# brett (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

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## [In the News](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news842.html)

_2026-08-21 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

Creating reminders in Apple’s Reminders app is easy: just tell Siri, something like “Hey Siri, remind me at 5pm on Tuesday to pick up my dry cleaning” or “Hey Siri, remind me to buy more milk.” But the Reminders app is not the best at actually reminding you. If you dismiss a notification by accident, ... Read more

## [Blue Jays promote catcher in the middle of Rays series](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-promote-catcher-in-the-middle-of-rays-series)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Alejandro Kirk keeps carrying the Blue Jays, and Toronto is rolling into Game 2 against Tampa Bay.

## [John Schneider shares the results of exam on Andres Gimenez' injury](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/john-schneider-shares-the-results-of-exam-on-andres-gimenez-injury)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Andres Gimenez is avoiding an MRI for now, and John Schneider sounds cautiously optimistic.

## [International rugby: First Greatest Rivalry Test preview](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/international-rugby-first-greatest)

_2026-08-20 · Steve Lenthall · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Thirty-one years after the historic nation-building 1995 World Cup Final, a new chapter of rugby’s greatest rivalry begins at Ellis Park this weekend

## [Blue Jays get MRI results for Brett Bateman's hamstring](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-get-mri-results-for-brett-bateman-s-hamstring)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Brett Bateman's MRI came back clean, and the Blue Jays are breathing easier tonight.

## [Andres Gimenez injury update after been pulled from the game](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/andres-gimenez-injury-update-after-been-pulled-from-the-game)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Andres Gimenez didn't come back out for the bottom of the fourth against the Rays tonight.

## [Blue Jays sign new slugger for $5.5 million](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-sign-new-slugger-for-5-5-million)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

The Blue Jays have an agreement in place with top 2028 prospect Angel Montas, reports say.

## [Blue Jays announce MRI update for Brett Bateman and update on Josh Smith](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-announce-mri-results-for-brett-bateman-and-update-on-josh-smith)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Brett Bateman is set for an MRI tonight, but he doesn't think his hamstring injury is serious.

## [Former Blue Jays catcher acquired by the Pirates](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/former-blue-jays-catcher-acquired-by-the-pirates)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Christian Bethancourt, who once wore a Blue Jays uniform, is on the move again.

## [Joey Votto could be returning to the Toronto Blue Jays](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/joey-votto-could-be-returning-to-the-toronto-blue-jays)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Joey Votto has been talking about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s down season, and Blue Jays fans took notice.

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_2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Blue Jays announce injury update on Brett Bateman after pulling him from the game](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-announce-injury-update-on-brett-bateman-after-pulling-him-from-the-game)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

Brett Bateman was removed from tonight's Blue Jays game with right hamstring tightness.

## [Blue Jays release pitcher ahead of matchup against the Rays](https://www.bluejaysinsider.com/mlb-team/toronto-blue-jays/blue-jays-release-pitcher-ahead-of-matchup-against-the-rays)

_2026-08-20 · Victor William · Blue Jays Insider_

The Blue Jays have released pitcher Manuel Parra from the organization.

## [How do Australia fit both ‘fetchers’ in side? Could ‘McZano’ be next ‘Pooper’ combo?](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/how-do-australia-fit-both-fetchers)

_2026-08-19 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

With two outstanding opensides in Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano, Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has an enviable dilemma to navigate.

## [Ep.26 – Carry-Pass-Ruck to decide Greatest Rivalry Tests with Harry Jones](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/ep26-carry-pass-ruck-to-decide-greatest)

_2026-08-19 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

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## [Springboks v All Blacks: Drones ain’t boring](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/springboks-v-all-blacks-drones-aint)

_2026-08-18 · Harry Jones · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Dave Rennie’s heavy cavalry meets Rassie Erasmus’s high-tech aerial swarm in a clash of rugby generations

## [Henry’s statement and halves harmony: Townsville talking points](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/henrys-statement-and-halves-harmony)

_2026-08-17 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

A dominant win over Japan leaves Les Kiss with a genuine midfield conundrum, halves clarity, and plenty to smile about heading to Argentina

## [Where Do I Start?](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/where-do-i-start)

_2026-08-17 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

The adventure of self-directed education

## [Review: Snap Grip Stand by ohsnap!](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/review-snap-grip-stand-by-ohsnap.html)

_2026-08-17 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

It is always delightful to try a product and realize it is much better than you expected. That’s been my experience over the last few weeks as I have tried the Snap Grip Stand, a new $40 product from ohsnap! This small device attaches magnetically to the back of an iPhone and provides a grip ... Read more

## [The Wrap: Wallabies front row has a rare day out in Townsville](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-wrap-wallabies-front-row-has)

_2026-08-16 · Geoff Parkes · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Plus, All Blacks get what they want out of stage one of the ‘Greatest Rivalry’ tour...

## [Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies front row dominates Japan](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/japan-series-post-mortem-wallabies-44f)

_2026-08-15 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

The Wallabies were great against Japan in Townsville, with a dominant scrum and exceptional breakdown leading the way to the 56-17 win

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_2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Podcast episode 256: An Ultra Visible Crease 📂 A (Potential) Slow Roll on the 18, and A Useful Double-Tap Gesture 🤌](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/podcast-256.html)

_2026-08-15 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

We are less than a month out from Apple s September product announcements, so Brett and I start this week s episode by talking about what could be announced. A foldable iPhone seems likely, and people are saying it will be called the iPhone Ultra. An iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max seem likely, but perhaps ... Read more

## [In the News](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news841.html)

_2026-08-14 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

Horace Dediu of Asymco wrote this week that one of the biggest innovations of the Apple Watch was user-replaceable watch bands. Do you ever change the band on your Apple Watch to dress it up (or down)? In a Wirecutter article, Haley Perry of the New York Times recommends five elegant Apple Watch bands that ... Read more

## [International rugby: Wallabies v Japan preview](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/international-rugby-wallabies-v-japan)

_2026-08-14 · Steve Lenthall · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Australia's two-Test series against Japan wraps up in North Queensland, and the Greatest Rivalry Tour moves up onto the Highveld

## [Members Q&A #5: Powerslaps & domestic competitions](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/members-q-and-a-5-powerslaps-and)

_2026-08-13 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

8/9 Rugby Members Q&A is back once again, as Brett & Geoff tackle the latest batch of your questions

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211027443/3322adf00fadff1fc3efeac716811d76.mp3)

## [Hacks and Hints](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/hacks-and-hints)

_2026-08-13 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

For independent scholars

## [Ep.25 – Can the Wallabies counter Japan's 'infectious' rugby with Tom Robertson](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/ep25-can-the-wallabies-counter-japans)

_2026-08-12 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Western Force and injured Wallabies prop Tom Robertson joined Brett to talk coach transitions, and how beating Japan might involve a future PhD sugbject

## [The Poetry of Place](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/the-poetry-of-place)

_2026-08-12 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

Some Musical Advice

## [The Greatest Rivalry tour has finally begun. But there’s work to do for the All Blacks](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-greatest-rivalry-tour-has-finally)

_2026-08-11 · Lawrence Mulvaney · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

After nearly a year’s build-up, Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour is at last underway. And it started pretty much as expected, messy, on almost every count.

## [Regressive Reading](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/regressive-reading)

_2026-08-11 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

Another way to engage classic collections

## [Coin Your Own Words](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/coin-your-own-words)

_2026-08-11 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

Why let Shakespeare have all the fun?

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## [The Wallabies win that underlines why scores don’t need pictures](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-wallabies-win-that-underlines)

_2026-08-10 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

The Wallabies and Japan played out an entertaining match in Osaka, from which both teams will head to Townsville with plenty of confidence. And plenty to work on, too…

## [How to Handle 'Allons Y'](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/how-to-handle-allons-y)

_2026-08-10 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

Lifelong Language Learning

## [The Wrap: Wallabies go off script but eventually get it done in Hanazono sweatbox](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-wrap-wallabies-go-off-script)

_2026-08-09 · Geoff Parkes · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

First ‘greatest rivalry’ conspiracy theory emerges and it spells bad news for Dave Rennie and the All Blacks

## [Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies spare Kiss blushes in Osaka](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/japan-series-post-mortem-wallabies)

_2026-08-08 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

The Les Kiss era is underway with a 35-32 win over Japan in Osaka, and thankfully, you don't need to draw a picture

## [Podcast episode 255: Apple BoatPlay ⛵️ Border Patrol Passwords and Lasso’ing the Moon🌛](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/podcast-255.html)

_2026-08-08 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

We are now just one month away from 9/9, the date when I predict Apple will debut the 2026 version of the iPhone, and Brett and I start this week s episode of the podcast by discussing why I predicted that date for this year, as well as my predictions for the next few years. We ... Read more

## [Easy Listening](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/easy-listening)

_2026-08-08 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

The Casual Enjoyment of Podcasts and Audiobooks

## [In the News](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/in-the-news840.html)

_2026-08-07 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

Are you ready for a new iPhone? Two years ago, I predicted that Apple would announce the 2026 iPhone on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. My prediction was based on Apple s pattern for selecting the date for iPhone announcements since 2013. This week, Andrew Orr of AppleInsider reported that, based on an internal memo seen by ... Read more

## [Rankings Race – recalculated and re-analysed after the Nations Championship](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/rankings-race-recalculated-and-re)

_2026-08-06 · Rob McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

With the first leg of the Nations Championship done, Rankings Race is back to re-run the World Rugby numbers against the 2027 RWC Pools

## [Your questions wanted for the next 8/9 Rugby Members Q&A!](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/your-questions-wanted-for-the-next)

_2026-08-06 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

It’s time once again to pose a question for Brett McKay & Geoff Parkes, with the latest edition of the 8/9 Rugby Members Q&A upon us again

## [The Les Kiss coaching philosophy - from someone who worked within it daily](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-les-kiss-coaching-philosophy)

_2026-08-05 · 8/9 Rugby · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Care, Connect, Challenge - Queensland Reds assistant coach Zane Hilton outlines the bedrock of the Les Kiss approach to coaching, now powering the Wallabies

## [Valet and Varlet](https://extramuros.substack.com/p/valet-and-varlet)

_2026-08-05 · Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson · Extra Muros_

Pardon My French

## [The three boxes the Wallabies need to tick through this Japan Series](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-three-boxes-the-wallabies-need)

_2026-08-04 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

It’s all about the firsts as the Les Kiss era starts for the Wallabies – but there’s a few things that need to be ticked off this series

## [Does the 1Password Travel Mode feature violate federal law?](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/1password-travel-mode-federal-law.html)

_2026-08-04 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

I ve previously discussed the difficult situation that you can face when you cross the border into the United States with an iPhone or other electronic device, especially if you are an attorney. A recent news item in the New York Times has me thinking about this again. Adeel Hassan of the New York Times reports ... Read more

## [One week in: what do we know about Les Kiss, Wallabies coach?](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/one-week-in-what-do-we-know-about)

_2026-08-03 · Brett McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

The Les Kiss era is into its second week, and the squad is already in Japan. But what have we been able to garner about his vision for the team?

## [Apple 2026 fiscal third quarter — the iPhone and iPad angle](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/apple-2026-q3.html)

_2026-08-03 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

A few days ago, Apple released the results for its 2026 fiscal third quarter (which ran from March 29, 2026, to June 27, 2026) and held a call with analysts to discuss the results. Apple s fiscal third quarter is usually a less interesting quarter for Apple—it s not like we often see interesting new products released ... Read more

## [The Wrap: 90 million reasons why 2029 Women’s World Cup aspiration might be met - if the Wallabies, lawyers and celebrity chefs don’t get in first](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/the-wrap-90-million-reasons-why-2029)

_2026-08-02 · Geoff Parkes · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Rugby Australia’s house of cards does women’s rugby no favours

## [Podcast episode 254: A New Lease on the iPhone 🤳 Demanding Nice Soap 🧼 and Pre-Indexing Your Update](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/08/podcast-254.html)

_2026-08-01 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

Before long, you are going to pay for a new Apple product: an iPhone, an iPad, an Apple Watch, or even a Mac. How should you do so, and does the new Apple Upgrade program make sense for you? That s the first topic that Brett and I address in this week s episode of the podcast. ... Read more

## [In the News](https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2026/07/in-the-news839.html)

_2026-07-31 · Jeff Richardson · iPhone J.D._

This week, Apple unveiled its new Apple Upgrade program, which replaces the former iPhone Upgrade program. As the name implies, one change is that the program now applies to more than just iPhones. This program lets you lease a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. You can select a 12- or 24-month lease for ... Read more

## [Ask the Ref: Is the referee still the sole judge of the Laws?](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/ask-the-ref-is-the-referee-is-still)

_2026-07-30 · Rob McKay · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

Did you see something during the Nations Championship that got your goat? Or maybe a ruling you weren’t 100% clear about? Rob McKay is back to help…

## [Task One completed to start the Dave Rennie era](https://89rugby.substack.com/p/task-one-completed-to-start-the-dave)

_2026-07-28 · Lawrence Mulvaney · 8/9 Rugby on Substack_

It was always going to be intriguing to mark the card for the new All Blacks coach through the Nations Championship. He’s started off superbly…