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Just how good is the new camera system in the iPhone 18 Pro? And what about the new Photographic Styles 3? We had pro photographer and YouTuber Chris Freitag join us on to dig into the new stuff. The verdict? Quite good! Listen to find out why.
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Most people use Apple Notes the same way they use a junk drawer.
Things go in. And over time, more and more things go in. But finding a specific thing when you actually need it? That can be a struggle.
Here are four ways to help you fix that.
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After a week with our new Apple hardware, Jeff and I have thoughts, plus AppleCare One Family might be a way for you to save some money. New episode!
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The great Joe Moyer joined us on Basic AF for our recap of Apple's event last week. iPhone Duo, 18 Pro models, new watches, and AirPods, we hit on it all. And we're buying some stuff, but is the Duo on the list?
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Is Siri finally fixed?
We put Apple's rebuilt Siri through a week of tests: bank fraud alerts, calendar scheduling, even a live product recap, and it delivered.
Plus, beta testing etiquette: what to install, how to file feedback, and backing up first.
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Ever hear something on a podcast that you wanted to remember and then promptly forgot?
This used to happen to me all the time until I found @snipd_app. We recently sat down with co-founder @KevinBenSmith to get the story behind my favorite podcast app.
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Robin Kai walks us through simple, effective ways to use Apple Reminders. Robin shares how he captures tasks, organizes them into a structure that doesn't require daily upkeep, and builds a custom "today" view that shows exactly what matters.
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A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Still haven't had enough WWDC coverage? Be sure to check out our recap episode with Riley Hill and Joe Moyer for a breakdown of the announcements Apple made last week.
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Right around the 6:22 mark of the keynote last Monday, Apple showed a slide listing 100s of improvements it's making. I've organized the list by app, OS, or functional area and posted it on my site if you want to see them all.
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New episode: two of us, two new MacBook Air M5s, and some first impressions. Also: Apple shoots a live MLS soccer on iPhone 17 Pro, KC public schools go Apple, and I bought more Field Notes notebooks.
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Search, tags, Smart Folders, and pinning — four simple features that transform Apple Notes from a junk drawer into a system that actually works.
Here's how to use them.
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Mac mini base model costs more, a Siri class action settlement might land in your inbox soon, and a fresh iOS 27 rumor has some good news for anyone who'd rather talk to Claude than ChatGPT.
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Need a weekend listen?
We welcome returning guest @williambmclean and have a chat about AI — what's working in actual daily use, what still needs babysitting, and ask why the CEOs are so tone deaf.
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"You wouldn't know you're using a budget laptop." Nate Gorby's back with two weeks of real MacBook Neo use — battery, build quality, 8GB RAM, no Touch ID, and more. Hit the link for the latest episode of Basic AF.
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Thinking about picking up the MacBook Neo? Check out our new episode with Nate Gorby where he shares his experiences with his Citrus Neo over the last few weeks. We hit on battery life, build quality, 8GB RAM, no Touch ID, and more!
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New show on Monday, but if you haven't checked out the last episode just yet, here's the link! 👇
New episode of Basic AF is live! I got hands-on with the MacBook Neo, Jeff has discovered F1 on Apple TV+, and someone signed up to wear smart underwear for…uh, science.
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New episode of Basic AF is live! I got hands-on with the MacBook Neo, Jeff has discovered F1 on Apple TV+, and someone signed up to wear smart underwear for…uh, science.
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We preview Apple's big week — will we see a $600 MacBook? Plus I finally caved and joined the @FieldNotesBrand notepad club. 🎙️ New episode of Basic AF is live!
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From Notes and Reminders to system settings and everyday workflows, I will show you how to get more out of your Apple devices.
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