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Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/K6uZ0nhXUcMIn the News blog post for November 6, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/11/in-the-news853.html00:00:00 - Apple Avalanche00:05:43 - Little iPad, Big Deal00:22:16 - Mini Speaker, Major Reviews00:29:18 - Relax and Rewind00:46:32 - Stocking Up00:50:00 - Duo Apps00:51:01 - Brett’s iTip: Capture Live Text from a Video00:53:15 - Jeff’s App: µBrowser 5Tim Hardwick | MacRumors: Apple Launching Five New Products TodayHarry McCracken | Fast Company: iPad Mini review: A pricey delightJason Snell | Six Colors: OLED iPad mini review: A modern multitaskerJason Snell | Six Colors: Inside the iPad mini: OLED at the center, versatility all around, and a… vibrating display?Ed Hardy | Cult of Mac: HomePod mini 2 offers a big step up from the original [Review]Tyler Lacoma | CNET: Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 Is Just as Tiny, but My Tests Found Powerful UpgradesJason Snell | Six Colors: Siri Recap and Live Rewind debut in watchOS betaWesley Hilliard | Apple Insider: Hands on: Siri Recaps & Live Rewind are controversial & unnecessary technologiesBenjamin Mayo | 9to5Mac: iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI with many new capabilities across Apple appsJane McGuire | Toms Guide: The one feature Apple Fitness Plus was missing is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know about Gym StrengthDavid Sparks | MacSparky: Finding an iPhone Duo with Store Stock CheckerJohn Voorhees | MacStories: Our Favorite iPhone Duo Apps: Weird and Wonderful, Vol. 1Brett’s iTip: Capture Live Text from a Videohttps://support.apple.com/en-bn/guide/iphone/iph37fdd714b/ios Jeff’s App: New praise for a prior pick - µBrowser 5 - $2.99https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%C2%B5browser-watch-web-browser/id1590622755 Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/U4kOmZsVImsIn the News blog post for October 30, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news852.html00:00:00 - Duo We Have a Problem?00:19:48 - Mini Tablet, Mega Tab00:27:16-  Can’t Touch This? Now You Can!00:33:44 - Home Sweet HomePod00:36:36 - Home Sweet HomeView00:37:49 - The Night Watch00:40:05 - Brett’s iTip: Double-Tap Windows on your iPad00:46:30 - Jeff’s App: Fineline by Macro ArmantJeff’s Review: iPhone Duo — the best of times, the worst of timeshttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/review-iphone-duo.htmlRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: New iPad mini vs previous model: Here’s everything newMichael D.J. Eisenberg | The Tech-Savvy Lawyer: How To! Evaluate Buying the Shiny New Tech Option Before Buying: In this case, a Touchscreen MacBook for LawyersFrederico Vitici | MacStories: MacBook Pro with Touch: A Mac for the iPad GenerationJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: Apple Releasing HomePod Mini 2 Tomorrow With These New FeaturesDavid Sparks | MacSparky: Apple’s Second Chance in the HomeDerricke Dennis | Military.com: Air Force Veteran's Apple Watch Warned Him of a Health Problem He Didn't Know He HadBrett’s iTip: Watch that Double-Tap on your iPad!https://support.apple.com/en-bw/guide/ipad/ipad2q9j404h2/ipados Jeff’s App: Fineliner app by Marco Armanthttps://fineliner.app/ Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/AqqMqj747VgIn the News blog post for October 23, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news851.html00:00:00 - iPod Memories00:05:39 - Duo Mania00:31:49 - A Little Pro & TellJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhone DuoLex Friedman | Lex on Tech: Early iPhone Duo reviews are in; I have no iPhone 18 Pro regretsNilay Patel & Allison Johnson | The Verge: The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive good timeJoanna Stern: We Put Apple's iPhone Duo Through HELL. Here’s What Happened.Marques Brownlee: Phone Duo Review: First Generation Fun!Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/12c_rc435HUIn the News blog post for October 16, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news850.html 00:00:00 - How Many Duos? 00:06:05 - Home On The Range00:55:19 - Is the HomePod a HomeDud?00:58:39 - Siri, Where’s the TV?01:03:42 - Jeff’s Gadget: AirFly DriveJeff’s Post: Apple comes homeJennifer Pattison Tuohy | The Verge: The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicityJuli Clover | MacRumors: 10 HomeView Features You Might Have MissedAndrew O’Hara | AppleInsider: Apple HomeView hands on: So many questions, but I like itHarley Charlton | MacRumors: HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences ComparedAndrew Orr | AppleInsider: That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AIJeff’s Review: AirFly Drive from Twelve South — give your car wireless CarPlaySupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/zPhLL2VgNw0In the News blog post for October 9, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/10/in-the-news849.html00:00 Bringing It All Home!19:08 Upgrade Hesitations29:35 Tim Cook + King of England32:45 A-OK ANC36:13 Apple Wallet Wariness41:51 Brett’s Watch Tip: Adjusting to the Dynamic App Grid47:17 Jeff’s Backup Tip: SuperDuper and BackblazeRyan 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 thinkJohn 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 27John Gruber | Daring Fireball: Apple Is Slow-Rolling iOS 27 Adoption, So FarChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacementDavid 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 5Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licensesBrett’s Watch Tip: Adjusting to the Dynamic App Gridhttps://support.apple.com/guide/watch/use-apps-apda1bf1a95b/watchosJeff’s Backup Tips:SuperDuper! 4https://www.shirt-pocket.com/superduper4.php BackBlazehttps://www.backblaze.com/ Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/lxSOLpy5SvYOctober 2, 202600:00 A Special In the News!00:34 #1 Siri01:43 #2 Siri Mode in Camera03:40 #3 Use Notes instead of your Brain Space  04:52 #4 Photos: Prioritize iCloud Sync 06:00 #5 Photos Ratings07:54 #6 Photos Collections 09:37 #7 Make Clean Up better 12:24 #8 Dual Cameras13:23 #9 Dual Camera in FaceTime13:58 #10 Photos: Extend15:38 #11 Extend wallpaper16;47 #12 Paste Shortcut17:53 #13 Combine Emojis 18:48 #14 Describe a Shortcut23:23 #15 Apps in Search Dropdown 24:32 #16 Customize FindMy Share25:09 #17 Audio Messages 26:31 #18 Drawing in iMessages27:26 #19 One Tap Suggestions27:55 #20 Equalizer for AirPods28:33 #21 Adaptive Adjustments29:23 #22 Wi-Fi Transitions30:32 #23 Weather App Buttons30:56 #24 Big Honkin WidgetsSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/BxEEPHETW2gIn the News blog post for September 25, 2026https://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 Hellos27:03 Watching the Music33:38 mini Updates38:09 Crossbody Accessories39:43 We Build Products … Not Technology49:06 Jeff’s iPadOS 27 Tip: Show the iPad Menu BarJeff’s Review: iPhone 18 Pro Maxhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/review-iphone-18-pro-max.htmlJeff Parson | Tom’s Guide: iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Biggest upgrades explainedJason Cross | Macworld: iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boringAmber Neely | Apple Insider: Apple is hiding tiny 'hello' signs for iPhone 18 Pro users to findRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Series 12: My three favorite new features so farEd Hardy | Cult of Mac: Two new Macs finally arrive this week [Update: They’re here!]Jeff’s iPadOS 27 Tip: Show the iPad Menu BarWhen in Windowed Apps Mode, keep menu bar on all the timeGlobe - C: Tap the Control Center button“Automatically Show And Hide Menu Bar”https://support.apple.com/en-us/125309 Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/BaXJ9eNmC0kIn the News blog post for September 18, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news846.html00:00 Christmas Apples!02:15 Wiping Away Cancer04:35 Accessible AI and Extra Large Widgets!30:02 Bigger Islands and Pro Thermals35:51 Focus Tracking and Variable Apertures39:57 Dynamic App Grid and Wrist Flicking44:29 An Audible High 546:13 CarPlay for the People!48:21 Brett’s iOS 27 Tip: Subtle Little “Hesitating-Rubber-Band” Animation51:20 Jeff’s iOS 27 Tip: Force Yourself to Try the “New” Siri!Jeff’s Review: Apple Polishing Clothhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/review-apple-polishing-cloth.htmlLet’s help kids beat cancerhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.htmlDavid Pogue: 125 Tests of the New AI SiriFrederico Viticci: iOS and iPadOS 27: The MacStories ReviewDan Moren | Six Colors: iOS 27 Review: Little things mean a lotTim Hardwick | MacRumors: 50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 - Out Now!Marques Brownlee: iPhone 18 Pro Review: All About that ChipJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: The iPhones 18 ProAustin Mann: iPhone 18 Pro Camera Review: Dunton, ColoradoRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Series 12 has subtle design change that Apple didn’t mentionBrett’s iOS 27 Tip: A subtle little “hesitating-rubber-band” animation/feel when moving apps from page to pageJeff’s iOS 27 Tip: Force yourself to try the “New” Siri!Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/o6FXY6ShO5sIn the News blog post for September 12, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news845.html00:00 Apple’s Unfolding Story …02:11 iPhone 18 Pro & Max25:34 Let’s Help Kids Beat Cancer28:01 iPhone Duo58:13 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 401:11:00 AirPods 501:12:12 Wrist Strap Stat01:13:02 iOS 27 on Sept. 1401:13:51 More Free Satellite01:15:34 The Calendar of Surprises01:16:52 Pre-Order PreservationJeff: Why lawyers will love the new 2026 iPhone modelsLet’s help kids beat cancerhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.htmlOliver Haslam | Apple Insider: Siri AI is so close to being useful, and iPhone Duo's A20 Pro could be the secret sauceBen Lovejoy | 9to5Mac: The Duo is drool-worthy, but the iPhone 18 Pro camera features win for meRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 have surprise upgrade that wasn’t announcedGlenn Fleishman | Six Colors: Should your Apple Watch always be listening?Ryan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: This is Apple’s new Wrist Strap accessory for iPhoneTom Warren | The Verge: iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AIMarcus Mendes | 9to5Mac: Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another yearFrederico Viticci | MacStories: All the ‘Surprise and Shine’ Release Dates and Features, VisualizedSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Send us Fan MailWatch the video!https://youtu.be/eK1OvBhRDicIn the News blog post for September 4, 2026https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/in-the-news844.html 00:00 Terning Over a New Apple Leaf17:20 Helping Kids Beat Cancer23:40 Airy Compromises and Mini Promises32:46 Squashing Bugs and Handing Off iPhones35:23 In the Vision! Pro Ball!46:09 Apple Wallet is OK49:51 Ring of Truth55:03 In the Show! Coach Lasso’s Day Off59:52 Brett’s Site: https://56k.rip/1:03:06 Jeff’s Apple Music Tip: Music VideosMyke Hurley | The Enthusiast: Three Narratives from the John Ternus Executive ProfileLet’s help kids beat cancerhttps://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/09/lets-help-kids-beat-cancer.htmlApple Watch Heart Rate: Amanda’s True Apple Watch StoryJuli Clover | MacRumors: iPhone Air Review: One Year With Apple's Super Thin $999 iPhoneStephen Hackett | 512 Pixels: The Once and Future iPad miniRyan Christoffel | 9to5Mac: iOS 27 fixes Apple Mail in three ways longtime users will loveJohn Gruber | Daring Fireball: iOS 27 Introduces New ‘iPhone Handoff’ FeatureJustin Ryan | Spatial Insider: Apple’s First Live Immersive MLB Game Was a Home RunChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple Vision Pro was just used in a first-of-its-kind surgeryJoe Rossignol | MacRumors: iPhone Driver's License Feature in Apple Wallet Launches in OklahomaParker Ortani: Pebble Proves the Ring Might Just be the Ideal Form Factor for On-the-Go AIBrett’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 showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com