Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

We Don't Personality Shame — Mac Geek Gab 1110 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/personality-shame-mgg1110.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] This week on Mac Geek Gab, you’re climbing to new heights—literally and geekily—with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton. With big, 6,000-foot energy, you’ll inhale knowledge (not bear spray!) with Quick Tips like disabling auto-return to apps, blazing through iPhone setup using a wired Phone-to-Phone connection, and printing photo books via third-party tools. You’ll also learn how to save iPhone pics directly to an SD card and how macOS 26’s Notes app now exports Markdown—yes, really. And don’t forget to check those “Notify When Left Behind” settings in Find My, unless you want to get caught. Dig deeper with listener questions about upgrading to iOS/macOS 26, tracking down mystery image libraries, and setting up lossless audio with Spotify Premium. There’s also a nod to the new “Carrot, the Musical,” and a reminder that on this show, We Don’t Personality Shame. Need to help your family remotely? You’ve got Tailscale, Jump Desktop, and even Messages’ built-in screen sharing. This episode is packed with practical answers, absurd moments, and the classic Mac Geek Gab motto: Don’t Get Caught. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1110 [https://mgg.fm/1110] for Wednesday, October 6th [https://nationaltoday.com/october-6-holidays/], 2025 * October 6th: Zero Inbox Day [https://nationaltoday.com/zero-inbox-day/] * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – Your license to PowerPhotos! * The MGG Merch Store is Live! [https://macgeekgab.com/merch] * 00:02:45 Pete’s high! * About 6,000 feet * DGC-Don’t inhale bear spray by accident! * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 QT-Disable Return to App if apps like workout are on screen too much * AllTrails [https://alltrails.com/] * 00:06:43 Joe-QT-Phone-2-Phone Connection = Fastest new setup! USB-C to Lightning worked for me! * Use a wired connection to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad [https://support.apple.com/en-ca/117383?device-type=iphone] * 00:13:02 Ben-QT-1108-Photos can create printed books with third party extensions [https://www.apple.com/macos/print-products/] * Mac Mondays [https://sustainablecomputing.net/blog/mac-mondays/] * Mimeo Photos [https://mimeophotos.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooBxmKT0VPa2i3fubKHIxChWptcYaMc7arQ3EPjz5VIKUKzw3S6] * Motif Photos [https://motifphotos.com/] * PrestoPhoto [https://www.prestophoto.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrYm2z3gTeY7OvLLpGQ63zplYVpNVxxrnfw2sttR1guQb2AgZu] * MILK Books [https://www.milkbooks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOook4uAcF27O9-1b1kLuf1mJX0CNFHddWOk5JxUBrHx3uKyaQGKd] * Friedmann print [https://friedmann-photos.com/en] * 00:16:16 Tim-QT-Save pictures from your iPhone to an SD Card * iPhone Lightning to USB-C Camera Adapter [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08R63KFP3/macgeekgab-20] * USB-C to SD Card Reader [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CD7BM8YJ/macgeekgab-20] * Sponsors * 00:22:46 SPONSOR: Gusto [https://gusto.com/MGG]. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG [https://gusto.com/MGG] * 00:24:15 SPONSOR: Shopify [https://shopify.com/MGG]. For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/MGG [https://shopify.com/MGG] and upgrade your selling today! * MOAR Quick Tips * 00:25:56 QT-Check your “Notify when left behind” Find My settings * 00:28:31 Kiwi Graham-QT-Notes in macOS 26 now supports Markdown export! [https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-import-export-markdown-apple-notes/] * 00:31:40 Roger-When is it safe to upgrade to iOS 26 and macOS 26? * App Tamer [https://www.stclairsoft.com/AppTamer/] * Apple’s Workout Buddy [https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-workout-buddy-iphb64176039/ios] * 00:43:06 DLH-Syndication.photoslibrary [https://discord.com/channels/382626385052827660/1422987862655373455] appears in my home folder and holds images and videos from Messages * Sponsors * 00:48:16 SPONSOR: AG1 [https://drinkag1.com/MGG]. Head to DrinkAG1.com/MGG [https://drinkag1.com/MGG] to get a FREE Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! That’s DrinkAG1.MGG [https://drinkag1.com/MGG]. * 00:49:39 SPONSOR: Coda [https://coda.io/mgg], the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg [https://coda.io/mgg]. * 00:51:03 Pete got caught! * Cool Stuff Found * 00:52:47 Alex-QT-Use Quinn Nelson’s Shortcut [https://x.com/snazzylabs/status/1969247088488624253?s=46&t=HwM1sf0ph3r5EHF73wvrNg] to Open Settings from Current App * 00:55:39 ScottS-CSF-Spotify Brings Lossless Listening to Premium [https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/Spotify-Premium-Now-Streaming-in-Lossless-Quality/ba-p/7124509] * Lossless with Spotify Premium [https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-10/lossless-listening-arrives-on-spotify-premium-with-a-richer-more-detailed-listening-experience/] * ABX Tester app for macOS [https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1vptwe/abx_audio_testing_app_for_mac/] * 01:02:14 What’s your home audio setup? * 01:03:58 Carrot, the Musical [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25L6br-R1-TILPTdyNZbrdF3jmpZG8do] (from Carrot Weather [https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/]) * We Don’t Personality Shame * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 01:07:18 What to use for remote screen sharing with my parents? * TailScale [https://tailscale.com/] with Apple’s Screen Sharing * Jump Desktop [https://jumpdesktop.com/] * 01:12:56 Initiating Screen Sharing from within Messages/Facetime * MGG 1110 [https://mgg.fm/1110] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] * Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly [https://cachefly.com/] * Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) [http://sothereiwas.us/] * The Debut Film Podcast [https://debutfilmpodcast.com/] – Adam’s new podcast! * Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) [https://businessbrain.show/] and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/] Podcasts * MGG Merch is Available! 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It's a Clear Case of Lying — Mac Geek Gab 1109 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/clear-case-lying-mgg1109a.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] Pete and Dave admit they couldn’t resist ordering new iPhones—though Adam stayed strong—but the catch is they haven’t even received them yet. That doesn’t stop the crew from diving into the best ways to buy and sell your old gear, plus a slew of Quick Tips you’ll actually use. From setting your default calling app to snagging Amazon’s free photo storage, updating contact images in seconds, and taking smaller HEIC screenshots, you’ll come away sharper than ever. They even explain why sticking with developer betas can sometimes be more stable than waiting on the public release. Don’t Get Caught missing these shortcuts. You’ll also learn how to dodge surprise roaming charges after a Canada trip, fix stubborn RCS issues with one iCloud toggle, and disable carrier locks before upgrading. Listener questions bring even more depth, like whether APFS is worth it on spinning drives, how to troubleshoot iCloud sync quirks, and why Apple’s “Clear” case isn’t so clear. Sprinkle in Apple Intelligence tricks, AI-powered cocktail recipes, and smart audio bug warnings in macOS Tahoe, and you’ve got an episode stacked with must-know Apple wisdom. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1109 [https://mgg.fm/1109] for Wednesday, September 29th [https://nationaltoday.com/september-29], 2025 * September 29th: National Biscotti Day [https://nationaltoday.com/national-biscotti-day/] * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG * The MGG Merch Store is Live! [https://macgeekgab.com/merch] * 00:03:23 We’re liars…well, at least two of us are. Pete and Dave bought iPhones * Gazelle.com [http://gazelle.com/] * Swappa.com * eBay.com [http://ebay.com/] * Facebook Marketplace * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 QT-Settings > Apps > Phone for Default Calling App, Spam handling, more * 00:15:47 QT-Don’t reset the iPhone until money is in-hand * Sponsors * 00:17:15 SPONSOR: PAKA [https://go.pakaapparel.com/MGG] makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to go.PAKAapparel.com/MGG [https://go.pakaapparel.com/MGG] and use code MGG. * 00:18:49 SPONSOR: Insta360 GO Ultra [https://store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=mgg]. About the size of an Oreo and does 4K @ 60fps! To bag a free Sticky Tabs with your Insta360 GO Ultra purchase use code “MGG” at store.insta360.com [https://store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=mgg]. * 00:20:18 Pete uses the Insta360 Link 2c [https://store.insta360.com/product/link-2?utm_term=mgg]…and Alpaca wool is the most fantastic clothing * MOAR Quick Tips * 00:21:15 JoeM-QT-iOS 26 Preview App is Feature Rich! * 00:23:27 Terry-QT-ChatGPT CarPlay widget requires phone face up * 00:26:07 QT-System Settings – Apple Intelligence & Siri – ChatGPT Extension – Sign In if you like * 00:27:30 JK Dawson-QT-Amazon Prime members get unlimited photo storage [https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G6PT8TMLM9NVZCSL] * 00:29:34 Uncle Jamie-Quickly Update Logo / Image in Contacts * Yoink is great for moving files from app to app [https://eternalstorms.at/yoink/mac/] * The Apple Newton had a great copy/paste user interface [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfWfl_Roblo] * 00:33:44 Use Expose to drag and drop to a new window * 00:34:41 Alex-QT-Take screenshots in HEIC format on macOS * defaults write com.apple.screencapture type heic; killall SystemUIServer * 00:38:05 Connection Troubles! * 00:40:24 CSF-OnyX 4.9.x for macOS 26 [https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html] is out * Beware that HEIC might not be supported by everyone to whom you send screenshots * 00:42:08 Is it more stable to stay on the Developer Betas for a couple of months? * You get bug fixes faster! * Sponsors * 00:45:38 SPONSOR: Zapier [https://zapier.com/macgeekgab] – Zapier is the easiest way to automate your tasks. 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Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com [https://constantcontact.com/] * Don’t Get Caught * 00:48:26 QT-Disable Data Roaming when you return from Canada (especially if you’re on Mint Mobile or another prepaid plan) * 00:51:58 Pensacola Craig-QT-Disable Carrier SIM Lock before upgrading * 00:52:55 QT-If you Mac can’t send RCS with macOS 26, toggle “Enable Messages in iCloud” off and on. * Unstick The Stuck Bit * 00:54:56 DGC-macOS 26 (Tahoe) has significant audio-related bugs [https://rogueamoeba.com/support/knowledgebase/?showArticle=Troubleshooting-MacOS-26-Tahoe&product=SoundSource] * 00:57:20 Joe-DGC-Beware Apple’s “Clear” Case isn’t so clear * It’s a Clear Case of Lying! * 00:59:29 Mark-iCloud Files were found in iCloud Drive (Archive) folder * 01:03:37 Jessica-DGC-1108-The episode was late to Apple Podcasts…and it’s Dave’s fault! * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 01:05:40 Louis from Montreal–Is APFS good these days or something else for external drives? * APFS speeds on Rotational Drives [https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/uu784r/an_analysis_of_apfs_enumeration_performance_on/] * 01:09:27 Bill-1107-How to troubleshoot file syncing issues? * 01:13:47 JK Dawson-1108-Using AI for Recipes * Cocktail recipes with ChatGPT: Take a picture of what’s in your bar and let IT decide! * 01:16:20 DJ Mac-1108-More AI for Recipes * 01:17:43 ChatGPT: Make us a travel itinerary in the city we’re visiting * 01:21:31 MGG 1109 [https://mgg.fm/1109] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] * Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly [https://cachefly.com/] * Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) [http://sothereiwas.us/] * The Debut Film Podcast [https://debutfilmpodcast.com/] – Adam’s new podcast! * Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) [https://businessbrain.show/] and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/] Podcasts * MGG Merch is Available! 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CarPlay Widgets, eSIM Swaps, Photo Preservation & AI Assisted Living — Mac Geek Gab 1108 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/carplay-esim-ai-assisted-living-mgg1108.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] You kick things off with a stack of Quick Tips that make your Apple gear feel smarter. From getting a free year of Perplexity Pro, to turning on CarPlay widgets in iOS 26, to using ChatGPT itself to search for Mac Geek Gab answers (like which dash cam Pilot Pete prefers), you’re reminded how powerful the tools you already have can be. You’ll also learn how Apple Maps saves your recent routes, how to grab a full-res screenshot from a video, and why buying an AirPrint-capable printer is always the move. The point: these bite-sized tweaks add up fast, and you don’t want to miss them. Don’t Get Caught overlooking the simple wins. From there, you dive into Cool Stuff Found and listener Q&A that blend everyday utility with future-facing tech. MGG-listener vibe-coded StockTrackr helps you spot Apple Store inventory, GoodSync makes backups painless, and UGreen’s clever AirTag key accessories keep your essentials trackable. You also face the reality of e-waste, the looming Nest thermostat cutoff, and how AI is evolving from assisted coding to assisted living—crafting web pages, logic, and even graphics on command. Questions push you deeper: swapping eSIMs, nuking stubborn trash files, using Tailscale exit nodes for Netflix, and preserving family photos for generations. The thread through it all? Practical hacks that save your time, money, and sanity. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1108 [https://mgg.fm/1108] for Wednesday, September 22nd [https://nationaltoday.com/september-22], 2025 * September 22nd: Hobbit Day [https://nationaltoday.com/hobbit-day/] * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG * The MGG Merch Store is Live! [https://macgeekgab.com/merch] * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 Shannon-QT-Get Perplexity Pro free for 1 year [https://www.perplexity.ai/join/p/paypal-subscription] * 00:04:11 Terry-QT-iOS 26 Allows you to enable Widgets in CarPlay * 00:06:25 Todd-QT-Use ChatGPT to search for MGG answers * ChatGPT Prompt: on the Mac Geek Gab podcast what dash cam does pilot Pete like * 00:09:25 Joe from Raleigh-QT-Apple Maps saves your Recent Routes * 00:11:10 Dave-QT-Grab a full-res screenshot from a video with QuickTime Player * 00:13:20 Pilot Pete-QT-1090-Create a Focus Mode “On a Call” details * 00:16:26 DataForNothinAndBitsForFree-QT-1105-Always buy an AirPrint-capable printer * Sponsors * 00:17:36 SPONSOR: Mint Mobile [https://mintmobile.com/mgg]. Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month at MintMobile.com/MGG [https://mintmobile.com/mgg] * 00:19:15 SPONSOR: OWC’s Express 1M2 80G SSD [https://www.owc.com/solutions/envoy-ultra] is now shipping. Bus powered, pocket-sized, with a USB4 cable in the box. * Cool Stuff Found * 00:20:25 Barry-CSM-StockTrackr [https://www.iphonepurchaseexperience.uk/stocktrackr/] for Apple Stores * It’s AI Assisted Coding…and AI Assisted Living! * Some AI prompts * “Can you provide more context to this?” * “Please explain this piece of code to me.” * “Are there any third-rails to be aware of before partnering with this brand?” * “Create me a webpage…with logic AND graphics.” * 00:29:32 David-CSF-GoodSync [https://www.goodsync.com/] is working very well for me * 00:31:35 Andrew-CSF-UGreen AirTag Key with keyring [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D53RXMB1/macgeekgab-20] and wallet card [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0D5415Q27/macgeekgab-20] * 00:34:05 e-Waste is an unfortunate reality * Nest 1st and 2nd gen Thermostats Go Offline on October 25th, 2025 [https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/16233096?hl=en] * Ember Charger [https://ember.com/products/extra-charging-coaster-2-ember-mug-amr] * 00:35:28 Tom-CSF-1106-DoubleTake [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doubletake-multicam-video/id1478041592] – App for multicam video on your iPhone * Sponsors * 00:37:26 SPONSOR: Gusto [https://gusto.com/MGG]. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG [https://gusto.com/MGG] * 00:38:55 SPONSOR: BBEdit [https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/], the power tool for text from Bare Bones Software; now with integrated Notebooks and extended language support. * Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! * 00:40:12 Steve-How can I quickly swap eSIMs between two iPhones? * Apple supports eSIM Quick Transfer with selected carriers [https://support.apple.com/en-us/101569] * 00:45:44 Father John-How do I erase things that are stuck in my trash? * Use lsof and filtering by those files to see if you can identify the process holding on to those files * Recovery Terminal on macOS [https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255527109] * 00:50:36 Joe-How do I use TailScale’s Exit Nodes to make Netflix think I’m at home? * 00:58:07 Amazon Prime free shipping limited to your home address [https://www.theverge.com/news/769051/amazon-prime-free-shipping-benefit-sharing-ending] * 01:03:35 James-How can we preserve our photos for future generations? * What about all my photos on my Zip disks [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_drive]? 🙂 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f642.png] * How to Add Legacy Contact for your Apple Account [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102631#:~:text=A%20Legacy%20Contact%20is%20someone,Account%20or%20an%20Apple%20device.] * A thought: Make physical copies of the important ones * Shutterstock Photo Book [https://www.shutterstock.com/search/photo-book] * Quick Tip: Favoriting your actual favorites, then create a smart album and organize your favorites (by year, by location, etc) * 01:16:47 MGG 1108 [https://mgg.fm/1108] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] * Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly [https://cachefly.com/] * Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) [http://sothereiwas.us/] * The Debut Film Podcast [https://debutfilmpodcast.com/] – Adam’s new podcast! * Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) [https://businessbrain.show/] and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/] Podcasts * MGG Merch is Available! 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Don’t Mess With The Sacred Timeline — Mac Geek Gab 1107 [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sacred-timeline-mgg1107.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] This week’s Mac Geek Gab kicks off with quick tips you’ll actually use: from setting custom backgrounds in iOS 26 Messages to automating iPhone restarts with Shortcuts, spotting hidden savings on AppleTV+, and even using freezer bags to tame cable chaos. You’ll also learn the power of politeness, how Adaptive Power Mode can stretch your battery, why Spotlight Cmd-1 is your new macOS shortcut, and how to scroll CarPlay garages with a simple swipe. The crew dives into running Apple betas—developer vs. public—and the gotcha lurking in Apple’s (relatively) new cloud sync rules. Don’t Get Caught moving your home folder or syncing Dropbox without knowing the risks. Then it’s all about gear and listener wisdom. Discover stress-relief spirals and right-angle cables that save your chargers, a sleeper hold travel pillow that kills the head-bobble, and eero’s signal upgrades coming in 2026. Adam shares how his Jackery solar generator kept him connected, plus the team breaks down backup internet options. Questions cover the smart way to prep your iPhone before trade-in, managing iMessage when moving to Android, and choosing a mesh system that won’t break the bank. From tri-band Deco deals to stubborn deleted files, you’ll walk away with practical fixes and clever finds ready to put to use today. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1107 [https://mgg.fm/1107] for Monday, September 15th [https://nationaltoday.com/september-15], 2025 * September 15th: National Online Learning Day [https://nationaltoday.com/national-online-learning-day/] * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG * The MGG Merch Store is Live! [https://macgeekgab.com/merch] * Quick Tips * 00:00:01 Frank-QT-iOS 26-Set background images in Messages * 00:04:24 Todd-QT-AppleTV+ still only $99/year! (Savings $56.88) * 00:07:46 Ben-1104-You can (semi-)Automate an iPhone Restart with Shortcuts * 00:09:05 Jim in Alaska-QT-Use Quart or Gallon Freezer Ziplocks to store cables * 00:11:13 Be polite…it costs nothing, and can buy you so much! * 00:15:55 Running Apple operating system betas * 00:16:58 QT-iOS 26 Adaptive Power Mode * 00:18:24 QT-macOS 26 Spotlight Cmd-1 to see Applications * 00:19:31 Developer betas vs. Public betas * 00:20:53 Lucas-QT-You can swipe up and down in CarPlay to scroll through garages * Meross HomeKit Garage Door Opener [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B084Z5QZR2/macgeekgab-20] * Don’t Get Caught * 00:23:36 Robert-DGC-Apple is forcing cloud sync providers to use the internal drive * Dropbox External drive support with Apple’s File Provider [https://help.dropbox.com/installs/mac-external-drive-support] * Move your macOS home folder to an external drive [https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255849249] * Sponsors * 00:27:31 SPONSOR: OpenCase [https://theopencase.com/]. 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Apple Keynote Reactions: Always On for Everyone! – Mac Geek Gab 1106 episode image [https://i0.wp.com/www.macgeekgab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/apple-keynote-always-on-mgg1106.jpg?fit=750%2C750&ssl=1] You dive right into the Apple event fallout with Pilot Pete, Adam, and Dave weighing their wish lists against reality. The iPhone 17 shines with its blistering 3000-nit display, always-on ProMotion, liquid-cooling in the Pro models, and a storage bump to 256GB minimum. The real curveball? The iPhone Air. Sleek, light, and maybe a proof-of-concept for what comes next, it’s got you asking if this is Apple’s new MacBook Air moment. Should you upgrade from your 16 Pro? The geeks debate it all while reminding you: Don’t Get Caught without considering who Apple is really building these devices for. You also get the lowdown on AppleOS 26 releases. The crew breaks down when to hit update on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, with practical advice on what to install day one and what to hold back, especially if you rely on finicky menu bar apps. Then it’s AirPods Pro 3 with better fit, bass, and active earplug performance, Apple Watch 11 and Ultra 3 with expanded always-on features, and a sneak peek at what Apple didn’t announce: Macs, displays, maybe even a revamped Apple TV. The conversation closes with the big reveal: who’s ordering what and who’s sitting this one out. * 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1106 [https://mgg.fm/1106] for Wednesday, September 10th [https://nationaltoday.com/september-10], 2025 * September 10th: National Anti-Junk Light Day [https://nationaltoday.com/national-anti-junk-light-day/] * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG * The MGG Merch Store is Live! [https://macgeekgab.com/merch] * ❤ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2764.png] Thank you, Todd Cochrane [https://www.facebook.com/hamilton.dave/posts/pfbid0AXFP9RRJDLba3dywAXiHEe9xtHiyNpy1Kxkp6BpVKBZGGbUiKFU4AK435PKDRk7Gl] * 00:04:26 What do we each think we’re ordering? * Adam: Nothing * Pete: AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air (for xmas?) * Dave: AirPods Pro 3, no iPhone (right?). * 00:09:41 New iPhones * iPhone 17 * New Display with ProMotion and Always-On with 3000 Nits * New Front-Facing Cameras * 256GB storage minimum * MacTracker [https://mactracker.com/] * 00:19:30 iPhone Pro/Pro Max * It’s Liquid-Cooled with a Vapor Chamber * 00:26:33 iPhone Air (no number!) * Will it throttle? * It sure is sexy! * Who is it for? feedback@macgeekgab.com [feedback@macgeekgab.com] * Is this a proof of concept like the MacBook Air? Paving the way for future generations of iPhone Air? * 00:36:10 Scott-Is it worth Upgrading from a 16 Pro to a 17 Pro? * Sponsors: * 00:38:52 SPONSOR: Coda [https://coda.io/mgg], the one Doc to rule them all. Bring your text and tables together! Get six months of the team plan for startups for FREE at Coda.io/mgg [https://coda.io/mgg]. * 00:40:13 SPONSOR: Fireflies AI [https://fireflies.ai/mgg]. Fireflies is the number one AI teammate that transcribes, summarizes, and analyzes your conversations so you can get the most out of every meeting. Get 2 months free at Fireflies.ai/mgg [https://fireflies.ai/mgg]. * 00:41:30 PODCAST: The 5 AM Miracle [https://www.jeffsanders.com/podcast/]. Every Monday morning, The 5 AM Miracle is here to help you dominate your day before breakfast, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. * 00:42:35 When Should I Upgrade to [x]OS 26? * All new AppleOS 26 updates come out on Monday, September 15th. * iOS 26: Adam & Dave: Release Day * macOS 26: Dave: Release Day (but watch your third-party menu bar items and hardware), Pete: Wait a week * Bartender for macOS [https://www.macbartender.com/] * iPadOS 26: Casual use, release day. Daily use, wait a month. * watchOS 26: Release Day * tvOS 26: Release Day * 00:52:17 There’s a reason studio and front of house engineers delay a LONG time before you update your macOS * 00:53:43 New copy/paste gestures with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 * 00:54:39 New AirPods Pro 3 * New silicone/foam fusion tips (better seal and fit) * Better active noise canceling * Better bass response * Better Active Earplug performance * 01:01:31 Note: Live Translation comes to AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later * 01:05:38 New Apple Watches * Always On for Everyone * Series 6 and later gets Sleep Score * Apple Watch 11 * Apple Watch Ultra 3 * Apple Watch SE 3 * 01:11:51 What didn’t they announce? Is there an October event brewing? * Apple TV (does that morph into a home control center?) * MacBooks / Macs-in-general * New Displays? * 01:14:42 Buried…Final Cut Camera 2.0 [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-announces-final-cut-camera-2-0/] * 01:18:35 What are we each actually ordering? * Adam: Still nothing * Pete: AirPods Pro 3 * Dave: Joined team Adam – Nothing! * 01:23:38 MGG 1106 [https://mgg.fm/1106] Outtro * MGG Monthly Giveaway [https://www.macgeekgab.com/giveaway] * Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly [https://cachefly.com/] * Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) [http://sothereiwas.us/] * The Debut Film Podcast [https://debutfilmpodcast.com/] – Adam’s new podcast! * Dave’s Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) [https://businessbrain.show/] and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) [https://www.giggabpodcast.com/] Podcasts * MGG Merch is Available! 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