With new iPhones on the horizon, we discuss the new Apple Upgrade program -- and why it feels less like the Apple we knew. We then pivot to amazement about the photographers who shoot the Tour de France every year. And then Jeff shares details about the Godox iT32 flash, a flash and wireless controller that’s affordable and clever for how it works.

Hosts:

• Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
• Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky

Show Notes:

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• Apple Upgrade Trades Ownership for Lower Monthly Payments, MacStories

• Motorbikes and mountains: photographing the 2026 Tour de France – photo essay, The Guardian

• Tour de France 2026 Stage 21 Onboard

• At the Tour de France, One Family Wins Every Year, The New York Times

• The $100 Godox kit that finally killed my excuse to not use flash, DPReview

• Godox iT32, Amazon

• If you don't know this, listen to in relation to the discussion around 21:00. But you should also listen to the song that comes after.
  The Load Out

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The recent heat waves in the US and UK have us thinking about ways to keep our cameras and phones cool. We also look at a report on Apple’s new raw processing technology coming in iOS 27, and Jeff talks about the HoverAir Aqua, a camera drone designed to be used on the water.

Hosts:

• Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
• Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky

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• Don’t Let Your Phone Overheat This Summer

• Batsday (Goth Day) at Disneyland

• Apple overhauls RAW photo processing with iOS 27, showcases impressive results

• HoverAir Aqua

• Hands-On With HoverAir Aqua, a Drone That Isn't Afraid of the Water

• Take Control of AirPods

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I took the HoverAir Aqua kayaking and tossed it into the water. (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

Sea lions on the docks at Shilshole (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

We’ve mocked YouTubers who make a fuss about selling all their camera gear to switch brands and systems, only to do it all again later for clicks. Well, the universe has a sense of humor, because that’s just what Jeff has done—the first part, anyway. He sold his Fuji X-T3 and lenses in became a Sony photographer. And it was the last thing he expected. We also talk about Apple raising the prices of most of its products.

Hosts:

• Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
• Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky

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• GTA 6 is the cheapest 3D universe GTA game at launch (when adjusted for inflation) - Reddit

• Apple Just Increased Prices on MacBooks, iPads, and More - MacRumors

• Episode 204: Storage Prices — PhotoActive Podcast

• Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads - CNET

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