A Wonderful Opportunity to Get Super Confused
Summary
Hosts Dave Hamilton and Adam Christensen discuss iOS 27 beta features, including improved Siri AI contextual awareness and Live Text QR code scanning tricks. They share listener tips on restoring Apple Mail’s predictive mailbox, using Shortcuts for AirPods automation, and checking macOS update history via Terminal. The episode also covers troubleshooting Safari connection drops, potentially linked to iCloud Private Relay settings, and explores BBEdit’s tail mode for log files.
Topics discussed
Intro and QR Code Live Text Tip
Gary Gygax Day and QR Code Control Center
Mailbox Prediction and Inbox Zero
Siri AI Hotel Booking Test
AirPods and Overcast Automation
Terminal Command for Software Update History
Vintage BC02 Printer Nostalgia
BBEdit Tips and Log Tail Command
Using AI to Update Old Code
Reader Mode and Paywall Ethics
Sponsors: PIA VPN and Decagon
Safari Affiliate Link Errors and Private Relay
Diagnosing Safari Issues with Ping
External Drive Storage and Stiction
Migrating Email from Google to Apple
Rosetta 2 Deprecation and AI Coding Efficiency
Outro and Giveaway
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