In this week’s episode: Some new products from Logitech and LG, more iPhone Fold rumors, and the importance of having a secret word. Plus, something from David Bowie.
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September in the MacSparky Labs
We had a lot of fun in September in the MacSparky Labs. September 2025 highlights include various posts such as editing photos with Google Gemini, the Lab Report updates, a book club meeting, and events focused on digital minimalism and dictation technology. Key activities also…
Continue reading →Now Page Update
I’ve been real busy lately on the next Field Guide, and as a result, I have been negligent in updating my Now page. This morning I gave it a full update with some of my most recent MacSparky interests, along with what’s going on in…
Continue reading →Hopes for Apple MCP Support
In the latest betas out of Apple, we’re beginning to see hooks in place for future implementation of model context protocol (MCP) on the Apple platforms. MCP is a protocol originally engineered by Anthropic, making it easy to connect your LLM of choice to…
Continue reading →Editing Photos with Google Gemini
Google has recently substantially improved Gemini’s photo editing toolset. In this video I take it through its paces with some impressive and other not-so-impressive results.
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Listen Later: Get Your Articles as Podcasts (Sponsor)
This week, MacSparky is pleased to welcome back Listen Later as a sponsor. Listen Later is a service that transforms articles, emails, and PDFs into personalized podcast episodes using their advanced AI narrator. This allows you to listen to your reading list during commutes, workouts, or…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 816: iOS & iPadOS 26
iOS and iPadOS 26 bring many changes, including Liquid Glass, updated first-party apps, and new multitasking features for iPad users. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk through these changes and share impressions of Apple’s latest iPhones, AirPods, and Watches.…
Listen & read notes →The Reason for the iPhone Air
I’ve heard from a lot of people questioning why the iPhone Air exists. This is common from power users when Apple releases a niche product. In my mind, there are several good reasons why the iPhone Air exists. 1. There are a substantial number…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for September 26, 2025
In this week’s episode: A look at iPhone Air repairability, some new immersive videos for Vision Pro, and the fifth season of one of my favorite shows is here! I also go over another round of Apple product rumors.
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A Few Notes on iPhone Teardowns
iFixit has been at it again, and there are a few notes worth mentioning regarding the teardowns of the latest iPhones. The iPhone Air is More Durable and Repairable Than Expected One of the big questions surrounding this phone was durability, but the titanium…
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