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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/OJCufqoAFaQIn the News blog post for April 15, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/04/in-the-news623.htmlDon’t Pass Over Your Taxes!iUpdates for iMovieCooking Up Some PrivacyBeing Mentally Prepared for Mindfulness AppsiPad StabilityUnpairing a Pair of AirPodsWhat’s the TL:DR on QR?The Macro Challenge for Micro PicturesBrett’s iTip: “Use Large Icons” on your iPadJeff’s iTip: Quick Action Menus on AppsJeff: iMovie update makes it easier and faster to create videos that look greatJohn Voorhees: Tim Cook Delivers Keynote Speech to Privacy GroupApple Commercial: Privacy on iPhone - Tracked Christina Caron: How to Find a Mental Health App That Works for YouSheena Vasani: A new free app makes using iPads easier for people with hand tremorsChance Miller: AirPods ‘Find My’ feature is wreaking havoc on retailers and refurbishing companiesStacey Harris: QR codes: what are the security implications?Apple unveils the best photos from the Shot on iPhone Macro ChallengeBrett’s iTip: Reduce the space between app icons on your iPad (well, Apple calls this “Use Large Icons” but I like thinking about it in the inverse). With iPadOS 15 you can now go to Settings - Home Screen & Dock - and toggle on “Use Large Icons” which smoothly increases the size of your app icons and app folders. Switch back and forth to see which mode you like best.Jeff’s iTip: Quick Action Menus on Apps. Instead of tapping on an app icon to open the app and then looking for the right place to tap to do what you want with the app, hold your finger down on the app icon to see the Quick Action Menu for that app. Some of my favorites:Messages - Quick link to start texting with three specific favorite peoplePhotos - Favorites, One Year Ago, SearchMusic - Play Most RecentNotes - New NoteCalendar - New EventBrett 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/iYtCbAHrlnMIn the News blog post for April 8, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/04/in-the-news622.htmlDon’t Step into a Crevice!Dub-Dub Coming This SummerThe Magical Copy & Paste Trick ExplainedTwo Decimal Font SizesAiring Out the Differences on iPadsGood on GoodNotes!Apple TV Talking PointsSOS In Your Pocket (or on your Wrist)Brett’s iTip: “Create PDF” in iOS Files AppJeff’s iTip: Use the Files App to Change the Name of a PhotoDan Moren: Demystifying that viral iOS copy-and-paste videoJeff: Why lawyers will love the new iPad Air (5th generation)David Sparks: iPad Air vs. iPad ProJeff’s Review from 2012: GoodNotes -- take handwritten notes on the iPadGoodNotes: New! Your first 3 notebooks in GoodNotes are now freeApps in Law Podcast with Jeff on how he uses GoodNotes: The Future of Digital Note-Taking with Jeff Richardson and GoodNotesTim Blakey’s Instagram account of how he was saved the iPhone SOS featureUse Emergency SOS on your iPhoneUse Emergency SOS on your Apple WatchBrett’s iTip: You can use the “Create PDF” command in the iOS Files App to merge multiple pictures or PDFs into a single PDF file. The files must be in the same folder, and you rename the files to make sure they’re in the order you prefer. Then select the files you want to merge, tap “More” in the bottom right corner and then “Create PDF.” For more information on managing files on the iPad check out my online course at www.ipracticeonanipad.com. Jeff’s iTip: In the Photos app on the iPhone/iPad, you can add a caption to a photo, but you cannot change the filename.  Thus, when you send the photo to someone else, the filename will be something like IMG_5340.jpg.  But if you export the picture from the Photos app to the Files app, then you can change the filename to something more descriptive, which often makes it more useful for the person receiving your picture.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/Ymg00TI3MSoIn the News blog post for April 2, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/03/in-the-news621.htmlVisiting an Apple Store!Don’t Be Actively Exploited! Upgrade to 15.4.1Overcast Skies with Happy PodcastsTracking the Status of TrackingA Dozen iPads PleaseApple TV+ Plus! Plus!5G in Your HomeBraille on an iPhoneBrett’s iTip: Updates to Apple’s Podcast AppJeff’s iTip: Quick gesture to share photos between iPhone, iPad, and MacJason Cross: iOS 15.4.1 fixes iPhone battery drain issues and patches a critical security flawJohn Voorhees: Overcast Redesign Enhances Podcast Navigation with an Emphasis on Playlists and Recent EpisodesGeoffrey Fowler: Am I being tracked? Anti-stalking tech from Apple, Tile falls short.Luke Dormehl: Today in Apple history: First iPad reviews hail a true game-changerJulio Ojeda-Zapata: 5G Home Internet Is a Good Alternative To Wired BroadbandAaron Stephenson: Braille Scanner (Twitter thread)  Brett’s iTip: iOS 15 brought some lovely updates and tweaks to Apple’s Podcast App that comes pre-installed on all iPhones and iPads. My favorite are the recommendations for other podcasts to listen to including “You Might Like” which recommends channels that may be of interest to you based on the channels you follow and listen to. Another feature is the “If You Like” feature that recommends similar shows based on what other listeners enjoy, along with other podcasts produced by the same studio. Jeff’s iTip: Quick gesture to share photos between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. 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/zT-Z5zxw61UIn the News blog post for March 25, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/03/in-the-news620.html NOLA Tornadoes!How Many G’s Will Fit Your Needs?Making Your Wi-Fi Fly!Universal Thumbs Up!Do You Have a License to Use that Wallet?She Blinded Me with Smart BlindsThe Gift that Called 911Brett’s iTip: Use your Apple Watch to Unlock 1Password on your MacJeff’s App: Tweetbot for TwitterNicole Nguyen: 5G Drains Your iPhone’s Battery. Here’s What You Can Do About It.Jason Cross: What Wi-Fi 6E means for the future of the iPhoneJeff’s Review: eero Pro 3-pack -- blanket your home with fast Wi-FiJosh Centers: Using Universal Control in macOS 12.3 Monterey and iPadOS 15.4LIT SOFTWARE: Wirelessly Transfer Files From Your Mac to Your iPad Using Universal ControlJoe Rossignol: Apple Launches Driver's License Feature on iPhone in Arizona, More States Coming SoonBradley Chambers: HomeKit Weekly: Eve Motion Blinds create the smart home environment that we’ve been dreaming of for decadesWendi Lane: St. Pete woman credits Apple Watch for saving her life, helping doctors discover lung cancerBrett’s iTip: Use your Apple Watch to unlock 1Password on your Mac! I just discovered you can do this! Easy to set up, but I think using TouchID is a bit quicker because I have to verify the unlock by clicking the side button on my Apple Watch. Jeff’s App: Tweetbot - Only $6/year for a cleaner Twitter interface with almost all of the good features of Twitter, but without the nonsense.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/-2PZau4BAlUIn the News blog post for March 18, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/03/in-the-news619.htmlPSA: Don’t Click the Mobile Link!Don’t Call It a Comeback … Call it a .4 UpgradeThe Smell of New iPads in the AirWhat Do You See in the iPhone SE?Buy with your Watch, Watch on your TVApple TV on a Shelf (on your TV)Brett’s 15.4 iTip: Add Glasses to your Face IDJeff’s 15.4 iTip: Universal Control is Universally Fantastic!Sharon Nelson: Phishing Attacks on Smartphones Escalate SharplyDanny Palmer: Phishing attempts against smartphones are on the rise. And those small screens aren't helpingJohn Gruber: The 2022 iPad AirDan Moren: iPad Air vs. iPad Pro: My buying decisionFederico Viticci: iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined BalanceJohn Gruber: The 2022 iPhone SEMatthew Panzarino: The iPhone SE is the platonic ideal of a smartphoneMichael Potuck: Apple TV now lets you easily authorize purchases with Apple Watch, here’s howJulie Strietelmeir: Mount your Apple TV or Roku on your TVBrett’s 15.4 iTip: Even if you previously set up Face ID, you’ll have to do this again so that the iPhone can “recognize the unique features around the eye area to authenticate.” You must have an iPhone 12 or higher for this to work! (NOT available on iPads yet!) You can add multiple pairs of glasses, similar to the way we could add multiple fingerprints for TouchID. I found this worked superbly during my recent trip this past week, although I’m still a little concerned about my trade-off in security. Jeff’s 15.4 iTip: If you have both a Mac and an iPad signed in to your iCloud account, you can now use a single keyboard and cursor to control both devices.  To turn this on, after you update your Mac to macOS12.3, go to System Preferences -> Displays, and then click the Universal Control button.  Then turn on each of the features.  (You will see several warnings that this is still just a beta feature.)  I used this feature for a short period of time last night, and Universal Control worked incredibly well.  It is immediately apparent to me that this is a feature that I will find very useful.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 textWhat the video!https://youtu.be/i2-0fdMQlHMIn the News blog post for March 11, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/03/in-the-news618.htmlApple Peek Week15.FINALLY!Don’t Buddy-Up for Gas!Brett’s iTip: It’s Time for Time to Run!Jeff’s iTip: Apple News+ in Apple OneJeff: Why lawyers will love the new iPad Air (5th generation)Jason Snell: A few more notes about Apple’s ‘peek’ performanceDan Moren: The missing mid-range desktop MacJeff: Why lawyers will love the iPhone SE (third generation)Harley Charlton: iPhone SE 3 vs. iPhone 11 Buyer's GuideJason Snell: Apple’s big baseball deal, detailedJohn Voorhees: Apple’s ‘Peek Performance’ Event: All The Small ThingsMichael Simon: 12 small but meaningful Apple event details you might have missedFilipe Espósito: Apple releasing iOS 15.4, macOS 12.3, and other updates next weekThorin Klosowski: GasBuddy Is a Privacy Nightmare. Here Are Other Ways to Find the Cheapest Gas.Brett’s iTip: It’s Time for Time to Run! I had to take a business trip to NYC this past week so I thought it was a good time to try out one of the newest “Time to Run” episodes running around Central Park! (I originally thought you had to be actually IN Central Park but that’s not the case!) Coach Emily described landmarks as we ran along the route, and little pictures would pop up on my Apple Watch to show what she was describing. Wholeheartedly recommend trying out an Apple One subscription to enjoy all the benefits of Apple Fitness+ (along with Arcade, TV+, iCloud+, News+, etc.).  Jeff’s iTip: Apple News+ for $9.99/month OR part of Apple One Premier ($30/month). There are hundreds of magazines that are fun to browse even if you might not buy them including Vanity Fair, the Hollywood Reporter, etc. You also get top stories, an Apple News podcast, and even newspapers like WSJ. In fact, if you don’t subscribe to WSJ separately, you can open an article on the wsj.com website on your iPad or iPhone, then tap the Share button, then share it with the News app. The Apple One Premier subscription can be shared with 5 people that also includes Music, TV+, News+, Fitness+, Arcade, and iCloud+ with 2TB for everyone. Brett Burney from https://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from https://wwSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/kgLWMnCURU8In the News blog post for March 4, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/03/in-the-news617.htmlPeek-a-Boo ApplePhone Chargers & Picture FramesEmoji Masking Your Kids (or Yourself!)To Cellular or Not to Cellular, that is the Apple WatchHow Smart is Your Lock?Plunging for iPhonesBrett’s iTip: Notifications from the Default Weather AppJeff’s iTip: Choose the Weather Data Source in CARROTJason Snell: Apple has “peeked” my interest in its March 8 eventAdam Oram: Twelve South PowerPic mod review: Home decor meets wireless chargerAndrew O’Hara: Nomad Base One review: The most premium MagSafe charger aroundChristine Chan: mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger with MagSafe review: Conveniently charge all the thingsCasey Liss: Announcing MaskerAidJosh Centers: Do You Need Cellular in Your Apple Watch?Filipe Espósito: Aqara announces new Smart Door Lock A100 with Apple HomeKit and Home Key supportThe See-Everything Smart Lock | eufy Video Smart Lock (Kickstarter)Abigail Wilson: I found my iPhone TEN years after it went missing…my husband heard weird noises coming from our toiletBrett’s iTip: I’ve really been impressed with what Apple is doing with the iPhone’s default weather app since they purchased the Dark Sky app in 2020. Now with iOS 15 you can have the default weather app provide notifications when precipitation starts or stops. First you’ll need to make sure you allow the Weather app has access to your current location in the Settings and Privacy section. Then open the Weather app (I have my as a widget on the front of my iPhone screen) and tap the “bullet list” in the upper right. Then tap “Notifications” and toggle on notifications for the locations you have in the list. Jeff’s iTip: If you use the excellent CARROT Weather app, you can choose the weather data source from within the app’s settings.  Sources in the United States include:Dark SkyAccuWeatherTomorrow.ioAerisWeatherForeca [based on Finland]MeteoGroup [based on the Netherlands]Personal weather stationsPublic personal weather stations…and don’t forget that you can customize the layout of the app.Brett Burney from Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/A0-T3-uPvboIn the News blog post for February 25, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/02/in-the-news616.htmlMardi Gras Regularly Schedule ProgrammingMasks at Mardi Gras, but None at Apple StoresStill Marvelous MagSafeSiri Voice #5Who Wants to Touch the iPod Touch?Card Spotting Your WalletTaking the Temperature on Apple HealthBrett’s iTip: Access files on a USB thumbdrive on your iPhone or iPadJeff’s Apps: Wordle, Dordle, Quordle, OctordleMark Gurman: Apple Stores Drop Mask Mandates, Plan Return of In-Store ClassesDavid Sparks: Checking in on the MagSafe BatteryJeff Benjamin: Hands-on with iOS 15.4 beta 4 changes and features – anti-stalking and new Siri VoiceHartley Charlton: Current iPod Touch Now 1,000 Days Old With No Sign of New ModelJuli Clover: Review - Chipolo's Find My-Enabled 'CARD Spot' is Ideal for Keeping Tabs on a WalletRene Ritchie: Apple VP of Health Speaks!Brett’s iTip: Access files from a USB hard drive or thumbdrive on your iPad or iPhone. It’s so easy to do with the Files app, but there are several caveats. First, the USB external drive needs to be formatted in a file system that iOS can recognize, which most modern USB hard drives are these days.  Second, this works best with a USB 3.0 drive. Third, so many of our USB hard drives and thumbdrives are USB-A so you’ll need an adaptor to plug it into your iPhone/iPad. If you have a Lightning iOS device, you can use Apple’s “Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.” If you have a USB-C iPad, you’ll need a USB-A to USB-C adapter or today you might be able to find external drives that can connect directly to the USB-C port. You can also use USB-C hubs. This tip comes from my “Managing Documents & Files” course on ​​www.ipracticeonanipad.com Still a 10% discount with code “ipadlawyer” for a few more days!Jeff’s Apps:For those who love Worldle: https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.htmlDordle: https://zaratustra.itch.io/dordleQuordle: https://www.quordle.com/Octordle: https://octordle.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/vhG2vqdf7H4In the News blog post for February 18, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/02/in-the-news615.htmlAirTagging Your HusbandWireless CarPlayMore 15.FourCaveAPP EmptorClean Your Phone with a ToothpickFree Apple Watch! (requires a little sweat)Brett’s iTip: Selecting Text in the Microsoft Word AppJeff’s iTip: Convert a Microsoft Word Document to PDFKashmir Hill: I Used Apple AirTags, Tiles and a GPS Tracker to Watch My Husband’s Every MoveOttocast U2-Air Fast Wireless CarPlay Adapter Review + Fastest CarPlay Dongle ShootoutJason Snell: Apple’s worst-case scenario might be the best thing for the iPhoneNick Guy: How to Clean Your PhoneBruce Crumley: Wizard of Oz: Health insurer coaxes clients into 35% more exercise with Apple Watch incentiveBrett’s iTip: A little bit of a self-serving tip with my iPractice on an iPad courses now available at www.ipracticeonanipad.com, but here are some tips on selecting text in Microsoft Word: The “old” way: tap and hold on a word until you see the Edit menu and then tap “Select.” That will select the word and you can use the blue dots to expand the text selection. Double-Tap to select a word. And then you can use the blue dots to expand the selection.Triple-Tap to select a sentence or a paragraph. More times than not, I see this selecting the entire paragraph, but in some cases a triple-tap just selects the sentence. But you can always use the blue dots to expand the selection or make it smaller. Use your External Keyboard: Hold down Shift + Left/Right Arrow Keys and this will select text one character at a time. Hold down Shift + Option + Left/Right Arrow Keys and this will select text one word at a time. (You can also use the Up/Down Arrow Keys)Jeff’s iTip: Easily convert a Microsoft Word document to PDF on your iPad or iPhone. If you receive a Microsoft Word document on your iPhone or iPad and you need to convert it to PDF, just open the file in the Microsoft Word app and tap the “Share” button in the upper right corner (a small box with an arrow coming out). You’ll then see an option to share the Word document as a PDF. You can either email that PDF file to someone or open the PDF file in other apps like PDF Expert or GoodNotes. 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/ZKoTTuZhS3gIn the News blog post for February 11, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/02/in-the-news614.htmlYet Another Update Day…Policing AirTagsHappy Anniversary #Lawyercat!Pay by Fist-BumpHanging Apples on Your EarsCelebrating Cellebrite?Brett’s iTip: Time to Pay the Apple Way!Jeff’s App: Picsew for Screenshot Stitching!Jason Cross: Apple pushes critical iOS 15.3.1 update to address zero-day WebKit flawMichael Kan: Apple: If You Abuse AirTags for Stalking, Expect Police to Come KnockingFrom Apple: An update on AirTag and unwanted trackingJudge Roy Ferguson: 1 Year Anniversary of #Lawyercat!From Apple: Apple empowers businesses to accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhoneFilipe Espósito: Apple leads the headphone market in the US with AirPods and BeatsJulian Perry: Kokoon Nightbuds sleep earbuds review – Now I sleep like a babyBen Lovejoy: Cellebrite kit can’t unlock iPhones – but the company can, at $4k eachBrett’s iTip: It’s Time to Pay the Apple Way! If you haven’t yet used your iPhone instead of an old-fashioned, physical credit card, it’s time to understand how this works because it is definitely the near future. Here’s how I recommend starting: You already have a physical credit card so add that card to your Apple Wallet (open Wallet and tap plus sign) - you’ll have to verify adding that card to Apple Wallet with your card issuer (the app walks you through all the steps). Now instead of handing over a physical credit card the next time you visit Target or your store of choice, pull out your iPhone and double-click the side button to bring up Apple Pay and select the card you want to use. Then hold your iPhone close to the payment terminal - you’ll have to verify this with either your FaceID or TouchID or your Passcode. Jeff’s App: Picsew (shout out to iOS Today 588 https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/588 and Rosemary Orchard). Free to download, $2 to unlock all features:Tap on pictures, puts a 1, 2, 3 on themScrollshot - Automatically stitches images.  Or vertical, horizontalAnnotate & Redact toolsRemove ScrollbarAdd iPhone or Apple Watch borderLots of different export featuresBrett BurSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com