The Context Machine

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 Introductions 00:01:50 Describe a Shortcut 00:04:38 iMessage Voice Recorder Button Moved 00:07:17 Photos Cleanup Removes More Stuff 00:11:07 Extend a Photo Beyond Its Original Edges 00:12:37 Safari Can Watch a Website For You 00:15:15 SPONSOR: Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup 00:17:51 Call Context Exists 00:19:05 Eliminating Liquid Glass 00:21:52 Siri AI Waitlist 00:23:31 Readiness 00:27:07 AirPods Custom EQ Settings 00:31:37 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. 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 Introductions 00:00:02 The First Apple CEO Change without Drama 00:02:22 What John Ternus Means for Apple 00:03:00 Why Steve Jobs Chose Tim Cook 00:13:14 What Changes Under John Ternus 00:17:08 The First Products of the Ternus Era 00:28:08 Bryan’s Accidental Intelligence Wins Silver at Readers’ Favorite 00:30:18 Apple’s $10 Billion Foldable iPhone 00:33:58 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 Introductions 00:00:41 Apple’s New Macs 00:02:20 The New Mac mini 00:11:15 The New Mac Studio 00:17:00 SPONSOR: Learn how you can get more out of your site with Framer 00:18:19 What the New Macs Tell Us About Apple 00:23:17 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 .

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? Sources referenced in this episode: Obsidian Scrivener Mike Schmidz Tip: Find Your iPhone with a Text Message (Thanks, Dave Hamilton) 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 Bryan and Jeff’s Mac and iPad Text Editor Showdown appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

Jeff has had an epiphany, and he and Bryan talk about how an iPad Pro might be the right device for his on-the-go computer, rather than a MacBook. They also discuss Jeff’s recent Black Hat 2026 experience and how AI dominated the event. 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 . Sources referenced in this episode: iPad Pro MacBook Neo Black Hat USA 2026 DEF CON STLV 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 iPad Pro vs. MacBook Neo, AI Dominates Black Hat Conference appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

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. 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. Sources referenced in this episode: Apple’s iOS 27 Preview Apple’s macOS 27 Preview 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 Apple OS 27 Updates: Genmoji Autoprompts and Getting Ready for Makers appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

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. Sources referenced in this episode: Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple just hit $5 trillion market cap for first time WhatCable 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 Apple’s New iPhone Lease Program and $5T Valuation, Plus a Must-Have Mac Utility appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

Bryan and Jeff explain some of 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. 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. Sources referenced in this episode: OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched ‘unprecedented’ cyber-attack European Commission: ‘Guidance to Google for AI Interoperability on Android & Sharing of Google Search’ 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 OpenAI’s Sandbox Goes Awry & the EC Dictates OS Design appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

Bryan and Jeff dig into Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI that accuses chatGPT’s bosses of stealing Apple intellectual property in their rush to make things. They also talk about 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. 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 . Sources referenced in this episode: Apple sues OpenAI, former employees for theft of trade secrets Apple looks to expand its robotics team ahead of potential product launch Apple quietly raises AppleCare+ prices for Macs, iPads Apple’s rules for Maps ads diverge from Google as it prohibits home services Costco AirPods Pro 3 discount 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 Apple Sues OpenAI, Apple Robots, Jeff’s AirPods Hearing Aids, and More appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

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! 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. Sources referenced in this episode: iOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad – 9to5Mac NASA may send a backup, nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon – Ars Technica Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Bryan’s SciFi Anthology – Neosynthesis Review the show on Apple Podcasts Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X ! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. 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 A Major Gesture Change in iOS 27 and Fun Lunar Rover News appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

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. 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. Sources referenced in this episode: Apple Says it is releasing Updates Early in Response to AI Cybersecurity Concerns – Reuters Apple Raises Prices of MacBooks, iPads, as Memory Costs Skyrocket – Reuters Neosynthesis special deal Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name Review the show on Apple Podcasts Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X ! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. 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 AI Forces Apple’s Security Hand and Price Hikes, Too appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

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, their quixotic pursuit of hardware relevance, and the potential privacy issues. 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. Sources referenced in this episode: iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming this fall iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 10 New Features Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones Neosynthesis special deal Linea Sketch 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X ! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. 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 Foldable iPhone Rumors, Meta’s Don Quixote Smartglasses appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

<p>Bryan and Jeff discuss how the cost of managing the influx of AI slop music may be what ultimately saves us from low quality content. They also talk about how AI content has influenced their book buying habits.</p>

<p>Bryan and Jeff sort out Apple’s hardware requirements for Siri AI, discuss how the company is focusing on useful AI features, and share their favorite WWDC announcements.</p>

<p>Bryan and Jeff pour one out for 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.</p>

<p>Dave Ginsburg joins Jeff Gamet to look at Apple's AI strategy for accessibility, and dissect touch screen MacBook Pro rumors.</p>

Bryan 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. Sources referenced in this episode: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Bartender 6 and Bartender Pro Context Machine merch is now available! 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. 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 Monarch’s Crown Slips, Bartender for Mac Makes a Comeback appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

Mac Locations? Not what you’re thinking. 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 CleanMyMac – Get tidy today with CleanMyMac! Try 7 days free and use our code CONTEXTMACHINE for 20% off at clnmy.com/CONTEXTMACHINE . Sources referenced in this episode: Use network locations on Mac Use Handoff to continue tasks on your other Apple devices Context Machine merch is now available! 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 Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X ! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Use Jeff’s special discount code DIGIWIZARD to get $50 off your weekend pass or Creator Camp bundle pass. 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: Fresh Brewed Tales Jeff’s videos: YouTube Channel The post Mac Locations, Handoff Tip, and a System Settings Shortcut appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast .

<p>A 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.</p>