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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

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/Z2xC18rGfVcIn the News blog post for November 18, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/11/in-the-news652.htmlHappy 14th Birthday iPhone JD!iGuadalupes!SOS - Satellite on SpeakerphoneAlways On or Always Off?Tracking the Apple WatchInteracting with New CloudsBrett’s iTip: Additional “Low Power” Mode in Apple Watch WorkoutsJeff’s iTip: Consider Turning Off 5G on your iPhoneApple: Emergency SOS via satellite available today on the iPhone 14 lineup in the US and CanadaJoanna Stern | The Wall Street Journal: Apple’s iPhone 14 Satellite Emergency SOS Is Live. You’ll Hopefully Never Use It.iJustine: iPhone 14 Emergency Satellite Demo! 🚨🆘Raymond Wong | Inverse: iOS 16.2 Will Fix the Worst Thing About the iPhone 14 Pro’s Always-On DisplayZac Hall | 9to5Mac: New features still coming to watchOS 9 and Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and moreNick deCourville | The Mac Observer: Apple Makes iCloud.com Redesign Available to All Users, Includes New Tile FeatureBrett’s iTip: Previously the Apple Watch had a “Power Reserve” mode but with watchOS 9, there is now an official “Low Power Mode” which does a whole lot of things to lessen the strain on the battery including less pings to cellular, etc. The Apple Watch Ultra also lets me go to the Workout settings and turn on "Low Power Mode Workout with Fewer GPS and Heart Rate Readings" which I had to confirm each time I started a workout, but it GREATLY extended the battery life on the watch!Jeff’s iTip: Consider Turning Off 5G on your iPhone - you can toggle 5G on or off in the Settings app by going to Settings - Cellular - Cellular Data Options and selecting whether you want to use 5G or just LTE. Test having it on versus having it off.  If it isn’t helping, it may be draining your battery unnecessarily.Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/WqsYyRuyk94In the News blog post for November 4, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/11/in-the-news650.htmlBillion with a “i”The New 4K is A-OKCrazy Good CamerasFavorite 16.1 FeaturesStill Watching the WatchBrett’s Gadget: Anker 737 Charger (GaN Prime 120W)Jeff’s iTip: Continuity Camera: Use Your iPhone as a Webcam for MacJeff’s Article: Apple 2022 fiscal fourth quarter -- the iPhone and iPad angleJason Snell | Six Colors: Amid tech industry fears, Apple reports record Q4 resultsHenry Casey | Tom’s Guide: Apple TV 4K (2022) review: The one you’ve been waiting forJoe Rosensteel | Six Colors: Up Next? Disappointment.Sebastiaan de With: iPhone 14 Pro Camera Review: A Small Step, A Huge LeapJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: 26 Big iPhone Features and Improvements on iOS 16.1Sami Fathi | MacRumors: iOS 16.2 Expected to Launch in Mid-December With Several New FeaturesHeidi Wigdahl: After fall, 81-year-old Chaska man credits Apple Watch for sending helpDavid Price | Macworld: Apple Watch Ultra review: Nearly perfect nicheVictoria Song | The Verge: Apple Watch Ultra strap review: choose your fighterSimon Jary | Macworld: The best USB-C charger for your MacBook Pro or AirBrett’s Gadget: Anker 737 Charger (GaN Prime 120W - Amazon Affiliate Link). After doing more travel and wanting to consolidate the number of charging bricks that I had to take with me, I finally invested in a GaN charger that has been wonderful. The only downside is the process I had to go through to learn about all the wattage requirements, my specific USB needs, and all the port configurations for charging. But I finally landed on the Anker 737 Charger and have been quite happy. Jeff’s iTip: I was excited to upgrade my Mac to the Ventura operating system so that I could finally use the Continuity Camera feature which let me use my iPhone as a webcam for Mac. I’ve propped up my iPhone behind my Mac and pointed the camera at me, and the difference has been absolutely tremendous in using my iPhone camera. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ElDG8zW9C8UIn the News blog post for October 28, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/10/in-the-news649.htmlEVERYTHING is Updated!The New iPads: Mixed Signals and Mixed FeelingsApple’s Lightning RoundStark White ChargingApple Service Price BumpsSmart Essential OilsBrett’s iTip: Managing Stage Manger … so farJeff’s iTip: Customize the Mail Toolbar on the iPadJeff’s Post: Everything is updated: iPadOS 16.1, iOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1, macOS 13 Ventura, and moreJohn Voorhees | MacStories: iOS 16.1 and Apps with Live Activities: The MacStories Roundup, Part 1Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple shares more details about Clean Energy Charging for iPhone in iOS 16.1Jason Snell | Six Colors: 2022 iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed FeelingsFrederico Viticci | MacStories: The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed SignalsAmber Neely | Apple Insider: Greg Joswiak confirms iPhone's future move to USB-CAndrew O’Hara | Apple Insider: Third-party MagSafe accessories are about to look a lot nicerBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: Apple is raising the price of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One from todayBradley Chambers | 9to5Mac: HomeKit Weekly: Meross Smart WiFi Essential Oil Diffuser with HomeKit preps your home for the holidaysBrett’s iTip: Managing Stage Manager … so far. I’m starting to like it, but still working through all the different options and confusion. I like using Command + Tab to switch between apps … and that works if the apps are open in the same “Stage.” But if it’s another “Stage” then it will switch to that Stage. I also can’t see apps “behind” apps in a Stage unless I re-size them. The 4-finger swipe gesture still works, and a new 1-finger at bottom of the screen gesture is there, but that seems to only switch between “Stages.” Jeff’s iTip: Customize the Mail Toolbar on the iPad. In iPadOS 16.1, you have control over the icons that appear at the top of the screen in the Mail app.  Tap the circle with three dots at the far right, select Customize Toolbar, and then move icons around and drag additional icons on or off. I immediately added the mark as read / unread icons up there.  More recently, I added the Later button (to remind you of the email in an hour, tonight, tomorrow, oSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/9wKeG_UcFHMIn the News blog post for October 21, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/10/in-the-news648.htmliSpy New iPadsFlashlight EmbarrassmentWatch Face Wonderment16.1.Soon!iPhone Retirement PlanBrett’s iTip: Setting up Cellular on the Apple Watch UltraJeff’s iTip: Set a Favorite Timer on your Apple WatchJeff’s post: Apple updates the iPad Pro and iPad Jason Snell | Six Colors: The iPad’s erratic odyssey continuesAlex Guyot | MacStories: Apple Announces Strange New iPad and iPad Pro LineupHarley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Launches Magic Keyboard Folio for 10th-Gen iPad With Two-Piece Design, Kickstand, and Function RowHeather Kelly | The Washington Post: You’re not the only one accidentally turning on your iPhone flashlightZac Hall | 9to5Mac: The problem with Apple Watch facesTim Hardwick | MacRumors: 20 New watchOS 9 Features You May Have MissedEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: Apple confirms iOS 16.1 launches October 24Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: iOS 16.1 for iPhone Launching on Monday With These 8 New FeaturesMicahel Simon | Macworld: This $599 iPhone just sold for nearly $40,000Brett’s iTip: Finally set up cellular on my Apple Watch Ultra. My Apple Watch gets a separate phone number but that’s just for billing purposes. The Apple Watch actually “shares” the same phone number as your iPhone. Each carrier calls this something different, but on AT&T it’s called “NumberSync” (Verizon calls it “Number Share”).Jeff’s iTip: You can set a favorite timer on your Apple Watch for quick access. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/xDhyq65ZrM0In the News blog post for October 14, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/10/in-the-news647.html911 From a Roller CoasterAirTags in the AirConversion Magic In Your HandsLooking at Apple through WindowsTeenager WatchesDoorbell DownloadBrett’s iTip: Burn Bar in an Apple Fitness+ WorkoutJeff’s App: 1Password 8 on the Apple WatchJoanna Stern | The Wall Street Journal: ‘The Owner of This iPhone Was in a Severe Car Crash’—or Just on a Roller CoasterBrian Heater | TechCrunch: Apple offers a deeper dive into crash detectionBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: Lufthansa AirTags confusion resolved after both Apple and aviation regulator spoke upBrenda Ramirez | Gadget Hacks: Use Your iPhone's Camera App for Real-Time Translations and Unit ConversionsJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Apple Music Launches on Xbox and Windows Photos Adds iCloud Photo Library SupportSamuel Axon | ArsTechnica: New Apple services and apps are rolling out on Windows 11 and XboxBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: US teens report claims almost a third own an Apple WatchBradley Chambers | 9to5Mac: HomeKit Weekly: The current state of HomeKit doorbellsBrett’s iTip: Use the “Burn Bar” in an Apple Fitness+ Workout or you can turn it off if you don’t like it. The Burn Bar is available for High Intensity Interval Training, Treadmill, Cycling, and Rowing workouts and compares your progress with other users who have the same physical characteristics. Jeff’s App: 1Password 8 for Apple Watch. Make sure you update 1Password on your iPhone to get this latest version of 1Password, then use the iPhone’s Apple Watch app to move the new 1Password app to the Apple Watch.  (You can delete the old 1Password 7 version, if you had that installed … we are now on version 8.)Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com