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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/GLHdzouWWnwIn the News blog post for February 3, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/02/in-the-news661.html12th of the Way Through 2023Bringing it HomeSecurity Camera TransparencyGood Note TakingWorld Traveling WalletGame Changing RescuesMemories of MotifBeeping DogsBrett’s iTip: Installing Fonts on your iPhone & iPadJeff’s iTip: HomeKit Cameras – see live streams and recordingsChris Welch and Jennifer Tuohy | The Verge: Apple’s new HomePod plays it safeBilly Steele | Engadget: Apple HomePod (2nd gen) review: A smarter smart speakerSean Hollister | The Verge: Anker finally comes clean about its Eufy security camerasJeff’s Post: GoodNotes adds audio recordingsEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: Adonit Star brilliantly merges iPad stylus with fountain pen [Review]Filipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Passenger sees his lost wallet fly to different cities thanks to AirTag after airline says it couldn’t find itChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a ‘game changer’ by search and rescue teamsJeff’s Review: Motif -- create picture books on your iPadDalvin Brown | The Wall Street Journal: When Your Dog Eats Your Apple AirTagBrett’s iTip: Installing Fonts on your iPhone & iPad. I typically only need a custom font when I’m creating a presentation on my iPad and in the past, it was quite a pain to go through and create a “Profile” to install a font. You can still do this, but in iOS 13, Apple provided a much easier way to use fonts on your iPhone and iPad through the Settings app. One of the easiest ways to get some custom fonts is through a free app called Font Diner which will provide you with a free set of 20 fonts. You install the app, tap the free fonts, and now you can go to Settings - General - Fonts and turn them off or on. And now these fonts should be available in apps like Microsoft Word, Keynote, Pages, etc. You can NOT use these to change the system font like names of apps, etc. Here’s some additional information about installing fonts: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-font-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad/ Jeff’s iTip: HomeKit Cameras – see live streams and recordings by going to Home app (on iPhone) - Top right icon, circle with three dots - Home Settings - People - select a person. For the Cameras you can set tSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/YXiY0aWHFsIIn the News blog post for January 27, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news660.htmlIt’s Been a Week…16.3 with a Security KeyIs it Hot in Here? Or is that Just my Fancy New HomePod?A Shiny New Piece of IvoryAll the Things to Know About ThingsTiming is EverythingSharing is ChargingAverage PrivacyBrett’s iTip: Including an Image in your iPad Email SignatureJeff’s iTip: Select which HomePod in a Pair to Talk to YouJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Releases iOS 16.3 With Security Keys for Apple ID, New HomePod Support, Bug Fixes and MoreAndrew Orr | AppleInsider: Five best security keys for iOS 16.3John Gruber | Daring Fireball: HomePod LivesDavid Nield | The Ambient: 30 top Apple HomePod and Siri tips and tricksEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: What new HomePod temperature and humidity sensors can do for youFederico Viticci | MacStories: Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots RebornAmanda Silberling | TechCrunch: A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternativeJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Things 3.17 Overhauls the App’s Shortcuts Actionstiming.is appJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: The Little-Known iPad Feature You'll Never Stop Using Once You Know About ItBrett’s iTip: If you need to include an image in your email signature on your iPhone or iPad, the built-in signature tool doesn’t let you do that. The easiest workaround is to create the signature in another app like Notes, Drafts, or TextExpander complete with the image, and then copy & paste that signature into your email message. Jeff’s iTip: When a HomePod or HomePod mini is in a stereo pair, only one speaker talks to you, the left one.  But it isn’t always easy to tell which one is designated as Left, and that might not be the one that you want to speak Siri’s responses. To change which one that is, tap and hold the top of the HomePod that you select to make the HomePod listen for a command and then say “Turn on Siri.”Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/nppzL2cYwmkIn the News blog post for January 20, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news659.htmlApple’s (Kind of) Surprise Announcements!HomePod HappinessPoint 3 Update On It’s WayThumbdrives in iOSRaw PhotographyMaking Contact with your iPhoneIs Twitter Toast?What’s Shaking?Brett’s iTip: The Inverse of Text ReplacementJeff’s iTip: Play Ambient Sounds Using HomePod, HomePod Mini, or iPhoneMichael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Here’s how HomePod 2 compares to the original and HomePod miniTim Hardwick | MacRumors: HomePod 16.3 Beta: How to Set Up Temperature and Humidity AutomationsSami Fathi | MacRumors: iOS 16.3 Coming Next Week: Here's What's NewAnkur Thakur | iDownloadBlog: How to connect and use a flash drive, hard disk, SSD, or SD card with your iPadJ.D. Biersdorfer | The New York Times: How to Make Your Smartphone Photos So Much BetterJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: Your iPhone's Contacts App Is More Powerful Than Ever with These Killer New FeaturesJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: 15 Hidden iMessage Features for iPhone You Probably Didn't Know AboutBrett’s iTip: We’ve talked about using the built-in “Text Replacement” setting on iPhones and iPad before, but if you have a word or phrase that you regularly type, and get frustrated with it being corrected all the time, then simply create a “Text Replacement” entry and type in that word or phrase in the “Phrase” field at top, but leave the “Shortcut” field BLANK. The next time you type that word it will not auto-correct. You can get to the Text Replacement section by going to Settings - General - Keyboard. Or wherever you’re typing tap and hold on the globe icon and then tap “Keyboard Settings” from there. Jeff’s iTip: You can play background soundscapes when you need to focus, relax, or fall asleep. Listen to rain, forest, ocean, white noise, night, fireplace, or stream sounds.Say, for example, “Hey Siri, play Ambient Sounds” or “Hey Siri, play forest sounds.” This also works on iPhones. And when iOS 16.3 gets released we’ve been promised “Remastered ambient sounds are more immersive and can now be added to scenes, automations, and alarms in the Home app.”Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/bWuv9s3rVF8In the News blog post for January 13, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news658.htmlHighway NightmaresActive Sports ScoresThe Ultra is Faster Than a Speeding BulletSimulated Snowmobile Smash-UpsParking In Your SpotPut Your Business On The MapUnsending HilaritiesBrett’s Site: 1Password’s Switch PageJeff’s iTip: Tips for 1Password’s New InterfaceMichael Simon | Macworld: The best iOS 16 feature you’re not using will make your iPhone 14 Pro so much betterOliver Haslam | iMore: Apple Watch Ultras are being strapped to drones and used as gunshot-detection systemsDan Kraker | MPR News: Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in MinnesotaChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Maps makes finding a parking spot easier than ever with latest featureJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Maps Now Allows Businesses to Customize Their ListingsBrett’s Site: 1Password’s Switch Page. If you are considering switching your password manager to 1Password then visit 1Password Switch Page and if you sign up, they will pay the remainder of your invoice with the current password manager. Jeff’s iTip: A few months ago I explained the changes in the interface for 1Password 8 on iPhone J.D.  and here are some tips:- Customize Order of items on Home Screen.  I recommend Pinned Field followed by Favorites followed by Recently Created.  Then Frequently Used, Recently Used, Recently Modified.- Pin specific fields.  The specific items you tend to look up the most.  Hold down on an entry -> Pin to Home.- Manage favorites.  While looking at entry, tap the circle with three dots at the top right, then tap Add to Favorites.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/9AELw3QrxiwIn the News blog post for January 6, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/01/in-the-news657.htmlLive from NOLA!More MagSafeA Smarter Kitchen?Always On Battery DrainDeclaration of GPS IndependenceGaming On Your WristAirTag Luggage TagFree In-Flight Wi-FiFast Shows and Slow HorsesBrett’s iTip: Automatically Share your Hotspot with FamilyJeff’s App: FlightyJason Cross | Macworld: Apple shares MagSafe with the world in new Qi2 wireless charging standardAndrew Orr | AppleInsider: Apple's 'Find My' will help you find a lost Ember Travel Mug 2+Mitchell Clark | The Verge: Samsung wants Twitch streamers to buy its new ovenMichael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Here’s how much iPhone 14 Pro always-on display drains battery with/without a background Zac Hall | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch finds GPS independence from iPhone at lastJennifer Tschida | AppAdvice: 10 Best Apple Watch Games You Can Play for FreeAmber Neely | AppleInsider: Lost bag with AirTag saga is over — but United still hasn't explained itselfEli Blumenthal | CNET: T-Mobile Teams With Delta to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for Everyone Starting Feb. 1Tom Goodwyn | iMore: New Apple TV Plus Shows coming in 2023: 8 must-see new shows arriving next yearBrett’s iTip: Automatically share your Hotspot with Family. During our travels, the family still needed to connect to the Internet for work, school, and play so we’ve made good use of our wi-fi hotspots on our iPhones. I have an unlimited data plan from AT&T and sometimes need to let the kids connect to my hotspot. Since I’ve already turned on Family Sharing in my iCloud account, I can easily share my hotspot with them either “Automatically” or have them “Ask for Approval” first. Either way, they do not have to enter a password to connect. Jeff’s App: Flighty Almighty! Here’s my review: Flighty -- advanced flight tracker (including TriptIt Pro comparison)Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/apkMLln6TYQIn the News blog post for December 30, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/12/in-the-news656.htmlThe Last Episode in 2022!The Last Password You Should Never UseMerry Pro ChristmasThe Insurmountable iPhoneSay Cheese From Your WatchFinding My CarApples On Your TVThe Ultra Review for Apple Watch UltraBrett’s Gadget: Ember Mug2Jeff’s iTip: Using HomeKit Devices When You’re Away from HomeBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: LastPass security attacked by rival company 1Password: ‘Passwords could be cracked for $100’Jeffrey Goldberg | 1Password: Not in a million years: It can take far less to crack a LastPass passwordJeffrey Goldberg | 1Password: Secret Key: What is it, and how does it protect you?Michael Potuck | 9to5Mac: Top iPhone 14 Pro features to check out and customizeJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Belkin’s MagSafe Mount for Desktops and Displays, Hand Mirror, and the Logitech CrayonJason Snell | Six Colors: Belkin’s MagSafe adapter brings Continuity Camera home to the desktopDan Moren | Six Colors: In praise of the Apple Watch’s Camera controlZac Hall | 9to5Mac: I’m going to have to buy an Apple Car for this AirTag feature, aren’t I?Brett’s Gadget/App: I always thought the Ember Mug2 was something that was too much of a splurge but my wonderful daughter got it for me as a Christmas present - I guess she was tired of hearing Dad complain about cold coffee. Battery life isn’t terrific, but I’ll take that over all the fantastic-ness of having hot coffee as LONG AS I WANT!! Plus I can always use the charging coaster. The App lets me regulate the temperature and it even connects with the Apple Health app to track caffeine intake! Jeff’s iTip: Accessing your HomeKit devices when you are away from home and take an Apple TV with you. In order to designate a HomeKit hub, go to Home (app) -> tap icon at top right (circle with three dots) -> tap Home Settings -> Scroll down to and tap Home Hubs & Bridges -> ensure that at least one hub device is identified as Connected.  The rest will say “Standby.” If nothing is identified as Connected, restart the Apple TV or other device. A HomeKit hub can be an Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, or even an iPad that you leave home and plugged in.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/_WsOh19vJWEIn the News blog post for December 16, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/12/in-the-news655.html Episode 80 - Creeping Up on 100!Freeform UpdatesApp Store Expansion?Compete Against YourselfSing Sing Sing with Apple Music Music MusiciPhones, Mount Up!End of the Road AuthenticationSatellites and Rescue HelicoptersBrett’s iTip: Sort Your Workouts on Apple WatchJeff’s iTip: Turning On Advanced Data Protection Jeff’s Post: Apple releases iOS 16.2Jason Snell | Six Colors: Blank Canvas: Hands on with Apple’s new Freeform appJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iPhone Features We're Still Waiting For Following iOS 16.2's ReleaseJason Snell | Six Colors: Answering the burning questions about Apple’s reported App Store plansChance Miller | 9to5Mac: watchOS 9.2 now available for Apple Watch; here’s everything newGriffin Jones | Cult of Mac: Use Apple Music Sing to throw your own karaoke partyWesley Hilliard | AppleInsider: Belkin has a Continuity Camera MagSafe Mount for monitors nowFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Microsoft Authenticator app for Apple Watch to be discontinued next monthAmber Neely | AppleInsider: iPhone 14 satellite rescue feature prompts challenging canyon rescueBrett’s iTip: Sort your workouts on Apple Watch. When I was reading more about the new Race Route on the Apple Watch, I discovered that you can SORT your workouts by several categories: Suggested, Goal Based, Custom, and now Route. It’s so cool to see each of my walk/run routes listed and it even animates the route!Jeff’s iTip: Turning on and activating Advanced Data Protection in iOS 16.2 is a LOT more advanced that you might think!Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/3bqY0evyfUQIn the News blog post for December 10, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/12/in-the-news654.htmlSaturday RecordingMore Data, More ProtectionTis the Season for Karaoke10,000 App PricesBattery Stocking StuffersGood WindowsWrist Fitness TipsTippity Top TipsSnow RescueBrett’s iTip: Stop Multiple Message Alerts (or add more)Jeff’s iTip: Share photos and videos with an iCloud LinkApple announces Advanced Data Protection to provide greater protection for your encrypted data on iCloudApple introduces Apple Music SingChance Miller | 9to5Mac: App Store subscriptions can now cost up to $10,000 (or as low as 29¢)David Sparks | Macsparky: AirTag Battery Replacements and RemotesGoodNotes is Coming to Windows!Sean Keach | The Sun: Apple fitness guru reveals the Apple Watch ‘healthy hacks’ everyone should try this ChristmasTim Hardwick | MacRumors: 12 Time-Saving iPhone Tips to Make You a More Efficient UserJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple's iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Saves Stranded Man in AlaskaBrett’s iTip: Stop Multiple Message Alerts (or add more alerts). By default the iPhone will send you TWO alerts for an incoming message - an initial one and then another two minutes later if you don’t see the first alert or open the message. If you don't want this, go to Settings - Notifications - Messages, then scroll down to “Customize Notifications” and “Repeat Alerts.” You’ll see by default the alert is set to repeat “Once” but you can up the repeats or set it to “Never” repeat. Jeff’s iTip: Share photos and videos with an iCloud Link on iCloud.com. You must be using iCloud Photo Library then go to Share and tap “Options” to select between Automatic, Individual Photo / Video, or iCloud Link. You can also choose to share Location and other data with the image. This is a great way to avoid avoid multi-MB attachments and an easy way to share full picture info. The share expires after 30 days or you can stop sharing sooner if you choose. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/XKu3ONDMKpQIn the News blog post for December 2, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/12/in-the-news653.html Check out our 2022 iGift Guide from last week!Apple is Finally LiveDetecting Roller CoastersHappy App Store AwardsCleaning AirWax from Your AirPodsApple Card ChristmasAmazing Video Inspiration - You Can Do It!Brett’s iTip: Controlling Background App RefreshJeff’s iTip: AirDrop SettingsWatch the 2022 iGift Guide and download the PDF with links:Jason Snell | Six Colors: Live Activities, Push Notifications, and iMessage on AirplanesFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Apple releases iOS 16.1.2 with Crash Detection improvements for iPhone 14 usersApp Store Awards celebrate the best apps and games of 2022Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo: Belkin Made an AirPods Cleaning Kit, Complete With Earwax Softener“The Greatest” Video from AppleBrett’s iTip: Controlling Background App Refresh. It is disputed whether this will really be necessary, or save battery power, but I jumped into the setting to control “Background App Refresh” on my iPhone. When you switch out of an app, it goes into a suspended state which means if you jump BACK to that app it will need to refresh … unless you turn on Background App Refresh which means the app will check for new updates and content and be ready to go. This may “potentially” use more battery but you can control this by going to Settings - General - Background App Refresh and turn it completely off, or only toggle on certain apps. Wish they had a way to turn ALL off and then let me toggle on ONLY the ones I want. Jeff’s iTip: AirDrop Settings. You can also set your AirDrop options in Control Center:1) Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open Control Center. Or on your iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.2) Press firmly or touch and hold the network settings card in the upper-left corner.3) Touch and hold the AirDrop buttonIf the person you're sharing content with is in your Contacts, you'll see an image with their name. If they're not in your Contacts, you'll see just their name without an imageThere are three settings you can choose from: Receiving Off, Contacts Only, and Everyone.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textDownload the PDF with all the links: https://bit.ly/2022iGiftGuideWatch the video!https://youtu.be/rihFn2KnySoNew iPhone!iMazing Software - www.imazing.comApple MagSafe Battery Pack - Amazon linkMagSafe Duo Charger - Amazon linkAirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Amazon linkWrist Lanyards for AirPods Pro Case - Amazon linkSatechi 108W USB C 3-Port GaN Wall Charger - Amazon linkAnker 120W USB C 3-Port GaN Wall Charger - Amazon linkLutron Caséta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Starter Kit with Caséta Smart Hub and Pico Bracket - Amazon linkTomToc Sleeves for MacBooks and iPads - Amazon linkRelayFM Podcast Subscription - https://www.giverelay.com/1Password $125 Gift Card for $99Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Keyboard - Amazon linkKeychron K1 Wireless Mechanical KeyboardApple AirTag 4-Pack - Amazon linkLumaFusion App from LumaTouchAnker USB-C Cords - Amazon linkApple Watch Series SE - Amazon linkLG OLED C1 or C2 Series TV - Amazon linkRakuten Cash Back - Apps in Law Referral CodeSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com