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Jeff Richardson
New Orleans
Interests: piano, technology, apple
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I agree, Kevin. In fact, this was the first topic that Brett and I discussed on today's episode of the In the News podcast. However, what we didn't mention in the episode is the point that you make that some carriers charge more for the 5G plan, which is an additional reason not to use 5G, besides saving battery life.
-Jeff
In the News
5G is one of the marquee features of the latest models of the iPhone and iPad, but I often find myself wondering how much of an improvement it really is. Here in New Orleans, I get good 5G download speeds (typically 50 to 100 Mbps). But I get similar speeds on 4G LTE, so I wonder how much of ...
I agree, Jay, that this feature would have been even more useful earlier. But it is still useful now for all of us who wear a mask when in a public area with lots of other folks around. Additionally, should we have another COVID surge as some public health officials are predicting, then of course this feature will be even more useful for a larger group of people.
Fortunately, if you don't find the feature useful for yourself, you can simply keep it turned off. That way, you get the full security of regular FaceID.
-Jeff
iOS 15.4 adds many new features
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 15.4 for the iPhone along with updates for most of its other devices, including the iPad. This is an action-packed update with a lot of new features. Here are the new features that jumped out at me the most, but there are also many smaller new features. New Emoj...
To my knowledge, each user needs a separate license. Having said that, I see that the Lit Software website mentions reaching out for site licenses:
https://support.litsoftware.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409575981719-Do-you-offer-the-ability-to-make-volume-purchases-
I hope that helps!
Review: LIT SUITE -- powerful iPad litigation apps
Although many of the most useful iPad apps for lawyers have broad appeal — I'm thinking of apps like Microsoft Word and Readdle's PDF Expert — there are also some really great apps that are specifically designed for lawyers. The first such app for the iPad was TrialPad, an app introduced by L...
There are a number of reputable cable manufacturers, but I've had good experience with Anker cables so I would consider them. The PowerLine III is excellent if you want the traditionally, rubbery feel.
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The ones with the Nylon cover are also very durable:
https://amzn.to/3o82LjK
-Jeff
Review: Anker Nano Pro (40W)
USB-C is becoming an increasingly important charging technology for Apple devices. Many devices, like the iPad Pro, have a USB-C port. Other Apple devices, such as the HomePod mini, come with a cord that has a USB-C connector on the end that connects to a power adapter. And some Apple device...
Louisiana is similar. It doesn't matter where you got your vaccine; the State has a record of it, so you can take advantage of that to share your vaccination status with the Wallet app.
-Jeff
In the News
Many experts are advising folks to start holiday shopping early this year. COVID and other factors are causing product shortages and shipment delays, so you cannot wait until the last minute to get that perfect gift. Here is a tip if that perfect gift is a product sold by Apple. For example,...
Thanks, Jay! I was a big fan of many Palm models over the years. When the Treo 650 first came out, I thought it was amazing. I remember loving my Palm IIIc too.
-Jeff
In the News
On April 22, 2009, Tim Cook (who at the time was Apple's COO and acting CEO) announced that Apple had sold its 21st million iPhone, was happy with its exclusive relationship with AT&T, and looked forward to the competition from the Palm Pre. Just two days later, I published the first edition o...
I guess that is what the survey found, but like you, I wonder who they surveyed.
Having said that, among certain groups, these numbers probably are true. It seems like all of my kids' friends have iPhones, not Android devices. And at my law firm, almost all of the attorneys use an iPhone.
-Jeff
In the News
Today is the day that the new Apple Watch Series 7 goes on sale. And this week, the first set of reviews were released by folks who got early access to Apple's newest product. If you are interested in learning more about the newest watch, the reviews that I found most interesting are listed b...
If you can export from Notability as a PDF file, you can then import that PDF file into GoodNotes. That might be a good way to start.
-Jeff
Review: GoodNotes -- take handwritten notes on an iPad
Taking notes is an important part of my law practice. I take notes when I'm meeting with a client or other attorneys, on a conference call, in court, preparing for an oral argument, and many other times. For nine years, I've been increasingly taking digital notes using a stylus and an iPad. ...
When you say "my jurisdiction" I presume you mean a court. I don't think I've ever seen a court provide an ASCII transcript, although maybe there are some out there. On the other hand, for a deposition in a private case, I would think you could get an ASCII transcript in any jurisdiction.
But as for your question, no, I haven't yet tried this tip, but that's only because I haven't yet had a case in which I wanted to have a single report that covered multiple depositions, including one(s) for which I don't have the ASCII transcript. I'm sure that day will come, and when it does, it seems like this tip would work.
-Jeff
Review: LIT SUITE -- powerful iPad litigation apps
Although many of the most useful iPad apps for lawyers have broad appeal — I'm thinking of apps like Microsoft Word and Readdle's PDF Expert — there are also some really great apps that are specifically designed for lawyers. The first such app for the iPad was TrialPad, an app introduced by L...
It definitely sounds like this loop is too big for you, and I don't think you can cut it. Because of the way it is designed, you would be cutting the part that attaches. I suspect you will just have to try a different style that comes in a smaller size.
-Jeff
Review: Sport Loop band -- comfortable band for the Apple Watch
Two years ago, at the same time that Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple introduced its first Sport Loop band for the Apple Watch. Until last month, I had never tried one. This year, with the Apple Watch Series 5, Apple has introduced a new mix-and-match approach where you can pu...
Agreed. And if I try to select a city in Canada, the app says "No forecast available at this location. Please select a location within the United States." I presume that is because the developer is not paying for weather data outside of the U.S.
-Jeff
Review: Weather Strip -- efficient interface to check the weather
Weather apps can be some of the most interesting apps on the iPhone. That may seem strange for me to say because they all do the same thing — show the current weather and the forecast for the next few days — often using the same sources. But as a result, a main differentiator between the apps...
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