

In Touch with iOS
David Ginsburg
In Touch with iOS, is a podcast that talks about iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Hosted by Dave Ginsburg, he is joined by different guests from the Apple Community. Dave uses his real world experience as a 25 year IT professional and iPhone subject matter expert to teach and entertain his listeners each week. An early adopter of many Apple products including the iPhone, you can be assured Dave will provide his views on the cutting edge of technology.
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Jun 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
259 - Biggest Updates in tvOS History - 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. Topics this week include Apple TV: FaceTime & VPN Support, TVOS 17: Biggest Update in Apple TV History, Siri Updates & Expanded Support on TVOS 17, AirPods Features: Fast Automatic Switching and Adaptive Audio and Apple Watch updates and security features 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 Twitter Instagram News Apple Card Monthly Installments Term for Apple Watch to Change From 24 Months to 12 Months Apple to discontinue Apple Card financing for iPhones bought without a carrier connection Best Buy Expands Upgrade+ Program to iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra - MacRumors Topics Apple Preparing iOS 16.5.1 Update for iPhone Following iOS 17 Beta Beta this week. iOS 16.6 Beta 3 was released today. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 9.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 16.6 to Developers iOS 17 Beta 1 in its first week of testing. PSA: Disabling iCloud Drive in iOS 17 No Longer Turns Off Third-Party App CloudKit Syncing 1Password teases native passkey support coming to its app with iOS 17 iOS 17 Gives You 72 Hours to Undo an iPhone Passcode Change tvOS 17 Beta 1 was released. We discussed some of the Audio and Home announcements at WWDC2023 last week. tvOS 17 brings FaceTime and video conferencing to Apple TV 4K Apple TV to Support VPN Apps on tvOS 17 - MacRumors Apple Announces tvOS 17, Including FaceTime and New Control Center AirPods Pro owners are the secret winners of WWDC 2023 — here's why How to install the AirPods Pro beta and try the slick new Adaptive Audio feature watchOS 10 Preview watchOS 10: These are the Apple Watch models compatible with the update Lockdown Mode Expanding to Apple Watch With watchOS 10 Here's How Apple Watch Widgets Work in watchOS 10 Future support at work in the enterprise. Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are Sold Out but Virtual Tickets are available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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.

Jun 15, 2023 • 18min
258 - Special Episode Short - Vision Pro Review and Macstock BBQ With Guest Barry Fulk
A special episode of In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Barry Fulk. We discuss the Apple Vision Pro VR glasses and give our initial thoughts. Barry is hosing the Midwest Mac BBQ prior to Macstock at his home and discussed some of the details including a wine tasting and you may experience some podcssts being recorded at the event. 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 Twitter Instagram This In Touch With iOS briefing is a special episode with 2 topics including the Vision Pro intital thoughts and Midwest Mac BBQ. We hope you enjoy it. Apple Vision Pro Check out the Midwest Mac BBQ prior to Macstock. Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are Sold Out but Virtual Tickets are available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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 Barry Fulk is an IT Professional, podcast enthusiast, and an avid traveler for work and leisure. You can follow him on Mastodon @fulkb Instagram @fulkb

Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 6min
257 - iOS 17 Live Voicemail, Messages and FaceTime Messages With Guests Patrice Brend’Amour, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Guests Patrice Brend’Amour, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. WWDC2023 this week we cover iOS 17 and many of the key updates including live voicemail , messages updates, and FaceTime record a message. CarPlay has SharePlay, AirDrop over the internet, abd things not mentioned on stage. iPadOS 17 adds personalized lock screen. Jeff reviews his 3rd party apps deleted when he installed iPad beta. 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 Twitter Instagram News We discussed WWDC2023 focusing this week on iOS. Topics WWDC2023 There was a mind blowing amount of information shared at WWDC2023 keynote this year and clocked in at 2 hours. We will extend our discussions over the next few episodes. This week we review iOS 17 and all the changes and what stands out. Some of the highlights of new features in iOS 17 are reviewed iOS 17 Preview Inline voice mail notification in call list was added. We discussed some of the features not announced. Here are the iOS 17 features Apple didn’t announce onstage CarPlay will have SharePlay for passengers to control music in the car. iPadOS 17 Preview Jeff reports after installing iPad OS 17 it deleted all my third-party apps. He reviews his experience and a good reason not to install beta on a critical device. This is why we have test devices and let those blow up. Which iPads support iPadOS 17? Here's the list AirPods AirPods Pro 2 Gaining 'Adaptive Audio' Feature That Dynamically Adjusts to Your Environment - MacRumors Apple Releases Beta Firmware Update for AirPods Beta account is free now. Don't do it! Macstock 7 is here! In person tickets are sold out but virtual passes are avaiable.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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 Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com

Jun 3, 2023 • 59min
256 - Jeff Wants Unified Apple Books Audio Like Apple TV App - With Guest Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Its less than a few days before WWDC2023 and we give our predictions and what is expected. Jeff wants an Apple Books unified Audio app like the Apple TV app. He gives his reasons and the panel adds their thoughts. iPad has 50% market share in the US. iOS 16.6 beta 2 is released. 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 Twitter Instagram News Apple Releases watchOS 9.5.1 With Bug Fixes - MacRumors Apple releases Apple Music Classical for Android before iPad or Mac apps Apple iPad takes 50% share of the U.S. tablet market PSA: If You Run Windows, Make Sure to Update iTunes to Fix Security Vulnerability T-Mobile Home Internet Get an Updated App Apple Savings Users Complain of Delays Withdrawing Money Apple Says Thunderbolt Display and Original iPad Air Now Obsolete WWDC23 iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Pro Schematic Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.6.beta 2 was released this week. Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 9.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 16.6 to Developers Its Pre WWDC2023 the panel reviews some of the rumors and give some of their predictions. What to expect at WWDC 2023: Reality Pro, iOS 17, and new MacBooks 15-inch MacBook Air: Everything we know ahead of WWDC Every Apple product we're expecting at WWDC next week: Reality Pro headset, MacBook Air, more The Apple TV app is unified so many of the streaming services are in one place. Jeff asked why can’t we do this for the Apple Books app? That includes Kindle, Nook, Comixology, and Libby. Jeff gives his view on this and the panel discusses. Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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

May 27, 2023 • 1h 26min
255 - Apple Needs a Single OS for iPad and Mac - With Guest Patrice Brend’amour, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Ben talks about his blog post why we should have one OS for iPad and Mac. new start up Telly is giving you a free 55” TV is it really free? Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro is released for the iPad is it worth it? Stop all those spam calls. Netflix password sharing is over in US. HBO Max is Max and it stumbled out of the release gate. 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 Twitter Instagram Mastodon News Apple Fitness+ Now Offers Over 4,000 Workout and Meditation Videos Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Not Working With iOS 16.5 Some Apple Watch Users Complain of Odd Green Screen Tint Following watchOS 9.5 Update New 'Max' Streaming Service Launches, Replacing HBO Max HBO's Max Rebrand Launch Didn't Go as Planned Netflix Begins Crackdown on Password Sharing in US and UK United Airlines Adds Live Activities and Dynamic Island Support for Flight Tracking Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.6 Beta 1 was released not much to report before WWDC. Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 to Developers and Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 - MacRumors Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 9.6 to Developers - MacRumors Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 16.6 to Developers iOS 16.6 Beta Lays Groundwork for iMessage Contact Key Verification iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6 Incorporate Rapid Security Response Fixes Spam calls we all hate them. Your carrier has some great options. Hiya Here's how to finally stop infuriating spam calls on your iPhone Ben wrote a great blog post on MacOS and iPadOS and really should be one single OS. We discuss this and give our thoughts. Apple Needs a Single Computer OS Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro were released this week. we give our initial thoughts on the apps. Apple Releases Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for macOS updated with new features and support for iPad apps There is a new ad based service Telly that is giving away a 55” 4K but you have to watch ads. Would you give up privacy for this? How Much Personal Data Would You Give Up for a Free 4K TV? You can get a 4K TV for free, with a very creative new catch | ZDNET You can sign up here: https://www.freetelly.com/ Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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 Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com

May 20, 2023 • 1h 9min
254 - A Case That Costs More Than an iPad Pro - With Jeff Gamet and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. iOS 16.5 is released. We cover all the changes and what to expect as it's a must update to fix security flaws. This week in streaming Jeff gets on his soapbox and tells us how horrible ATSC 3.0 updated over the air will be encrypted and not free. Halide has a new app Skylight that predicts the best time and place to see sunsets. Hermes has an AirPods Pro 2 Leather case that costs as much as an iPad Pro. Get your Macstock tickets 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 Twitter Instagram News Apple Park WWDC 2023 Viewing Event to Include Special 'Ring' Tour, Evening Activity and Extended Developer Sessions Apple Overhauls Support App With Updated Layout and Easier Access to Local Providers Apple Music and Apple Maps Launching New Concert Features Today iPhone Driver's License Feature in Wallet App Now Available in Georgia OpenAI Launches Official ChatGPT App for iPhone and iPad Texting between iPhone and Android users currently broken due to this bizarre bug Carrot Weather update brings more data sources, new Smart Layout, improved rain alerts Apple previews Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more new accessibility features Latest Hermes AirPods Pro 2 case costs more than an iPad Pro We now know what Apple fixed in its first iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.5 was released to the public this week. We discuss all the updates on all platforms. There Are some vulnerabilities that need to be patched. PSA: Make Sure to Update, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS 13.4 Address These Three Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities iOS 16.5 patches 39 security flaws, 3 actively exploited iOS 16.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.5 Apple Releases iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 With Sports Tab in Apple News, Bug Fixes and More Apple Releases watchOS 9.5 - MacRumors Apple Releases tvOS 16.5 - MacRumors Apple Launches Multiview Sports Feature for Apple TV 4K - MacRumors Apple Releases HomePod 16.5 Software - MacRumors Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.4 With Bug Fixes and Sports Updates for Apple News Apple claims they have prevented over 2B in fraudulent transactions in 2022. We talk about this and how safe the App store is. App Store stopped more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022 Apple Claims App Store Security Features Prevented Over $2 Billion in Fraudulent Transactions in 2022 This week in streaming discusses the constant changing in the streaming world. Showtime and Paramount+ to finally merge into one service on June 27 HBO Max's Rebranded Max Service Will Offer Same Day New Episodes & Just 4 Minutes of Ads Per Hour Comcast Is Starting to Encrypt Its Free Over The ATSC 3.0 TV Stations Meaning Many Cord Cutters Can't Watch Free Local TV Anymore Without Upgrade Peacock to Officially Stream an Exclusive NFL Game This Year Check out Antenna Man on Youtube to talk about ATSC 3.0 Apps Halide creators launch 'Skylight' for iPhone to predict spectacular sunsets Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. Shout out to Scallion for buying me a coffee this week thanks so much! 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

May 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
253 - iPhone is a Bargain vs Android - With Guest Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont, and Jeff Gamet
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests, Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont, and Jeff Gamet. iOS 16.5 is releasing next week. This iPhone is really a bargain compared to Android. The big news this week Apple announced Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. The continued value of an Apple Watch saving people from serious medical issues. Protect your iPhone with security keys 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 Twitter Instagram News Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community Apple Weather not working for some users, third time in a month [U: Fixed] Apple's former head of iCloud will be in charge of making GM EV software without CarPlay Instapaper adds new CarPlay app for reading articles with voice-to-text AirTag credited with helping investigators locate $1.1M in cash stolen from armored truck Apple Watch helps save woman’s life after collapsing in a hotel room from a ruptured aorta Shazam Now Supports Apple Music Classical Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.5 RC Apple Confirms iOS 16.5 Will Be Released Next Week With These New Features Apple Seeds iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers Apple Seeds watchOS 9.5 Release Candidate to Developers Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.5 to Developers Big news story and topic this week! Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro come to the iPad. Luma Fusion, Davinci Resolve, Capcut, Ferrite compared. Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad With Subscription Models Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple Logic Pro iPad compatibility, features, release date, more Final Cut Pro for iPad: Price, release date, and everything else you need to know | iMore Apple sneak peek video: Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro now on iPad | Apple Is this true? We think so. As it turns out, the iPhone is actually a bargain compared to Android phones Security Tips How to Check Microphone Usage on iPhone How to Protect Your Apple ID With Security Keys Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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 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

May 6, 2023 • 1h 11min
252 - Dust in a iPhone Jack Buys an iPad Mini - With Guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests, Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. May the fourth be with you. Dave made a visit to the Apple store to check his wifes lightning jack on her iPhone. The jack and still had dust and they cleaned it out. Dave then buys her a brand new iPad Mini. Apple reports Q2 results and they made money again. New Security response update pushed out for the first time. Google pass key and no more passwords? RIP Brydge 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 Twitter Instagram News Breaking news: Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected (with charts!) Nearly $1 Billion Deposited by Apple Card Owners Four Days After Savings Account Launch - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/28/apple-pay-later-continues-rolling-out/ Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro, AirPods, and AirPods Max Apple's Recent Beats Firmware Update Addressed Bluetooth Security Issue, AirPods Already Patched Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware New York Police Department Encourages Car Owners to Use AirTags to Deter Theft, 500 Free AirTags Available Apple and Google partner to stop unwanted tracking with AirTags iTunes Music Store Turns 20 Today: 'Just 99 Cents Per Song' The downfall of Brydge: iPad keyboard company folds, leaving staff unpaid and customer orders unfulfilled Topics We discuss the new Security Response updated that were released in 16.4 Security Response Updates for MacOS 13.3.1, iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1 Released A Siri bug on iOS 16.4.1 won't let you set Calendar events on the 31st Beta this week. iOS 16.5 Beta 4 is released. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Ventura 13.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 16.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 9.5 to Developers More CarPlay news and the best apps on iPhone. These are the best CarPlay apps for iPhone Ford to retain Apple CarPlay functionality for the foreseeable future VLC is now in CarPlay for audio. VLC for iPhone adds CarPlay app, Handoff support, more Would you use s ChatGPT client on your iPhone? ChatGPT now works on your iPhone without an internet connection No more passwords with passkey? Google accounts now support passkeys for password-free sign-in Google Online Security Blog: So long passwords, thanks for all the phish 1Password Coming Soon to 1Password: Sign In to Google Using a Passkey Cleaning your port on your iPhone. Dave brought his wife and her iPhone to the Apple Store and thought all the dust was removed from the lightning jack. They found more. The we bought her a littl guy iPad Mini and she is loving it. Dave’s Apple Watch band debacle. Braided solo loop and why did it stretch out a full inch. Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available.Dave is speaking again at the event along with Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith, Chuck Joiner, and many others. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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

Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 22min
251 - 800 Cars for CarPlay and NAB Recap- With Guest, Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet Chuck Joiner
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Chuck Joiner. NAB show was last week Chuck provides us a recap of some of the great things he saw at the event. CarPlay and a response from Apple we have 800 cars available. iMessage working on Windows? Refurbished iPhones over half of all smartphones sold in 2022 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 Twitter Instagram News Microsoft’s Phone Link app is now available for iOS so you can use iMessage from a PC and Microsoft Now Rolling Out iMessage Support on Windows With Several Limitations - MacRumors Apple Releases Updates to Apple Music and TV Preview Apps for Windows Apple to Soon Let Users Fix Subscription Billing Issues Directly Within Apps Emergency SOS via Satellite Saves Students Trapped in Utah Canyon iPhones Made Up Nearly Half of All Refurbished Smartphone Sales in 2022 Apple Card promo offers 5% Daily Cash back on grocery store purchases YouTube Music Gains Audio Podcasts on iOS and Web Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.5 beta 3 was released this week. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 9.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 16.5 to Developers Apple introduces Apple Pay Later Recap of Apple Savings Account Chuck was having issues transferring cash from bank to savings.We discuss some possible fixes as it was asking for a debit card. Car Play discussion Apple responds after GM joins Tesla and Rivian in ditching CarPlay support Apple Says CarPlay Now Available in Over 800 Vehicle Models as GM Plans to Phase Out Support in EVs iOS - CarPlay - Available Models - Apple NAB Recap: Chuck attended NAB this year and gives us a recap on some of the great things out there. Here are some of the things he reviewed. good turnout 65K still about 50% less before 2020. Sound design software AI editing not quite there, Brett Goldstein spoke at the show. https://nabshow.com/2023/video-on-demand-monday/ Post production world met Doc Rock in person for the first time. Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available and the speaker list is filling up as Dave again is speaking at the event with Brittany Smith and Jeff Gamet added to the speaker list. Please join in all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. 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 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.

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 19min
250 - Protect Your iPhone With Alternate Backups - 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. More press about iPhone thefts and Apple will not reset the locked out account. We talk about how to use alternate backup like iMazing, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive so you don’t lose your photos and files. Apple has released a new savings account option with Apple Card. tvOS 16.5 beta has multi view sports feature. We didn't know Netflix was still sending DVDs that service ends in the fall after 25 years. Apple Trade in upgrade Plus more great topics. 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 Twitter Instagram News HomePod Can Now Alert You If Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off watchOS 10 Described as Apple Watch's Biggest Software Update Since 2015 - MacRumors Kroger Begins Accepting Apple Pay After Years of Holding Out Apple TV's Multi-View Sports Feature Available Starting Tonight on tvOS 16.5 Beta Dave tried it out these were live MLS games. Netflix's password sharing crackdown is finally hitting the United States Netflix kills DVD-in-the-mail business, upgrades ad-supported plan from 720p - 9to5Mac Netflix Increases Streaming Quality of 'Basic With Ads' Plan to 1080p Apple launches all-new ‘Apple Trade In’ website in time for Earth Day Here is Apple new Trade-In site Apple Trade In Topics Beta this week.iOS 16.5 Beta 2 is still out after 1 week. There has been more stories of stolen iPhones and losing access to your account as well as thieves stealing money from bank accounts. This simple tip provides added protection from changing passcodes by adding an additional one. Bar theft tactic sees iPhone owners permanently locked out of Apple accounts We discussed this and provide many ways you can protect yourself from hacks as well as the various ways of backup beyond just iCloud. Add another layer of security by Using Screen Time In Settings, go to Screen Time and scroll down to set a passcode, if you haven’t already. Then go to Content & Privacy Restrictions, and toggle on Content & Privacy Restrictions. Scroll down to Allow Changes, then tap on Account Changes and select Don’t Allow. You of course need to ensure your Screen Time passcode is different to your phone passcode. This means that a thief would still be unable to make any changes to your Apple ID settings, including enabling the Recovery Key option. How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support Add a Recovery Contact Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support Finally, you can add a Recovery Contact – a friend or family member whose devices are authorized to receive a recovery code for your devices. You can do this in Settings > Your name > Password & Security > Account Recovery > Add Recovery Contact. Backup your photos and settings using other services and apps. iMazing will back up your devices completely. Using Finder (formerly iTunes) to backup your iPhone. If you are syncing your photos in iCloud Photos you cannot use this method without turning off sync. Backup with Dropbox How to back up your iPhone on a Mac - Dropbox You can backup Photos using OneDrive for iOS automatically Automatically save photos and videos with OneDrive on iOS - Microsoft Support Google One, Drive, Photos Backup Back up your device - iPhone & iPad - Google One Help Apple Savings Account debuted this week. You do need an Apple Card to open this account. Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY Apple Card Savings Account Available Starting Today With 4.15% Interest Rate - MacRumors Apple Card Savings Account officially launches with an impressively high interest rate Lets review the Apple Card. Is the Apple Card worth it? Here’s what you need to know https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213451 Luma Fusion released a huge update this week, LumaFusion launches new, pro-level, multicam editing feature for iPhone and iPad Jeff is an avid user and has thoughts on the updates and should use this as your primary video editing tool. Pixelmator Pro is now Photomator Pixelmator Blog and is released for iPhone and iPad Photomator - Photo Editor on the App Store . The Mac version is in beta and you can request Test Flight to try it out. https://www.pixelmator.com/photomator/ We discuss the changes and is it a worthwhile investment vs Photoshop. Macstock 7 is here! Tickets are now available and the speaker list is filling up as Dave again is speaking at the event with first time speaker Brittany Smith and returning speaker Jeff Gamet added to the speaker list. Please join in on all the fun July 22-23, 2023! Speakers Link. and Register | Macstock Conference & Expo 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.