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Send us a textWatch the video! https://youtu.be/dh5IBB9ay1k In the News blog post for July 23, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/07/in-the-news587.html1. The NSO Group’s Pegasus Software2. A KeyRing for an AirTag3. A Clever Trick for a MagSafeBONUS #1: Record Your Own Weather Forecast!BONUS #2: 14th Annual iPhone Photography AwardsJeff’s review of the Apple AirTag and Belkin Key Ring caseA YouTuber sent an AirTag to Apple CEO Tim Cook — this is what he got backJeff’s review of the Apple Lightning DockRecord your own weather forecast with the CARROT Weather app14th Annual iPhone Photography AwardsBrett’s iMessages Tip: In iMessages, you can “Hide Alerts” for only certain individuals or message groups by swiping to the left on a message and tapping the blue bell with a slash through it. You’ll now see a crescent moon on the left of that message and it will stop notifications for ONLY that conversation, but you’ll still receive notifications for all your other messages. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201287Jeff’s iMessages Tip: If you want to let someone know that you are on your way, you can certainly send them a quick text message.  If you want to be more precise, there are some quick ways to do that in the Messages app.  First, you can type “I’m at” and then hit the spacebar.  The iPhone will give you a suggestion of sending your current location on the map.  Second, you can type “I’ll be there in” and then hit the spacebar.  If the iPhone thinks it knows where you are going (for example, if you are using Maps to navigate or you recently looked up a location), the iPhone will suggest how long it will take you to get there.  Just tap the suggestion and the other person will know where to expect you.https://osxdaily.com/2019/05/15/how-send-current-location-messages-iphone-phrase/ 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/CSQb8x6wiaoIn the News blog post for July 16, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/07/in-the-news586.html1. Better MagSafe than Battery Sorry2. More Elite Data Please!3. Windows on an iPadBONUS #1: Draw Yourself as a Peanuts Character!BONUS #2: HaystackJeff’s review of the Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux - USB-C portable chargerJeff’s review of the Anker PowerPort - he recommends one that has both USB and USB-CList of Brett’s preferred battery packs that include cables and power prongs:A couple others: https://amzn.to/3xXbmte and https://amzn.to/3xLWjmm  Jeff discuss the T-Mobile test drive program in the July 2, 2021 edition of In the News:  Draw Yourself as a Peanuts Character!https://www.loopinsight.com/2021/07/15/apple-artist-teaches-you-how-to-draw-yourself-as-a-peanuts-character-using-ipad-and-apple-pencilBrett’s Apple Watch Tip (literally a Tip!): Use the calculator app on your Apple Watch to quickly calculate a tip amount! You can adjust the tip percentage and even split the tip among others in your party. https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/calculator-apdc0baea711/watchosJeff’s Feel-Good Video Pick: Ted Lasso received 20 Emmy nominations this week, the most that the first season of any comedy series has ever received in TV history.  But anything that is good can also be made fun of.  The very funny Honest Trailers series -- part of the Screen Junkies channel on YouTube -- loves to poke fun at popular movies and TV shows, and this week they released the Honest Trailers take on Season 1 of Ted Lasso. It’s funny and worth watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMG30Mt0tPU 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! In the News blog post for July 9, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/07/in-the-news585.html 1. GoodNotes, Bad Notes, Any Kind of Notes!2. Playing Around in Your Car3. [Don’t] Be Still My Apple Watch Heart!4. BONUS: All Your Questions Answered About the LIT SUITE Subscription!Using an iPad to draft an appellate oral argument (and the GoodNotes app)https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2017/06/ipad-oral-argument.htmlNorton Shores (MI) woman credits Apple Watch for detecting heart conditionhttps://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/health/norton-shores-woman-credits-apple-watch-for-detecting-heart-condition/Taking an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, or Series 6https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208955#use Jeff’s Presentation Tip: You can use Keynote in a PowerPoint world! Start your presentation in Keynote and use the better tools for managing pictures and objects (like the Instant Alpha tool!), and then you can export your Keynote slides to PowerPoint - usually only minor tweaks necessary.  Brett’s Presentation Tip: Use your iPhone to remotely control your Keynote presentation on your Mac or iPad - it’s like a presentation remote on steroids! Both devices must be on the same network and you connect through the Keynote 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/IDjadgmoEzcIn the News blog post for July, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/07/in-the-news584.html1. Where were YOU 14 years ago?2. Add some color to that computer on your wrist!3. How many K’s can your TV handle? 4. BONUS: Do NOT install the iOS 15 Public Beta! (wait until later)David Pogue: iPhone - The Music Videohttps://youtu.be/vniMR6Ez9cEApple introduces international bands for Apple Watchhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/06/international-collection-watch-band.htmlOne of Brett’s favorite Apple Watch bands from Amazon.Jeff’s Review: Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/06/review-apple-tv.htmlBrett’s App: iExit is one of the best road-trip companion because it tells you what’s coming up on the next exits on U.S. Interstate Highways. Plus it’s FREE!Jeff’s App: Google Voice is a free app and service that gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail.  When a store or company or organization asks me for my number but I don’t want to give them my real phone number, I give them my Google Voice number.  They can leave voice mails there or send text messages, but I have notifications turned off for the Google Voice app so that I’m not bothered by those calls coming in.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/_KGCg4-fa5wIn the News blog post for June 25, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/06/in-the-news583.html1. Maximum Music on a HomePod mini!2. Why Use a Map When You Have Augmented Reality?3. PSA: What To Do If You Swallow an AirPod!4. BONUS #1 - Will YOUR iPhone or iPad run iOS 15?5. BONUS #2 - Another AMAZING Apple Store!Jeff’s review of the HomePod mini (he loves it!). Check here to see if your iPhone or iPad can run iOS 15.Gaze upon the wonder of the newest Apple Store in Los Angeles.Brett’s Tip: Ping your iPhone from your Apple Watch! If you know your iPhone is close by, but can’t find it, you can use your Apple Watch to “ping” your iPhone. Simply swipe up on your Apple Watch face, find the “shakey-phone” icon, and tap that to make your iPhone making a pinging sound!https://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/05/21/apple-watch-locate-iphone/ https://www.imore.com/how-find-your-iphone-your-apple-watch Jeff’s Tip: Use your Apple Watch as a remote camera button for your iPhone! You can prop up your iPhone on a table and use the built-in Camera Remote app on your Apple watch to see a live view of what the camera in your iPhone is seeing, and tap your Apple Watch for a 3-second countdown before a picture is taken! https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/camera-remote-apda6e61c287/watchoshttps://www.macworld.com/article/346482/how-to-remotely-control-your-iphones-camera.htmlBrett 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/vRfWoj-eqBwIn the News blog post for June 18, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/06/in-the-news582.html1. Apple TV Show Binging in Progress …2. The Health-Monitoring Computer On Your Wrist3. I Wanna Be Part of Your  Tablet World!Video: Apple Watch VP — It Has to Work in 2 Seconds! (from Rene Ritchie)Video: iPad | Your next computer is not a computer | Apple Brett’s Gadget: Get the AirPods Pro and experience the glory of “noise cancellation” that you switch to “transparency”! You can get them from a variety of places, but Amazon currently has them for $197 which is about $52 off!  Jeff’s Gadget: The HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad Pro  DOES work with the 2021 iPad Pro when you use the included larger adapter!! If you have an older iPad with a Lightning port then be sure and get Apple’s USB 3 Camera Adapter but make sure you get the one that says “USB 3” and not the less expensive one!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/bP6eO6DevxYIn the News blog post for June 11, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/06/in-the-news581.html 1. iPad Improvements: Bring ‘Em On!2. iPhone Improvements: Better Late Than Never!3. Grab Bag! (We Can’t Fit It All In!!!)Brett’s Tip: It’s a two-fer based on recent announcements: 1) Notes: Instead of a blank canvas in the Notes app, you can tap the 3-dot ellipsis to select lines or grids for your background - https://www.imore.com/how-add-lines-and-grids-note-notes-app-iphone-and-ipad 2) Messages: You can easily forward text messages to different recipients by tapping and holding on a message, then tap “More,” select the messages you want to forward, and tap the arrow pointing to the right - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386 (at the bottom of the article)Jeff’s App: Easily track all your Apple and Amazon packages (and more!) with the Deliveries app - free with an optionally $4.99 subscription. https://deliveries.app/en.html 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/-CB3IPqOdwYIn the News blog post for June 4, 2021:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/06/in-the-news580.html1. Anticipating the “Dub Dub”2. Please Don’t Retrieve Your AirTag from the Subway Track3. From “Dub Dub” to “Hub Hub”Best USB-C hubs for iPad Pro 2021 from iMore.comhttps://www.imore.com/best-usb-c-hubs-ipad-proBrett’s App: Use the Walkie-Talkie app on your Apple Watch to quickly talk with friends and family (well, as long as they have an Apple Watch too!) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208917Jeff’s Pick: The 2021 Apple Design Award Finalists - a list of 36 well-designed apps to check out, including some of my favorites including 1Password, CARROT Weather, and even the bizarre Poolside FM (now Poolsuite FM). https://developer.apple.com/design/awards/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/jrihXEzybWwIn the News blog post for May 28, 2021: https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/05/in-the-news579.html1. How do you like that new iPad Pro?2. CardHop now comes with a Fantastical subscription!3. The beauty of Apple Retail Stores...Brett’s Pick: Use the iOS Measure app to measure someone’s height https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208924Jeff’s Pick: SongPop Party (which is part of a subscription to Apple Arcade) is a fun, multi-player “name that tune” type game. https://songpop-party.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/kxWtcH9exHkIn the News blog post for May 21, 2021: https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2021/05/in-the-news578.html1. It’s New iPad Pro Day!2. It’s also New iMac Day!3. Double-Clench Your Fist To Answer a Phone Call!Brett Burney from www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from www.iphonejd.com Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com