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    #838: iPhone Setup Showdown

    March 1st, 2026 · 85 minutes

    We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen may have inspired David on this one.

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    The Mac Power Users
    Stephen Robles
    David Sparks

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    Jim Metzendorf

    The Fixer
    Kerry Provanzano

    Stephen's Home Screen
    David's Home Screen
    Stephen's Focus Mode Screens
    David's Lock Screens
    David's Focus Home Screen
    Stephen's Filming Focus
    Stephen's Control Center
    Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers
    Parachute Backup iCloud
    Foodnoms Food Tracker App
    AnyList for Groceries
    ‎Showcase: Track Movies & Shows
    Parcel Delivery Tracking
    Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking
    Callsheet — Look Up Films, Shows
    Shareshot — Frame Screenshots
    Stephen's Shortcuts Video with Screenshot Workflows
    Things - To-Do List App
    OmniFocus
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    Whisper Memos