The Blog

I sit down with Apple’s vice president of hardware engineering, Dave Pakula, to talk about the biggest iPad mini update yet, from its new OLED display to the thinner and lighter design. I also ask about the lack of ProMotion and how Apple gets sound out of the display while making the mini water and dust resistant.

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My App

• Parchment: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parchment-agenda-daily-note/id6779987526

Links

Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me

• My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone
• My Current Gear & Apps: https://theuntitled.site/gear-and-apps
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_
• Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social
• Website: https://theuntitled.site
• Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site

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Let's talk about iOS and iPadOS 27 and all the new features, including Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, and changes to the iPad and system apps.

Check out my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lawley

Thank you all for your support!

As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well.

My App

• Parchment: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parchment-agenda-daily-note/id6779987526

Links

Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me

• My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone
• My Current Gear & Apps: https://theuntitled.site/gear-and-apps
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_
• Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social
• Website: https://theuntitled.site
• Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site

Apps

• Drafts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1236254471?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Bulletin: AI News Reader: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulletin-ai-news-reader/id6476572500
• Parchment: Agenda & Daily Note https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parchment-agenda-daily-note/id6779987526?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Sequel • Media Tracker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Cheatsheet: Sticky Note Widget: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829

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Let's talk about how I have been running my business from the iPad for the last 10 years. All the tools, apps, and hardware I use.

As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well.

My App

• Parchment: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parchment-agenda-daily-note/id6779987526

Links

Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me

• My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone
• My Current Gear & Apps: https://theuntitled.site/gear-and-apps
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_
• Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social
• Website: https://theuntitled.site
• Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site

Hardware

• Apple iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/
• Apple MacBook Pro: https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/
• CharJenPro MagFlött Pro: https://www.charjenpro.com/products/magflottpro
• CharJenPro MagFlött VESA Mount: https://www.charjenpro.com/products/magflottvesamount
• Apple Magic Trackpad, black USB-C: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL6L6HPG?tag=clawley-20
• Apple AirPods Max 2, Midnight: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSS4SGZR?tag=clawley-20
• Magic Track Ergo Stand: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1377613-apple-magic-trackpad-2-ergonomic-stand#profileId-1425360

Apps

• Parchment: Agenda & Daily Note: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parchment-agenda-daily-note/id6779987526
• Shortcuts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id1462947752
• Reeder: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reeder/id6475002485
• Spark Mail: AI Email Assistant: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246
• Surfshark VPN: Fast & Secure: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surfshark-vpn-fast-secure/id1391782046
• Codex: https://openai.com/codex/
• ChatGPT: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chatgpt/id6448311069
• App Store Connect: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app-store-connect/id1234793120
• TestFlight: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664
• Xcode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835
• Reminders: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reminders/id1108187841
• Apple Notes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes/id1110145109
• Journal: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journal/id6447391597
• Drafts: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1236254471
• SSH Client – Secure ShellFish: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ssh-client-secure-shellfish/id1336634154
• Quick Reads: Read It Later: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-reads-read-it-later/id6759210587
• Final Cut Pro: Create Video: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro-create-video/id1631624924
• DaVinci Resolve for iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/davinci-resolve-for-ipad/id1581363826
• Quick Subtitles: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-subtitles/id6747410609

Shortcuts

• Export Daily Note to Apple Notes: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/6416beab06124cc9a1dca432db969834
• Daily Note Template: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/5f4be03e86ac419b95bf772f6f01f6a8

Daily VLOGS are back. Today I am focused on shipping an update to Parchment, handling support emails, and filming/editing a video… all in one day.

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