Jeff is the head of video content production for 9to5. He joined 9to5Mac in 2016, producing videos, walkthroughs, how-tos, written tutorials, and reviews. He takes pride in explaining things simply, clearly, and concisely. Jeff’s videos have been watched hundreds of millions of times by people seeking to learn more about today’s tech. Subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube to catch Jeff’s latest videos.
iOS Decoded is Jeff’s flagship video series that breaks down what’s new in iOS betas, including behind-the-scenes deep dives into undiscovered features and exclusive details on the iOS roadmap.
Jeff also produces a weekly podcast, alongside co-host Fernando Silva, entitled 9to5Mac Overtime. A video-first podcast, 9to5Mac Overtime airs weekly on our YouTube channel, but can also be enjoyed in audio form via Apple Podcasts, or your podcast app of choice.
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Yesterday’s release of iOS 18 brought many new improvements and enhancements to the iOS Home Screen. The update includes a few subtle changes but also features fundamental changes to iOS design paradigms that have been around since the iPhone’s inception.
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During its iPhone 16 event today, Apple showcased some of the iPhone 16’s updated camera features. One such feature included pausing and resuming in-flight videos shot with the stock Camera app. Unlike the new Camera Control feature, which is exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup, pausing videos is available on older iPhones running the iOS 18 RC. This addition makes it possible to do jump cuts between scenes within the same video file.
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Today, Apple announced the latest generation in its popular earbuds line, the AirPods 4. While Apple’s game-changing earbuds are known for being easy to use, as any long-time user will tell you, keeping them in pristine, clean condition is a bit more challenging. With this in mind, Belkin has launched an updated version of its AirPods Cleaning Kit to help keep your wireless earbuds clean.
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Luma Touch co-founder Terri Morgan joins us to discuss creating LumaFusion, early struggles to gain traction, thoughts on AI and creativity, opinions on in-app subscriptions, and what’s new in LumaFusion 5.0.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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With iOS 18.1 Beta 3, Apple debuted its anticipated AI-assisted ‘Clean Up’ feature in the Photos app. As its name suggests, Clean Up helps users tidy up photos, removing everything from inanimate objects to people to blemishes, etc.
I think Clean Up is the one missing feature that the Photos app desperately needs. Although it’s far from perfect in its current beta iteration, it shows lots of promise. Although it’s the most exciting change in the latest iOS 18.1 beta, Clean Up isn’t the only thing new. Watch my hands-on video as I consider Clean Up alongside additional new features and changes.
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Grammy award-winning platinum music producer Henny Tha Bizness joins Overtime to talk about iPad music production, the benefits of simplicity, mastering your tools, why AI in music isn’t as new of a concept as it may seem, and much more.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, VMware Fusion 13 Pro is a no-brainer solution for those who need to run specific Windows applications on a Mac.
In this hands-on video walkthrough, I demonstrate how to set up your free VMware Fusion Pro personal license, download and install VMware Fusion Pro 13, and install and configure Windows 11 for ARM on your virtual machine.
Check out the full step-by-step written tutorial to run Windows 11 on your Mac. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more original Mac tutorials, guides, and how-tos.
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9to5Mac Editor-in-Chief Chance Miller joins us to discuss Apple Vision Pro gaming, productivity, and the future of Apple’s spatial computer.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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iOS 18 beta 5 introduced several new changes, but one in particular – Safari’s new Distraction Control feature – stands out above the rest. Watch my hands-on video walkthrough as I provide commentary on everything new in iOS 18 beta 5, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos.
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A discussion of the new Siri on iOS 18.1 beta 1, Apple Intelligence writing tools, new summaries in the Messages and Mail apps, phone call recording, AI-assisted memory video creation, and more.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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Byte Review’s Tom Hitchins joins Fernando to discuss his unique aesthetic and the role the iPad has played in his ever-evolving YouTube journey.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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Jeff and Fernando go back down memory lane to discuss their first Apple Products, first Macs, and fond jailbreak memories.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn a USB drive into a macOS Sequoia USB installer. Having a USB installer is useful for performing upgrades to Sequoia across multiple Macs, among other use cases. Watch my full video walkthrough, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Mac guides, how-tos, reviews, etc.
Before we begin, it’s important to note that a USB installer is not a requirement to install macOS 15. Upon its release, you’ll be able to use the App Store to download Sequoia or install macOS via Recovery mode. As noted at the beginning, one of the primary benefits of creating a Sequoia USB install drive is that it allows you to install it across multiple Macs.
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This week’s episode 023 is about Apple Vision Pro and VisionOS 2, Mac and macOS Sequoia, classic Macintosh System 6 wallpaper, window tiling, and more. It also includes all sorts of other interesting observations from around the world of tech and beyond.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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Yesterday, Apple released the second beta for iOS 18 and macOS 10.15 Sequoia, and it arrived featuring one of the headline components shared between both OSes. iPhone Mirroring, a feature that lets you both mirror and fully control an iPhone via Continuity, is now available in the latest betas.
In this hands-on video, we test-drive iPhone Mirroring to showcase its capabilities. We also include an iPhone Mirroring FAQ with the most frequently asked questions answered. Be sure to watch our full hands-on with iOS 18 for more, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for upcoming coverage of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.
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I recently did a deep dive into the macOS 15 Sequoia beta. Some of the headline features, like iPhone Mirroring, and Apple Intelligence, have yet to launch, but we can expect iPhone Mirroring to arrive with today’s release of beta 2. Yet, even without those features, there are more than enough changes and updates found in macOS Sequoia to keep things interesting!
In this hands-on video, I walk through dozens of new macOS Sequoia changes and features. Catch a glimpse of what’s new inside, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more macOS 10.5 walkthroughs and tutorials.
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Apple today released highly-anticipated updates to both Final Cut Pro for iPad and Final Cut Pro for Mac. The iPad version, now called Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, takes full advantage of the new iPad Pro with M4 chip. Apple notes that it enables up to 2x faster rendering and supports up to 4x more streams of ProRes RAW than with the M1 iPad Pro.
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If you’re looking for a way to add 360-degree videos to your Apple Vision Pro, then the Insta360 X4 might be the easiest and most affordable way for you to do so. With this 8K action camera, you can easily shoot, convert, and send high-quality 360-degree video to Apple Vision Pro for watching with full immersion.
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This week’s episode is all about WWDC 2024, with a primary focus on iOS 18. Fernando and Jeff discuss visionOS 2, their favorite iOS 18 features, and more.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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In this initial hands-on walkthrough, I discuss 18 of my favorite new changes and features from the first iOS 18 beta for iPhone. I explain why you should be excited about new long-awaited updates to the iOS Calendar app, Reminders, Notes, Messages, and more. Watch our hands-on video, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more hands-on iOS 18 coverage.
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In this episode, Fernando and Jeff discuss WWDC iOS 18 leaks, exploring how much more information we’re getting about the software side of things compared to previous years. We also discuss the challenges and joys of establishing a workflow on iPadOS. From setting up shortcuts (not just the app) to managing files and timelines in Final Cut, we share our experiences and tips. Plus, we marvel at the power of ChatGPT for generating quirky podcast titles and enhancing productivity.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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Fernando and Jeff discuss using iPad Pro exclusively over Mac, favorite iPad Pro features, and the one must have sleeper accessory for Apple’s new tablet.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
I’ve been using the new M4 iPad Pro for the last week exclusively, resisting any urge to use my MacBook Pro as a crutch. Needless to say, it’s been an enlightening, interesting, and dare I say, a fun experience on a lot of fronts. My biggest takeaway? The iPad has flaws, but iPadOS does not need to be macOS to make it a good computer.
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Jeff and Fernando share their impressions of the new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. Fully edited on iPad Pro!
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.
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