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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

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/NGTPA_OxdZ8Consider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenews In the News blog post for August 25, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/08/in-the-news690.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsBuy or Hold?Building a Boundless CanvasBonus Daily CashNotes on a Sleeper HitDon’t Use Apple Cider Vinegar on your Apple Watch BandTiny Apple Watch ChargerBrett’s iTip: Managing Shared NotesJeff’s Games: Wordle and Its ClonesMacRumors Buyer’s GuideJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: These Are Apple's Oldest Products Still Sold TodayApple Developer Blog: Inside the Apple Vision Pro labsMichael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Apple Card giving select users up to $1,300 Daily Cash back on travel and diningJosh Ginter | The Sweet Setup: The Ultimate Guide to Apple NotesAdvances in Infectious Diseases: Prevalence and Disinfection of Bacteria Associated with Various Types of WristbandsApple Support Page: How to clean your Apple WatchEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: This pocket-size charger juices up Apple Watch anywhereBrett’s iTip: Once you share a note in the Notes app, you can tap the options button to a variety of things including see “participant cursors,” Show All Activity, Show Highlights, and more.  Jeff’s Games: All the Wordle clones!Worldle (from NYT)  Quordle (from Merriam Webster) Octordle (from Britannica.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/ftJuZI2szxcConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenewsIn the News blog post for August 18, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/08/in-the-news689.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsWill Snow White Eat the Apple?Cable Hollers over Streaming Dollars3D GodzillaThe Computer That Dodged BankruptcyGoodnotes ReviewPin the Link on a MessageWhere Y’at? Happy & Sad StoriesBrett’s iTip: Preserve Settings in Camera ModeJeff’s iTip: Find Attachments from an iMessages ConversationJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Disney and Apple, Sitting in a TreeJason Snell | Macworld: Apple buying Disney isn’t the fairy tale it once wasBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: Streaming TV costs now higher than cable, as ‘crash’ finally hitsBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Apple TV+ gives first look at upcoming Godzilla universe TV series, reportedly partly filmed in 3D for Vision ProJason Snell | The Verge: How the iMac saved AppleJeff’s Review: Review: Goodnotes 6 — take handwritten notes on your iPadJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: “Pinned” Links in Apple MessagesFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Hidden AirTag comes to the rescue for woman in the Netherlands after thief nabs bicycleMalcolm Owen | AppleInsider: Thieves ditch hidden AirTag in Vancouver car jackingBrett’s iTip: You can preserve settings in Camera mode by going to Settings - Camera and toggle on which settings you would like have preserved every time you open the  Jeff’s iTip: Find attachments from an iMessages conversation by tapping on a conversation and then tapping the face or circle at the top. Then you can scroll down to see shared photos, links, locations, etc. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/BGNYxdExEZIConsider SaneBox for your insane inbox: www.sanebox.com/inthenewsIn the News blog post for August 11, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/08/in-the-news688.htmlToday’s Sponsor: SaneBox! www.sanebox.com/inthenewsiLabor DayDubious App DataWhere Have We Seen That Actor Before?“Feels Like” WeatherTop 5 iOS 17 Top Features from Marques Brownlee / MKBHDWhere Y’at? Segment - Lacrosse LuggageTry out SaneBox for FREE! www.sanebox.com/inthenews Brett’s iTip: Be Aware of “Offload Unused Apps”Jeff’s iTip: Don’t Fear the Shortcuts App!John Gruber | Daring Fireball: What’s the Deal With Sensor Tower?Jason Snell | Six Colors: Callsheet Provides a Clearn Alternative to IMDBStephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: According to Foreca’s Weather Data, Everyone in Memphis is DeadMarques Brownlee | MKBHD: iOS 17 Hands-On: Top 5 Features!Filipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Family rescued from wildfires in Maui thanks to iPhone’s Emergency SOS via SatelliteJulia Buckley | CNN Travel: The airline said her bag was lost, but her tracker said otherwise. So she flew to get itJeff Richardson | iPhone JD: In trouble -- an easy and potentially life-saving shortcutBrett’s iTip: Be aware of “Offload Unused Apps” which was introduced in iOS 11 to conserve space on your iPhone by “off-loadnig” apps you haven’t used in a while. All your documents and data are saved, but the app is “off-loaded” until you tap it to re-download it. You can toggle off this feature by going to Settings - App Store - and toggling off “Offload Unused Apps.” Jeff’s iTip: Don’t Fear the Shortcuts App! You can visit Apple’s Shortcuts User Guide to find out more about this powerful option built into your iPhone and iPad, including many free Shortcuts that you can enable from Apple. Thank you to Sanebox for sponsoring today’s episode! Visit www.sandbox.com/inthenews to find out more. Support 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/inthenewsWatch the video!https://youtu.be/rwWIRDNhi-0In the News blog post for August 4, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/08/in-the-news687.html Thank you SaneBox!Hijacking Your InFlight EntertainmentSmartphone Sales SillinessSpatial Online MeetingsShortcut to Camera ModesRaving About a Ceiling LightAmazon CarPlayWhere Y’at? Segment - Tracking House PlantsTry out SaneBox for FREE! www.sanebox.com/inthenews Brett’s iTip: Quickly filter messages in the Mail appJeff’s iTip: Use “Remind Me” to come back to emails laterDavid Sparks | MacSparky: Increasing iPhone US Market ShareHong Sodoma | Microsoft: Follow conversations with ease using Spatial Audio in Microsoft TeamsMatthew Cassinelli: Apple Adds New Shortcuts Action For Camera Modes in iOS 17Benjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Philips Hue Review: The Enrave is a sleek smart ceiling light for your homeLeander Kahney | Cult of Mac: The cheapest and easiest way to add wireless CarPlay to any vehicleJulia Buckley | CNN Travel: Passenger uses AirTag to track the bike his airline lostFox 29 Philadelphia: 'Vigi-plante': Fishtown couple says they tracked down stolen potted plant using Apple AirTagBrett’s iTip: Quickly filter messages in the Mail app by tapping the filter button in the bottom left corner, than tapping “Filtered by: Unread.” There you’ll see additional options for what messages to include in your “filter” such as Flagged, who it was addressed to, only messages with attachments, etc. Jeff’s iTip: Use Remind Me to come back to emails later by tapping the “Reply” arrow and then “Remind Me” where you can have the Mail app remind you about the message in “1 Hour,” or “Tonight” or “Tomorrow” or a custom date & time. 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/j8N6FLgEaQgIn the News blog post for July 28, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/07/in-the-news-686.htmlNumerous UpdatesApple App ImprovementsAiding Your HearingFlighty AlmightyGiving Your Charge a BoostWHOPPING Where Y’at? SegmentFighting PiñatasBrett’s Gadget: Weber iGrllJeff’s iTip: What you can read in Apple News+Michael Simon | Macworld: It’s very important to update your Apple devices this weekDan Moren | Macworld: Three overlooked Apple apps you should start using right nowAnn-Marie Alcántara | The Wall Street Journal: People Have Begun to Love Apple’s Most Hated ProductJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: Using AirPods as a Hearing AidFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Flighty 3.0 makes it even easier to track your friends’ flightsRikka Altland | 9to5Toys: Tested: Belkin’s new BoostCharge Pro is the perfect Apple Watch travel companion with built-in fast chargerRORRY Portable Apple Watch Charger that Brett purchased:Apple AirTag 4 Pack on Amazon:Brett’s Gadget: Weber iGrill - use Bluetooth to track the temperature of your grill with the iGrill app! I use the iGrill Mini but there is also the iGrill 3.  Jeff’s iTip: There are many news sources, newspapers and magazines that you can read in Apple News+ for $10/month including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, Wired, and many more. Or even better subscribe to AppleOne Premier for  $33/month and adds News+ and Fitness+ to Music, TV+, Arcade, iCloud+. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com