

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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Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
122 - Thats Quite a few iPhone Cases - With Guest Jeff Gamet
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren and Jeff Gamet joins us this week. Warren has way too many iPhone cases, many more choice for iPhone chargers now that its not included, earwax is the issue with your AirPods, and intercom comes to the HomePod..sort of. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple Updates iMovie and GarageBand for iOS With New Features Apple TV app launching on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 next month Earwax in AirPods, or a fault? New Apple tool will find out. Quibi video service shuts down 6 months after launch, 1 day after Apple TV app release Apple's TV Remote App Pulled From App Store Since Functionality is Available in Control Center iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air orders have begun iPhone 12 Supports Downloading OTA iOS Updates On 5G Apple eyeing 'Express' store format to help deal with iPhone 12 demand Topics Warren attempted selling his iPhone 11 Pro Max prematurely. He has quite a collection of cases a total of 13 to be exact. What iPhone 12 models are we all ordering? iOS 14.1 was released. Apple Releases iPadOS and iOS 14.1 With Multiple Bug Fixes Ahead of iPhone 12 Launch very strange release prior to this. Then this happened again. Another iOS 14 Bug Resets Default Mail and Browser App After App Updates Beta this week. iOS 14.2 Beta 4 was released. Beta 4 of iOS 14.2 & iPadOS 14.2 Released for Testing and iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 Beta 4 Download Available Now Public Beta Apple seeds fourth public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 to public beta testers WatchOS Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 7.1 to Developers Whats new with Chargers? There are some great values now that the power adapter will not be included with the iPhone 12. Best iPhone 12 Chargers 2020 HomePod 14.1 was released adding Intercom support to the HomePod and ready for HomePod Mini. Hands-On with the HomePod's New Intercom Feature, Alarms, and Siri Tricks Why should you buy the HomePod Mini? About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. Jeff is moderating this event on October 28, 2020: How to Get in the Automation Mindset + Intro to Zapier About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 2min
121 - A Mesh Router and a HomePod Mini - With Guest Kelly Guimont
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Kelly Guimont. We do a final recap of the Apple new HomePod Mini and iPhone 12. Dave does a review of a new Netgear Mesh router be bought that set up nicely using his iPhone. Some Safari iOS tips including translate websites. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News MagSafe-Compatible iPhone Accessories Coming From PopSocket Dolby Atmos Coming to HomePod With Apple TV 4K Walmart opens limited preorders for the new iPad Air, ships October 23 Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.2 Beta 3 was released this week Apple releases third public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 5 Things to Know About the iPadOS 14.1 Update 5 Things to Know About the iOS 14.1 Update HomePod Mini was a great announcement and what an amazing price what were our thoughts and will we buy one. We discuss what iPhone would be best for you with the new iPhone 12 announced there are so many models still available one may fit you better than others. Which iPhones are Dave and Kelly getting? This is a great guide to all iPhone sizes. iPhone 12 Size Comparison: All iPhone Models Side by Side Magsafe Charging will it be worth it? We discuss the new way to charge iPhones. No more power adapters and they include the Lightning to USB-C cable pick yourself up a 100W USB-C charger 100W, AUKEY Omnia USB C Charger (Upgraded) with GaNFast Technology, PD Charger Power Delivery 3.0 iPhone 11 Pro Max, 5G in a few minutes what is it and why did Apple make such a big deal about it during the event this week? Dave bought a new mesh router from Netgear with WIFI 6.He wanted to discuss how amazingly easy it was to set up just using a iPhone and the Nighthawk App. This is a link to the Costco Site. https://www.costco.com/netgear-nighthawk-whole-home-mesh-wifi-6-system%2c-3-pack.product.100536361.html Tips Safari in iOS Tips Translate in Safari When you navigate to a website an want to translate it Tap the Aa button in the bar and select translate. Show the settings and show how to add languages to make it easier to translate. Toggle between English and other language. Privacy Report - Click the Aa button on the bar and select Privacy report. You would be amazed how many trackers there are on some websites. Brower Default - When you install other browsers like Firefox, Edge, Chrome, and some others you now can change the default browser. Goto Settings > in this case Chrome and select Default Browser. Clipboard privacy. iOS 14 now is watching when apps use your clipboard. When you copy and paste something from one app to another you will get a warning like this. About our Guest Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso

Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 28min
120 - Special Episode Reaction Time - Hi Speed Apple Event iPhone 12 and HomePod Mini
The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave is joined by Mike Potter, Gary Malpas, Chuck Joiner, and Eric E and provide their first-hand reactions to Apple’s Hi Speed Event where they announced HomePod mini and the entire lineup of iPhone 12 models including the mini, Pro, and Pro Max! The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio This Episode was simulcasted with For Mac Eyes Only my thanks to Mike Potter for hosting and help with editing this episode. HomePod mini iPhone 12 & 12 mini iPhone Pro and Pro Max Links to our Co-Hosts and Guests Mike Potter - For Mac Eyes Only Chuck Joiner - MacVoices Gary GazMaz Malpas - MyMac.com Eric Erickson

Oct 9, 2020 • 1h 8min
119 - Warren Controls his Tesla with his iPhone - With Guest Adam Christianson
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Adam Christianson from the Maccast podcast. We talk to Adam about his new Series 6 and compare notes with Dave. Warren can move his Tesla with his iPhone using a remote app, Apple Event coming up and what do we expect and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple Stops Selling Earphones and Speakers From Rivals Ahead of Expected New Product Launches Apple Announces iPhone 12 Event for October 13 Leaker Confirms HomePod Mini Coming This Year Apple October 13 "Hi, Speed" event wallpapers tvOS 14.0.2 Now Available Apple Providing Apple TV+ Subscribers With Three Months of Free Access, Extending Free Trial Subscriptions Through January Seems Apple Support hasn’t been on top of outages. PSA: First Free Year of Apple TV+ Subscriptions Ending, Expect Charges on October 31 Apple Adding iPhone 5c to Vintage Products List on October 31 OtterBox and Brydge announce collaboration on new accessories following strategic investment Apple to Announce Q4 2020 Earnings on October 29 Apple Music saw its paid subscriptions grow 21% in the second quarter DuckDuckGo Releases Driving, Walking Directions Powered by Apple's MapKit Topics Beta this week. There are no changes; we are still on iOS 14.2 Beta 2 which now works on the iPhone XR. Adam did upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 6 to the Series 2 which was quite a jump. Dave discusses with him first impressions and what he likes and dislikes about the new model and more. Tip: When you upgrade your Apple Watch make sure you have the latest version of WatchOS. You can set up the Watch as new and upgrade then restore it with your backup . Apps Warren App Picks Tesla App ios Tesla Remote iOS Trivia Royale iOS About our Guest Adam Christianson is host the of Maccast Podcast You can find him on Twitter @maccast About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

Oct 2, 2020 • 1h 4min
118 - So Many Notes and Text Editor Apps for iOS - With Guest Co Host Guy Serle and Guest Brett Terpstra
Guy Serle, host of the MyMac Podcast, joins coding guru Brett Terpstra for a deep dive into the world of iOS text editors. They discuss the best apps for note-taking and coding, emphasizing their unique features. Battery drain issues also take center stage, with Apple’s advice on restoring devices sparking debate. The pair shares personal anecdotes about their experiences in the Apple ecosystem, and Brett reviews the Sketchboard Pro, a game changer for digital artists. Tech enthusiasts will find this chat insightful and entertaining!

Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 6min
117 - Dave has a new Blue Apple Watch - With Guest Jeff Gamet
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by guest Jeff Gamet. Dave has the new Apple Watch in blue and gives his review. IOS 14 features are reviewed with App library and Widgets plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple Releases iOS 14.0.1 With Fix for Bug That Resets Default Apps After Rebooting Apple Stops Signing iOS 13.7 After Releasing iOS 14, Downgrading No Longer Possible Apple Updates iWork Apps for iOS With Support for Scribble, New Image Picker, Editable Shapes and More iOS 14 adoption rapidly outpacing iOS 13 as users react to widgets, PIP, and more 1Password Partners With Privacy for Virtual Credit Cards Apple Now Allowing Band-Only Returns For Ill-Fitting Solo Loop Topics Beta this week. Apple releases first public betas of iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2 and iPhone XR was pulled from beta because of bugs. Apple Watch Series 6 was out last week and Dave traded in his Series 4. He gives his thoughts on the new Watch and is it worth an upgrade. watchOS7 discussion. With iOS 14 released lets review some of the great features and what we like and maybe dislike about it. Battery Life BackTap Control Center changes Editing/removing home screens, activating App Library Widgets Spatial Audio for AirPods Pro Picture in Picture screen now available on the iPhone. You can now go look at other things while connected to FaceTime and be paused. Apps Widgetsmith Fantastical About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 11min
116 - Apple Watch, iPad Air and AppleOne was an Event
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren talk all about the Apple Event with New Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air and a new service bundle AppleOne. Airpods Pro goes spacial and another beta 14.2 just after iOS14 is released. Plus change your default iOS browser. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple Just Quietly Made These Two Key Improvements to AppleCare+ Amazon Music now has podcasts Apple and Barclays Stop Issuing 'Apple Rewards Visa' as Product Financing Shifts to Apple Card DuckDuckGo Gets iOS 14 Update, Can Be Set as Default Browser App New AirPods Pro Firmware Introduces Spatial Audio Support and Automatic Switching Topics Another thanks to Mike Potter and the For Mac Eyes Only podcast for the dual podcast last episode. Beta this week iOS14.2 was released to developers today and Warren reviews the changes. iOS 14.2 Beta Adds New Shazam Music Recognition Feature for Control Center Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 to Developers [Updated] Apple Event this week there were quite a few announcements. We reviewed the event and what was announced. Apple Watch Series 6 with Blood Oxygen Monitoring and New colors, New faces, solo loop bands. Also announced Apple Watch SE with Family Set up to pair multiple watches to one iPhone. iPad 8th Gen 10.2” with pencil and keyboard support starts at $329 with $299 education discount. iPad Air 10.9” with A14 chip, USB -C and Touch ID in power button. Who needs a Pro with the specs of Air stars at $599. Fitness+ to compete against Peloton its a workout service $9.99 per month $79.99 a year coming in the fall. 3 Months free with Apple Watch purchase. Apple announced iOS14, iPadOS14, WatchOS 7, tvOS14 were released today. It made total sense since there are new iPads and Apple Watch and someone (Friend Guy Serle) thought it would be released next year. Apple did make developers unhappy giving them less than 24 hours to have their apps ready. AppleOne Bunde, Starting at $14.95 you can now bundle many of the services for a better price. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 20min
115 Special Episode - Reaction Time: Time Flies Apple’s Watch and iPad Event
This special Episode of Touch With iOS Dave joins Mike Potter on For Mac Eyes Only as we dual podcast with Guests Chuck Joiner, Gary Malpas, and Eric Erickson as we react to all the announcements from the Apple event. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio What was announced at the Event: Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch SE AppleOne Bundles iPad 8th Gen with A12 Chip and boost in speed iPad Air with A14 Bionic Chip and USB-C Support Apple Watch Family Setup for those without an iPhone (Need Apple Watch with Cellular) Fitness + Competing with Peloton.

Sep 11, 2020 • 1h
114 - The iPhone Can Be your Zoom Webcam
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren talk about what they expect at the Apple event on Sept 15th, We give tips on how to take a full page screenshot on iPhone, how to turn your iPhone or iPad into a webcam, how to remove apps from Apple Watch, and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple One Bundle Revealed in Android Code Apple One services bundle possibly confirmed in Apple Music code Analyst Examines Apple Card One Year Later Apple releases iOS 13.7 with Exposure Notifications Express system Carrier marketing email confirms 'iPhone 12' 5G support | Appleinsider Topics An Apple event was announced for 9/15 we talk about what to expect and what could be released. Should you wait to buy an Apple Watch? Are there new iPads coming? When will the iPhone 12 be released? AirTags Are Now in Production – Could They Launch at the Apple Event Next Week? Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 8 was released to Developers and the public. We review what changed and when we expect iOS14 to be released. iOS 14's App Library: The FAQ Apple Releases Eighth Betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of watchOS 7 to Developers Tips Turn off Significant locations Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services Screenshot an entire webpage on a iPhone or iPad Hold the spacebar down and you can move your cursor wherever you want. Hold down the . to bring up the URL extensions like .ORG or .COM etc. How to Install & Remove Apps on Apple Watch Shift the keyboard to the left or right for one handed typing hold emoji key down Apps There is a new app out there that can turn your iPhone or iPad into a webcam its called Camo by Reincubate which a a UK company that came up with this really cool app. What you need is to install the app on your Mac and on your iPhone. Of course the quality is amazing especially using a iPhone 11 Pro Max camera. There is a free version and the Pro version adds tons more settings including access to all 3 lenses on the iPhone 11 Pro as well as post production zoom. This is a subscription model $39.99 per year. GoodNotes 5 Updated to Support Document Sharing via iCloud Sync Reincubate Lookup on the App Store Did you know that Apple identifies iPhones with these codes in the model number? Google Maps for Apple Watch Now Available for Download on App Store Synology Drive iOS Newsnation iOS Newsbreak ios App About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

Aug 29, 2020 • 1h 9min
113 - New Remote for AppleTV - With Guest Jeff Gamet
The latest In Touch With iOS Guest Jeff Gamet joins Dave and Warren this week to talk about the latest news including Jeff’s first comments on Epic vs Apple. Dave reviews the Function101 AppleTV and gives his first thoughts. Also tips on how to mirror your AppleTV to your Mac and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Fortnite on iOS and Mac losing cross-platform compatibility over Apple battle Your iPhone copy of Fortnite is about to become out of date [Updated] Apple apologizes to WordPress, no longer requires free app to add purchases Apple Newsroom Redesigned With Emphasis on Featured Stories, Shares Profile of Alabama Teacher Portrice Warren Facebook again criticizes iOS 14 privacy changes, warns of drastic effect on advertising industry Users can now create Shortcuts to switch accounts on Apple TV with iOS 14 and tvOS 14 AAPL stock split prompts rejig to Dow Jones Industrial Average Many iPhone App Ads Hide Malware Topics Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 6 was released to developers. Apple releases iOS 14 beta 6 to developers, here's what's new Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of watchOS 7 to Public Beta Testers iOS 13.7 was released this week. Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 13.7 to Developers With New Exposure Notification Opt-In [Update: Public Beta Available] and looks like all it adds is more COVID-19 exposure notifications without downloading an app. Dave received the Function101 remote for AppleTV he gives his review. Pros Larger size nice buttons and automatically connects to most TV’s his Samsung worked right out of the box. Cons No voice or home button so no Siri and accessing to the home menu to switch users Tips How to Chat with Apple Support How to Mirror Your Apple TV to Your Mac for Screenshots or Presentations Apps Apple releases update for iMovie for iOS, iPadOS & macOS Better Manage Your Subscriptions With Subtrack Jeff - AirVisual Air Quality Forecast Jeff - Soosee Food Scanner The latest In Touch With iOS Guest Jeff Gamet joins Dave and Warren this week to talk about the latest news including Jeff’s first comments on Epic vs Apple. Dave reviews the Function101 AppleTV and gives his first thoughts. Also tips on how to mirror your AppleTV to your Mac and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Fortnite on iOS and Mac losing cross-platform compatibility over Apple battle Your iPhone copy of Fortnite is about to become out of date [Updated] Apple apologizes to WordPress, no longer requires free app to add purchases Apple Newsroom Redesigned With Emphasis on Featured Stories, Shares Profile of Alabama Teacher Portrice Warren Facebook again criticizes iOS 14 privacy changes, warns of drastic effect on advertising industry Users can now create Shortcuts to switch accounts on Apple TV with iOS 14 and tvOS 14 AAPL stock split prompts rejig to Dow Jones Industrial Average Many iPhone App Ads Hide Malware Topics Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 6 was released to developers. Apple releases iOS 14 beta 6 to developers, here's what's new Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of watchOS 7 to Public Beta Testers Apps Apple releases update for iMovie for iOS, iPadOS & macOS Better Manage Your Subscriptions With Subtrack Jeff - AirVisual Air Quality Forecast Jeff - Soosee Food Scanner About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple