In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and provide some background on what makes us so passionate about our subject matter. We discuss the gear we currently use in our everyday lives, work, and play. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com
• Equipment: Dave currently uses: iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro 9.7, Apple TVs — both 3rd and 4th Generation models, and 2014 MacBook Pro 15-inch. His wife has an iPhone 6 Plus.
Melissa currently uses: iPhone 6s, iPad 4th Generation, Apple TV 3rd Generation, and 2009 MacBook Pro 15-inch. Her husband uses an iPhone 5s and her children use an iPhone 4s each in addition to an iPhone 3Gs for games. Melissa enjoys supporting her family and their gadgets along with repurposing older tech wherever she can.
• News: We discuss the rumors surrounding the elimination of the headphone jack and what that means to us. We both like to use corded SleepPhones, but what will happen when there is no longer an audio port?
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• Retro: Melissa likes to repurpose older tech and Dave talks about how he recoups resale value by selling off older devices to put the money towards a new device.
How will iPhone users like Melissa's Dad locate their misplaced iPhones if they ditch their landline service and don't have reliable access to the Find My iPhone app? We discuss alternatives to consider for those who want to keep a landline. Dave recommends OOMA as an IPT (Internet Protocol Telephony) home phone or landline option.
• Beta: Melissa talks about how she'll soon have a blind client and what that may mean for learning more about interface features of the Mac and iPhone operating systems.
Our new friends in the Accessibility Community: Allison Hartley and Dr. Robert Carter host The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast. They both gave presentations at Macstock 2016.
Dave discusses Apple's Beta Program for iOS 10 and working with public betas. We don't advise it unless you're one of the Crazy Ones! Dave's favorite new beta feature is Safari Split Screen View.
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• Meta: Dave is recording with Blue Microphone's The Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter and Mic Preamp. Melissa is recording with Audio-Technica's ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone. ITWIOS 001 Introductions was recorded July 31, 2016. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here.