Stephen Robles - Tech News, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Smart Home

I wanted to know if I could vibe code an app that allows me to sync Music, Podcasts, Videos, and Photos from a modern Mac to my old iPod Video.

A few months ago, Apple asked me to curate a list of the top productivity apps I use to get stuff done.

It's back to school season and everything is more expensive thanks to "RAM-ageddon" and supply constraints due to AI.

Over the years, there has been no shortage of articles and think pieces proclaiming “podcasting is dead,” yet we persist.

Apple just launched native video podcasts in iOS 26.4 — no more separate RSS feeds for audio and video.

Get 15 powerful new iPhone Shortcuts: Ask AI about articles you're reading, stock alerts via text message, find concerts by city or artist, and more!

Apple Creator Studio is OUT, a subscription model that brings new features and Apple Intelligence to Final Cut, Pixelmator, Logic, and the iWork suite.

Unlock the full power of your Apple ecosystem with 15 hidden Continuity features that make your iPhone, Mac, and iPad work seamlessly together!

Aqara U400 is the first smart lock to use Ultra-Wideband with Apple Home Key, unlocking your door automatically as you approach!

I'm still discovering new things in iOS 26, so here are 15 tips you probably haven't seen, from Apple Maps Visited Places, how to turn off the swipe to disable alarm, Apple Music tips, Camera settings, and more!

I attended my first CES in Las Vegas saw all kinds of wild tech, like new LEGO Smart bricks, the first ultra-wideband smart lock from Aqara, and AI-powered humanoid robots!

For a long time I've wanted to offer an extensive course for those wanting to learn how to build Shortcuts.

Every year I test dozens of MagSafe batteries, power banks, and 3-in-1 chargers, and the 2025 Chargie Awards crown the best of the best!

25 NEW iPhone shortcuts that use Apple Intelligence to summarize YouTube videos, identify movies and shows, clean up your Photo Library, create reminders from emails, track money, and more!

iOS 26 Visual Intelligence is way more powerful than Apple mentioned — and tons of third-party apps are secretly tapping into it.

Yes. you can finally AirDrop between Android and iPhone using Google’s updated Quick Share on Pixel 10, but there are a LOT of quirks you need to know.

Step inside my fully-automated Apple Home and see how I use more than 150 smart home devices across every room—including shades, switches, sensors, cameras, lighting, and more!

Black Friday tech deals are here, and I rounded up the best sales on Apple gear, MagSafe chargers, power banks, smart home gear, Sonos speakers, and more!

iOS and macOS 26.2 are packed with features — from Edge Light on the Mac to big Apple Podcasts changes, plus hidden Shortcuts actions, and Split View is back on iPad!

18 NEW Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, with AI-generated packing lists, dynamic birthday texts, smart “remember anything" to Notes, Apple Music automations, and more!