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Jeff Richardson
New Orleans
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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...
That is frustrating. I'm actually wearing mine right now as I type this, and I don't se any cracks or breaking. Mine is holding its elasticity very well and doesn't show any signs of damage. I've now been using mine for about six months. I don't wear it all the time — I rotate between a few different bands — but this is definitely a band that it is regular rotation because it remains one of my favorites.
I believe that Apple's watch bands are covered by a one year limited warranty. Do you have an Apple Store anywhere close to where you live? If so, you might trying going to the Apple Store in person so that they can see your problem. You might have more luck that way getting a replacement.
-Jeff
Review: Solo Loop band for Apple Watch
I love that it is so easy to give an Apple Watch a new look simply by changing the band. After using an Apple Watch for over five years — since it first went on sale — I've had lots of opportunities to try out lots of different bands sold by Apple. The very first watch band I ever purchased, ...
Just tap the bookmark icon to hide that window. Tap that icon once to display it, tap that icon again to hide it. The icon looks like a book with pages open. That same icon triggers all three of the tabs located under it -- Bookmarks, Outlines, Annotations.
-Jeff
Review: PDF Expert by Readdle -- manage and annotate your documents
One of the most useful apps for an attorney using an iPad is an app that can be used to read, annotate, and manage PDF documents. For many years, the app that I used and recommended was GoodReader. Last year, I grew frustrated waiting over four years for an update to that app, so I started to...
Good point.
-Jeff
Review: ExhibitsPad -- an electronic exhibit binder for factfinders
LitSoftware has been creating iPad apps for lawyers for over a decade. The company is well-known for its TrialPad, TranscriptPad, and DocReviewPad apps. A few days ago, Lit Software released ExhibitsPad, its latest app. The idea of this app is interesting: replace the exhibit binders that a...
If you subscribe to Lit Suite, you can just download ExhibitPad from the App Store. If you don't subscribe to Lit Suite and you have the former versions of the other apps because you bought them earlier, you need to subscribe to Lit Suite to get the latest versions of the apps and to get ExhibitPad.
-Jeff
[Sponsor] Lit Software — iPad apps for litigators
I’m happy to welcome back Lit Software as a sponsor of iPhone J.D. Lit Software has been making sophisticated iPad apps for litigators since 2010, the same year that the iPad was introduced. And the company is always looking at ways to do more. Lit Software recently introduced Lit Suite, a su...
The icon at the bottom left of the app is called Call Log. Just tap that.
-Jeff
Review: AT&T Call Protect -- block and warn of nuisance calls
Five of the six characters in the word "iPhone" refer to the phone feature, but the phone is easily the least important part of my iPhone. Thanks to email and text messages, I make and receive cell phone calls far less today than I did years ago. Phone calls can be important, and thus even th...
Amy, I decided to upgrade mine now for two reasons. First, I wanted to take advantage of the discounted price, which I'm sure won't last much longer. Second, I like the new interface and the way that the new apps handle files.
If the new interface doesn't matter to you, you could wait to upgrade until you see a new feature that appeals to you. Of course, at that point, the subscription will likely be more expensive.
I hope this helps!
-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...
I removed the link to that AIER report from your comment because I have a lot of questions about it. AEIR is a very strong free-market advocate and has been against most forms of government regulation, including mask mandates, for a long time. I believe that AIER also recommended that we address COVID-19 through herd immunity, which would result in a large number of unnecessary deaths.
Moreover, I've seen so much science that mask mandates do make a difference. For example: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02801-8
So we are going to just have to agree to disagree on this.
-Jeff
In the news
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has often been said that you could tell how bad the virus was in a particular city based upon whether or not the local Apple Store was open for business. Often, an Apple Store would close, and then shortly thereafter the local municipality would impose stri...
I really consider this case mostly as a way to have protection from dropping in the first place. And for that, it is a big help. But if you drop it anyway, you are correct that this case doesn't protect the glass on the front. If you want that, you need a good screen protector or a far more robust case, but then you have to deal with the disadvantage of using those.
Usability versus protection. That's the tradeoff, and no one answer is right for everyone.
As for the damage that occurred to your new iPhone -- Yikes! That's horrible. Ugh.
-Jeff
Review: Apple iPhone 12 leather case -- slim case to protect your iPhone
I've been using the black leather iPhone cases sold by Apple since 2014. When Apple started selling the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro on October 23, 2020, it did not yet have a leather case available, but they are available now and you can get one on Amazon for $59. The new leather case is simi...
I have used Dropbox with Microsoft Word for iPad, but I don't recall ever seeing that error message. So I really don't have any advice for this error message.
-Jeff
Microsoft Word for iPad adds full trackpad and mouse support
Apple added preliminary iPad mouse support in 2019, and I found it to be very useful, but also somewhat frustrating because it seemed so limited with the cursor merely mimicking your finger without working like a mouse attached to a computer. On March 24, 2020, Apple added fantastic mouse and ...
I don't know that any one device is truly my primary device. They all sort of supplement each other. I use a PC in my office, an iMac at home, and an iPad and iPhone wherever I am. When I'm using my iPad and I want a keyboard and mouse, I just start using them.
If you want to have a keyboard with you all of the time, I have heard others say that the Magic Keyboard for iPad is rather heavy, and that device plus an iMac can weigh as much as a traditional laptop. That does take away a big iPad advantage, the fact that it is so much smaller and lighter than an iPad.
-Jeff
Why lawyers will love the new iPad Pro (2020 editions: 12.9" 4th Generation and 11" 2nd Generation)
Yesterday, Apple announced new versions of the iPad Pro, and more importantly, announced updates that will allow current iPad owners to take better advantage of a mouse or trackpad with their iPad. And most importantly of all, thank goodness we have something to talk about other than the Coron...
I cannot remember if this is called "focus" or "pin" but I understand what you are trying to do. I know that you can do this on the PC and Mac because I have done so recently. But I cannot recall whether I have done this on the iPad, and I don't have an easy way to test this right now. If I do get further information on this I'll try to remember to come back to your comment and post another reply.
-Jeff
Microsoft Teams on the iPad and iPhone for videoconferences
With so many of us staying at home and practicing safe social-distancing, videoconferencing has replaced in-person meetings. There are many different platforms that you can use for videoconferencing, but lately I have been spending a lot of time using Microsoft Teams. If you primarily use Tea...
Hmm. I haven't seen that particular problem before. I'm not sure what to suggest. Microsoft has some tech support forums on its own website; you might try seeing if someone over there has a fix.
-Jeff
Microsoft Teams on the iPad and iPhone for videoconferences
With so many of us staying at home and practicing safe social-distancing, videoconferencing has replaced in-person meetings. There are many different platforms that you can use for videoconferencing, but lately I have been spending a lot of time using Microsoft Teams. If you primarily use Tea...
That is frustrating. I ordered mine the first week of December, so I know that they have been available for the past month. There is always high demand for accessories that work with Apple's products right after the holidays, so hopefully this is just a temporary supply issue and there will be more in stock soon.
-Jeff
Review: Foam Masters Hybrid Silicone-Memory Foam Ear Tips for AirPods Pro -- comfortable replacement tips that fit
I've been using Apple's AirPods Pro for almost a full year, and they are one of my all-time favorite Apple products. I use them every single day to listen to music, listen to podcasts, participate in videoconferences, and conduct phone calls, and I love doing so. And that really says somethin...
Hope you enjoy it. And stay safe out there. I just saw an article in the L.A. Times about how close the hospitals in your area of California are to capacity.
-Jeff
Review: Paperless Field Guide by David Sparks -- digitize the paper in your life
California attorney David Sparks converted his law practice from paper to paperless long before many other attorneys did so, and along the way, he discovered lots of tips and tricks for making the transition. He compiled all of his advice into an ebook called Paperless, which I reviewed back i...
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