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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/1RRFWu3BntMIn the News blog post for August 30, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/08/in-the-news742.html 00:00 Time to Glow!12:25 Listening to the Max16:12 Watching the TV19:25 Football Vision21:08 Putting Books on the Shelf28:15 Driving Without a [Physical] License?32:01 Banning Replacement iPhones34:35 Where Y’at? Tracking Lost Kindergarteners37:09 Slow Lassos and Longer Napoleons42:39 Brett’s Gadget: Apple Plug48:05 Jeff’s iTip: Mail Previews on the Lock ScreenJeff’s Post: Apple to introduce new iPhone and more on Sept. 9 -- perhaps for the next three yearsRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: These surprise announcements could make it into Apple’s iPhone 16 eventDavid Sparks | MacSparky: The Rumored AirPods Max 2Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Will a New Apple TV Still Launch This Year?Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: New Super Bowl LVIII Immersive Video and more coming soon to Vision ProDan Moren | Six Colors: Apple job cuts in Books are turning the page in the wrong directionHonolulu Star Advertiser: Apple Wallet accepting Hawaii driver’s licenses and ID cardsFinn Voorhees: Apple Repaired My iPhone Screen, but Now My Social Media Account Is BannedWilliam Gallagher | Apple Insider: An Illinois school completely lost a child, and AirTag found himMichaela Zee | Variety: ‘Ted Lasso’ Eyes Season 4 Greenlight With Main Cast Members ReturningSlow Horses — Who Meets Their Demise in Season 4? | Apple TV+Matt Grobar | Deadline: Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Napoleon: The Director’s Cut’ Featuring 48 Minutes Of New Footage From Ridley Scott FlickBrett’s Gadget: A courageous new product from “Apple”http://appleplugs.com Jeff’s iTip: Mail Previews on the Lock Screen. Go to Settings - Notifications - Scroll down to Mail - Lock Screen Appearance - Show Previews: (1) Always, (2) When Unlocked (Default), (3) Neverhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/108781Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/GXws5HvpoeUIn the News blog post for August 23, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/08/in-the-news741.html00:00 Watch the Replay05:41 Come on and Zoom, Zoom, Zooma-Zoom13:03 Incredible iPhotos15:35 AI Features & Obsolescence23:19 Extending Our Caring Principles27:48 Listen on the Web31:13 CarPlay Stagnation34:51 The Future of Coke-Bottles38:38 Where Y’at? You’ve Got Mail!40:34 Veep iPad41:51 Brett’s iTip: Customize the Apple Watch App Launcher47:31 Jeff’s iTip: New Apple Watch = Much Better Battery LifeZac Hall | 9to5Mac: watchOS 11 unlocks a new level of usefulness for double tap on Apple Watch17th annual iPhone Photography AwardsRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: This Apple Intelligence Photos feature is my surprise early favorite in iOS 18.1Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: The iPhone 15 may be obsolete faster than any model in historyFilipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Customers can now extend AppleCare+ coverage up to 45 days after expirationJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Podcasts Now Available on the WebDan Moren | Macworld: Apple’s best software system is spinning its wheelsDavid Schloss | Appleinsider: Future Apple headsets may use liquid lenses to correct visionWilliam Gallagher | Appleinsider: Serial mail thieves thwarted when victim sends herself an AirTagLove you, DougieBrett’s iTip: Customize the App Launcher in the Smart Stack Widget on Apple WatchJeff’s iTip: New Apple Watch = much better battery life!Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/31APdi4m26gIn the News blog post for August 16, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/08/in-the-news740.html00:00 The PDA Lives On!03:09 The Ultra Watch21:52 Killer Spatial Photos31:10 Portable Power to the People34:15 iPhone Referees36:10 Interesting India Manufacturing38:15 Buzzworthy Animations40:35 Must Watch TV+43:30 Must Watch Inspiration445:02 Brett’s iTip: Change Digital Crown Orientation on Apple Watch49:23 Jeff’s iTip: Track your sleep and soon your Vitals with Apple WatchPassword Vault PDA from Sharper ImageJeff’s Review: Apple Watch Ultra 2Dan Moren | Six Colors: visionOS 2 impressions: Isn’t that spatial?Sarah Witman | The Wirecutter: The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and TabletsMalcolm Owen | Appleinsider: Massive iPhone array will replace English Premiere League's awful video referee techWilliam Gallagher | Appleinsider: India says Apple is the fastest-growing firm in the country over the last 50 yearsCharles Martin | Appleinsider: Pixar has reused an Apple Watch face to make the new 'Toy Story 5' trailerBrett’s iTip: Change Digital Crown Orientation on Apple WatchJeff’s iTip: Track your sleep and soon your Vitals with Apple Watch Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/e95f85tK_Aw00:00 PDA = Personal Digital Assistant02:26 Psion Organizers03:52 Sharp Wizard04:10 Casio Boss04:57 1993: Sharp YO-31007:43 1998: Palm III14:15 2000: Casio Cassiopeia EM-50021:32 2000: Blackberry 85723:08 2002: Good G10027:12 2002: Handspring Visor Pro29:08 2002: Palm i70530:27 2003: Palm Tungsten T231:58 2004: Palm Treo 65033:55 2004: Palm/Handspring Treo 60038:56 2004: Dell Axim X3039:56 2006: Palm Treo 700w41:48 January 9, 2007: Apple Announces the iPhoneThe Personal Digital Assistanthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_digital_assistantPsion Organizershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psion_OrganiserSharp Wizardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp_WizardCasio Bosshttps://old-organizers.com/Categories/Brand_Casio_2.htm1993: Sharp YO-310https://old-organizers.com/MorePicts/MP64.htm1998: Palm IIIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_III2000: Casio Cassiopeia EM-500https://the-gadgeteer.com/2000/10/27/casio_em_500_pocket_pc_review/2000: Blackberry 857https://crackberry.com/evolution-blackberry-pictures2002: Good G100http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/covers/2002-05-07-goodtech.htm2002: Palm i705https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_i7052004: Palm Treo 650https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treo_650#2004: Dell Axim X30https://www.cnet.com/reviews/dell-axim-x30-64mb-624mhz-processor-2-yr-warranty-review/2006: Palm Treo 700whttps://www.cnet.com/reviews/palm-treo-700-review/January 9, 2007: Apple Announces the iPhonehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_(1st_generation)Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/p0861hiymxgIn the News blog post for July 26, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/07/in-the-news737.html00:00 Cool Text Messages06:44 No Shame Rings!17:12 iWindows 9521:02 Aperture Explainer26:46 Vision Vrangla30:52 Web Maps36:14 RapidHelp38:19 South Korea Doesn’t Know Where Y’at!41:29 $20 Million in Severance Pay43:57 Browsing for the Birds45:48 Brett’s iTip: Landscape Tab Bar in Safari49:48 Jeff’s iTip: iPhone Alarm ChimesJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: Apple's Messages App Has Some Cool New Text Editing Features and Effects for iMessage — Here's How It WorksRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: watchOS 11 one month in: these three features have made the biggest impactWes Davis | The Verge: My iPad runs Windows XP now, and it’s all I ever wantedhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/22/24200536/windows-xp-ipad-pc-emulation-utm-seBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: This reported iPhone 17 feature could be a big deal for photographersChance Miller | 9to5Mac: New Lake Vrangla Environment rolling out now to Apple Vision Pro usersChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Maps launches on the web in new public betaWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: First responder network RapidSOS adds Emergency SOS video support with iOS 18William Gallagher | AppleInsider: Don't lose your iPhone in South Korea, because Find My doesn't work therePrivacy on iPhone | Flock | AppleBrett’s iTip: Landscape Tab Bar in SafariJeff’s iTip: iPhone Alarm ChimesSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ghmoReXhVskIn the News blog post for July 19, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/07/in-the-news736.html00:00 Global Tech Outage07:19 Sweet 18 Public Betas19:21 Sleep is Vital22:57 A Nod to AirPods26:25 Bright Updates for Overcast!31:28 Apple Emmy Streak36:37 Soaring with Vision Pro!39:51 Where Y’at? Ocean Friendly Apple Watches44:15 tinyPod Brilliance48:38 iOS for the Birds51:18 Apple OoO Thailand Edition54:37 Jeff & Brett Standing ByEshe Nelson | NYTimes: What We Know About the Global OutageDan Moren | Six Colors: First Look: iOS 18 Public BetaJason Snell | Six Colors: First look: iPadOS 18 Public BetaChristopher Lawley: Exclusive! Talking to Apple about Smart Script and Math NotesJessica Rendall | CNET: Apple Wants You to Start Sleeping With Your Apple Watch. Its Health VP Explains WhyRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: AirPods Pro 2 get better every year, and that’s happening again with iOS 18Marco Arment: Ten years of Overcast: A new foundationHannah Ross | ABC North Coast: Smart watch helps save swimmer's life in rough seas off Byron BayCharles Martin | AppleInsider: 'Find My' feature helps diver recover lost Apple Watch nearly two years laterIntroducing the tinyPodJuli Clover | MacRumors: Bird Buddy is a Fun iPhone-Connected Smart Bird FeederJeff’s Post: StandBy mode: tips on using it, and what stands work best with itSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/LrXtzYgHDFoIn the News blog post for July 12, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/07/in-the-news735.html 00:00 The Apple Plaster Board?11:22 Insightful TV26:07 Insightful Photos28:36 Where Y’at? AirTag Campaigns and HomePod House Fires34:25 Delivering Stunning Entertainment35:52 Eddy’s Daily Drivers43:25 Brett’s AirTag Tip: Share an AirTag with Someone Else48:05 Jeff’s iTip: Recovery Contacts and Recovery KeysFelipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS beta amid rumors of HomePod with displayDan Moren | Macworld: Apple’s next-gen HomePod could change everything we know about SiriFelipe Espósito | 9to5Mac: Apple TV+’s new ‘InSight’ feature is now live for users with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 betaStewart Clarke | Deadline: Jerry Bruckheimer And Joseph Kosinski On ‘F1’: Filming At Grand Prix, The Bottom Line On The Budget, How Lewis Hamilton Helped Steer The Project And His Take On Brad Pitt’s DrivingFrederico Viticci | MacStories: Apple Executives on the Photos Overhaul in iOS 18James Fanelli | The Wall Street Journal: Sign Snatchers Beware, That Campaign Poster Might Have an AirTagWilliam Gallagher | AppleInsider: Car nicked from under nose of valet parking, AirTag saves the dayJuli Clover | MacRumors: HomePod Saves Family's Life After Dog Starts Kitchen FireEFTM EXCLUSIVE: Tim Cook talks about Vision Pro coming to AustraliSuperSaf: Talking Tech with Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy CueBrett’s AirTag Tip: Share an AirTag with Someone ElseJeff’s iTip: Recovery Contacts and Recovery Key  Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/ng649zQYjDYIn the News blog post for July 5, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/07/in-the-news734.html00:00 AI Michaels11:52 Siri Fragmentation18:34 Clickety Keyboards26:48 Scheming To Detect Ischemia31:15 Bluetooth Magic for AirPods34:12 How Much Do You Care About Apple?39:22 Prototype Hype42:35 Modern Minesweeper45:18 Brett’s Type Tip: Selecting Text with the Trackpad48:58 Jeff’s Type Tip: Great Notes App Shortcuts with an External KeyboardTom Kludt | Vanity Fair: “It Was Astonishing”: How NBC Convinced Al Michaels to Embrace His AI Voice for Olympics CoverageChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Phil Schiller to join OpenAI board in ‘observer’ role following Apple’s ChatGPT dealJason Snell | Macworld: A Siri divided against itself cannot standFernando Silva | 9to5Mac: Clicks Keyboard case: Surprisingly great or gimmicky gadget? [Hands on review]Cory Bohon | Gadget Hacks: Tired of Tapping? Use an External Keyboard on Your iPhone and Unlock Tons of Keyboard ShortcutsLeander Kahney | Cult of Mac: Apple Watch can detect leading cause of heart attacks, doctor saysTammy Rogers | iMore: New AirPods Beta firmware improves sound quality during a call John-Anthony Disotto | iMore: Is AppleCare+ worth it? I worked at Apple for years, here's everything I learned at the Genius BarD. Griffin Jones | Cult of Mac: The 8 weirdest unreleased Apple productsAnna Washenko | Engadget: Netflix has reimagined Minesweeper and it's out nowBrett’s Type Tip: Selecting Text with the TrackpadJeff’s Type Tip: Great Notes app shortcuts with external keyboard:Shift-Command-L  -  Add a checklistShift-Command-7 -  Create a bulleted listCommand-K  -   Add a linkSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/SA4dbLGfU9YIn the News blog post for June 28, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/06/in-the-news733.html00:00 More Discoveries for iOS 1808:54 22 Tantalizing and Tempting Tips (Typing Tips Too!)21:04 Firming Up Your AirPods22:50 visionOS Next Steps 31:11 Apple TV+++38:25 Apple Watch Tattoo Interference44:43 CarPlay Dashboard48:28 Brett’s iTip: Built-In LinkedIn App QR Code54:14 Jeff’s iTip: Use Fantastical to Quickly Scroll to the Year 1582Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 18 adds a much-needed new feature for Apple Maps searchFederico Viticci | MacStories: iPadOS 18 Adds Support for Formatting External DrivesNelson Aguilar | CNET: The Hidden Button on the Back of Your iPhone, and 22 Other Settings You Can CustomizeCory Bohon | Gadget Hacks: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About the iPhone's Keyboard for a Better Typing ExperienceChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple confirms what’s new with latest AirPods software updateDan Moren | Six Colors: Is an Apple Vision SE the Key to Spatial Computing’s Success?Macworld Staff: Coming to Apple TV+: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and moreMalcolm Owen | AppleInsider: There are drastic steps to take, if your tattoo is hampering your Apple WatchZac Hall | 9to5Mac: My favorite new minimal Apple Watch faceBlackbox Infinite: CarPlay GenerationsBrett’s iTip: Built-In LinkedIn App QR Code (Bonus! Lego Upscaled Mug)Jeff’s iTip: Easy Quick Scrolling for Dates in Fantastical (try October 1582) Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/FbSXNMWcbpoIn the News blog post for June 21, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/06/in-the-news732.html00:00 Hidden Features in iOS 1810:49 Mapping Your Way Around iOS 1815:17 Immersive Visions22:37 Apple’s Never Pay Later Program28:05 Siri Goes to the Land Down Under30:28 Where Y’at? Firefighting Fibrillation & Tossing Your Watch34:29 Tim Cook Blind Rankings37:37 Brett’s iTip: YouTube Picture-in-Picture42:47 Jeff’s iTip: Ditch the Camera Button in iOS 18Rajesh Pandey | Cult of Mac: 11 hidden iOS 18 features Apple did not tell you aboutRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Maps in iOS 18: Here’s everything new coming this fallJeff Benjamin | 9to5Mac: How to create 8K 360 videos for Apple Vision Pro with Insta360 X4 [Video]Joe Rosensteel | Six Colors: How Sandwich streamed The Talk Show Live in 3D on Vision ProBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: Apple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968David Price | Macworld: Apple’s Siri watch face finally bites the dustMitchell Bailey | Global News: His Apple Watch warned of an irregular heart rate. Turns out he was having a heart attackLexi Carson | Variety: Steven Spielberg Throws Apple Watch at ‘Sugarland Express’ 50th Anniversary and Remembers Finding ‘Jaws’ Script ‘Sitting Out’ in Producer’s OfficeMarques Brownlee: Talking Tech and AI with Tim Cook!Brett’s iTip: Keep watching YouTube video while you do something else on your iPhoneJeff’s iTip: Ditch the camera button on the Lock Screen once you upgrade to iOS 18Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com