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Brett Burney, Jeff Richardson
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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. 7h ago

    265: Home On The Range 🧑‍🌾 Except When You Wanna AirFly Drive 🛞

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/12c_rc435HU In the News blog post for October 16, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news850.html 00:00:00 - How Many Duos? 00:06:05 - Home On The Range 00:55:19 - Is the HomePod a HomeDud? 00:58:39 - Siri, Where’s the TV? 01:03:42 - Jeff’s Gadget: AirFly Drive Jeff’s Post: Apple comes home Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | The Verge: The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity Juli Clover | MacRumors: 10 HomeView Features You Might Have Missed Andrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: Apple HomeView hands on: So many questions, but I like it Harley Charlton | MacRumors: HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared Andrew Orr | AppleInsider: That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI Jeff’s Review: AirFly Drive from Twelve South — give your car wireless CarPlay Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  2. Oct 9

    264: The King 👑 The Cook 🧑‍🍳 and His Majesty the (Potential) HomePod 🔊

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/zPhLL2VgNw0 In the News blog post for October 9, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news849.html 00:00 Bringing It All Home! 19:08 Upgrade Hesitations 29:35 Tim Cook + King of England 32:45 A-OK ANC 36:13 Apple Wallet Wariness 41:51 Brett’s Watch Tip: Adjusting to the Dynamic App Grid 47:17 Jeff’s Backup Tip: SuperDuper and Backblaze Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’ Lewis Wallace | Cult of Mac: Apple’s smart home plan sounds bigger and bolder than you might think John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Gurman Strikes Again: ‘Apple’s Smart Home Push Includes Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Codeveloped With LG’ Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Now Pushing iPhone Users Still on iOS 26 to Install iOS 27 John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Apple Is Slow-Rolling iOS 27 Adoption, So Far Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement David Phelan | The Independent: Apple’s Tim Cook reveals one of his major new projects: ‘You want to give part of yourself’ M.G. Siegler | Spyglass: Ode to the AirPods 5 Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses Brett’s Watch Tip: Adjusting to the Dynamic App Grid https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/use-apps-apda1bf1a95b/watchos Jeff’s Backup Tips: SuperDuper! 4 https://www.shirt-pocket.com/superduper4.php BackBlaze https://www.backblaze.com/  Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  3. Oct 3

    263: Our Favorite iOS 27 Tips & Tricks So Far

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/lxSOLpy5SvY October 2, 2026 00:00 A Special In the News! 00:34 #1 Siri 01:43 #2 Siri Mode in Camera 03:40 #3 Use Notes instead of your Brain Space   04:52 #4 Photos: Prioritize iCloud Sync  06:00 #5 Photos Ratings 07:54 #6 Photos Collections  09:37 #7 Make Clean Up better  12:24 #8 Dual Cameras 13:23 #9 Dual Camera in FaceTime 13:58 #10 Photos: Extend 15:38 #11 Extend wallpaper 16;47 #12 Paste Shortcut 17:53 #13 Combine Emojis  18:48 #14 Describe a Shortcut 23:23 #15 Apps in Search Dropdown 24:32 #16 Customize FindMy Share 25:09 #17 Audio Messages  26:31 #18 Drawing in iMessages 27:26 #19 One Tap Suggestions 27:55 #20 Equalizer for AirPods 28:33 #21 Adaptive Adjustments 29:23 #22 Wi-Fi Transitions 30:32 #23 Weather App Buttons 30:56 #24 Big Honkin Widgets Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  4. Sep 26

    262: Better Boring Updates and Teeny-Tiny Hellos 👋

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/BxEEPHETW2g In the News blog post for September 25, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news847.html 00:00 Happy Dolly Parton Day! (9-25) 00:57 Better Boring Updates and Teeny-Tiny Hellos 27:03 Watching the Music 33:38 mini Updates 38:09 Crossbody Accessories 39:43 We Build Products … Not Technology 49:06 Jeff’s iPadOS 27 Tip: Show the iPad Menu Bar Jeff’s Review: iPhone 18 Pro Max https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/review-iphone-18-pro-max.html Jeff Parson | Tom’s Guide: iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Biggest upgrades explained Jason Cross | Macworld: iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring Amber Neely | Apple Insider: Apple is hiding tiny 'hello' signs for iPhone 18 Pro users to find Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Series 12: My three favorite new features so far Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: Two new Macs finally arrive this week [Update: They’re here!] Jeff’s iPadOS 27 Tip: Show the iPad Menu Bar When in Windowed Apps Mode, keep menu bar on all the time Globe - C: Tap the Control Center button “Automatically Show And Hide Menu Bar” https://support.apple.com/en-us/125309  Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  5. Sep 19

    261: Personalized AI, Bigger Islands 🏝️ and CarPlay 🚘 for the People!

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/BaXJ9eNmC0k In the News blog post for September 18, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news846.html 00:00 Christmas Apples! 02:15 Wiping Away Cancer 04:35 Accessible AI and Extra Large Widgets! 30:02 Bigger Islands and Pro Thermals 35:51 Focus Tracking and Variable Apertures 39:57 Dynamic App Grid and Wrist Flicking 44:29 An Audible High 5 46:13 CarPlay for the People! 48:21 Brett’s iOS 27 Tip: Subtle Little “Hesitating-Rubber-Band” Animation 51:20 Jeff’s iOS 27 Tip: Force Yourself to Try the “New” Siri! Jeff’s Review: Apple Polishing Cloth https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/review-apple-polishing-cloth.html Let’s help kids beat cancer https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.html David Pogue: 125 Tests of the New AI Siri Frederico Viticci: iOS and iPadOS 27: The MacStories Review Dan Moren | Six Colors: iOS 27 Review: Little things mean a lot Tim Hardwick | MacRumors: 50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 - Out Now! Marques Brownlee: iPhone 18 Pro Review: All About that Chip John Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhones 18 Pro Austin Mann: iPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, Colorado Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Series 12 has subtle design change that Apple didn’t mention Brett’s iOS 27 Tip: A subtle little “hesitating-rubber-band” animation/feel when moving apps from page to page Jeff’s iOS 27 Tip: Force yourself to try the “New” Siri! Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  6. Sep 13

    260: Know When to Hold ’Em 📲 Know When to Fold ’Em

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/o6FXY6ShO5s In the News blog post for September 12, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news845.html 00:00 Apple’s Unfolding Story … 02:11 iPhone 18 Pro & Max 25:34 Let’s Help Kids Beat Cancer 28:01 iPhone Duo 58:13 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 01:11:00 AirPods 5 01:12:12 Wrist Strap Stat 01:13:02 iOS 27 on Sept. 14 01:13:51 More Free Satellite 01:15:34 The Calendar of Surprises 01:16:52 Pre-Order Preservation Jeff: Why lawyers will love the new 2026 iPhone models Let’s help kids beat cancer https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.html Oliver Haslam | Apple Insider: Siri AI is so close to being useful, and iPhone Duo's A20 Pro could be the secret sauce Ben Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: The Duo is drool-worthy, but the iPhone 18 Pro camera features win for me Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 have surprise upgrade that wasn’t announced Glenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Should your Apple Watch always be listening? Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: This is Apple’s new Wrist Strap accessory for iPhone Tom Warren | The Verge: iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI Marcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year Frederico Viticci | MacStories: All the ‘Surprise and Shine’ Release Dates and Features, Visualized Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  7. Sep 4

    259: Terning Over a New Apple Leaf 🍎 Pro Ball! ⚾️ and Coach Lasso’s Day Off ⚽️

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/eK1OvBhRDic In the News blog post for September 4, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news844.html 00:00 Terning Over a New Apple Leaf 17:20 Helping Kids Beat Cancer 23:40 Airy Compromises and Mini Promises 32:46 Squashing Bugs and Handing Off iPhones 35:23 In the Vision! Pro Ball! 46:09 Apple Wallet is OK 49:51 Ring of Truth 55:03 In the Show! Coach Lasso’s Day Off 59:52 Brett’s Site: https://56k.rip/ 1:03:06 Jeff’s Apple Music Tip: Music Videos Myke Hurley | The Enthusiast: Three Narratives from the John Ternus Executive Profile Let’s help kids beat cancer https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.html Apple Watch Heart Rate: Amanda’s True Apple Watch Story Juli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone Air Review: One Year With Apple's Super Thin $999 iPhone Stephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: The Once and Future iPad mini Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iOS 27 fixes Apple Mail in three ways longtime users will love John Gruber | Daring Fireball: iOS 27 Introduces New ‘iPhone Handoff’ Feature Justin Ryan | Spatial Insider: Apple’s First Live Immersive MLB Game Was a Home Run Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Vision Pro was just used in a first-of-its-kind surgery Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: iPhone Driver's License Feature in Apple Wallet Launches in Oklahoma Parker Ortani: Pebble Proves the Ring Might Just be the Ideal Form Factor for On-the-Go AI Brett’s Site: https://56k.rip/  Jeff’s Apple Music Tip: Music Videos! https://support.apple.com/guide/tv/watch-music-videos-atvb6e1c5b22/tvos  Support the show Brett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.com Jeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

  8. Aug 29

    258: A Ray of Wow, Beefy Macs, and Wally Pay Now Welcome 💸

    Send us Fan Mail Watch the video! https://youtu.be/aVs9EuZp4zM In the News blog post for August 28, 2026 https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news843.html 00:00 A Ray of Wow 08:10 Beefy Mac 18:14 Polishing It Off 20:32 Cooking on the Backburner 25:41 Suggested Ads 33:08 Wally Pay 36:43 Photo Bits 40:21 CarPlay Baby 45:33 Brett’s iTip: iMessage + Button Tips 50:26 Jeff’s iTip: Download PDF Apple Card Statement Zac Hall | 9to5Mac: Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: ‘Surprise and shine’ Juli Clover | MacRumors: Apple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country Tim Hardwick | MacRumors: Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features Jason Snell | Six Colors: Apple unveils M6, M5 Ultra chips and updates its desktop Macs Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple just did something rare that signals big September event Andrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: Apple's new & cheaper Apple Polishing Cloth almost as good as the original Juli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Holds Farewell Party for Tim Cook as Ternus Prepares to Take Over Marcus Mendes | MacRumors: Tim Cook and John Ternus host Pikachu and The Pokémon Company CEO at Apple Park Joe Rossignol | MacRumors: Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Next Week: 15 Years in Quotes Ryan Christoffel | MacRumors: Apple Maps launches ads on iPhone, here’s what’s new Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: Walmart finally caves and starts accepting Apple Pay John Gruber | Daring Fireball: BitCam: The 1-Bit Camera App Turns 2.0 Nicole Kinning | Wired: Review: Ottocast Cabin Care Wireless CarPlay Adapter Brett’s iTip: iMessage + Button Tips https://youtube.com/shorts/_CtWBDJ17ok?is=idBcrmPFyzAZFpEt Jeff’s iTip: Get a PDF version of a monthly Apple Card statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/102284  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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    Brett Burney, Jeff Richardson
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    2021 - 2026
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