NosillaCast Apple Podcast NC #1079 Happy AppleCare Stories, iMazing Preserves Memories, Moen Smart Water Monitor, Donut Lab's Solid State Battery
Jan 12, 2026
Bruce from Tennessee, an independent reviewer known for his expertise in home plumbing technology, shares insights on the Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor. He discusses its leak detection capabilities, installation process, and various alert options. Bruce also explains how the device provides usage insights and reports water consumption trends. Additionally, Allison reminisces about using iMazing to preserve memories from her niece's iPhone, highlighting its features for exporting important data.
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Subscription Bundle Billing Maze
- Allison detailed a months-long Apple TV + Peacock subscription mess that required four AppleCare calls to resolve.
- Senior advisor RJ ultimately fixed billing and restored the discounted Peacock subscription after persistence.
Fix Touch ID Via AppleCare Or Store Repair
- If Touch ID shows a parts-and-service warning, contact AppleCare and consider in-store repair for quick turnaround.
- Repairs can be inexpensive and may only replace the Touch ID board and heatsink, not the whole motherboard.
Mac App Store Failures Aren't Always Local
- Mac App Store issues can stem from deregistration, caches, or system bugs rather than user error.
- AppleCare agents can temporarily fix problems, but macOS updates may provide the lasting resolution.