Introducing Apple Frames 4: A Revamped Shortcut, Support for Frame Colors, Proportional Scaling, and the Apple Frames CLI for Developers

I’m thrilled to launch Apple Frames 4 – a massive update to my shortcut that frames Apple device screenshots.

Now with:

💻 All the latest Apple devices
⚡ A rebuilt (and faster) shortcut
🎨 Support for multiple frame/Watch band colors
📐 Proportional scaling

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Comfort Zone, Episode 95: It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere YouTube video by MacStories

Comfort Zone, Ep 95: It's Five O’Clock Somewhere

@chrislawley.me has some new headphones, @birchtree.me talks about why development is still complex in the AI age, and everyone tries to find a clever way to back up their photos.

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You are my sprit animal!

Comfort Zone, Episode 94: Big Things Have TinyStarts YouTube video by MacStories

Comfort Zone, Episode 94: Big Things Have TinyStarts

@nileane.fr built an awesome Mac app, @chrislawley.me bought a new monitor, and @birchtree.me grills the group on what they'd install if they could only install 3 new apps on their Mac.

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Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon Album

How to properly test new headphones.

(Kind of a fitting album for today especially.)

April Fools Day jokes are bad enough, but don't flood my already full email inbox with fake press releases. 🙄

I've been using Niléane apps on the Mac Neo for a few weeks now and it's very good. Go check it out!

Still too much Klack

So, @birchtree.me has been busy making more stuff. This time he made a website that can search all of Comfort Zone. If you ever tried to find something we talked about in our almost 100 (WOW) episodes, you can now just jump in here and search for it.

comfort-zone-database.vercel.app

Star Wars Zero Company is more than just 'Star Wars XCOM'—it feels like Mass Effect but with turn-based tactics and permadeath This Clone Wars tactics game from former XCOM devs may end up 2026's biggest surprise.

This sounds like Star Wars meets Fire Emblem and I’m fucking in!

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Comfort Zone, Episode 93: Mine is Free and Open Source, Baby! YouTube video by MacStories

Comfort Zone, Episode 93: Mine is Free and Open Source, Baby!

@birchtree.me poisons the show with Android, @nileane.fr brings us back with Forkflift, and everyone finds a really great Mac app they've never used before.

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Give me a Top Gun style Star Fox spin off movie please!

Lil Finder Guy on top of MacBooks

Lil Finder Guy in front of Finder

Lil Finder Guy on top of a MacBook Neo in front of his model

Lil Finder Guy (Dark Mode Edition)

Model by @ismh86.net and @basicappleguy.com

How My iPad and Mac Work Together Sponsor: Notability is an excellent note taking and productivity app. Check it out here and use this code. The code works for a Pro account on the App Store or alternatively a Pro or Plus account on Noability's website. Discount Code: CHRISTOPHER25 Link: https://bit.ly/christopherlawley-notabilitybusiness Let's talk about some tips & tricks for using the iPad and Mac together. As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well. ## Links Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me * My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone * My Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ * My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christopherlawley * My Shortcuts Gallery: https://theuntitled.site/shortcuts * Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_ * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social * Website: https://theuntitled.site * Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site ### Wallpaper Pack * My NEW Wallpaper Pack: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack * Previous Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ ### Hardware - Magflott Pro: https://www.charjenpro.com/products/magflottpro?srsltid=AfmBOooTkuig2LZHewcmPsMHolQlQ3Gfr0qkA1idiM8DGdlZdrhft_KY ### Apps Drafts (iPhone & iPad): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1236254471 Drafts (Mac): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1435957248 ### Video Recommendations https://youtu.be/noYHKjOMntI https://youtu.be/9ZQBcxmdjfU https://youtu.be/qJiQlqtiw0M

New Video!
Every Feature That Connects Your iPad and Mac
🔗 youtu.be/LfZlS711eVA

In this one, I take a look at a bunch of built-in features for using your iPad and Mac together.

Also great sticker!

YES!! 🙌

Every time somebody complains about stickers on my MacBook Neo I will add one more.

John Ternus was behind one of iPad’s most crucial changes, says report - 9to5Mac An in-depth profile of Apple’s John Ternus offers fascinating details on Ternus’ role in the iPad’s development.

I knew I liked that guy for a very good reason. 😏

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I Replaced My iPad With a MacBook Neo for a Week Sponsor: Go to https://surfshark.com/lawley or use code LAWLEY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Let's talk about the MacBook Neo and how I replaced my iPad with it for a week. As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well. ## Links Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me * My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone * My Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ * My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christopherlawley * My Shortcuts Gallery: https://theuntitled.site/shortcuts * Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_ * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social * Website: https://theuntitled.site * Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site ### Wallpaper Pack * My NEW Wallpaper Pack: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack * Previous Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ ### Apps - Obsidian (Mac desktop): https://obsidian.md - Raycast: https://raycast.com - Supercharge: https://sindresorhus.com/supercharge - Claude Code: https://claude.ai/code - Final Cut Pro (Mac): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933 - Pixelmator Pro: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixelmator-pro/id1289583905 - Hush | AI for Spoken Audio: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hush-ai-for-spoken-audio/id1664181766 - Notion: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notion-notes-tasks-ai/id1232780281 - Slack: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slack-for-desktop/id803453959 - Obsidian (iOS/iPadOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obsidian-connected-notes/id1557175442 ### Video Recommendations https://youtu.be/9ZQBcxmdjfU https://youtu.be/1UnTlBwi8KQ https://youtu.be/H1-BLfejL5Q

New Video!
I Replaced My iPad With a MacBook Neo for a Week
🔗 youtu.be/noYHKjOMntI

In this one I put away my iPad for a week and used the MacBook Neo in it's place for everything.

This is a good one! Matt and I both have MacBook Neo's and we bring the spicy takes.

Plus, this week on Cozy Zone we teach Niléane the real rules of the road.

Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of popular Final Cut Pro plugins and more - 9to5Mac Apple has acquired MotionVFX, the company behind popular Final Cut Pro templates and plugins. Here's what we know about the deal.

Holy shit! In more Apple related news, and huge for Final Cut users, Apple has acquired Motion VFX. Hopefully this means plugin support for Final Cut Pro for the iPad is coming soon.

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Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 Apple announced AirPods Max 2, bringing even better ANC, elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design.

Apple just announced AirPods Max 2! I've been waiting for these.

- Powered by H2
- Better ANC
- Enhanced sound quality
- New features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation

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A Full Day Working From the iPad Sponsor: Paperlike is one of my favorite iPad accessories. The new Paperlike 3 makes it even better. Check it out here; https://paperlike.com/lawley/2603 Let's talk about my busy day working for the iPad. As an Amazon Associate Christopher Lawley earns revenue from using Amazon links on this channel. Other links maybe affiliate links as well. ## Links Check out all my work here: https://chrislawley.me * My Podcast Comfort Zone: https://www.macstories.net/comfort-zone * My Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ * My Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christopherlawley * My Shortcuts Gallery: https://theuntitled.site/shortcuts * Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrislawley_ * Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ChrisLawley * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chrislawley.bsky.social * Website: https://theuntitled.site * Sponsorship and Review Contact Info: chris@theuntitled.site ### Wallpaper Pack * My NEW Wallpaper Pack: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/l/202WallpaperPack * Previous Wallpaper Packs: https://chrislawley.gumroad.com/ ### Hardware ### Apps Photomator: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photomator-photo-editor/id1444636541 Pixelmator Pro (Mac & iPad): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixelmator-pro-edit-images/id6746662575 Quick Subtitles: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-subtitles/id6747410609 Hush | AI for Spoken Audio (Mac): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hush-ai-for-spoken-audio/id1664181766 Final Cut Pro (iPad): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro-create-video/id1631624924 Final Cut Pro (Mac): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933 Obsidian: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obsidian-connected-notes/id1557175442 ### Shortcuts https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/a685f2cb9a3f4914bb25f3e32aa6f59e ### Video Recommendations https://youtu.be/1UnTlBwi8KQ https://youtu.be/bADlMY_tKeM https://youtu.be/H1-BLfejL5Q https://youtu.be/IB8dn5p0RvA

New Video!
What a Productive iPad Day Looks Like
🔗 youtu.be/9ZQBcxmdjfU

In this one I show my full work day on an iPad. It was a very busy day where I covered a lot of different aspects of working from the iPad.

Comfort Zone, Episode 91: I Need My Turn to Pop Off YouTube video by MacStories

Comfort Zone, Episode 91: I Need My Turn to Pop Off

@nileane.fr is replacing Discord with Slack, @chrislawley.me has the new iPad Air in hand, and everyone found something nice to say about password managers.

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The new MacBook Neo in Indigo. Open on my desk.

The MacBook Neo is amazing. This thing is going to cannibalize low end iPad sales. Unless you really want a touch device or Apple Pencil, the Neo can just do more for less money.

This is awesome, Jason! Congratulations!

My girlfriend and I watch Jeopardy! every day for lunch. A tradition that started when @dmoren.com was on, before it was just me. This will be extra exciting.

I really enjoy this show and Becca is one of my favorite YouTubers, talk about a combo! Go check it out!

Censored screenshot of the finalized app icon tier list in Episode 27 of Cozy Zone

Today in the Cozy Zone, @birchtree.me made us tier list a very strange selection of app icons…

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I'm really enjoying Matt's weekly short podcast. It's a nice way to start the week. Go check it out.