Jeff Richardson spent over an hour with the iPhone Duo at an Apple Store and decided to cancel his preorder. He makes some excellent points. We’re definitely at a point where there isn’t an obvious answer to the question, “What’s the best iPhone?” I…
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Stephen’s iPhone Duo App Directory
My Mac Power Users co-host, Stephen Robles, has put together a directory of apps ready for the iPhone Duo. If you’re looking for apps that take advantage of the new phone, give it a look. He’s already collected hundreds of apps. I suspect I’ll…
Continue reading →Apps Adding Siri AI Support for iOS 27
iOS 27 brings the long-promised Siri AI, but the part that matters most is what happens outside Apple’s apps. If Siri AI is really going to get legs, it needs third-party developer support. I had hoped Apple might use MCP as the bridge between…
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 →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 →Turn Any iPhone Into a Dumb Phone
There’s a trend of people buying intentionally dumb phones. Sometimes it’s for a kid who needs a way to call home but not a portal to the whole internet. Sometimes it’s an adult trying to claw back their own attention. I understand the impulse.…
Continue reading →Widgetsmith Wallpaper Shine Through
Widgetsmith 8.2 just shipped, and it brings a feature I’ve been wanting. Your widgets can now go clear or frosted, letting your wallpaper show through. Old-school Widgetsmith users will remember the trick. You’d screenshot your wallpaper, feed it into the app, and Widgetsmith would…
Continue reading →Home Screens: Dave Myhre
Today I’m featuring the home screen of my pal Dave Myhre. Dave, a former jet pilot and current Christmas Tree farmer, is one of the most thoughtful technology users I know. He’s the kind of guy who actually thinks about why he sets things…
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