Happy New Year! Everyone expects Apple to release its first foldable iPhone later this year and the rumors and “leaks” are heating up. Tom and Jeff discuss the latest, including the 3D printed model that looks nothing like current iPhones.

Plus, Tom decided to reset his iPhone in an attempt to resolve the ongoing battery life issues he’s been having with iOS 26. Apple’s made a lot of improvements to the process, but it’s not quite perfect and he shares what worked well and what still needs some work.

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Support Jeff Battersby’s Stroke Recovery

Apple Pencil Could Work With iPhone Fold, According to New Report

iPhone Fold 1:1 Replica With Folding Hinge (3D Model)

How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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Happy Holidays! Joe Moyer returns and joins Tom and Jeff for a fun and festive discussion in the third-annual “These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things” show! Picks range from backpacks to iPhone accessories, books, apps, and more.

Find more from Joe at https://www.24letters.net/.

Links:

• Bellroy Transit Workpack
• Bullstrap Men's Wallets
• Bullstrap iPhone Cases
• Peak Design Phone Cases
• Gentler Streak Workout Tracker
• Craft: Docs, Notes, Tasks & AI
• The Ugmonk Pen
• Discbound Analog Productivity System
• Field Notes Notebooks
• iPad Pro
• Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station
• Highland Pro Screenwriting App
• Snipd AI Podcast App
• Readwise
• Version History Podcast
• Book Tracker - Reading Journal
• YouTube Premium
• Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor
• Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
• What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
• Asana Project Management

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In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff revisit all the Apple hardware they use every single day, 18 months after their last gear rundown. From Macs to iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, and even a brief Vision Pro confession, they break down what’s still great, what’s aging surprisingly well, and what upgrades they’ve made along the way.

Jeff shares updates on his recovery journey, including walking unaided, writing again, and adjusting to double vision, while Tom heaps praise on the iPad Pro M5 and laments the quirks of iOS 26 battery life on his iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Other highlights include:

• Why the M1/M2 Mac lineup still punches way above its weight
• Whether the Studio Display’s nano-texture finish is worth it (spoiler: it depends)
• AirPods Pro 3 comfort after long-term use
• HomePod improvements thanks to quiet-but-solid AirPlay tuning
• Foldable iPhone rumors, realistic upgrade cycles, and what Apple still gets right

They wrap with a reminder to check out the important episode about Jeff’s stroke and recovery, and a tease for the upcoming Favorite Things of the Year show with guest Joe Moyer.

Links:

Support Jeff Battersby's Stroke Recovery

Teaching, B******t Jobs, and AI — Jeffrey Fisher

Stroke!: An Account of Jeff’s Symptoms, Recovery, and What You Should Trust in a Medical Emergency

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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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