In Touch with iOS 180 - Apple TV It's a Device and Service, Plus More Gifts - With Guest Guy Serle
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by guest Guy Serle. We talk about Apple TV and Apple TV. Yes it's confusing, it's a device and a service we review. Dave reviews the wireless CarPlay module from Carlinkit and it works great. iOS15.2 Beta 4 is out, we reviewed it and it's close to release. More gift picks from the panel. iPhone SE with 5G? It's possible. Plus more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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News
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Topics
Beta this week. iOS15.2 Beta 4 was release today,
Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to Developers
Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 8.3 to Developers
Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 15.2 to Developers
Apple TV, Apple TV, and Apple TV+. You have a device, and aggregator app, and a paid streaming service. We discuss why we think Apple chose to use basically the same name for all 3 and review what each do.
Apple TV Streaming box comes in a 4K and HD model. We discuss if it's worth the higher price vs other streaming devices like Roku.
Apple TV app is available on the Apple TV box as well as most SmartTVs plug Roku and more.
Apple TV+ is the paid service with original content including Ted Lasso, Foundation, and the latest movie from Tom Hanks Fitch, its $4.99 per month with a 3 month free trial with purchase of an Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iPod Touch.
All Apple Originals. Only on Apple TV+.
Dave reviews wireless CarPlay which was his gift guide pick from last week. The brand is Carlinkit and they have different models for different model years. He reviews how it works and if it's a solid choice.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P18TSCT/
Our Listener Donna sent in a review of another CarPlay wireless adapter.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09DCBMLZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JBZ6CKD4EJ331Y97AF04
Gift Guide
Our picks of gifts for your devices.
Guy
Ear Fun Air Pro 2 BT 5.2 wireless earbuds $86 (https://www.amazon.com/EarFun-Cancelling-Earphones-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B09C1F6F4K)
Elgato Wave 1 USB microphone $99 (https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Wave-Microphone-Anti-Clipping-TactileMute/dp/B088P2KKHS/)
Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone $149 (https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Wave-Microphone-Podcasting-Capacitive/dp/B088HHWC47/)
Warren
https://www.popsockets.com/en-us/p/popwallet--for-magsafe-black/805668.html?cgid=magsafe-popwallets
Dave
JOBY GripTight POV Kit- Image Stabilizer w/Bluetooth Remote for Apple/Android Smartphones BLACK
Our Host
David Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65.
About our Guest
Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-436-9501
About our Co-Host
Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.