The Context Machine

It's show-and-tell time on The Context Machine. Bryan and Jeff check out Astropad's Rock Paper Pencil 4 for the iPad, along with Audioengine's HXL portable DAC. They also have some thoughts on Apple shutting down its Apple Support Community forums. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac - Try CleanMyMac's new Browser Care and Email Cleanup features to free up space and unclutter Google Chrome and Gmail. Try 7...

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Safari's new vertical tabs and adaptive dark mode in the iOS 27.3 beta. Jeff is already a big fan. They also debate Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro, Steve Jobs' views on touch interfaces, and whether Apple's new display should make its nano-texture finish standard. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:24 Safari’s iOS 27.3 Changes 15:34 The Touchscreen MacBook Debate 33:47 O...

Apple has been working overtime with new product announcements. 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. 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...

The first iPhone Duo reviews are in. Bryan and Jeff discuss Apple’s new folding phone, including its cameras, durability, and impressive display technology. They also explore 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 for people looking to replace their Mac laptops. SPONSOR: Origin – Origin is...

Apple is making a major push into the smart home with its new HomeView display and a lineup of accessories from LG and Schneider, including security cameras, smart locks, and thermostats. Bryan and Jeff discuss what makes these products compelling, Apple’s approach to privacy and security, and why the company should consider bringing back AirPort with a modern twist. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac - T...

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. 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...

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. SPONSOR: Origin – Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/contextmachine . Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 How John Ternus Could...

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...

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:...

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 Introductions 00:00:41 John Ternus’s Debut as Apple CEO 00:01:54 Which iPhone Should You Get? It Depends! 00:09:34 iPhone Duo 00:18:14 More on the Duo and 18 Pro 00:24:00 Other Considerations 00:29:20 New Apple Watches 00:34:59 AirPods 5 00:...

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...

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 &a...

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...

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...

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 &am...

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...

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 th...

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 &#...

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 Fr...

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...

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 &a...

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.

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.

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.

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