In Touch with iOS

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren are here to talk about the latest news Happy 44th birthday to Apple and 10th to the iPad. We talk about freeing up iCloud storage, and Trackpad support on iPad plus more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News Exclusive: iPhone 9 launch imminent, 2020 ‘iPhone SE’ in red, white, and black Apple Lets Amazon Prime Video App Offer In-App Purchases on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV Apple and Goldman Sachs Let Apple Card Holders Defer April Payments Apple references unreleased AirTag item trackers in new support video Apple Updates iMovie and iWork Apps for iOS With Trackpad and Mouse Support 2020 iPad Pro Teardown Provides Closer Look at LiDAR Scanner and Confirms Incremental Update iOS 13.4 and macOS Catalina 10.15.4 prevents you from making FaceTime calls to some older devices Get a free trial of SiriusXM Radio Apple purchases Dark Sky Weather App    T-Mobile customers get Quibi free starting April 6    T-Mobile shares merger FAQ, says it’s not making changes to Sprint customers’ plans U.S. census employees will trade paper forms for 500,000 iPhone 8 handsets this year Topics Happy Birthday Apple! 4/1/76 iPad at 10  Beta is back iOS, iPadOS , tvOS 13.4.5 and watchOS 6.2.5 all released this week and we discuss what's new and what to expect.  How to Use Bluetooth Mouse or Trackpad With iPad: A Definitive Guide. Now that you can use the trackpad with your iPad, We review all the things you can do.  Tips How to free up storage on iCloud and alternatives. How to automatically request a desktop version of a website on iOS Apps Instacart  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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren are here to talk about all the updates released this week in detal and there is no beta right now. Plus we talk about using video conference tools like Zoom and FaceTime and how well they work on the iOS devices.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News iOS 13 Bug Stops VPN’s from Encrypting Entire Traffic  T-Mobile now accepting Apple Pay online and in iOS app The New iPad Pro Still Bends They Keep Updating older Devices iOS 12.4.6 Apple Music will start to show new music notifications from your favorite artists in the library Apple Developer app readies for WWDC 2020 with new video features Google Redesigns its Podcasts App, Brings it to iOS - We review the app later in the show. Topics All the updates are here! iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, HomePod its all updated and we review the important stuff and discuss how Warren is already going through beta withdrawal.  Reviewing all the hands on and unboxings of iPad Pro. Is it really worth the upgrade? With all of us staying home because of the COVID-19 pandemic most of us are turning to virtual meetups. We use Zoom to record this show but is Zoom ideal for these chats over Facetime using yout iPhone or iPad? We discuss. Tips How to get a full keyboard on Apple Watch for typing text Watch Breathing App Apps Google Podcasts app comes to iOS DuoLingo ABC for Kids  Moment's Pro Camera 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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren are joined by Guy Serle, host of the MyMac.com podcast. We talk all about the new iPad Pro and the new Magic Keyboard along with the iOS 13.4 upgrade to be released. Plus news and tips please check us out.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News Apple announces WWDC 2020 coming in June as an ‘online experience’: Apple will reveal iOS 14 and more Apple Planning Updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Apps to Take Advantage of Trackpad Support on iPads Apple's Podcasts App Features Coronavirus and Stay-at-Home Content Netflix Reduces Streaming Video Quality in Europe to Lower Data Usage and Ease Strain on Broadband Networks Apple Seeds watchOS 6.2 Golden Master to Developers Logitech Debuts Trackpad Keyboards for 10.2-Inch iPad and 10.5-Inch iPad Air Topics The new iPad Pro lineup was announced this week. We discussed all there is to know about the great new iPad and all the new features they have including true mouse support. The new iPad keyboards were also announced we talk about these as well. Should you buy this new one? We compare the specs with the 2018 iPad Pro LINK to 9to5Mac article. Here’s how the iPad’s new trackpad actually works Craig Federigi does a demo on using the trackpad. Apple's New Magic Keyboard With Integrated Trackpad Compatible With 2018 iPad Pro Models iOS 13.4 GM (Golden Master) was released which is the last beta and will be released on 3/24 just before the new iPad Pro is released. We talk about all the features of the release.  What is the latest on iOS14 We follow 9to5Mac to what has been found. Tips How to untrust Computer on iPhone Join us at Macstock!  CLICK HERE to Register About our Guest Guy Serle is a Podcaster and Host of the MyMac.com Podcast. He also hosts the Mac To the Future Go podcast on Facebook with Dave and Warren as co-hosts. His website is Vertshark.com and you can find him on Twitter at @macparrot email: guy@mymac.com 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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Warren is on vacation and Dave joined by Chuck Joiner from MacVoices. We talk about the news of the day including $25 for your iPhone lawsuit, should you clean your iPhone with wipes and we debate the Apple TV and a lower end model.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News Should You Clean Your Phone to Combat Coronavirus? Definitely... Maybe. Here Are The Apps That Support Sign in With Apple More iOS 14 leaks hint at next Apple hardware and a new home screen view Sophisticated mouse cursor support coming to iOS 14, new iPad Smart Keyboard models with trackpad Apple Agrees to Pay Up to $500 Million to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Over 'Secretly Throttling' Older iPhones Apple Music Signs New Multiyear Deals With World's Largest Record Labels Apple Suppliers Reportedly Expect AirPods Shipments to Surge 50% to 90 Million in 2020 Topics Scocche BaseLynx We debate where Apple TV is and should Apple released a cheaper versions compared to other items like Roku and Amazon Fire Stick. We also talk about streaming services Using your iPad as a 2nd Screen have you done this and what are the options? Sidecar. Duet Display, Luna Display Macstock conference and expo is here! July 25-26, 2020 Right now there is an early bird price of $70 off the 2 day event. CLICK HERE to find out more. NAB Show was cancelled this year we discuss if it will be rescheduled. About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and provides amazing video podcasts with influential folks in 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. 

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren talk about the latest news including how the Coronavirus is affecting iPhones and Apple plus some great tips including apps that drain you battery and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News Apple Retail Stores Warned About Replacement iPhone Shortages Due to Coronavirus Reminder: Microsoft shutting down Wunderlist on May 6, it’s time to pick a replacement Android devices lose value twice as fast as iPhones, report claims Twitter Fleets what is it Topics iOS Beta discussion beta 4 has been released whats new? Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 13.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]     Beta 4 of iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, MacOS 10.15.4 Available for Testing Coronavirus concerns we discuss how its affecting iPhone and iPad product and Apple.  Tips How to Use the Apple Watch Control Center The iPhone dock whats on yours? Outlook for iOS now lets you format text How to choose what your iPhone backs up to iCloud The most battery-draining apps of 2020 How to adjust iOS 13 settings for better battery life Apps the Drain the battery Apps Facebook Messenger iOS App update  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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren are joined by guest Shelly Brisbin the author of iOS Access for All. Shelly wrote one of the best books on iOS accessibility out there and we discuss all there to know. We also talk about the latest news plus the new beta release. Her book is at this Link The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News iPhone 11 is second-best selling smartphone globally in 2019 iPhone XR was world's best-selling smartphone last year Apple tells moviemakers that villains can’t use iPhones, Rian Johnson says iPhones could be the ultimate spoiler for movies, reveals Knives Out director Flaw in billions of Wi-Fi devices left communications open to eavesdropping Report: Apple releasing iPad Pro Smart Keyboard with built-in trackpad this year Apple to Release iPad Pro Smart Keyboard With Trackpad in 2020 Topics Anytime we have a first time guest we always want to find out more about what iOS devices they have and how they are used. Shelly shares with us what makes things work for her.  iOS Beta discussion beta 3 has been released whats new? iOS and iPadOS 13.4: Apple releases the third beta Apple planning over-the-air OS recovery for iOS devices based on iOS 13.4 beta code Our guest Shelly Brisbin joins us her book iOS Access for All covers all you want to know about iPhones and iPads but really reviews accessibility we go in depth to find out about many accessibility features we dont know about and more.   Tips   Accessibility tips.  Microsoft Teams and Microsoft apps accessibility  iPhone: How to send handwritten iMessages How to Add Text to Photos on iPhone & iPad with Markup How to Add a Website to Home Screen of iPhone & iPad in iOS 13 Apps Voice Stream reader and scanner About our Guest: Shelly Brisbin @Shelly is a writer, editor, podcaster, and cocktail enthusiast. She is web editor and producer at Texas Standard, a daily statewide public radio news show. She contributes features and reviews to AccessWorld Magazine, and hosts a number of podcasts. Shelly’s career in tech journalism spans 30 years, 19 books, hundreds of articles and blog posts for leading tech publications, and several stints on the editorial staffs of leading trade publications and Web sites. She also does a podcast Parallel on Relay FM Her book iOS Access for All can be purchased here https://iosaccessbook.com 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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren talk about news of the day more beta releases, the files app on iPad as well as the new Microsoft Office unified app for iPhone. Plus lots of tips including how to change directions shooting panorama and sharing photos without location data.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News    T-Mobile, Sprint confirm updated merger agreement T-Mobile finishes first in J.D. Power’s latest Wireless Purchase Experience report Everything New in iOS and iPadOS 13.4 Beta 2: New TV App Settings, Updated Mail Toolbar and More    Apple releases second public betas of iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13. Apple releases updates for watchOS 6.1.3, watchOS 5.3.5 for legacy iPhones Microsoft is bringing its antivirus software to iOS and Android Apple considers allowing apps like Chrome and Gmail to be set as iOS defaults Apple considering allowing third-party apps to replace defaults on iOS, HomePod Topics File lessons the iPad needs to learn from the Mac Lets go deeper into the Files app and talk about file share addition in 13.4. Unified Microsoft Office for iOS on iPhone wew talk about where Microsoft is going on iOS with this release. Tips   How to See Full Song Lyrics with Apple Music on iPhone or iPad Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Tips from this web site https://www.applemust.com/18-iphone-tricks-apple-has-been-hiding-from-you/ How to set a sleep timer on iPhone How to check when a Message was sent/received How to check if someone has read your text on iPhone How to create a custom vibration pattern How to check when a Message was sent/received How to use a trackpad on iPhone How to share photos without Location data How to stop receiving robo-calls How to make Siri announce calls How to take panorama shots in another direction How to paste a number into the iPhone’s Phone app Apps Dave Unified Microsoft Office for iOS on iPhone Warren T-Mobile Digits 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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren talk about iOS backups and the multi ways of performing them. Plus we talk about the iOS app store and all the features it has when trying to find apps. Plus some great tips. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News When will Apple release iOS 13.4 to the public? Apple Card Supports OFX to Export Transactions How Samsung’s Galaxy S20 compares with the iPhone 11 New Apple TV 4K hardware appears closer to launching based on tvOS 13.4 beta code Sprint and T-Mobile merger gets federal approval Now T-Mobile wants a better deal with Sprint since it took 2 years.  Apple launches purchase button for AR Quick Look feature with Home Depot and Wayfair on board Apple’s HomePod Places Sixth in Global Smart Speaker Market in Q4 2019 Topics Backing up your iOS device. This can be confusing to know how to back up and making sure what is backed up. There are 3 recommended methods of back up. You can use 1, 2 or all 3    iCloud. This is the easiest and safest way to make sure you have a back up and its so much easier to restore the device when needed.  Back up in Finder (iTunes) SInce the release of MacOS 10.15 Catalina, iTunes was retired and the backup was moved to Finder. We discuss the Finder backup and how to use this,  iMazing imazing,com This power app that works on both Mac and Windows allows you to do comprehensive backups of your device. Here are all the things you have access to retrieve in iMazing backup. iMobie Anytrans Gmail for iOS Gaining Integration With Apple's Files App for Adding Attachments The gmail iOS app is getting more powerful. There are folks out there abanding the native mail app and add all their email accounts to it.  Apple Adds Search to Shazam App, Makes Forgotten Shazam Encore App Free to Download The App Store. I know many of us just skim through the store as in most cases you are looking for an app and move on. Scrolling through the Today view you can discover so many new apps you may not even know about.  Tips   How to instantly turn your iPhone into a flashlight  How to Add Money to Apple Pay Apps Dave Slice The Pizza App Warren Garageband iOS 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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren talk about iOS security and its beta test time we talk about iOS 13.4 beta release.  Plus tips and more. Show notes are at  InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News Disney+ has surpassed 28 million subscribers since launch https://www.macrumors.com/2020/02/04/apple-news-head-of-business-leaves-apple/ Apple updates iCloud.com with a proper mobile website for iOS and Android Apple now offers iPhone repairs in the comfort of your home Universal App Purchases Coming to iOS, macOS Topics Its beta time Dave and Warren talk about beta 1 of iOS 13.4, iPad OS 13.4 and more. Looks like a new mail toolbar has been added.  Link to all the changes here. Apple Bringing In-App Purchases to Apple Watch in watchOS 6.2 How to change iOS 13 settings for better security Why check security in iOS? We discuss ways you should be verifying your security settings.  Tips    What Are HEIF and HEIC, and Why Is Apple Using Them? How to Use the Apple Watch Noise App How to Turn off Emergency Alerts on iPhone Apps Warren Iowa Caucus 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.

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren are joined by tech consultant of the stars Dylan Stewart. We talk Apple Notes, news, and tips plus apps and much more.  Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News Apple's iPhone 11 Was the Top-Selling Model Every Week During the December Quarter FCC Opens Up 3.5GHz Spectrum for Full Commercial Use, Apple's Newest iPhones Already Offer Support iOS 13.3.1 & iPadOS 13.3.1 Update for iPhone & iPad Released iOS 12.4.5 Update Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models Second report suggests Apple and MGM held ‘preliminary’ talks about an acquisition Examining Apple's record-setting $91.8B holiday quarter by the numbers Topics With all our first time guests we want to find out more about them and all the Apple tech they own specifically iOS. Dylan talks to us about all the tech he owns in iOS and how he uses it.  Apple Notes. We have talked about Notes before but our guest Dylan is very knowledgeable and will guide us through some great tips and tricks. Apple Notes Items discussed User Folders Putting Passwords in Notes - You can lock them Sharing notes are so easy. How it deals with Photos right there Searching notes Links in notes are the best.  Tips    How to Delete All Email on iPhone & iPad with iOS 13 Use Control Center on your Apple Watch and how to rearrange the icons Moving multiple apps at one time in iOS Dylan has a new MacWhisperer Monthly Membership to help technology enthusiasts of all ages and technical abilities to improve their skills, and to their tool chests, and take their technology to the next level. CLICK HERE to sign up. Apps Dave Hands-On With Filmic's DoubleTake iPhone App That Lets You Record Video From Two Cameras at the Same Time Warren Dr Mario  Dylan Copied App (not updated in 3 years) Dashlane MasterClass Kajabi 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. About our Guest Guest Dylan Stewart Dylan Stewart first discovered Apple computers and technology in 1981, and ever since then has loved pushing its boundaries to create the simple out of the complex.  In 2001 Dylan founded 2 Smart Techies, a Mac and PC computer consultation company that would set the stage for his future. As it grew, he grew. Along the way, Dylan was dubbed the MacWhisperer, and became the go-to guru for Los Angeles and beyond. Over the past 20 years, Dylan has hosted podcasts, live trainings and seminars, and online courses.  He has recently created the MacWhisperer Monthly Membership to help technology enthusiasts of all ages and technical abilities to improve their skills, and to their tool chests, and take their technology to the next level. CLICK HERE to sign up.  Find Dylan on Facebook and Twitter: @macwhisperer