It's a Clear Case of Lying

Pete and Dave admit they couldn’t resist ordering new iPhones—though Adam stayed strong—but the catch is they haven’t even received them yet. That doesn’t stop the crew from diving into the best ways to buy and sell your old gear, plus a slew of Quick Tips you’ll actually use. From setting your default calling app to snagging Amazon’s free photo storage, updating contact images in seconds, and taking smaller HEIC screenshots, you’ll come away sharper than ever. They even explain why sticking with developer betas can sometimes be more stable than waiting on the public release. Don’t Get Caught missing these shortcuts. You’ll also learn how to dodge surprise roaming charges after a Canada trip, fix stubborn RCS issues with one iCloud toggle, and disable carrier locks before upgrading. Listener questions bring even more depth, like whether APFS is worth it on spinning drives, how to troubleshoot iCloud sync quirks, and why Apple’s “Clear” case isn’t so clear. Sprinkle in Apple Intelligence tricks, AI-powered cocktail recipes, and smart audio bug warnings in macOS Tahoe, and you’ve got an episode stacked with must-know Apple wisdom. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1109 for Monday, September 29th, 2025 September 29th: National Biscotti Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber and U7 Pro XG The MGG Merch Store is Live! 00:03:23 We’re liars…well, at least two of us are. Pete and Dave bought iPhones Gazelle.com Swappa.com eBay.com Facebook Marketplace Quick Tips 00:00:01 QT-Settings > Apps > Phone for Default Calling App, Spam handling, more 00:15:47 QT-Don’t reset the iPhone until money is in-hand Sponsors 00:17:15 SPONSOR: PAKA makes performance apparel from sustainable alpaca fiber, softer than cashmere, warmer than wool. To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to go.PAKAapparel.com/MGG and use code MGG. 00:18:49 SPONSOR: Insta360 GO Ultra. About the size of an Oreo and does 4K @ 60fps! To bag a free Sticky Tabs with your Insta360 GO Ultra purchase use code “MGG” at store.insta360.com. 00:20:18 Pete uses the Insta360 Link 2c…and Alpaca wool is the most fantastic clothing MOAR Quick Tips 00:21:15 JoeM-QT-iOS 26 Preview App is Feature Rich! 00:23:27 Terry-QT-ChatGPT CarPlay widget requires phone face up 00:26:07 QT-System Settings – Apple Intelligence & Siri – ChatGPT Extension – Sign In if you like 00:27:30 JK Dawson-QT-Amazon Prime members get unlimited photo storage 00:29:34 Uncle Jamie-Quickly Update Logo / Image in Contacts Yoink is great for moving files from app to app The Apple Newton had a great copy/paste user interface 00:33:44 Use Expose to drag and drop to a new window 00:34:41 Alex-QT-Take screenshots in HEIC format on macOS defaults write com.apple.screencapture type heic; killall SystemUIServer 00:38:05 Connection Troubles! 00:40:24 CSF-OnyX 4.9.x for macOS 26 is out Beware that HEIC might not be supported by everyone to whom you send screenshots 00:42:08 Is it more stable to stay on the Developer Betas for a couple of months? You get bug fixes faster! Sponsors 00:45:38 SPONSOR: Zapier – Zapier is the easiest way to automate your tasks. Transform how you work with Zapier and AI. Get started for free today by visiting Zapier.com/macgeekgab 00:47:04 SPONSOR: Constant Contact makes marketing easier and more effective for small businesses like yours. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at ConstantContact.com Don’t Get Caught 00:48:26 QT-Disable Data Roaming when you return from Canada (especially if you’re on Mint Mobile or another prepaid plan) 00:51:58 Pensacola Craig-QT-Disable Carrier SIM Lock before upgrading 00:52:55 QT-If you Mac can’t send RCS with macOS 26, toggle “Enable Messages in iCloud” off and on. Unstick The Stuck Bit 00:54:56 DGC-macOS 26 (Tahoe) has significant audio-related bugs 00:57:20 Joe-DGC-Beware Apple’s “Clear” Case isn’t so clear It’s a Clear Case of Lying! 00:59:29 Mark-iCloud Files were found in iCloud Drive (Archive) folder 01:03:37 Jessica-DGC-1108-The episode was late to Apple Podcasts…and it’s Dave’s fault! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 01:05:40 Louis from Montreal–Is APFS good these days or something else for external drives? APFS speeds on Rotational Drives 01:09:27 Bill-1107-How to troubleshoot file syncing issues? 01:13:47 JK Dawson-1108-Using AI for Recipes Cocktail recipes with ChatGPT: Take a picture of what’s in your bar and let IT decide! 01:16:20 DJ Mac-1108-More AI for Recipes 01:17:43 ChatGPT: Make us a travel itinerary in the city we’re visiting 01:21:31 MGG 1109 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly Pilot Pete’s Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam’s new podcast! 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