Christopher Lawley
@chrislawley.me
YouTuber, Photographer, Podcaster, and overall nerd. I cover the iPad, iPhone, apps, and more.
📺 YouTube: YouTube.com/@ChrisLawley
🎙️ Podcast: MacStories.net/comfort-zone/
🔗 Links/Contact: chrislawley.me
📺 YouTube: YouTube.com/@ChrisLawley
🎙️ Podcast: MacStories.net/comfort-zone/
🔗 Links/Contact: chrislawley.me
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Christopher Lawley
@chrislawley.me
· Sep 15
iPadOS 26 Walkthrough: THIS Reboots the iPad
YouTube video by Christopher Lawley
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New Video!
iPadOS 26 Walkthrough: THIS Reboots the iPad
🔗 youtu.be/rzqWgOAejUQ
In this one I cover EVERYTHING in iPadOS 26
🪟 Windowing & Multitasking
🔙 Background Tasks
🎙️ Local Recording
⌨️ New Keyboard Shortcuts
🖱️ The New Cursor
📱 A Whole Bunch of Apps
➕ And More!
iPadOS 26 Walkthrough: THIS Reboots the iPad
🔗 youtu.be/rzqWgOAejUQ
In this one I cover EVERYTHING in iPadOS 26
🪟 Windowing & Multitasking
🔙 Background Tasks
🎙️ Local Recording
⌨️ New Keyboard Shortcuts
🖱️ The New Cursor
📱 A Whole Bunch of Apps
➕ And More!
I have a very close family member who is a fighter pilot, and this is pretty cool to see. Only critique: it could have used some Kenny Loggins, but THAT song they did use KICKED. Definitely worth getting strapped into the Vision Pro for.
tv.apple.com/us/movie/flight-...
tv.apple.com/us/movie/flight-...
Flight Ready - Apple TV
Report to the flight deck of the USS Nimitz and strap in with F-18 fighter pilots for a full-throttle ride through the skies.
tv.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I have a very close family member who is a fighter pilot, and this is pretty cool to see. Only critique: it could have used some Kenny Loggins, but THAT song they did use KICKED. Definitely worth getting strapped into the Vision Pro for.
tv.apple.com/us/movie/flight-...
tv.apple.com/us/movie/flight-...
What a weird product release to wake up to. I had to check it wasn’t April 1st.
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone
ISSEY MIYAKE and Apple today unveiled iPhone Pocket, designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items.
www.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What a weird product release to wake up to. I had to check it wasn’t April 1st.
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
This week in the Cozy Zone, the gang discusses what they think they're in the top 1% of the world at. Sports? Cooking? Something weird that will make everyone look at them different from now on???
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This week in the Cozy Zone, the gang discusses what they think they're in the top 1% of the world at. Sports? Cooking? Something weird that will make everyone look at them different from now on???
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
Comfort Zone, Episode 74: Freak'n Toad
@chrislawley.me simplifies his backpack, @birchtree.me has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and @nileane.fr's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/0qv0A5EMyU4
@chrislawley.me simplifies his backpack, @birchtree.me has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and @nileane.fr's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/0qv0A5EMyU4
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 74: Freak'n Toad
@chrislawley.me simplifies his backpack, @birchtree.me has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and @nileane.fr's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/0qv0A5EMyU4
@chrislawley.me simplifies his backpack, @birchtree.me has complex feelings about the new Affinity Studio, and @nileane.fr's challenge has her questioning the sanity of the American suburbs.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/0qv0A5EMyU4
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
+ This week in the Cozy Zone, @nileane.fr challenged the dads to a wild mini game of internet football (⚽ football, not 🏈 football)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
Comfort Zone
Comfort Zone is a weekly podcast that pushes its hosts outside of their, well, comfort zone hosted by Christopher Lawley, Niléane Dorffer, and Matt Birchler. Every Thursday, each host will bring new t...
www.macstories.net
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
+ This week in the Cozy Zone, @nileane.fr challenged the dads to a wild mini game of internet football (⚽ football, not 🏈 football)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
Comfort Zone Ep 73: Boom, Firefox Out of the Question
@nileane.fr is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but @chrislawley.me is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
@nileane.fr is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but @chrislawley.me is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Comfort Zone Ep 73: Boom, Firefox Out of the Question
@nileane.fr is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but @chrislawley.me is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
@nileane.fr is experiencing the lowest lows with gaming, but @chrislawley.me is full of joy. Meanwhile, the gang's attempts to use local LLMs ranges from similar low lows to joy as well.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
I guess this means a new Animal Crossing game isn’t coming soon. Looks like a fine update, expect for having to purchase the switch 2 upgrade, which has less content than the free update. 😅
youtu.be/7nODHyw3lgs?...
youtu.be/7nODHyw3lgs?...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition & Free Update – Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I guess this means a new Animal Crossing game isn’t coming soon. Looks like a fine update, expect for having to purchase the switch 2 upgrade, which has less content than the free update. 😅
youtu.be/7nODHyw3lgs?...
youtu.be/7nODHyw3lgs?...
I love the Fall/Winter. I get so much more done. Plus my office just feels cozier.
I know, I know, something something California winter. But hey, it’s snowed here… twice in my whole life, but still. 😅
I know, I know, something something California winter. But hey, it’s snowed here… twice in my whole life, but still. 😅
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I love the Fall/Winter. I get so much more done. Plus my office just feels cozier.
I know, I know, something something California winter. But hey, it’s snowed here… twice in my whole life, but still. 😅
I know, I know, something something California winter. But hey, it’s snowed here… twice in my whole life, but still. 😅
Seriously Bluesky? Now you get kicked out of the dock.
October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Seriously Bluesky? Now you get kicked out of the dock.
My Nintendo Switch 2 Hot Take:
If you make a grip case for the Switch 2 you also need to make a travel case the that console and grips fit in.
If you make a grip case for the Switch 2 you also need to make a travel case the that console and grips fit in.
October 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
My Nintendo Switch 2 Hot Take:
If you make a grip case for the Switch 2 you also need to make a travel case the that console and grips fit in.
If you make a grip case for the Switch 2 you also need to make a travel case the that console and grips fit in.
I love the fast charging on the new iPad Pro. Not a reason on its own to upgrade, but a huge quality of life improvement.
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I love the fast charging on the new iPad Pro. Not a reason on its own to upgrade, but a huge quality of life improvement.
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
Here’s the thing about windowing on iPadOS 26, many apps have a collapsible left sidebar and the traffic light buttons block you from clicking it 90% of the time 😑
October 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Here’s the thing about windowing on iPadOS 26, many apps have a collapsible left sidebar and the traffic light buttons block you from clicking it 90% of the time 😑
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
In the Cozy Zone this week: The gang discusses everything in their travel bags. You'll be shocked to hear that some of us have our lives together and others are absolute sickos.
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In the Cozy Zone this week: The gang discusses everything in their travel bags. You'll be shocked to hear that some of us have our lives together and others are absolute sickos.
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the weekly members-only extension of Comfort Zone! Subscribe here: www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
Comfort Zone, Episode 72: You Have a Bean on Your Head
@birchtree.me reviews basically every phone of 2025, @chrislawley.me has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
@birchtree.me reviews basically every phone of 2025, @chrislawley.me has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 72: You Have a Bean on Your Head
@birchtree.me reviews basically every phone of 2025, @chrislawley.me has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
@birchtree.me reviews basically every phone of 2025, @chrislawley.me has Apple silicon Christmas in October, and the whole gang gets creative on their phones.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ youtu.be/s0UOetkr6PM
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My next app is called Quick Notes, and it should be out relatively soon (I just started working on it Friday, give me a break 😂). I love making apps for myself, and this one fixes a challenge I've been annoyed by for a long time.
birchtree.me/blog/my-nex...
birchtree.me/blog/my-nex...
October 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My next app is called Quick Notes, and it should be out relatively soon (I just started working on it Friday, give me a break 😂). I love making apps for myself, and this one fixes a challenge I've been annoyed by for a long time.
birchtree.me/blog/my-nex...
birchtree.me/blog/my-nex...
New Video!
M5 iPad Pro Review: My Computer
🔗 youtu.be/YvCsZY2g5gU
In this one I take a look at the new M5 iPad Pro and the surprising quality of life updates that come with it.
M5 iPad Pro Review: My Computer
🔗 youtu.be/YvCsZY2g5gU
In this one I take a look at the new M5 iPad Pro and the surprising quality of life updates that come with it.
M5 iPad Pro Review: My Computer
Sponsor: Paperlike 3 has an all new butterfly application system and is one of my favorite iPad accessories. Check it out here: https://paperlike.com/lawley/2510
Let's talk about the new M5 iPad Pro and all the new features, and if you should upgrade.
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## Chapters
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M5 Chip 00:15
Local Al 03:29
Sponsor: Paperlike 05:51
C1X Chip 07:44
N1 Chip 09:09
Battery & Fast Charging 10:03
High Refresh Rate External Monitor 11:58
Should You Upgrade? 13:13
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
New Video!
M5 iPad Pro Review: My Computer
🔗 youtu.be/YvCsZY2g5gU
In this one I take a look at the new M5 iPad Pro and the surprising quality of life updates that come with it.
M5 iPad Pro Review: My Computer
🔗 youtu.be/YvCsZY2g5gU
In this one I take a look at the new M5 iPad Pro and the surprising quality of life updates that come with it.
So next year F1 will have Apple, Ford, and Lego. All they need now is Dr. Pepper and my whole personality will be in one place.
October 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
So next year F1 will have Apple, Ford, and Lego. All they need now is Dr. Pepper and my whole personality will be in one place.
There it is, Apple is the exclusive broadcast partner for Formula 1. I've really enjoyed F1 TV, but I'll be curious how Apple does it.
Hey Apple PR, I really love F1 and will totally make a video if you invite me to a race.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Hey Apple PR, I really love F1 and will totally make a video if you invite me to a race.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1® in the U.S.
Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership that will bring all F1 races exclusively to Apple TV in the United States beginning next year.
www.apple.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
There it is, Apple is the exclusive broadcast partner for Formula 1. I've really enjoyed F1 TV, but I'll be curious how Apple does it.
Hey Apple PR, I really love F1 and will totally make a video if you invite me to a race.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Hey Apple PR, I really love F1 and will totally make a video if you invite me to a race.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
In the Cozy Zone this week: @chrislawley.me and @birchtree.me have gotten a lot of grief for not knowing anything about Europe, but can @nileane.fr take the heat on her US geography knowledge?
(Cozy Zone is the members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In the Cozy Zone this week: @chrislawley.me and @birchtree.me have gotten a lot of grief for not knowing anything about Europe, but can @nileane.fr take the heat on her US geography knowledge?
(Cozy Zone is the members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
(Cozy Zone is the members-only extension of Comfort Zone! www.macstories.net/comfort-zone...)
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
Comfort Zone, Episode 71: Macaroon
With @birchtree.me on Safari, @chrislawley.me brings a brick, @nileane.fr does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXV...
With @birchtree.me on Safari, @chrislawley.me brings a brick, @nileane.fr does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXV...
October 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Comfort Zone, Episode 71: Macaroon
With @birchtree.me on Safari, @chrislawley.me brings a brick, @nileane.fr does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXV...
With @birchtree.me on Safari, @chrislawley.me brings a brick, @nileane.fr does an AMA, and they have a listening party with some groovy tunes.
🎧 www.macstories.net/comfort-zone/
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXV...
A few extra details about the new iPad Pro.
- It has the N1 and C1X chip that is in the iPhone 17 Pro and Air. Which means Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
- 256 and 512GB models some with 12GB of RAM.
- Supports fast charging with the 40w Dynamic Power Adapter.
- 120hz external display support.
- It has the N1 and C1X chip that is in the iPhone 17 Pro and Air. Which means Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
- 256 and 512GB models some with 12GB of RAM.
- Supports fast charging with the 40w Dynamic Power Adapter.
- 120hz external display support.
October 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A few extra details about the new iPad Pro.
- It has the N1 and C1X chip that is in the iPhone 17 Pro and Air. Which means Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
- 256 and 512GB models some with 12GB of RAM.
- Supports fast charging with the 40w Dynamic Power Adapter.
- 120hz external display support.
- It has the N1 and C1X chip that is in the iPhone 17 Pro and Air. Which means Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
- 256 and 512GB models some with 12GB of RAM.
- Supports fast charging with the 40w Dynamic Power Adapter.
- 120hz external display support.
New M5 iPad Pro! and I guess there is a new M5 MacBook Pro and a M5 Vision Pro as well. We all know it's about the iPad Pro though.
Looks like a minor chip update but I'm excited to test it out and see what the performance difference is.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Looks like a minor chip update but I'm excited to test it out and see what the performance difference is.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon
Apple today announced M5, delivering advances to every aspect of the chip and the next big leap in AI.
www.apple.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
New M5 iPad Pro! and I guess there is a new M5 MacBook Pro and a M5 Vision Pro as well. We all know it's about the iPad Pro though.
Looks like a minor chip update but I'm excited to test it out and see what the performance difference is.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Looks like a minor chip update but I'm excited to test it out and see what the performance difference is.
www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/1...
Reposted by Christopher Lawley
October 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I got the Savage Raven GripCase (what a gamer name 🙃) and this has made playing the Switch 2 in handheld so much better. Plus you can still dock the Switch 2. I’ll talk more about it on Comfort Zone or a video at some point.
www.savage-raven.com/products/sav...
www.savage-raven.com/products/sav...
Savage Raven by Skull & Co. GripCase for Nintendo SWITCH 2
GripCase for Nintendo Switch 2: 2-in-1 design - ergonomic grip + protective case. Interchangeable grips - 3 different designs to fit all hand sizes. Ergonomic design - allows hours of play without fat...
www.savage-raven.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I got the Savage Raven GripCase (what a gamer name 🙃) and this has made playing the Switch 2 in handheld so much better. Plus you can still dock the Switch 2. I’ll talk more about it on Comfort Zone or a video at some point.
www.savage-raven.com/products/sav...
www.savage-raven.com/products/sav...