https://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3myxxivfotq2fContext Machine 736: This week, Bryan and Jeff talk about the new iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro and iMac, and the just announced touch screen MacBook Pro. Jeff also shares his hands-on experience with the iPhone Duo. #apple #mac #touchscreen https://contextmachine.io/apple-unveils-touchscreen-macbook-pro-new-ipad-mini-and-more/29 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxxivfotq2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3myge7x6zsx2mContext Machine 735: Bryan and Jeff discuss Apple’s new folding phone, Apple’s decision to keep HomeView out of Europe, the company’s $5 trillion valuation, and why Affinity Studio coming to iPad could be a game changer. #apple #iphone #ipad #homeview https://contextmachine.io/iphone-duo-reviews-are-in-affinity-comes-to-ipad/22 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myge7x6zsx2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mxuqxht7z32vContext Machine 734: Apple is making a big push into the smart home with its HomeView display and a lineup of accessories from LG and Schneider. Bryan and Jeff discuss what makes these products compelling, Apple’s approach to privacy and security, and more. #apple #homeview https://contextmachine.io/apple-goes-all-in-on-the-smart-home-with-homeview15 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxuqxht7z32vhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mxd5p2t5672fContext Machine podcast 733: Bryan and Jeff explore the news that Apple is partnering with LG for new smart home devices. They also look at what triggered Apple’s changes for Full Disk Access on the Mac, and Jeff has a Home Assistant update. #apple #lg #smarthome https://contextmachine.io/apple-is-betting-on-lg-for-the-smart-home-full-disk-access-changes/08 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxd5p2t5672fhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mwrkgmha2r2xContext Machine 732: Apple CEO John Ternus is already making changes at the company. Bryan and Jeff look at how his leadership will be different from Tim Cook and Steve Jobs, plus they talk about what they'd like to see him fix in the product lineup. https://contextmachine.io/what-john-ternus-could-fix-at-apple/01 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrkgmha2r2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mw7x654rjj2dContext Machine 731: Bryan and Jeff explore iPhone 18 Pro camera features, and Jeff shares some tips on migrating from your old iPhone to your new one. #apple #iphone #camera #tips https://contextmachine.io/hands-on-with-iphone-18-pro-camera-and-new-iphone-setup-tips/24 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7x654rjj2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mvodvm3uje2dContext Machine 730: 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. #apple #ios27 #iphone https://contextmachine.io/10-awesome-ios-27-features/17 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvodvm3uje2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mv4qn65ias2pContext Machine 729: 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. #apple #iphoneduo #iphone18 https://contextmachine.io/iphone-18-pro-vs-iphone-duo-vs-your-old-iphone/10 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4qn65ias2phttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mul5epzgb62lContext Machine 728: 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. https://contextmachine.io/john-ternus-takes-over-as-apple-ceo/ #apple #ceo03 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mul5epzgb62lhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mudgjrlrhp2lThe boys have wrapped up their next newsletter, “The Price of Fast.” It's coming out Monday! Sign up for our newsletter at https://contextmachine.io/newsletter/ to explore topics that go beyond our podcast discussions. 30 Aug 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudgjrlrhp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mtzk4be6dm2sContext Machine 727: 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. #apple #mac https://contextmachine.io/apples-new-mac-mini-and-studio-more-power-higher-prices/27 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzk4be6dm2shttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mthwtxdqzw2cContext Machine 726: Bryan and Jeff go at it on the best way to work with text files and writing when bouncing back and forth between Mac and iPad. Bryan says Scrivener is best while Jeff stubbornly clings to Obsidian. Which one is right? https://contextmachine.io/bryan-and-jeffs-mac-and-ipad-text-editor-showdown/20 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthwtxdqzw2chttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mswdleyasd2cContext Machine 725: Bryan wants to hear all about Jeff’s realization that his iPad Pro might be the right device for his on-the-go computer. They also discuss Jeff’s recent Black Hat 2026 experience and how AI dominated the event. #ipad #macbookneo #security https://contextmachine.io/ipad-pro-vs-macbook-neo-ai-dominates-black-hat-conference/13 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mswdleyasd2chttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mseqdhzxho2tContext Machine 724: Bryan is joined by guest host Jeff Butts to talk about Apple's impending iOS 27 and macOS 27 updates, including Genmoji autoprompts. They also look at the maker space and how much ground Apple hardware has made with developer support. #apple #os27 #makers https://contextmachine.io/apple-os-27-updates-genmoji-autoprompts-and-getting-ready-for-makers/06 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mseqdhzxho2thttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mrt52pm3xu2bContext Machine 723: Bryan and Jeff evaluate Apple’s new iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch least program. They also discuss Apple’s market cap topping $5 trillion, and Jeff has a cool Mac utility you need to know about. #apple #ai #AAPL #lease https://contextmachine.io/apples-new-iphone-lease-program-and-5t-valuation-plus-a-must-have-mac-utility/30 Jul 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrt52pm3xu2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mrbjs3y53i2rContext Machine 722: Bryan and Jeff explain what's wrong with OpenAI and their security efforts. They also sort out how the European Commission's plans on dictating operating system designs will back fire for them and Google. https://contextmachine.io/openais-sandbox-goes-awry-the-ec-dictates-os-design/23 Jul 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbjs3y53i2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mqpwjvjnm62uContext Machine 721: Bryan and Jeff dig into Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple's search for top robotics engineers, Jeff's switcheroo on buying more iPods Pro, price increases for AppleCare+ for Macs and iPads, and new ad rules for Apple Maps. https://contextmachine.io/apple-sues-openai-apple-robots-jeffs-airpods-hearing-aids-and-more/16 Jul 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpwjvjnm62uhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mq6gmhmb4i2aContext Machine 720: Bryan and Jeff discuss a major gesture change coming in iOS 27, and whether or not the world is therefore ending. They also found some fun news about a possible lunar rover! https://contextmachine.io/major-gesture-change-ios-27-fun-lunar-rover-news/ #ios27 #iphone #ipad# apple #nasa #perseverance09 Jul 2026 01:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq6gmhmb4i2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mpmtmx6q472iContext Machine 719: Bryan and Jeff discuss Apple’s decision to push security updates out quicker because of how much faster the bad guys are using AI to develop exploits. They also look at Apple’s recent price hikes driven by memory shortages. #ai #apple #memory https://contextmachine.io/ai-forces-apples-security-hand-and-price-hikes-too/02 Jul 2026 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmtmx6q472ihttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mp3aeinflv2uContext Machine episode 718: Bryan and Jeff check out the latest iPhone 18 rumors and talk about whether or not a foldable model makes sense. They also look at Meta’s new smartglasses and the potential privacy issues. #apple #iphone #meta #smartglasses #privacy https://contextmachine.io/foldable-iphone-rumors-metas-don-quixote-smartglasses/25 Jun 2026 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3aeinflv2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mojjr3xmuu2qContext Machine episode 717: Bryan and Jeff discuss how the cost of managing the deluge of AI slop music and books may be what ultimately saves us from the low quality content. #ai #aislop #music #books18 Jun 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojjr3xmuu2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mnxw7fe2wi2bContext Machine episode 716: Bryan and Jeff discuss Apple’s Siri AI hardware requirements, the company's focus on useful AI features, and share their favorite WWDC announcements. https://contextmachine.io/apples-hardware-choices-for-siri-ai-ai-doing-real-stuff-favorite-wwdc-things/11 Jun 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxw7fe2wi2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mngd7yyqy72zBryan and Jeff note the end of the British Tech Network, check out this year's Apple Design Award winners, and discuss Apple's new EU developer center along with the upcoming Apple Pay Cash bill splitting feature. Bonus: Bryan is selling his collectable Apple posters.https://contextmachine.io/apple-posters-so-long-british-tech-network-and-bill-splitting-with-apple-pay-cash/04 Jun 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mngd7yyqy72zhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mmupxh4o2z2aThe Context Machine episode 714: Dave Ginsburg joins Jeff Gamet to look at Apple's AI strategy for accessibility, and dissect touch screen MacBook Pro rumors. https://contextmachine.io/apples-accessible-ai-touch-screen-macbook-pro/28 May 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmupxh4o2z2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mmd4p5gcaf2zBryan and Jeff share their not so flattering take on Apple TV's Monarch season 2, plus they take a look at Bartender Pro for the Mac. https://contextmachine.io/monarchs-crown-slips-bartender-for-mac-makes-a-comeback/21 May 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmd4p5gcaf2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mlrjgmopim2yMac Locations? Jeff and Bryan (OK, Jeff) has the skinny. Speaking of tips, Jeff shows you how Handoff can help you with your browsing on multiple devices. For their third trick, Jeff walks us through a very nifty System Settings shortcut. Sponsor: MacPaw's CleanMyMac https://contextmachine.io/mac-locations-handoff-tip-and-a-system-settings-shortcut/14 May 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrjgmopim2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3ml7w5xbmjc2dA worldwide shortage of RAM (sparked by AI data center demand) has caused Apple to pull its entry level Mac mini, as well as its highest end Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Bryan and Jeff dig into the situation. https://contextmachine.io/ram-shortages-cause-apple-to-pull-low-end-and-high-end-mac-mini-studio/07 May 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7w5xbmjc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mkogenfqjk2iBryan offers Jeff moral support on his quest for the ultimate universal remote to replace his aging Harmony. They also break down what’s happening with Apple’s just announced 12-month app subscription feature for developers. https://contextmachine.io/search-for-the-ultimate-remote-app-store-subscription-update/ #AppStore #Harmony #remotecontrol30 Apr 2026 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkogenfqjk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mk4stpdslf27Bryan and Jeff both have new fountain pens, but with very different prices. After comparing pens, they dive into Tim Cook announcing he’s stepping down as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus is taking over. SPONSOR: Framer - https://contextmachine.io/a-tale-of-two-pens-and-another-tale-of-two-apple-ceos/23 Apr 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4stpdslf27https://bsky.app/profile/contextmachine.bsky.social/post/3mjmlfo2ube2sBryan and Jeff poke big holes in the latest claim that Satoshi Nakamoto has been identified, and they try to stay on topic talking about the latest foldable iPhone rumors. https://contextmachine.io/bitcoins-satoshi-nakamoto-still-unidentified-folding-iphone-rumors-and-kindles-gonna-amazon/16 Apr 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:ethjq4rtmacktnvs2wu2iyvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmlfo2ube2s