In Touch with iOS 383 - iOS 18.6.2 Fixes, Vision Pro Dreams, and Streaming Wars
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig.. We covers urgent Apple security updates, the Apple vs. Masimo legal fight, and exciting Vision Pro immersive features. The panel explores iOS 26 and VisionOS betas, Apple Card promos, Apple TV+ price hikes, critiques on Siri, and cutting-edge tech like OWC’s new SSD — all while navigating the evolving world of Apple’s ecosystem.
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Summary
The episode kicks off with urgent security updates for iOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, addressing a major vulnerability linked to malicious image files. The panel strongly recommends updating immediately to protect against potential exploits.
Next, the group dives into the Apple vs. Masimo legal battle over blood oxygen sensing on the Apple Watch. Apple’s clever workaround — shifting calculations to the iPhone — has sparked another lawsuit, leading to an animated discussion about patents, ethics, and industry strategy.
Vision Pro takes center stage as the hosts explore immersive environments like Disney+’s Alien Earth and HBO’s Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall, alongside the latest VisionOS betas. While some immersive features still haven’t arrived, excitement is building as Vision Pro content grows.
Additional highlights include:
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Apple Card promos: 5% cashback on gas and EV charging stations through Sept 15.
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Apple TV+ price hikes and the broader impact on streaming bundles.
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Critiques of Siri and voice assistants, noting how user behavior hasn’t evolved since 2018 due to limited feature progress.
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OWC’s blazing-fast Express 1M2 SSD, delivering speeds up to 6,000 MB/s.
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Expanding CarPlay Live Activities with smarter integrations like flight updates, sports scores, and weather alerts.
Topics and Links
Breaking News
Update Now: iOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
Masimo sues US Customs over Apple Watch blood oxygen return
In Touch With Vision Pro this week.
Apple releases visionOS 26 developer beta 7
Explore the Disney+ 'Alien: Earth' immersive environment with the Apple Vision Pro now
HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro
Beta this week.
Apple Releases iOS 18.6.2 With Security Fixes
Apple releases iOS 26 beta 7 for iPhone
Here's Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 7 - MacRumors
Apple Seeds Seventh Developer Betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
iOS 26 and watchOS 26 Beta 7 Include 'Redesigned' Blood Oxygen Feature in U.S
Apple releases fourth public betas of macOS Sequoia 15.6, iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6
iOS 26 makes Apple’s killer autofill code feature even better
iMessage gets a new Drafts folder in iOS 26
iPadOS 26 beta 7 available now as public launch nea
watchOS 26 beta 7 now available for Apple Watch - 9to5Mac
Apple Seeds Seventh watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 Developer Betas
These iPadOS 26 features make me want the M5 iPad Pro
Apple Releases Fourth Public Betas of iOS 26 and More
CarPlay is about to get one of Apple’s best recent iPhone features
In Touch With Mac this week
Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 With Security Updates
macOS Tahoe 26 beta 7 now available to developers - 9to5Mac
macOS 26 Tahoe release date, latest beta, new Mac features, compatibility
OWC's New 1M2 80G Portable SSD Brings 6,000MB/s Speeds to Thunderbolt 5 Mac
Other Topics
ESPN’s new streaming service has good news for Apple TV app users
Disney+ Launches New ESPN Unlimited Bundle, Special Offer Makes Hulu Free for First 12 Months - IGN
Seven years later, people still haven't changed how they use Siri
News
Apple Card Offers 5% Cash Back at Select Gas and ChargePoint Stations
Apple Card Turns Six With Big Change Ahead
Apple TV+ Shares 'The Morning Show' Season 4 Trailer
Apple TV+ Reportedly Abandoning MLB Coverage
Apple TV+ Price Increase Announced - MacRumors
Apple One just got harder to resist, with more coming soon - 9to5Mac
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Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern.
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