Apple’s little-known iCloud Private Relay feature can protect your Safari browsing sessions from prying eyes. But is it any good, does it slow things down, and how do you get it? Join host Blaine Locklair to get the scoop.

You’ll learn how to download and sign into Gemini, create a single shortcut (Talk Live with Gemini), rename it (e.g., Gemini), and trigger it with ”Hey Siri,” the Action button, or Back Tap. The episode also notes the difference between Gemini’s free Flash model and paid Pro/Ultra tiers.

Learn how to use your iPhone’s secret button feature to assign actions to double- and triple-taps on  your phone. Blaine Locklear walks through the Settings path, shows popular shortcuts (camera, flashlight, screenshots, accessibility tools, and more), and highlights new iOS 26 additions.

In episode 8 of the Next Level Mac Podcast, host Blaine Locklair explains how iPadOS 26.2 restores the familiar, intuitive multitasking experience by bringing back drag-and-drop functionality. Learn how to enable windowed apps, Stage Manager, and slide-over mode, plus tips for resizing, arranging, and closing windows and the minimum iPad models supported.

Host Blaine Locklair exposes how major smart TV manufacturers use automatic content recognition (ACR) to capture and send viewing data — often without clear consent — and how that data is monetized by advertisers. Find out if your own smart TV is spying on you and what you can do to protect yourself.

In this episode Blaine Locklair explains how to set up an Apple-based smart home using Matter and Thread, covering compatible hubs (HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K), Matter over Thread vs. Matter over Wi‑Fi, and pairing tips.

Join host Blaine Locklair for a look back at the one and only game system Apple ever released — and the legacy that followed.

There’s a new iPad Pro in town, and its name is M5. And it’s powerful—and pricey. Is it the perfect one for you? Get the scoop in this episode, hosted by Next Level Mac founder and Chief Editor Blaine Locklair.

The new Vision Pro M5 is here! What makes it special? Is it worth the price? Find out in this episode.

Join host Blaine Locklair in a deep dive of what Apple didn't reveal in their October 2025 announcements - and when they're coming. Get the Next Level Mac app here:https://www.nextlevelmac.app   Visit Next Level Mac online at: https://www.nextlevelmac.net

New M5 iPads, Macs, and even a possible new Apple Vision device might just be around the corner. And those AirPods Pro 3? Glorious. Join Reagan as she breaks down the latest in Apple gear.