The Context Machine

Bryan and Jeff explore iPhone 18 Pro camera features, and Jeff shares some tips on migrating from your old iPhone to your new one. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to campaign visuals to vectors & icons, all the way to a live site. Start creating for free at Framer.com/tcm, and use code TCM for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions00:01:07 Hands-on with iPhone 18 Pro’s Camera00:12:20 SPONSOR: Start creating for free at Framer.com/tcm00:14:14 New iPhone Setup Tips00:32:20 Outro Sources referenced in this episode: iPhone 18 Pro Jeff’s favorite Spigen iPhone case Special Deal: Get Accidental Intelligence for just $0.99 Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Mason Truman on Threads Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post Hands-On with iPhone 18 Pro Camera and New iPhone Setup Tips appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

iOS 27 is officially available for the iPhone, so Bryan and Jeff take a look at ten features they think are worth calling out in the new operating system. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space on iCloud, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Try 7 days free and use our code CONTEXTMACHINE for 20% off at clnmy.com/CONTEXTMACHINE. Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions00:01:50 Describe a Shortcut00:04:38 iMessage Voice Recorder Button Moved00:07:17 Photos Cleanup Removes More Stuff00:11:07 Extend a Photo Beyond Its Original Edges00:12:37 Safari Can Watch a Website For You00:15:15 SPONSOR: Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup00:17:51 Call Context Exists00:19:05 Eliminating Liquid Glass00:21:52 Siri AI Waitlist00:23:31 Readiness00:27:07 AirPods Custom EQ Settings00:31:37 Outro Sources referenced in this episode: iOS 27 Major updates for Apple’s software platforms are now available Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant powered by the next generation of Apple Intelligence, is here Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Mason Truman on Threads Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post 10 Awesome iOS 27 Features appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Apple just announced the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Bryan and Jeff break down the choices so you can decide which model is right for you. Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions00:00:41 John Ternus’s Debut as Apple CEO00:01:54 Which iPhone Should You Get? It Depends!00:09:34 iPhone Duo 00:18:14 More on the Duo and 18 Pro00:24:00 Other Considerations00:29:20 New Apple Watches00:34:59 AirPods5 00:40:18 Outro Sources referenced in this episode: iPhone Duo iPhone 18 Pro Apple Watch Ultra 4 Apple Watch 12 AirPods 5 Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Mason Truman on Threads Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo vs. Your Old iPhone appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Apple has a brand new CEO. John Ternus is taking over for Tim Cook, so Bryan and Jeff take a look at how the transition has gone so far, and speculate on how the company may fare under his leadership. Chatpermarks 00:00:00 Introductions00:00:02 The First Apple CEO Change without Drama00:02:22 What John Ternus Means for Apple00:03:00 Why Steve Jobs Chose Tim Cook00:13:14 What Changes Under John Ternus00:17:08 The First Products of the Ternus Era00:28:08 Bryan’s Accidental Intelligence Wins Silver at Readers’ Favorite00:30:18 Apple’s $10 Billion Foldable iPhone00:33:58 Outro Sources referenced in this episode: John Ternus, Apple CEO iPhone Killer: The Secret History of the Apple Watch IDC: Smartphone Shipments Set for Record 16.7% Drop in 2026, as the Memory Crisis Hits Full Force Bryan’s Accidental Intelligence wins Readers Favorite silver medal award Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Mason Truman on Threads Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

Bryan and Jeff break down Apple’s just announce M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini, and M5 Max and Ultra Mac Studio. They also work through which models and configurations to buy, along with how they fit in with Jeff’s new computer strategy. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to campaign visuals to vectors & icons, all the way to a live site. Start creating for free at Framer.com/tcm, and use code TCM for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions00:00:41 Apple’s New Macs00:02:20 The New Mac mini00:11:15 The New Mac Studio00:17:00 SPONSOR: Learn how you can get more out of your site with Framer00:18:19 What the New Macs Tell Us About Apple00:23:17 Which New Mac Would We Actually Buy?00:40:15 Outro Sources referenced in this episode: Apple announces updated Mac mini, here’s everything new Apple unveils new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra Apple launches next-gen Apple Silicon chips: M6 and M5 Ultra Bryan’s new Working Writers Show podcast Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Mason Truman on Threads Review The Context Machine on Apple Podcasts Where to find us: The Context Machine on Bluesky The Context Machine on Threads The Context Machine on Instagram The Context Machine on Mastodon The Context Machine on YouTube The Context Machine Facebook Group on Facebook Bryan’s Instagram Bryan’s Mastodon Bryan’s Threads Bryan’s blog: GeekTells Jeff’s Bluesky Jeff’s Mastodon Jeff’s Pixelfed Jeff’s blog: jeffgamet.com Jeff’s blog: YouTube Channel The post Apple’s New Mac mini and Studio: More Power, Higher Prices appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.