In Touch with iOS

David Ginsburg
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 3min

112 - Productive Use of iPad and iPhone With Guest Brittany Smith

The latest In Touch With iOS Guest Brittany Smith joins Dave and Warren. We talk productivity with your devices including using shortcuts. How many apps do you have on your device? Tip on News+ audio playback iOS14 Beta 5 and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio New Guest Because Brittany is a new guest on the show, we find out more about her and the Apple gear she uses. News Apple Worked With U.S. Government on 'Secret' iPod Apple Renames 'Beats 1' to 'Apple Music 1' and Launches Two More Radio Stations Apple Launching Discounted $9.99 Per Month CBS All Access and Showtime Bundle for Apple TV+ Subscr Warren Likes Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ it has already been renewed for a 2nd season. Dave likes it now too great show. Apple becomes first public company to reach a $2 trillion market cap Apple terminating Epic's developer account over Fortnite App Store protest Adobe's Recent Lightroom iOS App Update Deleted User Photos and Lost Data is Unrecoverable Topics Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 5 was released to developers some things of note there is a way to turn on a hidden folder in Photos and lots of other tweaks. We find out what Warren thinks about the updates. What's New in iOS 14 Beta 5: Bigger Apple News Widget, Alarm Clock Wheel, Hidden Photo Album Changes and More Apple Releases Fifth Betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 iOS 13.6.1: Should you install it? Some think this small update has been causing more bugs have we experience that? Productivity- Brittany is a productivity coach and we talk about ways to improve your productivity using your iPad and iPhone. We talk about using shortcuts and do not disturb. Shortcuts Directory Brittany mentioned How many apps do we have on our iPhones should you offload ones you don't need to keep you productive. Tips How to Listen to the news in the Apple News app This is the support article from Apple. This is not supported on the iPad. Apps Warren Simple Commands iOS Brittany Drafts iOS OmniFocus Dave iMazing iDrive About our Guest Brittany Smith is a Productivity, ADHD, and Technology Coach in Portland, Oregon. Life's Mission: making stuff suck less. Giant nerd: Master's of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Star Wars-everything, Apple-enthusiast (obviously), and loves talking about the intersection of our brains and technology. Her website is Devise & Conquer Coaching Tech Tips on YouTube: Devise & Conquer Follow her on Twitter: @addliberator 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.
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Aug 15, 2020 • 1h

111 - There Might Be a Apple Bundle with a Bow on It - With Davis Knight

The latest In Touch With iOS Our guest this week is Davis Knight. We talk about the Apple service bundle, Setapp released iOS apps out of beta, podcasting, plus tips on space on your device, Apple Notes, and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio New Guest We find out what iOS devices our guest has and how he uses them and get to know Davis. News Leaker Jon Prosser: Apple Watch and iPad Launching in September, iPhone 12 Event to Take Place in October Apple's Bundle Prime equivalent "Apple One" will launch in October What is the Apple One services bundle? New Fitness streaming service to compete with Peloton. Apple TV+ subscribers could get huge discount on Showtime, CBS Wall Street Journal Sticking With Apple News Because It Brings 'Genuinely Different Audience' Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6.1 With Fix for Storage Issue and Green Tinted Displays Apple Launches Apple Music Beta Website With iOS 14 Design ad 'Listen Now' Tab to Replace 'For You' Apple Ordered to Pay PanOptis $506 Million for Violating LTE Patents The iPhone has set a Q2 record in the U.S. as overall market declines Topics Beta this week - Nothing new our guest does not dabble in beta as he had a bad experience on his primary devices. Like we say (except Warren) never put beta software on your primary device! Setapp Subscription Service Adds iOS Companion Apps - We talked about Setapp when it was in Beta for iOS apps well its now available to everyone. Is this acceptable to Apple? Apple Removes Fortnite from App Store for Violating In-App Payment Guidelines More controversy on with in App Purchases. Note: Google booted Fortnite from the Google Play store too. Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store Podcasting - Davis just started up a podcast where we talk about how you get your content in place so you can listen on your iOS device. Tips How can you tell how much space Podcasts and TV+ apps are taking up? Moving Notes into folders How do you force close apps on Apple Watch and do a reset. About our Guest Davis Knight is an Apple technology enthusiast and owner of DiabeticSavvy.com, a culinary focused media company that includes his website, youtube channel and podcast that advocates and empowers the diabetic community through great food and conversation. He also does programs and promotion for the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group. You can find him on Twitter @diabeticsavvy
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Aug 8, 2020 • 1h 2min

110 - All the Apps we use on our iPhones - With Guest Chuck Joiner

The latest In Touch With iOS Warren is off this week emergency fill in and guest Chuck Joiner was on the show. We talk about all the apps we use on our iPhone. We talk about the Wyze Camera and the new wireless offering. Video editing on the iPad and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple veteran Phil Schiller transitions to new 'Fellow' role, Greg Joswiak promoted to SVP of marketing Android is finally getting its version of Apple's AirDrop Wait we had this for years now Google copied Apple? Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients Google Announces New Mobile Features for Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Including Upcoming Dark Mode Google's $349 Pixel 4a vs. Apple's $399 iPhone SE Apple TV+ is Suddenly Very Appealing to The Superstars of TV And Film 9to5Mac posted a guide to all the movies and TV shows on Apple TV+ it just keeps growing. Apple TV+ Plus Guide: Here's all the Apple TV shows and movies available now Microsoft ends cloud streaming beta for iOS, preps Android-only launch PowerCore Play 6K from Anker works with iOS and Android Instagram clones TikTok with new short-form 'Reels' video feature launching today Who needs TikTok? Standalone 5G network sees T-Mobile reach 2,000 more towns Will the new iPhones get 5G this round coming up? Original iPad Mini From 2012 Now Considered 'Vintage' by Apple Topics Beta this week. With Warren off this week we just do a brief review on what is new with beta 4. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 14 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 7 to Developers What apps are on your iPhone? Dave and Chuck discuss what key apps they use all the time and what ones they do not use at all. Should we delete them or just leave them when you need them? Wyze Cam is awesome we talked about a cowboy hat for the new Wyze cam wireless Video editing on the iPad. Both Chuck and Dave do podcasts and there are many ways to edit video but would we want to use an iPad to do this? There are a few options out there including Luma Fusion (which is the best) will Apple bring Final Cut Pro to the iPad? 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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