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Siri Recap & Live Rewind
My first look at daily summaries and 15-second Live Rewind on iPhone Duo and Apple Watch: what gets saved, what is missing, and the off-wrist catch.
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Custom Charging Sounds
A quick iPhone Duo sound-pack demo, with the free Shortcuts kit, setup requirements, quiet Focus options, and a clear distinction between previews and real battery tests.
AVS Charging Explained
A high watt rating is only part of the iPhone Duo charging setup. This illustrated guide explains AVS, USB Power Delivery, the cable, and the conditions worth checking.
ALTI LIFT First Look
A reversible desk mat with an adjustable charging stand: my first look at the JOURNEY ALTI LIFT, its iPhone Duo grip, desk fit, and separate power-adapter requirement.
SUMMIT Ultra First Look
A first look at JOURNEY’s SUMMIT Ultra: the included wall charger, adjustable stand, touch light, and three charging areas—plus the grip question with an unfolded iPhone Duo.
Why Movies Have Black Bars
Fit keeps the scene, Fill crops the edges, and Stretch changes shapes. A visual guide to movie playback on the iPhone Duo, with a Safari Simulator example.
LOC8 URBAN on iPhone Duo
I pair the JOURNEY LOC8 URBAN with Find My, load six cards and cash, and compare its fit on the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18. The overhang and pocket bulk are the tradeoffs.
New Gear from JOURNEY
A quick thank-you to JOURNEY and an introduction to three supplied review products: the ALTI LIFT desk mat, LOC8 URBAN wallet, and SUMMIT ULTRA charging station.
NEDRELOW Magic Sleeve
A wrap for carrying my iPhone Duo and a pad when I sit down: my first look at NEDRELOW’s phone-sized Magic Sleeve, in charcoal wool and black microfiber.
CASEKOO Frost First Look
I fit the CASEKOO PureKOO Frost to my iPhone Duo, check the hinge and raised corners, and show a Touch ID tip using the side of my finger.
Duo Spatial Wallpaper
A short visual demonstration of my iPhone Duo’s spatial wallpaper: the narrow screen gives a glimpse, then opening the phone reveals the wider forest-and-water scene.
SUPCASE Duo Cases
I try the SUPCASE UB Grip and UB Aero on my iPhone Duo, comparing the front protection, hinge, rotating grip, added bulk, and everyday handling.