# Apple Talk by Tom Anderson

> Practical tips, how-to guides, and honest reviews for everyday Apple users. From iPhone and Mac to iPad and Apple Watch — get more from the devices you already own.

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## Posts
- [Apple's Public Betas Are Here – Proceed With Caution](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/ios-27-public-beta): The new Siri AI is tempting, but most people should wait until fall.
- [The iPhone checklist I use before every vacation](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/iphone-travel-tips): From travel notes to shared photo albums, here's what I set up before every trip.
- [WWDC 2026: Siri AI, improved parental controls, and a massive list of improvements](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/wwdc-2026-recap): Apple announced a rebuilt Siri AI, hundreds of performance improvements, and parental controls got a serious overhaul. Here's the plain-English recap.
- [WWDC 2026: Apple's Platform Improvements Slide, Organized](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/wwdc-2026-platform-improvements): Siri AI grabbed the headlines, but platform improvements were one of three WWDC 2026 pillars. Here's Apple's improvements slide, organized.
- [Type to Siri: A Better Way to Use Siri on Your iPhone, Mac, and iPad?](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/type-to-siri-better-way-to-use-siri): Tired of Siri mishearing you or timing out? Type to Siri fixes that and here's how it works.
- [How to quickly capture notes on iPhone and Apple Watch](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/how-to-quickly-capture-notes-on-iphone-and-apple-watch): Stop losing that thought before you can write it down. Four fast ways to capture things to Apple Notes.
- [Apple Notes: Four tips that make finding things effortless](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/apple-notes-four-features-worth-setting-up): You already have everything you need. Here's how to use it.
- [iOS 26.4: Four things worth knowing](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/ios-26-4-iphone-keyboard-fix): The new update fixes your keyboard, improves Reminders and security.
- [MacBook Neo First Impressions](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/macbook-neo-first-impressions): I spent a few minutes with Apple’s new MacBook Neo, and it feels far more premium than its price suggests.
- [MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5, and More: Apple's Big Hardware Week Explained](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/macbook-neo-apple-hardware-2026): Apple's new MacBook Neo is its most affordable laptop ever at $599. Plus MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5, iPad Air M4, and more — all explained.
- [This made my Apple setup better](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/ugreen-3-in-1-qi2-charger-review): Plus: An Apple "Special Experience" is coming March 4th with new products on the way.
- [This Messages feature saves so much back-and-forth](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/this-messages-feature-saves-so-much-back-and-forth): Plus: Cleaning up the app list in Messages and when you should (or shouldn't) switch productivity apps
- [This is Apple's most important AI decision yet](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/this-is-apple-s-most-important-ai-decision-yet): Plus: Last chance to take the reader survey and a look at Apple Creator Studio.
- [Help me improve Apple Talk + a new Reminders trick](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/help-me-improve-apple-talk-a-new-reminders-trick): Plus: The latest iPhone Fold rumors and an update on my iOS 26 battery struggles on a new Basic AF.
- [My essential apps & services for 2026](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/my-essential-apps-services-for-2026): Plus: ChatGPT's Apple Music app is here, vote for your favorite Christmas movie, and new Basic AF.
- [How to share your Wi-Fi instantly on iPhone or iPad (perfect for holiday guests)](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/how-to-share-your-wi-fi-instantly-on-iphone-or-ipad-perfect-for-holiday-guests): Plus: Liquid Glass satisfaction poll, a great Apple Music tip, and new Basic AF.
- [Keep Holiday Music From Wrecking Your Apple Music Recommendations](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/keep-holiday-music-from-wrecking-your-apple-music-recommendations): Plus: Apple’s Black Friday deals and an important episode of Basic AF
- [My new favorite iPhone case](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/my-new-favorite-iphone-case): Plus: The subculture of Apple box collectors and a deep-dive on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pros on Basic AF
- [iPad Pro M5 First Impressions](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/ipad-pro-m5-first-impressions): Plus: Battery life struggles with iOS 26 and modern note-taking apps on Basic AF
- [How I Cut My AppleCare Bill by $200 a Year (With One Change)](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/apple-announces-new-macbook-pro-ipad-pro-and-vision-pro-with-m5-chips): How switching to AppleCare One saved me over $200 a year — and how to tell if it'll save you money too.
- [AirPods Pro 3 First Impressions](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/airpods-pro-3-first-impressions): AirPods Pro 3 deliver 2x better noise cancellation, new foam tips in 5 sizes, and 8-hour battery life. Here's what stands out after my first week.
- [☁️ iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Series, Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/iphone-air-iphone-17-series-apple-watch-series-11-and-ultra-3): Also: AirPods Pro 3, New Health Features, and the New Operating Systems are Here
- [Apple's Event Next Week and A Look at CarPlay in iOS 26](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/apple-s-event-next-week-and-a-look-at-carplay-in-ios-26): Also: Matthias Hilse, creator of Forever * Notes, joins us on Basic AF
- [Critical Apple Security Updates, My Day with Craft on YouTube](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/critical-apple-security-updates-my-day-with-craft-on-youtube): Also: New Thoughts on the Public Betas and a Fresh Episode of Basic AF
- [Hands-On With iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26](https://www.tomfanderson.com/p/hands-on-with-ipados-26-and-macos-tahoe-26): I've been testing iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe since day one. Here's what's genuinely useful, what's overhyped, and whether you should install the beta.