Christopher Lawley

YouTuber, Photographer, Podcaster, and overall nerd. I cover the iPad, iPhone, apps, and more.
✉️ Business Contact: [email protected]

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2026-06-10 18:27:36 GMT

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@nprofile…75c7 Yeah I felt bad, but what am I suppose to not post my Turnes photo???

2026-06-10 16:02:32 GMT

That is a wrap on my 5th WWDC. This was a great one. There are a ton of features I am excited to explore and share with you all. On a personal note, I got to hang out with good friends, meet new people, and learned a lot. I'm ready to get to work for the busiest part of my year.
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2026-06-04 14:15:12 GMT

I’m launching something kind of different today: a Patreon.
You’re probably asking, “Why do it now?”
I’ve become very reliant on advertising for the channel to the point where I am not making the videos I want in favor of making videos I know will perform. I hate that.
My goal with this is to reduce my reliance on ads and get back to the mission statement of the channel: showing you all how to do more with the tech you already have.
https://www.patreon.com/lawley

2025-12-12 16:27:52 GMT

We're going to be recording the next set of Cozy Zone episodes, and we want to roast our listeners’ home screens. Reply with a screenshot of yours.
We will be recording Dec. 14th at 8 a.m. PST, so get them in before then.

2025-07-09 01:16:01 GMT

Weird iPadOS 26 discovery Globe+Shift+C bring up the new Games app. Doesn’t matter if you are on the home screen or in an app. The only other thing Globe+Shift+’Letter’ launches is ‘A’ will bring up the App Library. No idea why the Games app gets a system wide keyboard shortcut.

2025-06-11 14:24:03 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I saw a demo of Workout buddy and I think it’s creepy. It’s pushing that too far line for me.

2025-06-10 18:05:03 GMT

Will somebody just get this man a damn touch screen Mac already?!?!?
https://isfeeling.social/@matt/114659408605415978

2025-05-23 13:35:03 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Kind of like this. 😜
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2025-05-20 15:07:34 GMT

Got the WWDC invite four years in a row. That’s pretty cool! I’m actually not 100% sure I can go this year which is a bummer. Hopefully, but not sure yet.
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2025-04-26 19:22:00 GMT

Vacation Mode: Active
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2025-04-24 14:02:43 GMT

This is my best challenge submission yet! ⌨️🏞️
https://mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone/114393300191545048

2025-04-23 01:04:14 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs 🤨

2025-04-07 21:49:38 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs oh dear god, are you in Jared Leto’s cult too?

2025-04-07 14:32:18 GMT

They ruined the last Tron movie with Daft Punk. Now they are ruining the new one with Jared Leto. 🙄
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVG_X_7Naw

2025-03-27 01:40:05 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I know I’ve been away for a while, but holy fucking Christ is there so many god damn popups on macOS. Why? Do I really need to grant permission to use the external drive I just fucking plugged in????
Ugh! Table flip!!!

2025-03-25 18:43:11 GMT

WWDC is so weird for media. I book a hotel months in advance but I don't know if I am actually invited until about two weeks before the event. I've been invited every year since they started doing an in-person element again so I’m probably good. But I always make sure my room is cancelable.
I couldn't imagine having to deal with fights, especially International flights. I just get to take a nice drive in the Mustang.

2025-03-20 12:12:53 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs It's suppose to be 80 degrees here next week. Want to trade?

2025-03-19 00:21:15 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs It's probably Superhuman coming for you.

2025-03-16 19:54:59 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I would take OLED over 120, but why not have both?

2025-03-11 18:46:08 GMT

Interesting tidbit about the MacBook Air.
Normally, I edit Comfort Zone in Final Cut on my M4 iPad Pro. Starting at 100% battery, usually about halfway to 2/3rds of the edit, I have to plug in my iPad Pro to power. The MacBook Air finished the whole edit on battery with 57% left.

2025-03-08 15:13:40 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I’m going to need you to change this. You know we aren’t allowed to agree on movies. 😜

2025-03-07 22:00:55 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Thank you for confirming you are from the age of the dinosaurs.
Congratulations!!! 🎉

2025-03-02 01:43:00 GMT

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2025-02-20 19:04:30 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Well, cults can be compelling.

2025-02-10 19:22:02 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I'm shocked that's not there considering they hav a movie about Formula 1 coming out this year. Maybe it will launch with the new season.

2025-01-25 23:24:14 GMT

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2025-01-15 15:10:42 GMT

All I will say is I have been using it and it’s good!
https://isfeeling.social/@matt/113832969397960333

2025-01-13 15:17:25 GMT

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@nprofile…z7vu Interesting! I’ve never not had the option to airplay to my Arc. I have had way more issues trying to AirPlay to my Homepods than I have my Sonos stuff.

2025-01-13 14:46:07 GMT

Hottest of spicy takes: The app isn't that bad, and after setting up the speakers I never use it. Just AirPlay from the Music app.
I'm just pissed that I bought the soundbar and subwoofer and they were updated _days_ later.
(I know I could have sent them back, but it would have been a thing)
https://techhub.social/@Techmeme/113821205928725991

2025-01-07 02:18:23 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Double of nothing for 2025. Eat AirPods Max you coward.

2024-12-21 17:10:40 GMT

Today is the fourth anniversary of me becoming self-employed. It’s been a roller coaster. To be able to work for myself and own my work has been incredible. Thank you to everyone that helped make that possible.
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2024-12-18 11:13:56 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs You get me!
Brb I need to make a viral video about some aspect of Apple Intelligence. 😜

2024-12-18 01:36:09 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs You know what, screw regular AirPods, how about AirPods Max? If you’re wrong you will do it on the show. Live life Birchler!

2024-12-18 00:47:50 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs You should double down and go for two AirPods.

2024-12-12 23:39:20 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs As a cult they have to trigger your happy emotions sometimes so you keep giving them money.

2024-12-09 18:46:36 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I only carry one card with me and it’s basically just used for restaurants. Everything else is Apple Pay. My last hold out was Home Depot.

2024-12-05 15:42:16 GMT

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@nprofile…z7vu What’s next, when intruders are detected (or you loose your keys) it sends out nine Nazgûl?

2024-11-28 15:28:05 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Fuck yes!!

2024-11-27 23:31:02 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs My wallet really wants me to love it.

2024-11-27 20:07:48 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Left Vision Pro off mine as well. 🤷‍♂️

2024-11-22 23:17:29 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs I feel called out. 😜

2024-11-22 19:11:47 GMT

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@nprofile…spxs Yeah, better movie reviews from the creator of the platform.
(You set yourself up for that one.)

2024-11-18 01:14:38 GMT

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@nprofile…nc4q Thank you!!

2024-11-14 11:17:03 GMT

I guess we’re all giving Bluesky a go. You can follow me there.
I’ll try and give each platform its own unique content. Maybe Bluesky will be just about posting cans of Dr. Pepper and pictures of my Mustang.*
*It will not be this**
**Maybe
https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social

2024-11-12 03:20:54 GMT

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@npub1p9k…865w Can’t hurt to swap it out.

2024-11-12 02:09:15 GMT

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@npub1p9k…865w Normally I’m really sensitive to noises, but this one hasn’t bothered me to much. I also use the impact gun more than the drill.

2024-11-12 01:59:37 GMT

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@npub1p9k…865w I have that same drill and yours sounds like mine.
BTW it’s a GREAT drill. I just used it for a project this weekend.

2024-09-06 20:40:18 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074
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2024-09-06 20:02:36 GMT

Early birthday present is here! Lego points came in clutch. Between that and credit card rewards it was almost half off. I have the best girl friend ever!
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2024-08-16 12:39:03 GMT

Microsoft’s version of Shortcuts is getting multitasking action support before actual Shortcuts does. 🫠
https://www.threads.net/@tomwarrenuk/post/C-ueSaUuy17

2024-08-12 18:27:03 GMT

This has been one of the hardest times to be an independent creator. AD revenue is in the toilet, everyone and their mother has a membership so good luck trying to start a new one, and platforms want their cut (:cough: YouTubes 45% :cough:). Even I have considered going and getting a regular job, and I hate regular jobs. How does Apple not see they aren’t taking 30% from Patreon, they are taking 30% from independent creators?? The people they claim to love.

2024-07-17 17:11:47 GMT

New Video!
Talking to Apple about Smart Script and Math Notes
https://youtu.be/LiAvrlKoEjk
I talked to Jenny Chen, Engineering Manager and Ty Jordan, Product Manager from Apple all about Smart Script and Math Notes.
This was incredibly fun to put together so go check it out!
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2024-07-17 13:34:41 GMT

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2024-07-17 13:06:05 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074
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2024-07-15 12:30:56 GMT

Developers! 👀
https://mastodon.social/@macsparky/112789924966398962

2024-06-28 16:21:55 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Mine got flagged as well this month, which is weird cause I use it receive lots of invoice payments. The last month hasn’t been anything special in that regards.

2024-06-13 14:03:29 GMT

Comfort Zone EP 2: A Second Thing Plugged into the Mac Is a Disaster State
We're back! After surviving our first challenge together, the gang is back for more with new goodies, an unexpectedly heavy topic, and a new mysterious challenge we didn't see coming.
🎧 Audio Feed: https://macstories.net/comfort-zone
🎥 Video Feed: https://youtu.be/oPP3DOb-iV4
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2024-06-10 13:16:57 GMT

WWDC keynote is just a few hours away. I have a good feeling about it! Here is the video I made about my iPadOS 18 wishlist. These will be the features I am looking for.
https://youtu.be/dfSvqYcE0M8

2024-06-09 15:45:21 GMT

Sally the Mustang GT is all detailed so it’s time to road trip. Next stop WWDC!
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2024-06-09 13:01:36 GMT

New Video!
My Experience Using the New iPad Pro
https://youtu.be/EhjuINoNCAg
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2024-05-19 12:12:50 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Just finished mine, you’re in for a great build! I had to recreate X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter.

2024-05-17 16:30:02 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 I was on my iPad and lookup wasn’t working for some reason. 🤷‍♂️

2024-05-17 16:16:14 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 This is the stuff I can get behind for AI. I had it give me a bunch of synonyms for some words and it worked great.

2024-05-11 01:27:02 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Damn!

2024-05-07 13:53:29 GMT

Only one at the iPad event taking notes on an iPad.
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2024-05-06 13:01:11 GMT

New Video!
My Productivity System
https://youtu.be/nkGUnzNvC4I
In this video I talk about the pillars of my productivity system and how I am approaching note taking and task management after a stressful period.
Also first look at the new studio setup! 👀
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2024-04-25 13:45:10 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Clearly Pikachu should be lemon. I need to speaking to the head of marketing.

2024-04-25 13:43:38 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Do the different flavors have different Eevee? Like lime has Leafeon?

2024-02-12 14:00:58 GMT

New Video!
The Best iPad Utility Apps: What’s on my iPad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C161UXostE4

2023-11-22 15:35:53 GMT

Procreate Dreams is After Effects but built for the iPad. I’m very excited that it is here.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate-dreams/id1595520602

2023-10-16 13:14:12 GMT

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@npub1ahq…wjwd Thank you!!

2023-10-16 13:02:28 GMT

New Video!
iPhone 15 Pro Action Button Setup: A Shortcut That Adapts to You
https://youtu.be/CMPzU6ZexpA
I built this shortcut that adapts to how you are using your devices and will show you different menus based on that context. This is what I have had the action button assigned to since day one!

2023-09-24 13:23:49 GMT

New Video!
The Best Interactive Widgets for Your iPad and iPhone: iOS/iPadOS 17 Edition
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0AFSK62WW4

2023-09-13 18:29:54 GMT

I just recorded myself reading over 15,000 words and I never want to speak again.

2023-09-12 22:39:46 GMT

New Video!
iPhone 15 Event Analysis: Everything Announced!
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5q4wrVrtEE

2023-08-31 15:41:56 GMT

A big update to Obscura is out today! I’ve been playing around with the beta and it’s great. I have a video planned but like always I’m behind. Anyways @npub199g…nc0a did a great write up on it. https://www.macstories.net/reviews/obscura-4-features-a-refreshed-design-new-features-and-a-different-business-model/

2023-08-29 13:02:11 GMT

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@npub1ahq…wjwd Thank you!!

2023-08-29 12:51:29 GMT

I just published my 2023 wallpaper pack. This includes the images I have been using as my wallpaper for the last year or so.
This pack has **twenty** different high quality images. Ten from nature, ten from the city. There are **three** versions of each image properly cropped for different devices. I made them for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but they are extremely high resolution images so they should work on any device.
Check them out here: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack
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2023-08-28 18:18:32 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Oh yeah… tis the most expensive time of the year.
I’m just glad Vision Pro isn’t also coming out now. Talk about a hit.

2023-08-28 18:06:28 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 As soon as that line showed up I would have been ordering a new TV. 100% a reason to buy a new TV. That line would drive me wild.

2023-08-26 13:21:26 GMT

New Video!
iPad Multitasking Explained: Stage Manager Guide!
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oth722tzWXw

2023-08-24 15:14:22 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Sorry the whole state rolled over and went back to bed. We will get to it at some point.

2023-08-08 15:09:57 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 When did we get a 31st month? 😜
(But really congratulations!)

2023-07-16 14:21:30 GMT

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@npub1sdu…w074 Glitch in the Matrix.