Tom Anderson
@tomfanderson.bsky.social
📱 Apple/Tech
🎙️ Co-host Basic AF Show podcast
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🎙️ Co-host Basic AF Show podcast
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Our WWDC 2026 roundtable with Riley Hill
and Joe Moyer is live. Is Siri AI finally for real? Did Apple just have its modern day Snow Leopard moment? Vibe building Safari extensions?
https://www.basicafshow.com/2086252/episodes/19317132-wwdc-2026-keynote-recap-with-riley-hill-and-joe-moyer
and Joe Moyer is live. Is Siri AI finally for real? Did Apple just have its modern day Snow Leopard moment? Vibe building Safari extensions?
https://www.basicafshow.com/2086252/episodes/19317132-wwdc-2026-keynote-recap-with-riley-hill-and-joe-moyer
WWDC 2026 Keynote Recap with Riley Hill and Joe Moyer - Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
Tom and Jeff are joined by returning guests Riley Hill (Slatepad.org) and Joe Moyer (24letters.net) for a full roundtable on what Apple announced during the WWDC keynote and what it means for everyday users.Topics covered:The three pillars of WWDC...
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June 11, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Our WWDC 2026 roundtable with Riley Hill
and Joe Moyer is live. Is Siri AI finally for real? Did Apple just have its modern day Snow Leopard moment? Vibe building Safari extensions?
https://www.basicafshow.com/2086252/episodes/19317132-wwdc-2026-keynote-recap-with-riley-hill-and-joe-moyer
and Joe Moyer is live. Is Siri AI finally for real? Did Apple just have its modern day Snow Leopard moment? Vibe building Safari extensions?
https://www.basicafshow.com/2086252/episodes/19317132-wwdc-2026-keynote-recap-with-riley-hill-and-joe-moyer
New Basic AF is live! Mac mini's base price just jumped to $799, Apple's $250M Siri/AI settlement might put money in your pocket, and iOS 27 could let you swap ChatGPT for Claude.
https://www.basicafshow.com/mac-mini-gets-pricier-siri-payout-and-ios-27-rumors/
https://www.basicafshow.com/mac-mini-gets-pricier-siri-payout-and-ios-27-rumors/
Mac Mini Gets Pricier, Siri Payout, and iOS 27 Rumors
There's a lot happening in Apple land right now. Mac mini prices just went up, a Siri class action settlement might land in your inbox soon, and a fresh iOS 27 rumo…
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May 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
New Basic AF is live! Mac mini's base price just jumped to $799, Apple's $250M Siri/AI settlement might put money in your pocket, and iOS 27 could let you swap ChatGPT for Claude.
https://www.basicafshow.com/mac-mini-gets-pricier-siri-payout-and-ios-27-rumors/
https://www.basicafshow.com/mac-mini-gets-pricier-siri-payout-and-ios-27-rumors/
We welcome returning guest @billmclean.bsky.social and get real about AI — what's working in actual daily use, what still needs babysitting, and why one of us replaced our Squarespace site with Claude Code and zero coding experience. Big Apple news too.
www.basicafshow.com/86
www.basicafshow.com/86
Real AI Workflows: What Actually Works | Basic AF
Tom, Jeff, and guest Bill McLean share honest AI workflows — what's working, what's overhyped, and whether it's worth your time. Listen now.
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May 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM
We welcome returning guest @billmclean.bsky.social and get real about AI — what's working in actual daily use, what still needs babysitting, and why one of us replaced our Squarespace site with Claude Code and zero coding experience. Big Apple news too.
www.basicafshow.com/86
www.basicafshow.com/86
Amazon recently deprecated every Kindle made before 2012. What's that mean for the books you've bought?
And that led us to the question: which is better? Physical books or digital versions?
Plus, we look at the current Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages.
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
And that led us to the question: which is better? Physical books or digital versions?
Plus, we look at the current Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages.
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
April 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Amazon recently deprecated every Kindle made before 2012. What's that mean for the books you've bought?
And that led us to the question: which is better? Physical books or digital versions?
Plus, we look at the current Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages.
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
And that led us to the question: which is better? Physical books or digital versions?
Plus, we look at the current Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages.
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
New episode! Mac mini and Mac Studio wait times are wild right now — we break down what's going on and whether M5 refreshes are around the corner. Plus: Amazon cuts off pre-2012 Kindles, iOS 26.4 keyboard fixes, and Jeff's favorite book app.
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
April 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
New episode! Mac mini and Mac Studio wait times are wild right now — we break down what's going on and whether M5 refreshes are around the corner. Plus: Amazon cuts off pre-2012 Kindles, iOS 26.4 keyboard fixes, and Jeff's favorite book app.
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
https://www.basicafshow.com/85
"You wouldn't know you're using a budget laptop." @ngorby.bsky.social is back with two weeks of real MacBook Neo use — battery, build quality, 8GB RAM, life with no Touch ID, and more. Hit the link for the latest episode of the Basic AF Show.
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
MacBook Neo Real-World Review After Two Weeks
Nate Gorby shares two weeks of real MacBook Neo use — battery life, 8GB RAM, no Touch ID, and whether $599 is actually worth it. Listen now.
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April 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM
"You wouldn't know you're using a budget laptop." @ngorby.bsky.social is back with two weeks of real MacBook Neo use — battery, build quality, 8GB RAM, life with no Touch ID, and more. Hit the link for the latest episode of the Basic AF Show.
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
Thinking about picking up the MacBook Neo? Check out our new episode with @ngorby.bsky.social where he shares his experiences with his Citrus Neo over the last few weeks. We hit on battery life, build quality, 8GB RAM, no Touch ID, and more!
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
MacBook Neo Real-World Review After Two Weeks
Nate Gorby shares two weeks of real MacBook Neo use — battery life, 8GB RAM, no Touch ID, and whether $599 is actually worth it. Listen now.
www.basicafshow.com
March 30, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Thinking about picking up the MacBook Neo? Check out our new episode with @ngorby.bsky.social where he shares his experiences with his Citrus Neo over the last few weeks. We hit on battery life, build quality, 8GB RAM, no Touch ID, and more!
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
New episode of Basic AF! I got hands-on with the MacBook Neo, Jeff has discovered F1 on Apple TV+, and someone signed up to wear smart underwear for…uh, science.
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www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
MacBook Neo, Apple's First 50 Years, and the Weirdest Wearable Yet
Tom goes hands-on with the $599 MacBook Neo, the guys dig into David Pogue's new Apple history book, and someone's wearing a fart sensor for science.
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March 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM
New episode of Basic AF! I got hands-on with the MacBook Neo, Jeff has discovered F1 on Apple TV+, and someone signed up to wear smart underwear for…uh, science.
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
www.basicafshow.com/macbook-neo-...
We preview Apple's big week — will we see a $600 MacBook? Plus I finally caved and joined the @fieldnotesbrand notepad club. 🎙️ New episode of @basicafshow is live!
www.basicafshow.com/a-budget-mac...
www.basicafshow.com/a-budget-mac...
A Budget MacBook, iPad Updates & Going Analog with Field Notes
Apple's dropping a wave of new products this week — and Tom and Jeff break down everything that's expected: a budget MacBook starting around $600, an iPhone 16E fol…
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March 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
We preview Apple's big week — will we see a $600 MacBook? Plus I finally caved and joined the @fieldnotesbrand notepad club. 🎙️ New episode of @basicafshow is live!
www.basicafshow.com/a-budget-mac...
www.basicafshow.com/a-budget-mac...
Everyone expects Apple to release its first foldable iPhone later this year and the rumors and “leaks” are heating up. Jeff and I discuss the latest, including the 3D printed model that looks nothing like current iPhones.
Listen now at https://www.basicafshow.com/
Listen now at https://www.basicafshow.com/
Basic AF Show
Spilling trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics). Plus, games, plenty of Apple tech, or whatever else comes into our heads. It’s a show where we ge…
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January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Everyone expects Apple to release its first foldable iPhone later this year and the rumors and “leaks” are heating up. Jeff and I discuss the latest, including the 3D printed model that looks nothing like current iPhones.
Listen now at https://www.basicafshow.com/
Listen now at https://www.basicafshow.com/
It's our 3rd annual "these are a few of our favorite things" show and we're joined by @thejournalingguide.bsky.social for a fun a festive show!
https://www.basicafshow.com/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things-2025-edition-with-joe-moyer/
https://www.basicafshow.com/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things-2025-edition-with-joe-moyer/
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's our 3rd annual "these are a few of our favorite things" show and we're joined by @thejournalingguide.bsky.social for a fun a festive show!
https://www.basicafshow.com/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things-2025-edition-with-joe-moyer/
https://www.basicafshow.com/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things-2025-edition-with-joe-moyer/
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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For people who love Apple devices. News, tips & tricks, how-to guides, and more.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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What Apple gear are we actually using in late 2025? From Macs to iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, and more, @reyespoint and I break down what’s still great, what’s aging surprisingly well, and upgrades we’ve made recently.
https://www.basicafshow.com/the-apple-gear-were-using-in-late-2025/
https://www.basicafshow.com/the-apple-gear-were-using-in-late-2025/
The Apple Gear We're Using in Late 2025
In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff revisit all the Apple hardware they use every single day, 18 months after their last gear rundown. From Macs to iPads, App…
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December 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What Apple gear are we actually using in late 2025? From Macs to iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, and more, @reyespoint and I break down what’s still great, what’s aging surprisingly well, and upgrades we’ve made recently.
https://www.basicafshow.com/the-apple-gear-were-using-in-late-2025/
https://www.basicafshow.com/the-apple-gear-were-using-in-late-2025/
ICYMI, in our last episode Jeff opened up about his recent stroke. He walks through the initial symptoms, the frustrating EMS response, and his recovery so far.
https://www.basicafshow.com/stroke-an-account-of-jeffs-symptoms-recovery-and-what-you-should-trust-in-a-medical-emergency/
https://www.basicafshow.com/stroke-an-account-of-jeffs-symptoms-recovery-and-what-you-should-trust-in-a-medical-emergency/
Stroke!: An Account of Jeff’s Symptoms, Recovery, and What You Should Trust in a Medical Emergency
This episode starts with listener feedback on window management in iPadOS 26, then Jeff opens up about his recent stroke. He walks through the initial symptoms, the…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
ICYMI, in our last episode Jeff opened up about his recent stroke. He walks through the initial symptoms, the frustrating EMS response, and his recovery so far.
https://www.basicafshow.com/stroke-an-account-of-jeffs-symptoms-recovery-and-what-you-should-trust-in-a-medical-emergency/
https://www.basicafshow.com/stroke-an-account-of-jeffs-symptoms-recovery-and-what-you-should-trust-in-a-medical-emergency/
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Subscribe | Apple Talk by Tom Anderson
For people who love Apple devices. News, tips & tricks, how-to guides, and more.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every couple of weeks. Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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We’re recording a new episode today and it’ll be in your podcast app first thing Monday morning!
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
New iPad Pros and iPadOS 26 with Riley Hill (And Jeff's Return!)
Jeff returns to the show 🥳 and Riley Hill joins us again to talk all things iPad. Riley and Tom have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share their experienc…
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November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We’re recording a new episode today and it’ll be in your podcast app first thing Monday morning!
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
Until then, check out our discussion on iPadOS 26 and the new M5 iPad Pro, if you haven’t had a chance. 👇
https://www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pros-and-ipados-26-with-riley-hill-and-jeffs-return/
Have a charging stand you like? I'm looking to tidy up my desk with something. The Nomad Stand One Max looks good, any others to check out?
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Have a charging stand you like? I'm looking to tidy up my desk with something. The Nomad Stand One Max looks good, any others to check out?
In this episode, Jeff returns and Riley Hill joins us again!
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
In this episode, Jeff returns and Riley Hill joins us again!
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
Riley and I have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share our experiences. How’s life with iPadOS 26? Is the new windowing system everything we hoped for, or is it a step backwards?
www.basicafshow.com/new-ipad-pro...
New episode! @billmclean.bsky.social joins me to discuss our abundance of riches with modern note-taking apps like Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear. Plus, I share my first impressions of the iPad Pro M5 and new (to me) Magic Keyboard.
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear (Oh My!) with Bill McLean
Jeff is taking a break from the show to recover from his recent stroke. He's recovering well and is working his butt off in rehab and hopes to return before long. H…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New episode! @billmclean.bsky.social joins me to discuss our abundance of riches with modern note-taking apps like Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear. Plus, I share my first impressions of the iPad Pro M5 and new (to me) Magic Keyboard.
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-notes-...
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every other Thursday.
Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A friendly reminder: If you enjoy Apple products, learning more about them, and staying on top of what's going on, you may like my newsletter. I send it out every other Thursday.
Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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Free to join, and easy to unsubscribe if it's not a good fit. 👇
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@reyespoint.bsky.social and I are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg!
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
BAF Rewind: Tips & Tricks with Gannon Nordberg
Jeff and Tom are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg! Over a dozen tips & tricks f…
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October 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
@reyespoint.bsky.social and I are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg!
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more!
www.basicafshow.com/baf-rewind-t...
Thinking about upgrading to the iPhone Air? 🤔 It’s Apple’s thinnest, lightest iPhone, but is it right for you?
Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
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Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thinking about upgrading to the iPhone Air? 🤔 It’s Apple’s thinnest, lightest iPhone, but is it right for you?
Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg join us to share their experiences with the Air! If you’re undecided, definitely give this episode a listen.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
New! We take a look at the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Get the scoop on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Plus AirPods 3 improvements!
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
Apple Event Recap: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3, Plus AirPods Pro 3
We dig into the details of Apple’s recent “Awe Dropping” event! We take a look at the innovative features of the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone …
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September 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
New! We take a look at the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Get the scoop on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Plus AirPods 3 improvements!
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
In this episode, we dive deep into the @forevernotes.bsky.social system with its creator, Matthias Hilse, and explore how it has helped 1000s of Apple Notes users bring clarity, structure, and intentionality to even the messiest note collections.
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www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
Chaos to Clarity in Apple Notes: Forever * Notes with Matthias Hilse
If you’re an Apple Notes user who’s feeling buried in folders, tags, or forgotten ideas — and you’ve struggled to bring order to your notes — this episode is for yo…
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September 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In this episode, we dive deep into the @forevernotes.bsky.social system with its creator, Matthias Hilse, and explore how it has helped 1000s of Apple Notes users bring clarity, structure, and intentionality to even the messiest note collections.
www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
Excited for the new episode of Basic AF that will hit Monday AM with a special guest!
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
Beta Tested: Apple’s Big Software Updates
If you’re wondering whether it’s finally safe (or fun) to jump into the Apple public betas, this episode is for you. From iPadOS 26’s dramatic windowing overhaul to…
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August 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Excited for the new episode of Basic AF that will hit Monday AM with a special guest!
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
If you haven’t, check out our last episode where it’s all about the iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS betas!
www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...