Mikah and Rosemary share candid reactions to Apple's latest iPhone, revealing why features like the vapor cooling, revamped cameras, and an unexpectedly handy crossbody strap might change how you use your phone day to day.

• Hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max and launch day delivery
• Setup process: phone-to-phone transfer vs iCloud and USB-C cable speeds
• Cooler operation, aluminum unibody, and vapor cooling
• 48MP sensors, 8x optical zoom, and new selfie features
• Camera and action button: usability, custom settings, and accessibility tricks
• Crossbody strap and tech woven case: practicality, design, and user reactions
• Accessory talk: screen protectors, AirPods Pro 3, and lanyard compatibility
• Performance bumps: chip responsiveness, battery life, wifi 7 first impressions
• Color and model picks: regrets, capacity choices, and Air vs. Pro Max debate
• News: Apple Restore Fund is investing in California redwoods for carbon removal
• Feedback segment: integrating task management with calendar apps
• App Caps: Apple TechWoven case and Spigen glass screen protectors

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Apple shook up its 2025 iPhone lineup and Mikah and Rosemary break down which model actually fits your life, budget, and hands! Plus, the under-the-radar launch day surprises that could change your pre-order strategy.

Correction (September 23, 2025): Mikah Sargent describes Art of Fauna as an Apple Arcade game; that is incorrect. Art of Fauna is available for download in the App Store.

• iPhone 17 lineup explained: 17, 17 Pro, Pro Max, and Air
• iPhone preorder experiences, successes, and snags
• Choosing between iPhone 17, Air, and Pro: key differences and who should buy
• iPhone 17: colors, display, aluminum build, and dual cameras overview
• Who should skip the iPhone 17 for screen size or accessibility needs
• iPhone Air: larger, thinner, titanium, single camera, and new MagSafe battery
• Trade-offs of Air's lightweight design vs. camera features and battery life
• Pro and Pro Max: aluminum unibody, thermal improvements, and triple lenses
• Updated camera system, optical zoom, and thermal management in Pro models
• Carrier SIM slot impacts battery life on non-US iPhones
• Tips for iPhone declutter, storage management, and accessory costs
• Shortcuts Corner: iOS 26 Home app adaptive temperature and thermostat updates
• App Caps: Art of Fauna app and $15 JETech slim iPhone case recommendation

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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From wrestling with multiple time zones to sharing calendars with tech-challenged family members, Rosemary and Dan dig into the moments when Apple's new calendar tricks save the day.

• Calendars on iOS get a redesigned UI in iOS 26
• Comparing Apple's Calendar app vs. Fantastical for daily use
• Integrating Reminders with Calendar and viewing tasks alongside events
• Travel time, time zones, and scheduling events across regions
• Strategies for managing multiple calendars and color-coding
• Sharing events and whole calendars with others, controlling access
• Using location and attachments in events for enhanced info sharing
• Subscribing to public calendars for holidays, school schedules, and updates
• Filtering calendars by focus mode and limitations of current implementations
• Siri suggestions for calendar events: upsides and annoyances
• Tips for handling duplicate events and event merging wish list
• Viewing your weekly calendar using an iPhone in landscape mode
• Using calendar widgets and lock screen features to see upcoming events
• App Caps: Belkin MagSafe car vent mount and ESR Halo Lock charger for phones
• App Caps: Silicone cable ties for cable management, alternatives, and best practices

Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren

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