In Touch with iOS

David Ginsburg
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Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 8min

271 - USB-C for all New iPhone 15 and Apple Watch - With Guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We discuss the Apple Event “Wunderlust” this week. iOS 17 RC was released final version drops on 9/18/23. iCloud will now have 6TB and 12TB options. AirPods Pro 2 has USB-C and you cannot buy a replacement case for lightning. Iphone 15 was announced with 4 models and amazing camera upgrades. Apple Watch series 9 and Ultra 2 upgrades. Are all these updates worth it? We give our opinions. Plus much more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible News We give our thoughts on the the Apple event Wonderlust this week.  Topics Beta this week. iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Release Candidate is out public release is Monday September 18, 2023 iOS 17 RC comes with multiple new ringtones for iPhone tvOS 17 and HomePod Software 17 to be officially released on September 18 iOS17 and iPadOS 17 will be released 9/18/23 iOS 17 - Apple iPadOS 17 - Apple Apple Reveals More iOS 17 Features Not Available Until Later This Year Apple Shares Lists of All New Features in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma iOS 17 Adds 20+ New Ringtones and Text Tones for Calls, Messages and Alarms  iOS 17 Includes 'Grid Forecast' Feature to Let You Know When 'Cleaner' Energy is Available New Apple ID Sign-In Options: Phone Number on File or Trusted Device  Apple Event items that didn't get much attention. Everything Apple Announced at Today's Event in Six Minutes Apple Not Offering USB-C AirPods Pro Cases As a Standalone Purchase  You could do a service request: AirPods Repair & Service - Apple Support Proceed with caution. Apple Adds 6TB and 12TB iCloud+ Storage Tiers Apple Releases USB-C to Lightning Adapter for iPhone 15 and Shorter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable The end of an era: Apple officially discontinues the iPhone mini iPhone 15 Apple Lets Customers 'Get Ready' For iPhone 15 Launch With Pre-Order Setup Thinner Bezels on iPhone 15 Compare iPhone models iPhone 15's USB-C Port Can Charge Your Apple Watch and AirPods  iPhone 15 Pro Supports Recording ProRes Video Directly to External Storage Apple Announces New Roadside Assistance via Satellite Feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 Apple Adds Thread Networking Technology to iPhone 15 Pro All iPhone 15 Models Support DisplayPort for Up to 4K HDR Video Output  In an ocean of leaks, the iPhone 15 cameras managed to sneak in a few surprises iPhone 15 Pro Models Support Wi-Fi 6E iPhone 15 Pro Max's 5x Optical Zoom Lens Enables 25x Digital Zoom iPhone 15 Models Sold Outside U.S. Still Have Physical SIM Card Tray iPhone 15 Models Still Limited to 7.5W on Qi Chargers, Fast Charging Has Not Improved iPhone 15's USB-C Port Remains Limited to Lightning Speeds iPhone 15 Pro £100 Cheaper in the UK Than Last Year's Equivalent Models Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Weighs 19 Grams Less Than iPhone 14 Pro  iPhone 15 Pro: Here's Everything the New Action Button Can Do  All of Apple's New Devices Feature the Same Battery Life as Previous Generations iPhone 14 vs 15 compared. Is it worth the upgrade? iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14 — Specs, price, and features, compared iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 30+ Upgrades Compared - MacRumors iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared eSIM-only iPhone 15 remains exclusive to the US as the rest of the world still gets a SIM tray iPhone 14 Pro gets new HEIF Max option to take 48MP photos Apple Watch Here is Every Apple Watch Band That Launched Today Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Feature 64GB of Storage Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 battery life Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Series 9 Buyer's Guide: 10+ Upgrades Compared Apple to Release watchOS 10 on Monday, September 18 Hermès Debuts Apple Watch Series 9 Collection Including Leather Bands You can already use the Apple Watch's double-tap feature. Here's how  Will you be buying an iPhone and / or Apple Watch this year and, if so, which one? AirPods Pro 2 USB-C  Lossless Audio With Apple Vision Pro Will Be Limited to USB-C AirPods Pro 2 - MacRumors New firmware released for AirPods Pro, AirPods, & AirPods Max AirPods in 2023: Here's how the lineup looks after Apple's event Your AirPods Pro 2 are getting an upgrade, and it's a big deal | ZDNET Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Virtual Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a Digital pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo
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Sep 9, 2023 • 1h 23min

270 - 3,2,1 Backup Messages and Photos on iOS. Apple Event Wonderlust - With Jeff Gamet and Guests Kelly Guimont, Guy Serle

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet. We discuss how important it is to make sure you have at least 2 other backups besides iCloud including iMazing. Apple’s Wunderlust event is next week we talk about what to expect. Very important update for all OS iOS 16.6.1 and others must update. We talk about new social media service Spoutible and our use of social media. Get a Macstock virtual pass!  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it!  Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS Social Media YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible News Apple Provides Further Clarity on Why It Abandoned Plan to Detect CSAM in iCloud Photos - MacRumors Apple to Acquire Major Classical Music Label BIS Records Didn't Get AppleCare+? Getting Your iPhone Repaired May Extend Your Eligibility Up to Two Years  iPadOS 17 finally lets you use a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime calls... because why not?  Topics Very important updates to fix vulnerabilities. iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, watchOS 9.6.2, MacOS 13.5.2 BLASTPASS: NSO Group iPhone Zero-Click, Zero-Day Exploit Captured in the Wild - The Citizen Lab < This is the origin of the exploits PSA: Make Sure to Update, iOS 16.6.1 and macOS 13.5.2 Address Actively Exploited Vulnerability Apple Releases iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, and watchOS 9.6.2 With Bug Fixes  Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.5.2  Beta this week. iOS 17 Beta 8 continues. Rumors say that it is possible that this could be the final shipping version.  iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Likely to Be Released Simultaneously This Fall, Unlike Last Year Apple Seeds Ninth Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers iOS 17: How to Change a New iPhone Passcode If You Forget It The announced Apple Event “Wonderlust” is coming up on Tuesday 9/12/23 at 10 AM PT. The most obvious release will be the iPhone 15. The panel discusses what we expect and makes some predictions.  Apple September 12 Event: iPhone 15 Charging Port Change to USB-C From Lightning  Original Lightning port announcement. History lesson: Watch Phil Schiller unveil the Lightning connector ahead of iPhone 15’s switch to USB-C iPhone 15 Pro Expected Next Week With These 12 New Features 'Major Price Hike' Again Rumored for iPhone 15 Pro Models  What Not to Expect at Apple's 'Wonderlust' September 12 Event Upcoming USB-C AirPods Pro Not Expected to Include Any Other Hardware Changes The high-end Apple Watch Series 9 will be 3D printed in major design shift Backing up messages so you don’t lose them. Using iCloud and imazing. A listener had concerns about backing up messages and making sure they can be restored. It's always best use one or all of these methods to back up your iPhone Full backup on iCloud Back up using Finder  Use a 3rd party tool like iMazing Most of the panel joined this new social media service Spoutible. We talked about it and reviewed the service along with its iOS app.  Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Virtual Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guests Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso 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
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Sep 2, 2023 • 1h 12min

269 - Using TextExpander and iPhone USB-C With Guest Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Jeff talks about what you can do with TexExpander to keep you efficient. Ben has his view on why USB-C on the iPhone is a long time coming. We talk about HomeKit and how it needs improvement. Dave reviews his experience setting up an alternate home with 2 new HomePod Minis. Macstock VII Virtual pass and all the videos are posted. Apple fall event was announced with probable iPhone 15 plus more.   The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram News Apple's September iPhone 15 Event Hashmoji Now Live on Twitter - MacRumors Apple's iPhone 15 Event Page Goes Live, Features Animation Instead of AR Easter Egg - MacRumors  Apple Announces 'Wonderlust' Event Expected to Feature iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and More - MacRumors  China Overtakes U.S. to Become Biggest iPhone Market in Q2 2023 - MacRumors Apple Plans to Stop Providing Customer Support on Twitter and YouTube Google Photos for iOS Gets 'Locked Folder' for Sensitive Snap Follow Up: Apple Discontinues iTunes Movie Trailers App Famous Apple repair company wants to fix McDonald's ice cream machines Topics Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Eighth Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers Apple Releases Third visionOS Beta for Developers Dave did a set up of a new location of multiple HomePod Mini he reviews the easy of setup.  We all on the panel have homekit set up in one way or another, we talk about our set up. How to Build a Smart Home Around Apple's HomeKit Using TextExpander Jeff gives us some tips and knowledge. TextExpander Features Using TextExpander for iPhone & iPad with Other Apps Textexpander is beta testing a new version for iOS and iPadOS check here to sign up using TestFlight. https://textexpander.com/mobile Ben talked about his views on the USB-C connector fand its a long time replacing lightning conector. He posted his blog post here: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com/2023/09/apples-usb-c-path-to-iphone-has-been.html “Honestly, the USB-C connector should have been introduced to the iPhone with the iPhone X.  Apple having basically different connectors that do the same thing on the iPhone and Mac for almost a decade is kinda strange.  It also would have allowed Apple to dictate cable standards like they're doing with wireless charging with Magsafe forming the basis for Qi 2” Macstock 7 . Purchase a virtual pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations.    Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Find her on her YouTube channel of tech tips.
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Aug 26, 2023 • 1h 6min

268 - Jeff is Geeking Out on the Apple Pencil - With Guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We talk about Apple Pencil alternatives and then Jeff geeks out how he uses it. eSIM is the way to go on iPhone now with the physical SIM finally being retired? In Touch with MacOS we talk about Sonoma Beta 6 and the new release of Parallels 19 VM with Touch ID support.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram News Apple Will Soon Send Payments in $500 Million 'Batterygate' iPhone Throttling Lawsuit T-Mobile's 'Go5G Next' Plan Lets Customers Upgrade Smartphones Every Year Samsung's 'Try Galaxy' Feature Uses Two iPhones to Demo Z Fold5 Experience and hers is the link to experience it on the iPhone. https://trygalaxy.com/ Apple Support App Now Offers More Info on Nearby Locations Good news for podcast creators. Apple Podcasts Launches New Subscription Analytics Dashboard Apple Pay to Support U.S. National Park Foundation This Week  Tesla App Update Adds Over 20 Apple Shortcuts Actions Threads Social Network Expands to the Web    Topics Beta this week. iOS17 Beta 7 was released this week. Apple Seeds Seventh Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 7 eSIM. What is it and do we think a physical SIM days are numbered? Well they are in the iPhone. Plus How to travel with an eSim iPhone What is an Integrated SIM (iSIM)? Is it better than eSIM? Are there any good alternates to Apple Pencil? ZAGG's new Pro Stylus 2 takes on Apple Pencil with magnetic charging and five fun colors and Jeff geeks out on how he uses his Pencil.  Astropad Debuts Screen Protector and Apple Pencil Tip for a Realistic Paper Feel on iPad In Touch with MacOS Segment MacOS Sonona Beta 6 was released. Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of macOS 14 Sonoma to Developers Dave uses Parallels Desktop  to keep virtual machines available, most notably Windows 11. Parallels release version 19 this week and we discussed its new improvements and features. Parallels Desktop 19 Adds Password-Less Sign-In With Touch ID Support, macOS Sonoma Compatibility, and Mor Apps GoodNotes 6 Brings AI-Powered Handwriting Spellcheck and Autocomplete Features - MacRumors Macstock 7 is in the books for 2023. Purchase a virtual pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations.  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.
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Aug 19, 2023 • 1h 8min

267- Airdrop Tips and Keep its List Hidden - With Guest Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by gues Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Airdrop tips and keep that list hidden. Setapp is planning to launch its own alternative iOS app store in the European Union in 2024. No more SIM Free iPhones and Apple Card financing. iOS 17 Beta 6 moved the phone end button back. Read the fine print on app subscriptions and make sure you are not charged especially with the kids.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastodon Twitter Instagram News Setapp plans to launch EU-only alternative iOS App Store GM Admits No Technical Reason CarPlay Couldn't Be in Future EVs Apple Is Killing off This App You Probably Forgot Existed Google App for iOS Can Now Use AI to Summarize Articles Apple Card Monthly Financing No Longer Available for SIM-Free iPhones Apple Card continues to be a consumer hit despite Goldman Sachs turmoil Topics Apple Releases watchOS 9.6.1 With API Access Fix for Apps PSA: macOS 13.5.1 Ventura update fixes System Settings location permissions Beta this week. iOS 17 Beta 6 was released this week.  Apple Seeds Sixth Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]  Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 6 - The end call button moved back.  iOS 17 beta 6: Here's what's new with the update Already talking about iOS 17.1 and we will see iOS 16.7 next month too.  iOS 17.1 testing ramps up, iOS 16.7 likely coming next month App subscriptions are what you need to be aware of and educate yourself and your kids with the fine print. This app os popular but read the fine print before you buy. Add Text: Write On Photos on the App Store Airdrop always has its issues. We talk about how you can have a better experience. 10 Ways to Fix AirDrop on Your iPhone Macstock 7 is in the books for 2023. Purchase a virtual pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations.  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso Book recommended by Kelly The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi - Audiobook - Audible.com
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Aug 12, 2023 • 1h 9min

266 - Jeff Demystifies Upcoming Passkeys To Replace Passwords - With Guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Jeff gives a great review on what Passkeys are and what they will do to to eventually eliminate passwords. This week in cord cutting Disney+ and Hulu raising prices again, and crack down on password sharing. AirTag finds another missing bag at the airport and the airline insists they cannot find it. Mike gives us an update on Macstock Digital pass and more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastodon Twitter Instagram News This woman used an AirTag to track her lost bag -- and flew to get it | CNN and AirTag continues to make up for United’s incompetence when checked bag goes ‘missing Family rescued from wildfires in Maui thanks to iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite tvOS 17 Code Confirms A17 Chip for iPhone 15 Pro, A16 for iPhone 15 Apple's iPhone 15 Event Likely to Be Held on September 12 Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Topics Beta this week. Ios 17 Beta 5 was released to developers. Apple Releases Third Public Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers Yes, iOS 17 is changing where the 'end call' button is located - 9to5Mac Jeff will talk about the upcoming Passkeys in iOS17. He presented at the MacInTech Apple user group. This could be the future of passwords.   Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer Sign in with passkeys on iPhone Passkeys.directory 1Password will soon let users unlock password vaults with passkeys Passkeys in 1Password: The Future of Passwordless Authentication This week in cord cutting Fox News & Fox Sports Ditching Cable TV For Streaming? Fox Says Not So Fast | Cord Cutters News Disney Chose the Worst Time For a Disney+ Price Hike | Cord Cutters News Disney Will Start Cracking Down on Password Sharing Next Year | Cord Cutters News YouTube TV Moves Multiview to A New Area - Here is Where You Can Find It Now | Cord Cutters News YouTube TV is partially broken on iOS and iPad with buffering issues, fix coming Macstock 7 is in the books for 2023. Purchase a Digital pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations.  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo
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Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 7min

265 - Jeff Wants to Start a Comedy Show With Apple and College Football - With Guest Kelly Guimont, and Jeff Gamet

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet. Apple wants to get  stream rights to Pac12 College football and Jeff was educated about it. Kelly is back from the MacAdmins conference and reviews some of the presentations. Could there be a iPad Mini 7th Gen? Apple announces their quarterly results and services were way up and iPad sales were way down. We talk about what Apple could do about improving iPads. Updates for Google Chrome and new Arc browser. Plus much more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon X formerly Twitter Instagram News College Football Could Be Coming to Apple TV+ as Apple Courts Pac-12 Apple unveils 'Pay the Apple Way' campaign with TikTok creators, billboards, more Twitter Finally Turns to 'X' on Apple's App Store  TweetDeck is now called 'XPro' More Than $10 Billion Deposited in Apple Card Savings Accounts  Topics Beta this week. iOS17 Beta 4 is rolling on.  Apple rolling out second public beta of iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS  We discuss the Apple quarterly results and dig into what Apple can do to improve iPad sales.  Apple Q3 2023 Charts: $81.8B revenue, down 1% – Six Colors Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that - 9to5Mac Rumor: The 7th-gen iPad mini may arrive this year Kelly is back from MacAdmins conference and gives us a recap. MacAdmins Conference Mac Admins YouTube Channel MacAdmins Conference - YouTube Google Chrome gets iOS & macOS update with new features Apps Arc | Mobile Companion on the App Store Macstock 7 is in the books for 2023. Purchase a virtual pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations plus many more. Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso
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Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 9min

264 - Dave Cuts the Cord and an Apple convert. With Guest Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, and Ben Roethig. Jill joins us for the very first time and she tells us about her journey transitioning to Apple from Windows. Vision Pro Dev kit is a thing with limitations. In touch with Cord Cutting Dave cuts the cord and gives his experience. Plus we recap Macstock VII. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram News Threads Begins Rolling Out Chronological 'Following' Tab Elon Musk Seizes @X Twitter Handle From Guy Who Had It for 16 Years iPhone 14 Crash Detection helps rescuers save man after 400-foot canyon drop: ‘He probably would’ve bled out’ Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month Python tutorial app 'Tinkerstellar' gets big update with iPhone version Apple's 'My Photo Stream' Service Shuts Down on Wednesday, Here's What You Need to Do Apple Card: Goldman likely stuck, Amex unlikely contender, Tim Cook once denied - 9to5Mac Topics Jill McKinley is our new guest and we get to know her and talk about her transition from the Windows world to Apple Mac and iOS devices.  Beta this week. iOS17 Beta 4 was released this week. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 10 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers iOS 17 Beta Adds Two New Siri Voices for British Users The Vision Pro developer kit is now available but with interesting terms. Apple's Vision Pro Developer Kit terms are wild Apply here: Developer Kit - visionOS visionOS beta 2 tidbits: Group FaceTime limit, Optic ID details, more In Touch With Cord Cutting. Dave cut the cord and dropped Comcast. He discussed his decision and what services he has now.  This week we talked about the hot news stories about cord cutting. The Chicago Cubs New Direct-To-Consumer RSN Marquee Streaming Service Is Now Live - Here is Everything We Know Peacock announces its first-ever price increase for new and existing subs - 9to5Mac We recap Macstock 7 Dave, Chuck, and Jill presented and give their thoughts of the weekend. Macstock 7 is in the books for 2023. Purchase a virtual pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations.  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Jill McKinley is a professional in the field of enterprise software, server administration, and IT. She started her technical career in Windows but now exclusively uses a Mac in her personal life. She hosts several podcasts, including Start with Small Steps and Small Steps with God, where she offers tips and insights for a better life. Her podcast is at https://startwithsmallsteps.com and Twitter at Twitter @schmern. Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 52min

263 - Post Midwest Mac BBQ At the Lake, A Recap Before Macstock - With Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith. We recorded the show at Dave’s Lake house and we were all in person seeing each other for the first time in a long time before Macstock. Apple maps is really good 11 years after their release. We enjoy hanging out lakeside in person and recap the Midwest Mac BBQ and getting ready for Macstock.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon  Twitter Instagram News Threads Social Network Gets First Major Update  AppleDB Offers Useful Database of Apple Devices, Software Updates, Firmware Releases, and More - MacRumors Beats Studio Pro Debut With Improved Sound Quality, Spatial Audio, USB-C, and More - MacRumors Apple and Goldman Sachs Crediting Some Customers Who Had Long Waits for Savings Withdrawal Requests - MacRumors Review: Ember's Travel Mug 2 Won't Get Lost With Find My Integration Topics Beta this week. iOS16.6 RC is out Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 9.6 to Developers  Apple Seeds tvOS 16.6 Release Candidate to Developers - MacRumors iOS 17 Beta 3 continues iOS 17: How to Get Siri to Read Web Articles to You - MacRumors iOS 17: 10+ New Features in the Messages App Rumored new Apple TV What to Expect From the Next-Generation Apple TV Launching Next Year Apple Maps After 11 years of work, people actually like Apple Maps When should you? When is the best time to buy an iPhone? | Macworld We talk to many guests including speakers and attendees of Macstock  at the midwest Mac BBQ  Macstock 7 is in the books for 2023. Purchase a virtual pass to see Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff and their presentations.  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig  Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About Our Guests Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Find her on her YouTube channel of tech tips.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 8min

262 - Apple Watch Favorite Apps and Bands - With Guest Chuck Joiner and Ben Roethig

Discussing the Apple Watch's favorite apps and bands, organizing scheduled Summaries, Rapid Response security update in iOS16, App Store's 15th anniversary, GM dropping CarPlay, and Apple TV+ gaining 51 Emmy awards. Exploring Apple's app restrictions, potential Airplay integration in Tesla vehicles, and thoughts on Apple and Tesla's CarPlay collaboration.

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