This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I compare notes after spending the summer with iOS 27 and macOS 27. We cover the features that stuck, from Safari extensions and the rebuilt Spotlight to Siri AI, plus what Intel Mac owners should know…
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600,000 People Watched Me Make a Decision
You may have noticed (or not) that I’ve been doing a bit more publicly on YouTube recently. I’m familiar with the video-making process. I’ve made over a thousand of them for all the Field Guides combined, and I’m approaching 400 videos in the MacSparky…
Continue reading →Tyler Stalman Reviews the iPhone 18 Pro Camera
Tyler Stalman is one of my favorite authorities on Apple camera gear. His explanation of exactly what the new variable aperture system means for photographers was instructional for me. There’s a lot more to learn in his full review of the iPhone 18 Pro…
Continue reading →Strategery Returns to iPhone and iPad
So, with some trepidation, I report that Lex Friedman has brought Strategery back from the dead. There are some clever updates, with a better visual design and even the addition of chaos mode, but I must admit I immediately set the look back to…
Continue reading →Why I’m Buying the iPhone Duo Instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max
I’ve made my choice. I’m buying the iPhone Duo instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here’s my full explanation and my read on the tradeoffs.
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 866: The Ternus Doctrine
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I break down Apple’s September event, starting with the “Ternus Doctrine” and what it means for Siri AI. We compare the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, then dig into the new Apple Watch and…
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This past week, Apple took the wraps off the new iPhone Pro and the brand-new iPhone Duo. It’s a big deal, and a lot of ink has already been spilled over it. But something else happened that I’d like to shed more light on.…
Continue reading →Two Apple Event Videos Worth Watching
There is a lot to process after this week’s Apple event. If you’re still sorting through it all, I found two videos worth your time. First is Marques Brownlee’s iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions: Mogged. Marques has a good feel for this stuff, and I…
Continue reading →A Few Thoughts Following Apple’s September 2026 iPhone Event
Apple today announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watches. Here are a few initial thoughts. The Event John Ternus looked comfortable during his first product event as Apple CEO. And he got to introduce “one more thing” straight…
Continue reading →Intentional AI 8: Whisper to Write
On this episode of Intentional AI, Chris and I look at how dictation went from a nine-thousand-dollar tool that needed hours of training to something you can whisper into your watch. We compare cloud and local options, including Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Superwhisper, and Whisper…
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