

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 5, 2019 • 1h 7min
062 It's Dark Mode for iOS and iPadOS - with Guest Barry Fulk
In this episode of In Touch With iOS IT Professional and podcast enthusiast Barry Fulk, joins Dave to discuss our thoughts on all the new announcements from WWDC including iOS, the new iPadOS, WatchOS, and tvOS. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Discussion Topics Well there was quite a bit of news related to WWDC and the new releases of iOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and the new iPadOS.We comment on them all. First we talk about iOS13 and these new features: Dark Mode Face ID loads 30% faster iCloud File sharing and Thumb Drive copying of files. Siri shortcuts and Siri improvements AirPods Siri can read back messages Reminders Apple Maps Reference MacRumors for all the iOS Features Security: Users will be able to share their location with an app just once, not permanently. It will also offer background tracking alerts. Security: “Sign in with Apple” Article https://www.fastcompany.com/90358999/sign-in-with-apple-is-a-great-new-privacy-feature-and-a-weapon Apple Watch watchOS6 tvOS 13 iPadOS: https://www.imore.com/ipados-faq iPad use a mouse https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/03/ipados-includes-additional-keyboard-shortcuts/ Finger commands 3 finger swipe. Homepod update HomeKit Video and router support iTunes change split apps Music, podcasts, Apple TV apps Are you coming to Macstock this year? Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $70 off the regular price. Are you coming to Macstock early this year? Then check out some unofficial pre-Macstock events at: barryfulk.com Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About Our Guest: Barry Fulk. He’s a world-class Pokemon Go player :D Twitter @fulkb

Jun 1, 2019 • 1h 2min
061 The Family sharing Buying iPhone and iCloud - with Guest Brian Gray
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Brian Gray, IT Professional joins Dave to discuss what to expect from WWDC, iPhone tips, family sharing and family iPhone purchase experiences. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News iOS 12.3.1 Fixes These Bugs on Your iPhone and iPad Apple releases updated $199 iPod touch with A10 Fusion, up to 256GB of storage iOS 12.3.1 Improves Battery Life of Older iPhones Topics WWDC Expectations Dave and Brian talk about what to expect at WWDC as well as a few of our wish list items Family sharing experience - Dave reviews his experience converting from a 3 Apple ID family to using family sharing. Dave had quite an experience helping his family Upgrading iPhones and lets just say it was an adventure. iPhone Tips How to Make Bookmark Folders in Safari on the iPhone or iPad Organizing Your Home Screen: How to Move Apps & Make Folders on the iPhone App Picks Dave GarageBand Brian AnyFont Are you coming to Macstock this year? Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $70 off the regular price.. Click HERE to buy your tickets today!

May 15, 2019 • 59min
060 Headphones on your iPhone - with Guest Bob Fairbairn
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Bob Fairbairn, IT Professional joins Dave to discuss Audio devices with your iPhone including headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth speakers and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple Releases iOS 12.3 With New TV App and Channels Feature TVOS 12.3 and Watch 5.1.2 was released too. Apple Releases tvOS 12.3 With Updated TV App Apple Releases watchOS 5.2.1 With ECG Functionality for Additional European Countries The App Store antitrust case Topics LIke we do with all our new guests, we find out what Bob has in his Apple and iOS devices box I know he is like me and gets the latest stuff like Dave. Bob is a big audiophile we talk about what are the best speakers,, headphones, and other devices that make your iPhone or iPad sound great. Add links here Airpods vs PowerBeats portability in mind Powerbeats Pro vs. Powerbeats 3 The actual headphones you use are also a huge contributor to sound quality. There are hundreds of headphones. In-ear, on-ear, over-ear. Closed and Open designs. For portable or out and about I really like the in-ear monitor. For these we need the lightning to 3.5mm headphone “dongle” on the iPhone https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7E2AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapte Three headphones that Bob likes for portability: Etymotic. ER3SE < $200 https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/earphones/er3-new.html Shure: SE535

Apr 29, 2019 • 53min
059 Happy Birthday Apple Watch Which One Is Right For You - with Guest Chuck Joiner
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Chuck Joiner returns the show joining Dave to talk about what Apple Watch is for you. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Chuck was in Vegas for NAB he Reviewed what was some highlights related to iOS. AT&T CEO Believe 5G Phone Plans Could Be Tiered and Priced on Data Speed The Apple Watch Launched Four Years Ago Today Surfer retrieves working Apple Watch six months after losing it in the ocean Apple TV channel launches on YouTube iOS 13 will let apps like Lightroom access photos directly from external storage, report claims PSA: Make Sure to Cancel Apple News+ If You Signed Up for a Free Trial After Apple's March 25 Event and Don't Want to be Charged Google Fit Launches on iPhone With Apple Health and Apple Watch Integration iOS 13 Could Finally Turn iPads Into Real Laptop Replacements Topic Buying an Apple Watch. What would you do to choose the the right Apple Watch for your needs? We review the current models and discuss. Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this both Chuck and Dave are speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! 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

Apr 22, 2019 • 44min
058 There are so many iPads Which one to Buy - with Guest Kelly Guimont
Guest Kelly Guimont is back on the show joining Dave to talk about what iPad should you buy and picking the one that’s best for you. We discuss the Apple Support options including the app and YouTube Channel. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Apple outsells Samsung as iPhone tops US mobile activations chart for Q1 2019 BlackBerry Messenger Shutting Down at the End of May Five big questions about Apple and Qualcomm’s surprise settlement T-Mobile Works With Apple on Robo-Calling Using STIR/SHAKEN Dave has an Article published in iPhone Life Magazine on the 6 best Podcasts app. Your local library has it! RBDigital app allows you to read the latest issue. Download the iOS App HERE the issue will be on the newsstand soon. Topics Buying a iPad. What would you do to choose the the right iPad for your needs? We review the current models and discuss. How do you get Apple Support App - Do you know about the Support app and have you used this before? Also did you know Apple Support has a great YouTube Channel with all kinds of tips? Tips iOS 12.2: What Does AQI in Apple Maps Mean? Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this and Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About our Guest You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter She writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

Apr 12, 2019 • 1h 8min
057 What iPhone should you buy and Apple Services with Guest Guy Serle
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Guy Serle returns to the show joining Dave to talk about Podcasts app updates, We talk about buying a iPhone and picking the one that’s best for you. We discuss the Apple services here now and coming up. Plus Tips on using your iPhone and more! Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News With Music for macOS coming soon, legacy iTunes features will disappear or spread to iOS Apple Podcasts now supports web playback, episode pages, more You can now listen to Apple Podcasts directly on the web YouTube TV Increases Price to $49.99/Month, $54.99/Month When Billed Through Apple Netflix ends AirPlay support on iOS in an ongoing souring of its Apple relationship 83% of Surveyed Teens Own an iPhone Dave has a Article published in iPhone Life Magazine on the 6 best Podcast sapp. This will be shared soon Topics Buying a iPhone. What would you do to choose the phone that meets your needs we discuss. Apple Services - Now that the dust has settled Dave and Guy have a discussion on the 3 services. Tips News+ Paywall workaround for WSJ and other subscriptions on iOS. You need a News+ subscription. Connecting your airpods and changing the settings in bluetooth. Tapping a folder with Notifcations using 3D touch to bring up notifications. Use pages on a iPad as a Teleprompter Apps Glympse Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this and Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! 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. His website is Vertshark.com and you can find him on Twitter at @macparrot email: guy@mymac.com

Apr 5, 2019 • 59min
056 News+ Apple Watch Tip and more with Guest Mike Potter
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Mike Potter from For Mac Eyes Only podcast and organizer of Macstock conference and expo returns to the show joining Dave to talk about tApple News+ and other announcements that occurred recently. There are some Apple Watch and iPhone tips along with a chat about Macstock conference with a special discount code for In Touch with iOS listeners. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio News Texture will be shuttered May 28th moves to News+ Apple AirPower Officially Cancelled Apple Updates iWork Suite for iOS and macOS Apple Releases First Public Beta of iOS 12.3 Apple Releases WatchOS 5.2 Apple Stores Now Carrying Anker's USB-C PowerCore Fusion Battery and Charger Topics Airpods 2 were released then Apple release the PowerBeats Pro we discuss. https://www.macrumors.com/guide/powerbeats-pro-vs-airpods-2/ News+ we discuss the new service and review it. https://www.macrumors.com/2019/04/02/apple-news-plus-subscriber-numbers/ New iPads Discussion iPad Air teardown Macrumors Apple Credit Card discussion https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-card/ Tips Apple Watch accessing your keypad audio How do you leave a group text in imessage Setting up a eSIM with your carrier. Dave switched to the eSIM on T-Mobile. Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this and Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About our Guest Mike Potter is a IT professional and Host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. He also founded and is the organizer of Macstock Conference and Expo you can find him on Twitter at @macstockexpo

Mar 24, 2019 • 1h 10min
055 The New iPads are Here! with Guest Kelly Guimont
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Kelly Guimont from TMO Daily Observations podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about all the new Apple iPads and more! Oh there is a Apple event coming up. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Well there were so many new hardware releases this week Kelly and Dave just talk about all the iPads, and AirPods, and wait maybe a iPod Touch? The new iPads are here! Apple released iPad Air 2019 and iPad Mini 5th gen. We talk about the great new iPads that all work with the Pencil. 9to5 Mac did a great article on which one you should buy here. Apple Event and both TV service and News App subscriptions are coming we talk about what we think will be announced. We talk about the Apple Stores and our experiences with support. We also talk about the Today at Apple sessions they are now offering. The Apple Store App was updated with the new sessions. iDownload Blog article on this. Macstock 2019 is July 27,28 you should really consider attending! We talk about this visit the website http://macstock2019.com About our Guest You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter She writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

Mar 13, 2019 • 1h 4min
054 Our Top 10 iPhone and iPad Apps with Guest Chuck Joiner the host of MacVoices
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Chuck Joiner the host of MacVoices podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about their top 10 iOS apps they use and more! Oh there is an Apple event coming up. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio In this episode, we discuss the news of the week and our top 10 iOS apps! Apple Sends Out Media Invites for an 'It's Show Time' Event on March 25 Apple Offering 10% Bonus When Adding Funds to Your Account for App Store and iTunes Purchases - MacRumors This goes through March 14, 2019 a nice little bonus. Replacing the batteries in AirPods? Apple can do that for you. _ Apple Insider You can at a cost. Apple Releases Fifth Developer Beta of iOS 12.2 Here’s How Often You Should Shut Down Your iPhone (and Why) - iDrop News Do you shut down iPhone? Here are top 10 apps that Dave and Chuck picked that they use on the iPhone and iPad. Chuck and i Review what apps we use all the time and why. Apps are listed below Dave's App List In no order PDF Expert Just Press Record Citimapper Twitter ios Downcast 1Password iOS Carrot Weather iOS SiriusXM iOS YouTube iOS YouTubeTV iOS Chuck's App List (In no order) Overcast ios Waze iOS Gmail iOS Camera+2 BusyCal iOS Messages iOS Apple Music iOS White Noise iOS Notes iOS Audible MacStock Conference July 27,28 Dave and Chuck will be in attendance again this year and we talk about this great conference! Macstock2019.com 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

Mar 7, 2019 • 1h 2min
053 iPhone Spring Break Vacation Photos - with Guest Frederick Van Johnson from the TWIP Podcast
In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Frederick Van Johnson from This Week in Photo Podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about taking pictures on spring break with the iPhone and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio In this episode, you we discuss: Samsung Offers to Supply Foldable Displays to Apple and Google could Apple even consider creating a foldable screen? Apple Offers Rare Tease of Unannounced Product Feature at Shareholder Meeting USB-C is here to stay with the iPad will it come to the iPhone? Will Apple add more flexibility with using USB-C Hubs for other connections. Right now its limited. Spring break is coming up and we discuss how you can use your iPhone as your primary camera for all photography during vacation. Here are some of the tips we cover Focus & Exposure Avoiding Shake Preserve Settings Long Exposures Level Indicator Depth Control Apple Video on Depth Control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqWckzS1aA Taking photos with your iPad. You know those people who like to take pictures with the iPad. Taking pictures of of old photos. Dave found a new app Photomyne that gives you great options scanning and cropping old photos. We discuss this and the other options available to make your photos digital. Apps Dave’s Picks Spectre Camera Halide Camera Freshly Frederick’s Picks Focos Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter MacStock Conference macstock2019.com About Our Guest Frederick Van Johnson @frederickvan is the host of TWIP (This week in Photo). He is a professional podcaster and photographer. He has courses at the TWIP School on different topics by photographers. TWiP PRO Course on iOS Photography… POCKETSHOOTERS