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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/mSpADN0nyyAIn the News blog post for July 29, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/07/in-the-news636.htmlSixteen Tons of FeaturesMulti-Stop MapsTracking the Sleepy HeadsConfusing Power to the PeopleHide and Seek AirTagsIn the Deals!Brett’s iTip: Setting Up a Simple “Focus”Jeff’s Site: www.howmanyofme.comM.G. Siegler: Three Features Make iOS 16 GreatJason Snell: Scrubbing through iOS 16’s Music appJason Cross: Dictation in iOS 16 is so good you’ll want to use it every day–here’s howJohn Voorhees: The 2022 MacStories OS Preview Series: Maps and CarPlayAmanda Leicht Moore: Three new Maps updates to help plan your next adventureChance Miller: These are the best applications for sleep tracking with Apple WatchJason Cross: Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air chargers tested: Twice the ports or twice the speed?Chris Gonzales: Anker’s New “GaNPrime” Multi-Device Charger FamilyJuli Clover: Review: Belkin's Updated 3-in-1 Charger Adds Fast Charging for Apple Watch Series 7Allison McDaneil: 7 unique ways to use AirTag (safely)Brett’s iTip: Setting up a Simple “Focus.” I finally set up a Focus mode on my iPhone and Apple Watch for when I’m running outside. When I run, I like to have music playing a certain BPM and while I don’t have a lot of notifications it seems like they all pop up when I’m running and interrupt my music. I finally went into Settings and created a simple Focus that turns off all notifications EXCEPT any that come from my wife, my kids, or my mother, and any notifications from 3 specific apps. Everything else can wait! And I usually turn on this Focus by swiping up on my Apple Watch which engages on my iPhone as well (make sure you have “Share Across Devices” turned on in the Settings). Jeff’s Site: How Many Of Me http://howmanyofme.com/Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.comSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/PD9dXqysEY0In the News blog post for July 22, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/07/in-the-news635.html Lots of Twenties and Twos15.6 Update is (Mostly) A.OKGame While You CanA Search Warrant for Your FaceSpying on HomeKitMinnie Mouse Might Save Your LifeBrett’s App: AllTrailsJeff’s iTip: Using AirPods with WindowsJosé Adorno: iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 now available to all users, here’s what’s newJeff’s Post: AirTag battery replacement: avoid bitterant coatingsThomas Brewer: The FBI Forced A Suspect To Unlock Amazon’s Encrypted App Wickr With Their FaceGlenn Fleishman: How to set up security camera activity zones in Apple’s Home appRachel Cericola: Why We Don’t Trust Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video—and You Shouldn’t EitherBen Lovejoy: HomeKit-compatible Eve motion sensor v2 gets Thread support and ambient light sensorKen MacLeod: Apple Watch helps diagnose deadly tumor, saves Maine woman's lifeMichael Potuck: iPhone allegedly stops bullet, saving Ukrainian soldier’s lifeBrett’s App: AllTrails app - Free! Or $29.99/year for ProRecently got on a kick to do some more hiking and walking outside, and so pulled up the AllTrails app I had downloaded a few years ago. Great way to find nice trails for walking, hiking, biking, dog-friendly paths, etc. Plus the best part is all the reviews that people post giving you helpful advice about each trail. You get basic info about the trail like length, what’s allowed, and how long it should take to walk it, along with easy/moderate/hard labels. Plus you get a full map of the trail. The free app is probably just fine for most folks, but upgrade to Pro for unlocking more map details and downloading offline maps. Jeff’s iTip: Using AirPods with Windows. First it’s helpful to keep Settings pinned to your Taskbar so that it’s easily accessible when you need to connect your Windows computer to your AirPods. If you need to check the battery status of your AirPods Pro when they’re connected to your Windows computer, you can do that on your iPhone. Also be careful about removing one from ear because it can jump over to your iPhone or iPad and then you would have to re-connect to your Windows PC. Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.cSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/BoAgBhopOpkIn the News blog post for July 15, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/07/in-the-news634.htmlWelcome Back and Travel Tips!MagSafe Battery Pack ReviewAirTag! You’re It!iSweet 16Making Much of My MiniPicture-in-PolicyWatch of Hard KnocksBrett’s iTip: Change the Tab Bar Layout in Safari on your iPadJeff’s iTip: AirTag Replacement Batteries: Avoid Bitterant CoatingsJeff’s Review: MagSafe Battery Pack from Apple -- small, lightweight solution for additional iPhone power when you are on-the-goGlenn Fleishman & David Price: Best AirTag key rings, bag tags, holders & accessoriesDavid Sparks: Four Months with the Nimalist AirTag WalletFrederico Viticci: A Month with iOS and iPadOS 16: A New iPad EraJason Snell: One small reason why I won’t be upgrading to an iPhone 14Ed Hardy: YouTube picture-in-picture finally rolls out for all iPhone usersApple Watch Series 7 Video - Hard KnocksBrett’s iTip: Change the Tab Bar Layout in Safari on your iPad - Separate or Compact. Separate takes up more space but offers a more familiar-looking appearance with the address bar displayed above your open tabs. Compact takes up less space by having your currently viewed tab act as an address bar, and also matches the Tab Bar's color to the site you are viewing. Make the change in Settings - Safari. I’ve been preferring the Compact layout, but it still seems like I’m having to get used to it.   Jeff’s iTip: AirTag replacement batteries: avoid bitterant coatings. The battery in an AirTag should last about a year. When you are alerted that it is time to replace the battery, you use a standard CR2032 battery.  Because this battery is so small, a child might think that it is something to put in their mouth and swallow, so some battery manufacturers now add a non-toxic bitter coating to the battery to deter a child from swallowing the battery once it is placed in the child's mouth.  Unfortunately, CR2032 batteries with this bitterant coating might not work with the AirTag, as Apple warns in this support article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211670And I can confirm, based on my recent trip to Italy, that batteries with this bitterant coating are problematic in an AirTag!  Here is what I purchased: https://amzn.to/3aByI1rBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com  Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.comSupport 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/traveltipsspecialedition2022Watch the video!https://youtu.be/RGkcb4xvbmEIt’s All In the Know!What We’re Covering…Tripit and Tripit Pro (app)MagSafe Duo ChargerApple’s MagSafe Battery PackBattery Packs with Built-In CablesAnker PowerCore 10000 PD ReduxAnker PowerPort seriesCharging your iPhone from your Mac or iPad Satechi 108W USB-C 3-Port GaN Wall ChargerWeather on the Way (app)iExit (app)Weego Jump Starter 22CarPlay Tips (screenshots and customize layout)Flight Trackers (apps)Twelve South AirFlyBoarding Pass Tech TipsFlipster for Digital Magazines (app)Digital Books on Hoopla or Libby (apps)Download Movies/TV Shows from Streaming Services Before you LeaveCameras and Motion DetectorsUse a VPN like TunnelBear1Password Travel ModeForeign Languages and Translation AppsTomToc case for iPad that fits the Pencil as wellOn/Go at-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self-TestAnything from Tom Bihn (especially the Snake Charmer)Glif + Hand Grip + Wrist Strap by Studio NeatiPhone JD TripIt Pro ReviewMagSafe Duo Charger from Apple Store or Apps in Law Amazon link Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack from Apple Store or iPhone JD Amazon link iPhone JD Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux Review Anker PowerPort series from iPhone JD Amazon linkiPhone JD Satechi 108W USB-C 3-Port GaN Wall Charger ReviewiPhone JD Weather on the Way App ReviewiExit (app)iPhone JD Weego Jump Starter 22 ReviewiPhone JD Twelve South AirFly ReviewiPhone JD Flipster for Digital Magazines App ReviewiPhone JD eufyCam 2 Pro ReviewMotion detectors in your home, such as the Eve MotioniPhone JD Google Translate Review TomToc case for iPad that fits the Pencil as well from Apps in Law Amazon linkiPhone JD On/Go at-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen SelfSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/M9ogEg5Ipe4In the News blog post for June 24, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/06/in-the-news633.html Programming Note: We’re taking off for July 1 but tune in on July 8 for a SPECIAL EDITION focused on travels tips & gadgets!Coming Soon ... Special Edition with Travel Tips!How Many Traffic Lights Can You Click? iWorking on UpdatesSwimming with Your Apple WatchPower to the AdapterFor All TV KindHi Siri, Don’t Be My Mother!Brett’s iTip: Add Music to your Apple WatchJeff’s iTip: Turn on Sounds on your Apple WatchJoe Rossignol: iOS 16 Will Let iPhone Users Bypass CAPTCHAs in Supported Apps and WebsitesJuli Clover: Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote With New FeaturesZac Hall: Apple Watch becomes ultimate lifeguard after calling 911 for swimmer trapped in cold riverArin Waichulis: Is Apple’s new dual USB-C compact power adapter worth the price?A. Khalid: Amazon's new pitch: let Alexa speak as your relatives from beyond the graveBrett’s iTip: Normally I play all my music from my iPhone and use my Apple Watch to simply control the music, but I recently stumbled on this clever tip that lets me load music locally on to my Apple Watch and play it directly from there! I originally had “Recent Music” toggled on and the storage space on my Apple Watch was full - but then just added the albums I really wanted. This seems to only work with Apple Music (although I don’t believe you have to be a subscriber, just have the music stored in the Music app). Also note that the music won’t actually be transferred until the Apple Watch is being charged.   Jeff’s iTip: Turn on Sounds on the Apple Watch. I usually have my Apple Watch muted throughout the day just because I don’t want to annoy people around me with extra noises and alerts. But recently I tried the new WatchTube app for my Apple Watch and couldn’t hear the audio until I swiped up on Watch to reveal the Control Center and turned un-muted the audio. Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.comSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/8icLTt09dbkIn the News blog post for June 17, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/06/in-the-news632.htmlJust a Little Bit More from WWDC…Keeping a Close Watch on the Apple WatchAlso Watching Apple TVShow Apple the Money … LateriPad Enter Stage RightHomeKit RentalsPasskeys Explained BrilliantlyBrett’s Fun Site: Introducing the Floppotron 3.0Jeff’s iTip: Pin a Conversation in MessagesJeff: Best new features in watchOS 9Jeff Dengate: The 7 New Features That Might Make You Ditch Your Garmin for an Apple WatchJoe Rossignol: What's New in tvOS 16 for Apple TV: Features and EnhancementsPeter Butler: iOS 16's New Apple Pay Option Lets iPhone Users Buy Now and Pay Later: How It WorksJohn Gruber: There’s a Privacy Angle on Apple’s Decision to Finance Apple Pay Later on its OwnDavid Sparks: Initial Thoughts on Stage ManagerMatthew Panzario: Apple resizes the iPad’s workflow with Stage ManagerBradley Chambers: HomeKit Weekly: Even renters can enjoy smart home products that are easy to install… and removeBrett’s Fun Site: I can’t stop watching the Floppotron 3.0 - it’s incredible! First, the brilliance of Mr. Pawel to create such a monstrosity. And second, just hearing those sounds again, albeit in an orchestrated way, takes me back. Lot of nostalgia involved here. Jeff’s iTip: Pin a conversation in Messages. You can pin up to 9 conversations at the top of your Messages screen so you can quickly access your family and friends. This initially came out in iOS 14 and just keeps getting better!Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.comSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/wIZQSE5E_PIIn the News blog post for June 10, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/06/in-the-news631.html Worldwide Wow! Developers ConferenceM2 HardwareBravura VenturaiOS Sweet 16iPadOS Even Sweeter 16Two More Things…Brett’s Dub-Dub PicksJeff’s Dub-Dub PicksJason Snell: The pandemic forever changed WWDC–in the best way possibleDavid Sparks: A Few Thoughts on Apple’s WWDC AnnouncementsJeff: Why lawyers will love iOS 16Jeff: Why lawyers will love iPadOS 16Federico Viticci: iOS and iPadOS 16: The MacStories OverviewJuli Clover: iOS 16 Lets You Easily Fix Duplicate ContactsZac Hall: iOS 16 introduces built-in duplicate detection for PhotosJuli Clover: iPadOS 16 Adds Handwriting Straightening Feature to Make Your Writing NeaterBenjamin Mayo: iOS 16 adds landscape Face ID unlock ability for select iPhone modelsDan Moren: WWDC 2022: Passkeys hit primetimeJohn Voorhees: Apple Provides a Sneak Peek at the Future of CarPlayDavid Price: The most exciting WWDC announcement will need years to get rightBrett’s Dub-Dub Picks: CarPlay - this will take a while but I can’t wait!Editing and Un-Sending MessagesContinuity camera with my iPhoneJeff’s Dub-Dub Picks:Powerful iPad features for power users, such as customizable toolbars, including features that take advantage of the M1 chip (Stage Manager, external displays)Home app interface improvements and HomeKit improvements with MatteriCloud Shared Photo LibraryMaybe Lock Screen? Too early to tell.Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.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/bFUucQyxnpcIn the News blog post for June 3, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/06/in-the-news630.html Have a Donut!Dub-Dub Excitement!Home Screens & Field Guides!Magnanimous MagSafeCan a Laptop Replace My iPad?Plant-Based Digital DietShame on Tim and His CoffeeStylus WarsBrett’s iTip: Password Protect your Keynote PresentationJeff’s iTip: Force Quit an Apple Watch AppJason Snell: My WWDC 2022 wishlistMeet the 2022 Finalists for the Apple Design Awards Jeff’s iPad and iPhone Home ScreensJeff’s Review: Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide by David SparksSimon Jary: Best MagSafe chargersFederico Viticci: Rediscovering the Mac - An iPad User’s Journey into macOS with the M1 Max MacBook ProAndrew O’Hara: How to identify plants and flowers with your iPhone cameraJon Brodkin: Tim Hortons coffee app broke law by constantly recording users’ movementsKenny Wassus: Stylus Wars 2022: Apple Pencil, Surface Pen and Samsung S Pen ReviewedBrett’s iTip: Password protect Pages, Numbers & Keynote files on your iPhone or iPad. If you need to secure a Keynote presentation with a simple password you can tap into settings and select “Set Password” to add a password. You can type a hint if you’d like and decide whether you want to use FaceID or not. If you send the file to someone else they’ll need the password to open it (and so will you!). To remove a password, you’ll have to enter the password first and turn OFF “Require Password.” Jeff’s iTip: Force Quit an Apple Watch app: Open the app, if it is not already openPress and hold the Side Button.When the Power Down menu appears, release the Side Button.Press and hold the Digital Crown button until the app goes away and the watch face returns.Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.comSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/6jKj7VsQazYIn the News blog post for May 27, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/05/in-the-news629.htmlRichardson Graduations!Apple Privacy Made Public11 Years of 5GBiPadOS OutlookHomePod OutlookSelf-Repair Self-AssessmentStreet View HistoryTrailing AirTagsA “Dashboard for Your Health”Brett’s iTip: Double-Tapping your Apple Pencil Jeff’s iTip: Using the iPad as a White Board at HomeClaire Stern: Apple’s Jane Horvath Is Here To Protect Your Online PrivacyDavid Sparks: Eleven Years of 5 GBMichael Simon: iPadOS 16: These are the new features we hope to see at WWDCJason Snell: How the HomePod can be Apple’s new iPod: Fun, popular, and simpleBrian Chen: I Tried Apple’s Self-Repair Program With My iPhone. Disaster Ensued.John Gruber: The Grave Insult of Being Sent the Proper Tools to Perform a Complicated TaskAbner Li: Google Maps Street View gets historical browsing on Android & iOS, Studio tool, compact cameraRoss Feinstein: The airline couldn’t find my luggage — luckily I had Apple AirTagsCBS Sunday Morning (David Pogue): Tracking your health data through wearable devicesBrett’s iTip: Double-tapping your Apple Pencil for easy erase access! I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my 2nd Generation Apple Pencil for taking notes on my iPad (mainly using Notability) and one of my favorite little tips is simply double-tapping the Apple Pencil to quickly switch between the writing pen and the eraser! It’s so quick and easy, and doesn’t require me to lift my finger to tap another option, etc. There are other double-tap options under Settings - Apple Pencil but I very much like the immediate toggle between pen and eraser.   Jeff’s iTip: iPad as a White Board at Home (using GoodNotes). We use it for homework at our house, but you can use this for anything! For example, you can just put up a blank background and then take notes, and share those notes with others. Here’s a bonus tip when using GoodNotes and accessing the “lasso” tool” - you can customize what you grab with the lasso tool by tapping the tool and toggling on or off the following: handwriting, images, text boxes, and comments. When you’re done with the note you can export it as Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/bhDhxYTxjakIn the News blog post for May 20, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/05/in-the-news628.htmlOn the Road Again…A Headset in the Making? Door DetectionAmbiguous Fee IncreasesHigh-Flying Wi-FiCheap Passwords!Costco Could Cost YouAuctioning Off Your DataBrett’s iTip: Text Message Forwarding from your iPhoneJeff’s iTip: COMPLY Foam Apple AirPods Pro Earbud TipsMark Gurman: Apple Shows AR/VR Headset to Board in Sign of Progress on Key ProjectJohn Voorhees: Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Announcing Upcoming Accessibility FeaturesAllison Johnson: Verizon customers’ bills are going up starting in June for... reasonsJosé Adorno: Report: These are the airports with the fastest free Wi-Fi in the world, US tops the listValentina Palladino: 1Password knocks 50 percent off Personal and Family plansJuli Clover: Costco Now Selling Discounted Apple News+, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade SubscriptionsBrett’s iTip: Many times I prefer to reply to text messages on my iPad or Mac with a keyboard instead of tapping a reply. By default, all iMessages are synced across my devices but not all the SMS/MMS messages. These messages only go to your iPhone, but you can go into Settings - Messages - Text Message Forwarding and toggle on your other Apple products to make sure ALL your messages are synced across all your devices.  Jeff’s iTip: COMPLY Foam Apple AirPods Pro Earbud Tips. I wrote my initial review of these earbud tips about 6 months ago but they started to show some wear, so I purchased a 3-pack from Amazon since they have been the best tips that I’ve used on my AirPods Pro ($25 at Amazon).Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com