The Useful Tech Podcast

Episode 1 | AirPods Pro 3, Newsletter Hacks, and Underrated iOS Tricks

The Useful Tech Podcast Welcome to The Useful Tech Podcast — your weekly dose of Apple goodness from the guy behind Medium’s most-followed Apple blog, The Useful Tech [https://theusefultech.com/]. I’ve been writing about all things Apple since 2016 — from feature breakdowns and app reviews to workflows and product rants — with 300+ posts and a couple million views under my belt. Each episode brings you the best of what’s worth knowing (and skipping) in the Apple world: – An app I actually found useful this week – Apple news that matters (no filler) – A workflow or tweak I’m using right now – Underrated features that don’t get enough love – Arcade game verdicts: “Skip” or “Play” – A real-world privacy tip – One micro-challenge you can try in under 10 minutes If you’re the kind of person who rearranges widgets for fun or reads iOS release notes like bedtime stories, hit follow and hang out. Episode Links Apps & Workflows Mentioned: * Fable – Social Reading App [https://fable.co/] * Spark Email App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spark-mail-ai-email-inbox/id6445813049] * Canary Mail App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canary-mail-app/id1236045954] * It’s Literally Just Mowing+ – Apple Arcade Game [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/its-literally-just-mowing/id6502628901] Apple News Sources: * Five Features Coming to AirPods Pro 3 – MacRumors [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/27/airpods-pro-3-five-features/] * Apple’s New Temperature Sensor Patent – Patently Apple [https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/01/apple-reveals-an-all-new-temperature-sensor-that-could-be-used-with-apple-watch-airpods-and-more.html#:~:text=Today%20the%20U.S.%20Patent%20Office,or%20or%20other%20desired%20functions.] More from me: → Blog: https://theusefultech.com [https://theusefultech.com/] Tried something from the episode? Share it with me using #UsefulTechChallenge or reply directly on X. Now let’s get into the episode.