcript.  Jeff’s CarPlay Tip: What to do when CarPlay gets lost - use this tip at your own peril!The Essential Litigation Apps: 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/0LnNLGUhShEIn the News blog post for October 13, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/10/in-the-n]ews697.htmlSpooky 13tHow Many Watts Could an iPhone Watt?How Many G’s Could an iPhone Connect To?Cleaning Your iPhone’s CootiesLog and LUTChecking In on Check-InWatch Tips Galore!I Want Those FaceApple Study BuddyBrett’s iTip: Share a Wubble On Your iPhoneJeff’s iTip: Stage Manager on the iPad is Worth a Second LookZac Hall | 9to5Mac: iPhone 15 Pro Max battery charge test shows why 20W power adapter is idealChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iPhone 15 uses new Qualcomm modem for upgraded 5G performanceApple: Cleaning your iPhoneStu Maschwitz | prolost: Log is the “Pro” in iPhone 15 ProGlenn Fleishman | TidBITS: iOS 17’s Check In Feature Provides Peace of Mind and Could Even Save LivesLance Whitney | PC Magazine: An iPhone On Your Wrist: 28 Tips Every Apple Watch Owner Should KnowHarry McCracken Apple Watch Faces: Porky Pig Opera, TRS-80,  Classic Mac, Apple NewtonApple: Study With Me feat. Storm ReidBrett’s iTip: Share a “Wubble” on your iPhone (NameDrop on iOS 17). Both devices must have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirDrop enabled. And make sure Settings - General - AirDrop and “Bringing Devices Together” is toggled on.  Jeff’s iTip: Stage Manager on the iPad is worth a second look!Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ahnvAx8I38oConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenews  In the News blog post for October 6, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/10/in-the-news696.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsHand Warmers and Security UpdatesTaking 15 Pro PicturesUSB-CringeStandBy for CoolnessThe Obsolete Apple WatchApple Watch Double-TakeExpanding TVThe Price of Changing Your NameDaily Dose of Happy TearsToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsBrett’s iTip: Crosswords in Apple News+Jeff’s iTip: People & Pets in PhotosSebastian de With | LUX: iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and ReachJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Google’s Pixel 8 Launch EventJason Snell | Six Colors: Review: iPhone 15 Pro & Pro MaxDan Moren | Macworld: Was the iPhone actually better off with Lightning?Jeff’s Review: StandBy mode: tips on using it, and what stands work best with itEllen Lee | The Wirecutter: The Best Ways to Track Your Kid (And Why You Might Not Want To)Andrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: How Double Tap compares to Quick Actions and AssistiveTouchSigmund Judge | MacStories: tvOS 17: The MacStories ReviewWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Woman named Siri had to change her name because of iOS 17Apple: iPhone + Apple Watch | Another Birthday | AppleBrett’s iTip: Crosswords in Apple News+!Jeff’s iTip: People & Pets in Photos! Need to wait for full scan in order for this work and it seems to require a clear picture of a face. You can also change tap and hold to change the “Key Photo” for a recognized person. Consider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenewsSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/pW9zgJaFmvwConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenews    In the News blog post for September 29, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/09/in-the-news695.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenews  Max Reactions & Finely Woven CriticismsMulti-Action ButtonHidden iOS 17 TipsAdaptive AirPodsID on Your iPhoneMighty Mini Flying HighNo More Red EnvelopesToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenews Brett’s iTip: Adding Widgets to the Lock Screen on your iPadJeff’s iTip: Mini-Window for Extreme Digital ZoomJeff’s Review: iPhone 15 Pro Max -- titanium, 5x telephoto, and so much moreArthur Shi | iFixit: Unweaving the Mystery: Apple’s FineWoven Case Under the MicroscopeJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Talk Show Podcast - “Who’s Heef?” with Matthew PanzarinoJason Snell: Take Control of Photos BookFederico Viticci | MacStories: Introducing MultiButton: Assign Two Shortcuts to the Same Action Button Press on iPhone 15 ProNelson Aguilar | CNET: 17 Hidden iOS 17 Features and Settings on Your iPhoneBrian Heater | TechCrunch: Apple executives break down AirPods’ new featuresZac Hall | 9to5Mac: Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital driver’s license or ID so far [September 2023]John Voorhees | MacStories: The Mighty Mini Returns: Productivity Powerhouse at 34,000 feetNicole Sperling | The New York Times: Netflix Prepares to Send Its Final Red EnvelopeBrett’s iTip: Adding Widgets to the Lock Screen on your iPadJeff’s iTip: Mini-window for extreme Digital ZoomConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenews Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/CllZdt5_wE0Consider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenews   In the News blog post for September 22, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/09/in-the-news694.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenews Updates Upon Updates!17 Reasons to UpgradeLIVE Unboxing of Jeff’s New iPhone 15 Pro Max!Bionic EarsSnoopy Tells TimeMore Columns On Your TVMore Terabytes in the CloudToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsBrett’s Favorite iOS 17 Update: Updates in SafariJeff’s Favorite iOS 17 Update: New Level Line in the CameraMichael Potcuk | 9to5Mac: iOS 17.0.1 patches 3 actively exploited security flawsZachary McAuliffe | CNET: iOS 17 Review: StandBy Mode Is My Favorite New Feature, Hands DownD. Griffin Jones | Cult of Mac: The 50 best iOS 17 features you should try after you updateDan Moren | Macworld: 3 new Apple features I’d literally be lost withoutJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhones 15 Pro (and iPhones 15)Jason Snell: 5x 2x 1xJaron Schneider | PetaPixel: Apple Explains What the iPhone 15 Camera Can and Can’t Do – and WhyJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: AirPods Pro 2, Now With USB-C Charging CaseRobert Leedham | GQ: How Apple made the ultimate Snoopy watch: “You wouldn't believe the minutiae”Andrew Cunningham | ArsTechnica: tvOS 17’s extra column of icons is its most useful new feature in yearsStephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: Updated iCloud+ Plans LaunchedBrett’s Favorite iOS 17 Update: Updates in Safari with generally more accessible to tabs from bottom. You can now also set up Profiles.  Jeff’s Favorite iOS 17 Update: Use the Level to straighten your pictures. Turn this on by going to Settings - Camera - Composition - LevelConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenewsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/elevator-to-heaven License code: I9OR1DPIXENMSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenews  Watch the video!https://youtu.be/rL8H3TF-FKEIn the News blog post for September 15, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/09/in-the-news693.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsiWant New iPhoneOh Say Can You USB-CQi Over USB-C?New Apple Watch and Less Leather BandsFinely WovenKinda New AirPods ProiOS 17 On Its Way!Where Y’at? Segment - Emergency Butt Dial from Butt Dam FallsTaking Your Vitamin AirPodsToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsBrett’s Favorite Announcement: New Modular Watch Face for Apple Watch Ultra!Jeff’s Favorite Announcement: Roadside Assistance via SatelliteJeff: Why lawyers will love the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15Dr. Drang: iPhone 15 Pro facts and estimatesBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: iPhone Diary: As expected, the camera improvements sold me an iPhone 15 Pro MaxBrian X. Chen | The New York Times: How to Navigate Apple’s Shift From Lightning to USB-CStephen Shankland | CNET: iPhone 15 and USB-C: Expect a Cable Mess, but It Might Not Bug YouBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Apple stops selling MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe DuoJeff: Why lawyers will love the 2023 models of the Apple WatchJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: New AirPods Pro Feature Lossless Audio With Vision Pro and Additional Dust ResistanceJohn Cook | GeekWire: Worst butt-dial of my life: Apple’s iPhone SOS technology, and an inadvertent wilderness ‘rescue’Amber Neely | AppleInsider: Woman swallowed her AirPod after mistaking it for a vitaminBrett’s Favorite Announcement: New Modular Watch Face for Apple Watch Ultra!Jeff’s Favorite Announcement: Roadside assistance option for emergency servicesSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/i9SowoMyiCkIn the News blog post for September 8, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/09/in-the-news692.htmlZero Day UpdateThe Prickly Protection around ExploitationNo iPhone for ChinaLightning EulogyHomePod Harassment 7 Year AirPodsClassical AcquisitionsSharing Music on WheelsWhere Y’at? Segment - Crash Detection and DronesDoing the Pay DanceBrett’s iTip: Set a Default Card for Apple Pay and Rearrange CardsJeff’s iTip: Blow your Mind with 4K and HDR The Citizen Lab: NSO Group iPhone Zero-Click, Zero-Day Exploit Captured in the WildLily Hay Newman | Wired: Apple’s Decision to Kill Its CSAM Photo-Scanning Tool Sparks Fresh ControversyDan Moren | Macworld: RIP Lightning: In lieu of flowers, please send donglesFelipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: HomePod 2 is exactly what I wanted – but then there’s AirPlayWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Apple launched AirPods seven years ago, and changed the world againIngrid Lunden | TechCrunch: Apple’s BIS acquisition is a bet on a classical music catalogue, and on building cred in the industryChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Hands-on: CarPlay in iOS 17 adds SharePlay for Apple Music listening parties, even for long-distance friendsChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Crash Detection comes to the rescue yet again: ‘Amazing technology that clearly impacted a person’s life’Malcolm Owen | AppleInsider: AirTag and Find My helps traveler bust Brussels theft ringApple Pay | The DanceBrett’s iTip: Set a default card for Apple Pay by going to Settings - Wallet & Apple Pay and tapping “Default Card.” You can also re-arrange the cards in my Apple Wallet by tapping and dragging them. Jeff’s iTip: Blow your mind with 4K HDR with the following ingredients:1. Apple TV 4K, released April 20, 20212. TV that supports 4K HDR. HDR part is essential; even my Apple Studio Display 5K is not good enough.3. The YouTube app for Apple TV (free)4. Visit a 4K (or higher) HDR channelSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/6OetUX3VLb4In the News blog post for September 1, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/08/in-the-news691.htmlThe Red Badge of UsageWonderlust and Pixie DustA Beautiful DisappointmentClassic Stereo, Contemporary AirPlayEnjoying Your Album ArtUnanswered PrivacyWhere Y’at? Segment - SOS Failures and AirTags3D Printed Dog LegsBrett’s iTip: Touch and Hold Mail App for Quick Access to FoldersJeff’s iTip: Touch and Hold Messages App for Quick Access to Text Specific PeopleMessages, and the Red Badge of UsageApple to announce new iPhone on September 12John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Idle Speculation on the Widely-Assumed Switch to USB-C Ports on the Upcoming iPhones 15Jason Snell | Six Colors: Ultra or not? The evolving world of iPhone marketingHarry McCracken | Fast Company: Why the iPad remains a beautiful disappointmentDavid Sparks | MacSparky: My Current Relationship with the iPadRomain Dillet| TechCrunch: The Eve Play turns any classic stereo system into an AirPlay 2 speakerJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Longplay 2.0: An Album-Oriented Apple Music Player with Loads of New FeaturesBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: NYC subway security flaw seemingly exposes ‘impossible’ Apple Pay vulnerabilityChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Nashville police use AirTag to track down stolen car, drugs, and moreWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: AirTag-owning husband talked out of tracking down stolen AirPods cloneWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Woman & dog swept down canyon by flood saved by iPhone Emergency SOSBrett’s iTip: Touch and Hold Mail App for Quick Access Jeff’s iTip: Touch and Hold Messages app for quick access to text specific peopleSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com