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The tech news you need to know from the past week covering iPhones, iPads, and related mobile technology. Brought to you by Jeff Richardson of iPhone J.D. and Brett Burney of Apps in Law.

  1. 3D AGO

    232: AirTag Compatibility, iProtest Mode ⚠️ and Sitcom Tech Support ☎️

    Send a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/RqnyP7wGP6U In the News blog post for February 13, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/in-the-news816.html 00:00 Moving Red Apples to Green Robots 14:06 AirTag Compatibility Caution 18:24 iProtest Mode 26:27 Health and Wellness Plus Plus 30:29 Sitcom Tech Support 32;33 ID Statements 39:01 In the Vision! Visionary YouTube 41:06 In the Show! More Milchick? 43:50 Selfies Multiplied 45:05 Brett’s iTip: Go Back to Prior Screenshot Method 49:38 Jeff’s iTip: Set Alarms for Your Reminders Juli Clover | MacRumors: iOS 26.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.3 John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Gurman: New Siri Might Be Delayed Again Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Buying new AirTags? Check your compatibility first. Philip Michaels | Six Colors: Apple should rethink Face ID settings for our current era Wesley Hilliard | HilliTech: Apple Wellness+ could unify Fitness & Health across Apple's ecosystem Philip Michaels | Six Colors: Here’s how to recover deleted iPhone photos, Joel McHale Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses Devindra Hardawar | Engadget: Apple Vision Pro finally gets a YouTube app today Nellie Andreeva | Deadline: Apple Acquires ‘Severance’ As It Grows In-House Studio; Series Eyes Summer S3 Start, 4-Season Run & Universe Expansion; Fifth Season To EP Juli Clover | MacRumors: 10 iPhone Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn't Know About Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    55 min

  2. FEB 7

    231: Exceeding Staggerations, iPhones in Space 🚀 and Avoiding a Stray Pet Scam 🐕

    Send us a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/SzbxqwjdrDw In the News blog post for February 6, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/in-the-news815.html 00:00 ​​Exceeding Staggerations  07:55 iPhones in Space! 11:14 I’ll Have My iPhone Call Your iPhone 16:02 Cool Charging 22:04 Chewing Up RAW Photos 28:12 In the Vision! Fantastic Frogger 38:09 Where Y’at? Segment - Tracking Things that are Precious to You 47:01 Slinging the Cord 53:41 Stray Pet Scam 55:19 Brett’s Gadget: Have Fun Charging Your Phone! 57:06 Jeff’s Apps: Happy Mardi Gras Parade Tracking Jeff: Apple 2026 fiscal first quarter — the iPhone and iPad angle https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/2026-q1.html Eric Berger | Ars Technica: NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/02/nasa-will-finally-allow-astronauts-to-bring-their-iphones-to-space/ Andrew Zucker | The Wall Street Journal: Call Screening Is Aggravating the Rich and Powerful https://www.wsj.com/style/iphone-call-screening-feature-executives-511e51c4 Jeff’s Review: UGREEN 3-in-1 Foldable MagFlow Wireless Charger https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/10/review-ugreen-3-in-1-foldable.html Juli Clover | MacRumors: Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is Now Available for $120 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/anker-prime-wireless-charging-station/ Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Remove the RAW photo from a RAW+JPEG pair https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/02/photos-wont-let-you-remove-the-raw-photo-from-a-rawjpeg-pair/ Hartley Charlton | MacRumors: Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/apple-vision-pro-launched-two-years-ago/ Giovanni Colantonio | Polygon: I turned my apartment into a virtual '80s arcade, but I’m still craving the real thing https://www.polygon.com/retrocade-apple-arcade-impressions/ Andrew Orr | Appleinsider: Apple Watch data pins down abduction time of NBC News anchor's mother https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/04/apple-watch-data-pins-down-abduction-time-of-nbc-news-anchors-mother Jeff’s Review: Apple AirTag (second generation) https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/02/review-apple-airtag-second-generation.html Philip Michaels | Six Colors: Sling’s Day Passes are the answer to my streaming prayers https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/02/slings-day-passes-are-the-answer-to-my-streaming-prayers/ Brett’s Gadget: Have fun charging your phone! https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-bought-this-magsafe-power-bank-to-charge-my-iphone-anywhere-and-it-doubles-as-a-retro-gaming-handheld  Jeff’s Apps: Happy Mardi Gras - Parade Trackers https://www.wdsu.com/article/download-wdsu-parade-tracker/37907878?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23512999424&gbraid=0AAAAAo6VzU63PxNHrDO0T82ftnspFl5zO  https://www.wwltv.com/article/entertainment/events/mardi-gras/download-wwl-tvs-2026-mardi-gras-parade-tracker-app/289-c3bb04e5-980b-4939-aea2-37815b6338fa  Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    1 hr

  3. JAN 31

    230: Tag Teaming with Apple 🍎 Creator Cost Containment 👩‍🎨 and Shrinking Monsters 😈

    Send us a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/QiAWDxvegiw In the News blog post for January 30, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/in-the-news814.html 00:00 Tag Teaming with Apple 14:28 Apple’s Q&Ai 25:46 Being Content Creating Content 34:00 Who Likes Free? 42:31 Where Y’at? Segment - Life-Saving Watch 45:33 In the Vision! Visionary Dogs 49:11 In the Show! Shrinking Monsters 53:03 Brett’s iTip: Finding Your “Sign in with Apple” Logins 1:00:02 Jeff’s Site: ABA TECHSHOW 2026! www.techshow.com Hartley Charlton | MacRumors: AirTag 1 vs. AirTag 2 Buyer's Guide: All 15+ Differences Compared Ben Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: A brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference Benjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: AirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder sound Stephen Nellis | Reuters: Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple’s new acquisition could solve my biggest AI problem Jason Snell | Six Colors: Hands on with Apple Creator Studio: A bittersweet bundle Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Creator Studio launches today, and it’s an incredible value John Gruber | Daring Fireball: App Store 2025 Top iPhone Apps in the U.S. Stephen Pollard | The Times: My Apple Watch saved my life Jason Snell | Six Colors: Vision Pro goes to the dogs Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple TV comedy returns soon with ‘outstanding’ new season: reviews here Brett’s iTip: Finding your logins from “Sign in with Apple” https://support.apple.com/en-us/102609 https://support.apple.com/en-us/102571 Jeff’s Site: ABA TECHSHOW 2026! https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/aba-techshow-2026.html Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    1h 7m

  4. JAN 23

    229: Snowy Memories ❄️ Wally Pay 💵 and Birthday Brisket 🎂

    Send us a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/1sRJlxpis4c In the News blog post for January 23, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/in-the-news813.html 00:00 Snowy Memories and False Forecasts 10:23 Wally Pay 18:37 Creator Crash 23:54 Wear Fore Art Thou AI? 32:43 More Than A Camera 35:20 On The Go Puck 37:37 Best In Vision Pro Show 40:34 Bird's Eye Pluribus 42:17 Brett’s Gadget: ThermoPro TP920 Wireless Meat Thermometer 46:29 Jeff’s iTip: Apple Fitness+ Strength Basics in 3 Weeks Program Judson Jones | The New York Times: Why Your Weather App Is Freaking Out About the Snow Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Here’s why Walmart still doesn’t support Apple Pay John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Why Walmart Still Doesn’t Support Apple Pay John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Thoughts and Observations Regarding Apple Creator Studio John Gruber | Daring Fireball: The Information Says Apple Is Working on an AI Wearable Pin Brandon Miniman | Make Use Of: 3 iPhone camera features that solve everyday problems Michael Burkhardt | 9to5Mac: Review: Satechi’s 7-in-1 ‘OntheGo’ hub works nicely with iPhone – and it goes even further Rajat Saini | The Mac Observer: Apple Vision Pro to Stream Crufts in New Immersive Video Series “Top Dogs” Brett’s Gadget: ThermoPro TP920 Wireless Meat Thermometer https://amzn.to/4tdSSCb  Jeff’s iTip: Apple Fitness+ Strength Basics in 3 Weeks Program https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/stay-active-in-the-new-year-with-apple-watch/ Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    53 min

  5. JAN 16

    228: Immersive Hoops 🏀 Gemini-Assisted Siri 📲 and Sliding Negotations 🤝

    Send us a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/i_sQxkH_rx0 In the News blog post for January 16, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/in-the-news812.html 00:00 The Future Future of Live Sports 12:34 Siri and Gemini, Sittin’ In A Tree 26:16 2.09 Carat Siri 27:52 Subscribing to the Creative Apples 40:50 Stopping the Spammers and Scammers 45:46 Retrocade 48:36 Sliding Negotiations 49:23 Brett’s Gadget: Nuwave Smart Mug 53:54 Jeff’s Gadget Category: Dash Cams Jeff: Apple Vision Pro is the future of live sports Rebecca Bellan | TechCrunch: Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri Brian Chen | The New York Times: A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know. Gabrielle Rockson | People: Siri Helps Texas Family Find 2.09-Carat Brown Diamond at State Park After 7-Year-Old Son Begged to Go Mining for Crystals Apple: Apple introduces Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of the most powerful creative apps Jason Snell | Six Colors: Apple’s pro bundle makes sense, but making iWork freemium doesn’t Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Step up blocking unwanted calls and texts Apple: Popular PC franchise Civilization comes to Apple Arcade on February 5 Brett’s Gadget: Nuwave Smart Mug https://www.nuwavenow.com/products/nuwave-smart-mug https://www.costco.com/p/-/nuwave-hot-brew-temperature-control-mug-with-brewing-system/4000407154 Jeff’s Gadget Category: DashCam For example, Car & Driver magazine list of Best Dash Cams for 2025: https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g46063800/best-dash-cams-tested/ Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    1h 1m

  6. JAN 9

    227: CES Craziness, Folding Up the iPhone 📲 and Chasing the Apple Card 💳

    Send us a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/ImXXGCUIfmA In the News blog post for January 9, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/in-the-news811.html 00:00 It's 2026! 🥳 00:36 Belkin Brilliance and Anker Awesomeness from CES 15:16 Folding Up the iPhone 23:14 Fast-Fi Wi-Fi 26:13 Chasing the Apple Card 34:35 Tenacious Ternus 40:53 In the Vision! Visionary Basketball 48:32 Quit Quitting 53:00 Troll or Teacher? 54:38 Brett’s iTip: Auto Detecting an Outdoor Walk 59:27 Jeff’s iTip: Working with Notifications on the Lock Screen Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: Belkin launches powerful new chargers, power banks and hubs at CES 2026 Lewis Wallace | Cult of Mac: Anker’s new chargers are smarter, faster and cooler than ever Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Twelve South’s new Valet combines Qi2 charging with a leather catch-all tray Jason Snell | Six Colors: Will the iPhone Fold be a phone you open, or an iPad you close? Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: iPadOS 26.2 and macOS 26.2 unlock faster Wi-Fi on select devices Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new details Kalley Huang & Tripp Mickle | The New York Times: The Man Who Could Be Apple’s Next C.E.O. Apple: Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch Brett’s iTip: Auto-detecting an outdoor walk or Ask Siri on your Apple Watch https://www.myhealthyapple.com/automatic-workout-detection-not-working-on-apple-watch-fix-it-today/  https://support.apple.com/en-az/guide/watch/apdd16e8761a/watchos Jeff’s iTip: Working with Notifications on the Lock Screen https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/view-and-respond-to-notifications-iph6534c01bc/ios  Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    1h 5m

  7. JAN 2

    226: Auspicious Apples 🍎 Live Boarding ✈️ Quit Quitting 🏋️‍♀️ and Crash Zoom Boom‼️

    Send us a text Watch the video on YouTube! https://youtu.be/qO6okvn8Dh0 In the News blog post for January 2, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/01/in-the-news810.html 00:00 Happy New Year! 🥳 00:58 Auspicious Apples 15:00 New Apples and Rotting Apples 24:18 The Gift That Keeps On Giving 27:59 A Drop In The Bucket 35:02 Live Boarding 38:03 Quit Quitting 42:35 Crash Zoom Boom 43:15 Brett’s Apple TV Tip: Double-Touch the Clickpad on your Remote for Time Remaining 48:13 Jeff’s iTip: Password and Passcode Planning for the Unthinkable Jason Snell | Six Colors: 2026 Predictions: Executive shuffles, interesting iPhones, weird Mac moves Mark Spoonauer | Tom’s Guide: 5 new Apple products for 2026 that will change everything — iPhone Fold, cheap MacBook, Apple glasses and more M.G. Siegler | Spyglass: 10 Big Predictions for 2026 Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: All the new products Apple released in 2025 David Snow | Cult of Mac: All the products Apple killed in 2025 — with more to come in 2026 Hartley Charlton | MacRumors: What You Can (and Can't) Use an Apple Gift Card For Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: An Apple Gift Card is a great excuse to try Apple’s best services Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: AirDrop codes allow temporary persistent contact Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Wallet’s iOS 26 boarding passes now offered by three major airlines Juli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Teases 'Something Big' Coming Soon to Apple Fitness+ Juli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Shares New 'Quit Quitting' Apple Watch Ads Brett’s Apple TV Tip: Double-touch the clickpad on your Apple TV remote to see what time the show will end https://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/12/10/apple-tv-time-remaining-video-scrubber-howto/  Jeff’s iTip: Password and Passcode Planning for the Unthinkable Rajat Saini | The Mac Observer: This Is How One Family Accessed iPhone Passwords After Owner’s Death https://www.macobserver.com/news/family-accessed-iphone-passwords-after-death/ 1Password: digital estate planning: https://1password.com/blog/get-st Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

    57 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    225: Frosted Time 🕰️ Gift Card Warnings ‼️ and Transcripts On Your Phone!

    Send us a text Watch the video! https://youtu.be/KQAF7m_ITVk In the News blog post for December 19, 2025 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2025/12/in-the-news809.html 00:00 iOS 26.2 - Frosted Time & Improved Slide Over 16:58 Gift Card Nightmare 35:22 Hey Searie 38:03 TranscriptPad comes to the iPhone 49:14 Apple Pay Godzilla 49:34 Brett’s iTip: Resize the Clock on Lock Screen 55:08 Jeff’s iTip: Turn Off Lock Screen Camera Swipe Juli Clover | MacRumors: iOS 26.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.2 Jason Snell | Six Colors: Security updates in Apple’s 26.2 updates hey.paris: 20 Years of Digital Life, Gone in an Instant, thanks to Apple Adam Engst | TidBITS: Compromised Apple Gift Card Saga Ends Well, but Risks Remain Tara Siegel Bernard | The New York Times: Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Declined to Refund Him Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: It’s pronounced “Throat Warbler Mangrove,” Siri Jeff’s Review: TranscriptPad comes to the iPhone Brett’s iTip: Resize the clock on your lock screen https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-resize-iphone-lock-screen-clock/ Jeff’s iTip: Turn off lock screen camera swipe gesture on iPad (or iPhone) https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-lock-screen-swipe-open-camera-toggle/  Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

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The tech news you need to know from the past week covering iPhones, iPads, and related mobile technology. Brought to you by Jeff Richardson of iPhone J.D. and Brett Burney of Apps in Law.

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