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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/-AqnUFVdPiMIn the News blog post for February 4, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/02/in-the-news613.htmlThe Automated JeffDon’t Track Me Bro!AirTagging Your KidsI Want My Find MySecret Links to Not-So-Secret AppsJeff Wants to Rock the Dock!Brett’s iTip: Mute & Unmute Chimes on iPhone CallsJeff’s iTip: KeyPad - Use your Mac keyboard to type on your iPad or iPhoneAutomators episode 94 -- text shortcuts, HomeKit, Shortcuts, and moreJason Cross: What is App Tracking Transparency and how do you block app tracking?Kif Leswing: Facebook says Apple iOS privacy change will result in $10 billion revenue hit this yearDavid Sparks: AirTags and KidsJosé Adorno: The best Find My-enabled accessories: AirTag, Chipolo, VanMoof, and moreEmma Roth: Apple adds unlisted apps to its App StoreFilipe Espósito: Apple’s iPhone Lightning Dock may have been discontinued, but you can still find it in some countriesBrett’s iTip: Apparently this slipped in with iOS 15 the last several months that when you’re on a phone call and you tap the “Mute” button you’ll hear a tiny chime, and a similar one when you tap “Unmute.”Jeff’s iTip: KeyPad - Use your Mac keyboard to type on your iPad or iPhoneThe app is free with a $2.99 in-app purchase to support multiple devices. Get a taste of something similar to Universal Control in iOS 15.4 / macOS Monterey 12.3. And the question is “will KeyPad remain useful after the updates?”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/i6W7feW-vQIIn the News blog post for January 28, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/01/in-the-news612.html Many Bullet Points!Point-3 Update Today, Point-4 Update SooniCOVID TestsThe PreTeen iPadBlurring Out Your Home AddressiBeer GuyBrett’s iTip: Don’t Forget About Scribble on the iPad!Jeff’s iTip: Consider Using GoodNotes for Annotating PDF FilesJeff's Post: iPhone update fixes security flaws (iOS 15.3)Chance Miller: Here’s everything new in the first betas of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4Jeff’s Review: On/Go at-Home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self-Test -- let your iPhone help you test for COVIDEd Hardy: 12 reasons to love the iPad on its 12th birthdayKillian Bell: How to blur out your home in Apple Maps and Google MapsQuinn Myers: The Inside Story Of iBeer, the Underdog Beer App That Made MillionsApps in Law Podcast #23: The Future of Digital Note-Taking with Jeff Richardson and GoodNotesBrett’s iTip: Don’t Forget About Scribble on your iPad! Usually I either type notes or handwrite, but I never intend for my handwriting to convert into editable text which is why Scribble is such a great option. You can try it out by first going to Settings - Apple Pencil. You can really see the Scribble feature shine in the iOS Notes app - just bring up the Pencil toolbar by tapping the pencil with a circle around it, and then tap the “Handwriting” pen (it has a capital A on it). Now just start handwriting one letter at a time and watch the magic. You can also circle a text word with the Apple Pencil to select it. You can delete a text word by scribbling it out. You can tap and hold with the Apple Pencil to create some space to start handwriting more. I DO wish it was supported in more apps - I regularly use Notability when I handwrite notes which has its own full set of features. Jeff’s iTip: Consider using GoodNotes for annotating documents instead of a traditional PDF app such as PDF Expert.Advantages of GoodNotes:If the document is not OCR’d, the highlight tool keeps the text a dark black.Easier to move a bunch of annotations by using the lasso tool. Somewhat better tools for drawing a sketch, such as the shape tool.Search your handwriting.Disadvantages / why PDF Expert is better:If the document is OCR’d, the highlight tool doesn’t snap to the text.Easier to move a single annotation by tapping it and then moving or deleting.Better polygon tool. PDFSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/RIcb1ENGPRwIn the News blog post for January 21, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/01/in-the-news611.htmlShipping AirTagsLife-Saving AirPodsAre You a Green Bubble or a Blue Bubble?Threading Your Smart HomeHow Fast Are Your “G’s”?Brett’s Site: Five BooksJeff’s Apps: Flipster and HooplaSarah Sicard: Army wife uses AirTag hack to track her movers while PCSingJulie Mazziotta: Woman Saves Her Own Life by Calling 911 on Her AirPods After Falling: 'I Would Have Died'Jason Snell: Google is wrong. Apple’s iMessage is actually a failureJohn Gruber: Seeing GreenAndrew O’Hara: Wemo Stage with Thread review: Finally a reliable HomeKit buttonPhillip Tracy: Despite Warnings of Airport Mayhem, Verizon and AT&T Just Turned On True 5GJoanna Stern: 3G Is Shutting Down. I Brought My iPhone 4 Back to Life to Say Goodbye. | WSJBrett’s Site: Five Books https://fivebooks.com/. Over the last few months I’ve been enjoying reading PAPER (gasp!) books from my local library which, through technology, gives me access to books from ANY library across the state of Ohio! Been enjoying sitting in the evening, putting on jazz instrumental channel on Spotify (I created one called “Jazz Ballad Salad”) and read. But WHAT do you read? There’s so much! Recently found the Five Books site and I’ve spent a LOT of time looking through the top 5 recommended books in a wide variety of categories and just having a great time. The only thing that’s suffering is my hold list at the library now. Jeff’s Sites: Flipster - read magazines, for free, on your iPad thanks to your local libraryhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2019/12/review-flipster.html. And Hoopla - read graphic novels, books, and more for free on your iPad thanks to your local libraryhttps://www.hoopladigital.com/. Some recommendations for graphic novels: Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona StaplesY: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia GuerraWatchmen by Alan MooreSandman by Neil GaimanBrett 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/hNql8JkzkAkIn the News blog post for January 14, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/01/in-the-news610.htmlSecond episode of 2022!It’s Dat Time Again for a Dot UpdateGetting Smarter from CESAn $85 Hunk of Plastic for SleepingSurprise Me With a PictureThe Overblown Fear of Using AirTagsTell Siri to Remind Me to Use SiriBrett’s Photo Tip: Change an Album Cover PhotoJeff’s Photo Tip: Sharing Your Photos with SmugMugJosh Centers: iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 Fix Messages Bug and HomeKit VulnerabilityJohn Voorhees: CES 2022 Roundup: TVs, Home Automation, Health and Fitness Devices, and MoreJeff’s Review: Eve Weather -- monitor the weather at your houseJason Snell: NightWatch: An Apple Watch stand, if you want itSarah Perez: Locket, an app for sharing photos to friends’ homescreens, hits the top of the App StoreGlenn Fleishman: AirTags: Hidden Stalking Menace or Latest Overblown Urban Myth?Justin Kahn: Tip – Hey Siri…Remind Me…Brett’s Photos Tip: Change the cover photo for an album! Photos will automatically select the photo to use as an album cover and it’s typically the oldest picture in that album. But you can go into the album and long-tap whatever picture you prefer to be the album cover, and then select “Make Key Photo.” You can’t change the album cover of the Favorites or Recents albums.Jeff’s Photos Tip: Sharing your photos on SmugMug. Great site for sharing photographs (and short videos) with others, in full quality, with no ads, on password-protected pages.  There is also an app for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.  The basic plan is $75/year, but there are other plans. (I've been using SmugMug since Apple shut down its MobileMe web gallery service in 2012.)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/zn-GhmqkEhAIn the News blog post for January 7, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/01/in-the-news609.htmlApple in the (RED)What’s the Matter with Home Automation?Tracking Backpacks and Wallets Find My Tips for AirPodsApple Pay is Better Than CashDon’t Wait for an Emergency to Buy an Apple WatchPDF Conversion Made Even Easier!Brett’s iMessage TipJeff’s Mail TipHow Apple is fighting AIDS and COVID-19Chance Miller: The new Chipolo Card Spot brings Find My integration to your walletDave Mark: Apple Support: How to find your lost AirPodsWilliam Gallagher: Gen Z survey says 87% of US teenagers own an iPhoneReaddle: PDF Expert for iOS now lets you convert PDFs to Word and other formatsBrett’s iMessage Tip: It’s possible to text a PDF (or Zip files, or other files), but a few caveats to be aware of … On an iPhone, in the iMessages app, there is no “direct” way to attach a PDF or other file. It’s easy to attach an image from your Photo Roll, or a GIF, or an Emoji. To text a PDF or other file, you’ll need to go into the Files app, or any other app, and Share it from there. The main thing I don’t like about this method is that I have to type in a name or phone number of my recipient, as opposed to selecting from a list of conversations. Just try to make sure the files are small enough, or compressed - don’t use this method to send large files. Also, this works great through iMessage from one iPhone to another, but it may not work as at all from iPhone to Android. You might have to use WhatsApp for this, or ugh, resort to email. https://www.idownloadblog.com/2021/12/28/how-to-send-pdf-zip-files-on-imessage/Jeff’s Mail Tip: Quick access to folders in the Mail app on the iPhone/iPad. When you are looking at your Inbox in the Mail app, tap the arrow at the top left of the app to see Mailboxes and folders.  A number of folders are listed at the top, followed by sections for the different mail services that you have associated with Mail.  On this screen, tap the Edit button at the top right.  From there, you can select which folders from which mailboxes you want to have listed in the top section.  You can also select special folders such as only unread messages, only messages with attachments, etc.  And tap Add Mailbox to select any specific folder.  Using that Edit button makes it much easier and faster for you to access specific folders or the special folders that work well for you.https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/organize-your-email-iph376ef8aa3/ios 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/mW-LgFbGZ3YIn the News blog post for December 31, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/12/in-the-news608.html What’s NeXT for Apple?Mapping the Future of Apple MapsThe Wizardry of AirPodsAre Apple Stores the Waffle Houses of COVID?Put Your BlackBerrys in the FreezerAuld Lang Syne with the Peanuts Gang!Brett’s To Do Tip for the New Year!Jeff’s Text Replacement TipJoe Rossignol: 25 Years Ago, Apple Acquired NeXT and Brought Back Steve JobsSteve Hayman: Apple + NeXT, 25 years ago today Jake Krol: Is Apple Maps for you? We talked to Apple to break down the biggest new featuresTom Parsons: Is Bluetooth holding back Apple's AirPods? We asked the man who made themJohn Timmer: End of the line finally coming for BlackBerry devicesFor Auld Lang Syne — Lyric Video | Apple TV+Brett’s To Do Tip for the New Year! My favorite “to do” app is appropriately named “Microsoft To Do.” There are TONS of ways to track to-dos or tasks (Jeff uses Things) but I don’t think of Microsoft To Do as a “task management” app … for me it’s a “stress avoider” because it’s the easiest way for me to capture a to-do that pops up in my mind before it disappears, and I don’t have the STRESS of trying to remember it!I usually add a “Due Date” to an item which simply means that I know that to-do will bubble up on that date, and then I can triage it to either do it or schedule it for another day. A couple of quick tips:1) You can add an emoji to your list name and that’s a fun visual cue for your list.2) You can also add “tags” by using the hashtag before a word which turns into a tappable word for bringing up all the related tasks. My video review of the Microsoft To Do app:https://appsinlaw.com/microsoft-to-do-a-simple-way-to-track-lists-and-tasks/ Jeff’s Text Replacement Tip:In our last episode we discussed how to type special symbols on your iOS devices like ¶, §, Π, Δ. But you can also use the Text Replacement feature for typing phrases or even adding words to the built-in dictionary. Recently, John Gruber talked about using Text Replacement to make sure your iPhone properly types “20” (https://daringfireball.net/linked/2021/12/27/ios-15-autocorrect). I use this trick to make sure my iPhone always types specific items such as “Saenger Theatre” and “writ.”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/BFeg3PNZXi0In the News blog post for December 17, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/12/in-the-news607.htmlChristmas is Coming!15 Point DeuxPixel My PhotosIt’s Magically Erasable!An Apple App for AndroidTyping Special (Legal) SymbolsBrett’s App: Stitch It!Jeff’s Photo Tip: PixelMator ML Super ResolutionJeff’s post on the iOS 15.2 updateDavid Sparks video: Setting Up Your Legacy Contact ScreencastJohn Voorhees: Pixelmator Photo for iPhone First ImpressionsScanner Pro by Readdle introduces the Magic Eraser to clean up scansIan Sherr: Apple launches AirTags and Find My detector app for Android, in effort to boost privacyJordan Hobbs: Keyboard Shortcuts for Legal Symbols: How to Enter the Section Symbol (And More) Into Your DocumentsBrett’s App: Stitch It! I came across this app because I needed a way to create a “stream” of screenshots. For example, today attorneys need their clients to preserve text messages and the easiest way (though not always the most comprehensive way) is to take a series of screenshots of a text messages conversation (take a screenshot, scroll up, screenshot, scroll up, screenshot, rinse & repeat). But this can also be a series of screenshots from a Twitter conversation, or Instagram comments, or Facebook page, anything … Now you have a bunch of screenshots in your photo roll. Open the Stitch It! App and pull in the screenshots you want to “stitch” together. The app is free, but for $1.99 you can unlock the “no ad” mode, and you can stitch more than 3 images together. You can also crop each screenshot to fit seamlessly together and even redact personal info. http://stitchitapp.com (for both iOS and Android)Jeff’s Photo Tip: PixelMator ML Super ResolutionYou can increase the resolution of pictures and add missing detail.  Especially useful if you substantially crop an image.https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2019/12/17/all-about-the-new-ml-super-resolution-feature-in-pixelmator-pro/ https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2020/09/15/pixelmator-photo-major-update-brings-ml-super-resolution-to-ipad/ 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/qjvwu3FwLm4 In the News blog post for December 10, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/12/in-the-news606.htmlAn Epic Last-Minute Stay is Granted…Hotel Keys in your Apple WalletDesign in the Apple SpaceshipSqueezing Foam into your EarsAdonit has Done It Again…Warming Up to a Digital FireplaceBeat the Heat this WinterBrett’s iPrivacy Tip: Hide your IP addressJeff’s Apple Watch App: µBrowserJon Gruber: Appeals Court Grants Apple a Delay on Injunction Mandating Changes to App Store in Epic CaseBenjamin Mayo: Apple launches support for keys in Apple Wallet, starting with six Hyatt hotelsJonathan Bell: Inside Apple Park: first look at the design team shaping the future of techJeff’s Review: COMPLY Foam Apple AirPods Pro 2.0 Earbud TipsEd Hardy: New Adonit active stylus works with both iPad and iPhoneZac Hall: Turn your Apple TV into a charming fireplace with Christmas music for the holidays(and thank you Zac for the Zoom background)Michael Simon: Razer made a giant MagSafe fan with RGB lights because it canBrett’s iPrivacy Tip: With iOS 15, Apple baked in some privacy features but some are still in “beta” like “Private Relay” that works sort of like a VPN, and allows you to hide your real IP address with a random one. If you pay for iCloud in any form or fashion (e.g. additional storage, Apple One, etc.) then you have Private Relay for free, and you just need to turn it on in your iCloud settings. This will basically hide your IP address from websites or present a random IP address. But even if you do NOT pay for iCloud services, you can still hide your IP address in Safari (requires iOS 15). This basically prohibits websites from following you, tracking you, profiling you, or even understanding your basic geographic location. Go to Settings > Safari > Hide IP Address. Jeff’s Apple Watch App: µBrowser by Arno Appenzeller, the first stand-alone web browser for the Apple Watch. Cost:  $0.99Brett 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/4b3UxTZvXaUIn the News blog post for December 3, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/12/in-the-news605.html Going Pro Bono Against the NSOJeff’s Jump to a 4K TVAutomating Your Christmas TreeDon’t Play in the Street, Play in Your CarBrett’s CarPlay Tips: Customize CarPlay InterfaceJeff’s Apple TV Tips: Control Center & App OptionsDaring Fireball: Apple’s Own Announcement Of Their Lawsuit Against Nso GroupThe Verge: Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spywareJeff's Review: LG OLED C1 Series TV -- amazing 4K HDR television for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K users Jeff's Review: Belkin Ultra HD High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable -- fix for HDCP error on Apple TV 4K Jeff's Review: Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) [from June 2021] MacRumors: HomeKit Accessories Worth Checking Out (with video)9to5Mac: [Update: First food ordering app] Best CarPlay apps for iPhone   Brett’s CarPlay Tip: We’ve talked a LOT about CarPlay on this podcast so wanted to share a couple of ways you can customize the interface. First, check if your car model can support it through this link: https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/available-models/ (usually cars from 2016 and up).To customize your CarPlay wallpaper, you must be in the car to do this. Tap Settings in CarPlay and tap the image you want as your background. To Add or Re-Arrange apps, do this on your iPhone in Settings > General > CarPlay and then select the model of your car (so you have to have used this at least once and paired with car). Now you can move apps up and down, or add or subtract apps that will be shown on screen. Jeff’s Apple TV Tips: To access the Control Center on your Apple TV, press and hold the TV button your Siri remote which will give you access to several options:  Switch to another user.  When you switch to another user, the previous user is signed out, and the TV and Music apps refresh with the new user’s unique Up Next lists, video or music collections, and recommendations.Put Apple TV to sleep - useful for first generation remoteSee the currently playing song in MusicControl HomeKit scenes and camerasAccess AirPlay controlsSearchGame controller settingsTO CLOSE: Press back button / menu buttonThere are also several App Options - First, select an app (navigate to an app, then press and hold the center of the clickpad / touch surface until the app starts to jiggle). Second, press the play/pause button to brSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/HMWQ8NrVUWAIn the News blog post for November 19, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/11/in-the-news604.html We’re taking off NEXT Friday, November 26, 2021 - Enjoy the Holidays!Lucky 13!Word vs. WordDIY RepairBe a Bot on TwitterBrett’s Presentation TipJeff’s Photos TipCongratulations to Jeff! Thirteen years of iPhone J.D.Single App or Multiple Apps? How to Best Use Microsoft Office on your iPhone & iPadDan Moren: Apple Launches A Consumer “Self Service Repair” Program, Starting With iPhonesJohn Gruber: A Few Follow-Up Points on Apple’s Self Service Repair ProgramFederico Viticci: Tweetbot 6.6 Gets Support for Creating Polls, Limiting Who Can Reply to TweetsiPractice on an iPad - courses on how to better use your iPadhttps://www.ipracticeonanipad.com/Tweetbot from TapbotsBrett’s Presentation Tip: I really like using my iPad to drive a presentation because I can glance down at the iPad screen to see my speaker notes or the next slide. But while I don’t do a lot of LIVE presentations any more, I STILL like using my iPad to give presentations through Zoom or Teams. While both Zoom and Teams have built-in methods to “share” your iPad screen, I like using the AirServer software on my PC or Mac to do this (www.airserver.com consumer license $19.99 and business license $39.99). AirServer turns my computer into an AirPlay receiver which means I can share my iPad’s screen through the “Screen Mirroring” function in the Control Center. I prefer this method because I can re-size the AirServer window on my computer so I can see more of the Zoom or Teams interface while still driving the presentation from my iPad. Jeff’s Photos Tip: Access the “Get Info” feature in Photos in iOS 15.  Swipe up, or press the Info button. Here are some things you can do:People identified in the photo (small circle, button left)A caption field to describe the photo or video, and make it easier to find in SearchItems detected by Visual Look UpIf the photo was shared with you in Messages or another appThe date and time the photo or video was taken; tap Adjust to edit the date and timeCamera metadata such as lens, shutter speed, file size, and moreWhere the photo or video was taken; tap the link to view the location in MapsBrett 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