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Continue Reading Review: Meross Outdoor Dimmer Plug — control and dim outdoor lights using HomeKit

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Continue Reading Review: Zones — time zone conversion

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Continue Reading Podcast episode 75: Billions of I’s, 4K’s and 3 Watch Straps

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Continue Reading Apple 2022 fiscal fourth quarter — the iPhone and iPad angle

In this week’s episode of the In the News podcast, Brett Burney and I discuss all of the new software updates introduced by Apple this week, including the updates for the iPhone and iPad.  Next, we discuss the two new iPad models recently introduced by Apple, including who should get one and what they mean for the overall iPad line. …
Continue Reading Podcast episosde 74: Updating Everything and Getting Smart with Your Essential Oils

It’s been over a decade since I have written much about using WiFi on an airplane—essentially since 2011, when I reviewed the GoGo service on Delta.  WiFi in the air has improved considerably since then.  Delta Airlines made a big step forward last year when it started the move from GoGo to Viasat.  I had a chance to use…
Continue Reading Delta WiFi — fast service with Viasat

Yesterday, Apple updated all the software.  We now have iPadOS 16.1, iOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1, macOS 13 Ventura, tvOS 16, and HomePod Software 16.  And maybe there is more out there that I haven’t even noticed yet.  It was a big update day.
What’s new?  I’m sure that’ll be the topic of discussion for the next few weeks.  But here…
Continue Reading Everything is updated: iPadOS 16.1, iOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1, macOS 13 Ventura, and more

In this week’s episode of the In the News podcast, Brett Burney and I discuss the two new iPads announced by Apple this week and make recommendations on what to get if you are in the market for a new iPad.  Then we talk about the iPhone flashlight going off in your pocket by mistake, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1…
Continue Reading Podcast episode 73: iSpy New iPads and Fixing Flashlight Embarrassment

Yesterday, Apple announced updates to the high-end iPad Pro and the low-end iPad.  The updates were announced in a simple press release, not in a keynote address, which indicates that even Apple sees these as minor updates.  That’s certainly true for the iPad Pro, which adds one new feature for the Apple pencil but is otherwise just a speed bump. …
Continue Reading Apple updates the iPad Pro and iPad

I love my Apple Watch, but that is largely because of the built-in features.  Notifications, text messages, emails, Fitness+, activity rings … these are all fantastic, but they all come from Apple.  Although I have quite a few third-party apps on my Apple Watch, there are only a handful that are so useful to be truly excellent.  For example, I…
Continue Reading Review: 1Password for Apple Watch — a rare, great watch app

In this week’s episode of the In the News podcast, Brett Burney and I begin with a deep dive on how the car crash detection feature works in the new iPhone 14 models and the newest models of the Apple Watch, including a discussion of why it is being triggered on certain roller coasters.  Next, we talk about the use…
Continue Reading Podcast episode 72: Non-Emergency Roller Coasters and Flying AirTags

Thank you to LIT SOFTWARE for sponsoring iPhone J.D. again this month.  And what an exciting time it is for users of LIT SOFTWARE’s apps!  As of the end of last week, the Mac versions of the three apps are now out of beta and available for everyone to download.  Simply go to the App Store on your Mac and…
Continue Reading [Sponsor] LIT SUITE — TrialPad, TranscriptPad, and DocReviewPad are now in the App Store