In Touch with iOS

Guest Allison Sheridan from the Podfeet Podcasts returns to the show joining Dave to talk about Siri and accessibility on the iPhone. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: iOS 12 Now Installed on 83% of All Devices From the Last Four Years - MacRumors Apple Will Soon Let Developers Entice Past Subscribers With Discounted iOS, macOS, and tvOS Subscriptions - Macrumors Topics: Siri Basics We all know what Siri can do, let's talk about Siri and some of the basics. We first ask “what do we use Siri for?” What hardware does Siri work on? It’s really amazing how helpful Siri can be on all these devices. Here are a few Siri basics we talked about   Changing Siri’s voice and language Go into Siri Search and Shortcuts to make other changes You can now ask your device to find the other one. HomePod you can ask Hey Siri where is my iPhone and it sends a ping sound without the need for signing into Find my “iDevice” app.   Accessibility Features There are so many different accessibility features available for iPhone and iPad we could do a full episode on this alone. We reviewed some of the notable features for accessibility including Vision, hearing, and even literacy.    Accessibility for Everyone. The place to go is Settings> General> Accessibility Magnifier Change Text Size Speech with VoiceOver Quick On and Quick Off for Accessibility I use the magnifier to turn this on. Check out this great book on accessibility by Shelly Brisbin http://www.iosaccessbook.com Macstock Conference https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/ About our guest:  Allison Sheridan hosts the NosillaCast podcast each week “A technology geek podcaster with an EVER so slight Macintosh bias!” at https://podfeet.com. You can also find her on twitter @podfeet and in her NosillaCastaways on Slack at https://podfeet.com/slack and the great NosillaCastaways Facebook Group

This week’s guest is Guest Donna Cleveland, Editor in Chief, iPhone Life joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the event Apple is planning and a subscription service for the News App, Apple Watch experiences, iOS 12 tips, and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Study Finds iPhone XS Max Users Experience More Than Twice as Fast LTE Speeds as iPhone 5s Users on Average - Macrumors Apple to Announce TV Service at March 25 Event, But Launch is Months Off - Macrumors Exclusive deals with other networks? Disney, HBO, Hulu Apple takes 30 percent cut Apple originals - Thriller series, partnership with Oprah Cost? Other streaming services: Acorn TV (british shows $4.99/month) Apple News subscription service - $10/month Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Donna has and what she uses all the time. Apple Watch experiences. Donna wrote a great article in the current issue of iPhone Life so Dave and Donna will discuss their experiences with the Apple Watch starting from Series 0 (First Gen) through Series 4.We also discuss some favorite apps we use on the Apple Watch. Design Speed Automatic workout detection, yoga, hiking, activity competitions, pacing tools Health: EKG readings, fall detection Walkie Talkie Raise to Wake Waterproof & GPS support Topo Maps, Viewranger, REI Co-op There were some rumors that Apple is planning an event on 3/25 as we discussed in the news. They are planning to expand the News app and add subscriptions based on Apple’s purchase of Texture digital magazine subscription service.  We discuss the News app and its current use and what we think will be announced with this subscription service and could they add newspapers? We discuss iOS 13 wants from iPhone Life readers Mark imessages unread Multiple user support for ipad Dark Mode We discuss iOS 12 tips including grouped notifications, and hidden features and improvements. Grouped notifications- podcast and news Password management-password generation for apps, duplicate finder, screen time Hidden: Do Not Disturb while sleeping, Live LIsten, memoji App Picks Donna’s Picks Radiooo Insight Timer Yousician 1 Second Every Day Measure App Dave’s Picks Duck Duck Go Browser App Brave App Browser iOS iPhone Life has a great insider site that Dave subscribes to we talk about the site and Donna provides us information about this great site. About our Guest: Donna Cleveland is Editor and Chief of iPhone Life Magazine. They offer a great insider subscription that offers daily videos on all things iOS. You can reach her by email at donna@iphonelife.com

This week’s new guest Warren Sklar,  IT consultant joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the Apple Smart Battery case, 2 Factor authentication, and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Sued Over Not Letting Customers Disable Two-Factor Authentication After Two Weeks - MacRumors iOS 12.1.4 Update Available for iPhone & iPad, Download Now to Get Group FaceTime Back - 9to5Mac Apple is taking its in-store iPhone push too far by promoting upgrades instead of repairs - 9to5Mac AT&T Sued by Sprint for Misleading '5GE' Branding - Macrumors Many popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without asking - TechCrunch Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices has. I know Warren is like me he may buy a few items when they come out. Apple Smart Battery Case Apple released their latest Battery cases for the Xr, Xs, and Xs Max. Dave just bought this case for his Xs Max and Warren has one as well We review this case, is it a good case, and worth buying. Other cases including Mophie are other options. 2 Factor Authentication is so important these days and you really should have your accounts protected this way. Your Apple ID has this option but there are other options to protect accounts including Google, Microsoft and 1Password. We talk about these services and how to protect yourself from your iOS device from being hacked. Intego Link on security mentioned. Our friends at imore wrote an article about 7 things you didn't know what you could do with your Apple Pencil on the iPad. We review some of these tips and see if we have used these tips before. App Picks Warren’s Picks DealNews Just Talk   Dave’s Pick Apple Clips About our Guest: Warren Sklar, is a IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple you find him in that group all the time and you can request to join..

049 What about the Apple Watch Apps  - with Guest Adam Engst, Publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. This week’s new guest Adam Engst publisher of TidBITS joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the must have Apple Watch apps, and some great app picks. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Releases iOS 12.1.3, macOS 10.14.3, watchOS 5.1.3, and tvOS 12.1.2 with Bug Fixes - TidBITSDuckDuckGo Search Engine Integrates Apple Maps - TidBITS Apple Pay will soon work at Target, Taco Bell and more locations, covering 74% of top US merchants  - 9to5Mac Microsoft Adds NewsGuard to Edge Browser for iOS to Warn Users of Untrustworthy Sites - Macrumors Apple releasing first iOS 12.2 and watchOS 5.2 Beta - 9to5 Mac Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Adam has I bet there are a few in use. HomePod issue - Personal requests not working for Adam. Is Your iPhone Calling Other Countries? Adam wrote this article in Tidbits and we discuss this unusual thing happening with your iPhone 10 must-have apps for your new Apple Watch Macworld had this article reviewing the 10 must apps for your Apple Watch. We discuss each one and if we had any experience using them. App Picks Adam’s Picks Libby (public library ebooks via the Overdrive system; I use it with the NY Public Library) Wireless Tag (requires the associated sensors; I wrote about it in TidBITS a while back) Hoopla Eero app Wireless Tag App Tidbits Article on Wireless Tag App Dave’s Pick Quartz Brief About our Guest: Adam Engst is publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. You can find him on Twitter @adamengst and @tidbits and the Discourse TidBits Forum

This week guest Adam Christianson from Maccast podcast joins Dave. We talk about the news including Apple brings back the iPhone SE (Well it sold out) We review iPhone tips you may not know about and more.  Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News:We might get an iPhone SE 2, after all because the original is back (sorta) Apple's New Smart Battery Case: Everything You Need to Know Microsoft tells users to switch to iOS or Android as Windows Phone set for obsolescence Vizio Says 2016 4K SmartCast TVs Will Support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Google Fi for the iPhone solid for travelers, but still has same carrier customer service nonsense Topics: Samsung and Vizio announced that they are adding support of iTunes and Airplay 2 is Apple ramping up services? We will discuss. What is dead may never die: Two products Apple may be looking to revive Recent MacWorld article rumors a possible reviving of the iPod Touch and iPad Mini. Is this another way of getting more people using Apple’s services? 7 Useful iPhone Tips You Might Not Know MacRumors posted these great useful tips you might not know. We reviewed each one. Adam talks about Calendar apps and the start and end times of an appointments you can toggle them into into 5 min time increments. Locast is a non profit website that rebroadcasts local tv. It's a was a best kept secret as I just found out about it now. They ask for donations to pay for their services. There is a iOS app and its available on Roku and Google Play.  We will discuss this and where it could be with cord cutting. Active Service Military US TV Now is another service related. Apps Plant Snap ExpressVPN - 3 Months free with purchase of a 1 year plan. This is a MacCast podcast special link TunnelBear About our Guest Adam Christianson  is host of of Maccast Podcast You can find him on Twitter @maccast

This week first time guest Josh Centers, TidBITS Managing Editor and author is here and we talk about his 2 recent books from Take Control on Notes and iOS 12. We review some great features of Notes and great tips iOS 12. Plus the news of the day. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Pulls iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Models From Sale in Germany Amid Legal Battle With Qualcomm Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Josh has. Since he has written books on many of these devices I am sure he has a few.   Our first topic discusses Josh’s book Take Control of Notes and we highlight some key features you find in iOS. The first question is why notes? We discuss this. The points below were also discussed   Make and Manage Notes Formatting Notes Using Graphics in Notes   We also discuss another of Josh’s books Take Control of iOS12 and discuss some great tips below.   Shortcuts app and Siri Shortcuts Hone The Home Screen Using Share Sheets Special iPad Features Search with Spotlight Switching apps and closing apps Handoff and airdrop   Note: we will keep episode 1 hour I will add more discussion on this time permitting. Links Take Control of Notes Take Control of iOS12 Siri Shortcuts Video Josh Centers YouTube Channel About our Guest Josh Centers is Managing Editor of TidBITS and is the author of many other books for Take Control  Including Apple TV, Home Automation, and Preview. You can find him on Twitter @jcenters

Happy new year 2019! This week Kelly Guimont  host of Mac Observer The Daily Observations podcast returns to the show! This week Is Apple doomed with the weak iPhone sales? What do we look forward to with iOS in 2019? Dave is dabbling in HomeKit and will talk about different plugs and how they are working.  Plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: iOS 12 Now Installed on 78% of All Devices From the Last Four Years - Macrumors Tim Cook says $29 iPhone battery program partly to blame for weak Q1 iPhone sales 9to5Mac AirPower officially misses 2018 deadline, Apple silent on its status 9to5Mac Apple Watch Saved Woman Trapped in Car The Mac Observer Did you know your Apple Watch shows you fireworks when the clock strikes midnight on new years? Topics What to look forward to with iOS and devices in 2019 MacRumors did a article on what to expect Dave and Kelly discuss all the things that could happen in 2019 for Apple. HomeKit Plugs. Daves discussion of the multiple brand plugs he received for Christmas and how they were set up around his house. I have tried all these plugs below and give the lowdown on each one. Eve Energy Koogeek Wemo iDevice 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

Second HomePod in Stereo - with Guest Chuck Joiner This week Chuck Joiner host of MacVoices returns for more great discussion, This week which  cellular carriers which one is good for your iPhone. The Amazon Echo now works with Apple Music. Dave now has a 2nd HomePod for Full paired and Chuck is tempted to buy another. show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Releases iOS 12.2.2 only for iPhone https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2018/12/17/apple-posts-ios-1212-bug-fix-for-esim-activation-issues T-Mobile now supports eSIM https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/17/tmobile-esim-iphone-xr-xs-xs-max/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/17/18144938/t-mobile-esim-support-iphone-xr-xs-max T-Mobile / Sprint Merger preliminary Approval https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/business/sprint-tmobile-approval-huawei.html Amazon Echo now supports Apple Music https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/14/apple-music-amazon-echo-alexa/ Topics Amazon Echo enables Apple Music as default music content. Friend of the Show Allison Sheridan wrote a great blog post on how to set it up. Dave and Chuck discuss this new addition to music choices and music in general.  https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/12/how-to-enable-apple-music-on-amazon-echo/ Cellular carriers which ones are good who do we use or like? How well do they work with iPhone. We discuss carriers and our thoughts on which one works or not. The major carriers T-Mobile AT&T Verizon Sprint US Cellular What are MVNO Carriers? https://bestmvno.com/mvnos/ Dave bought a 2nd HomePod and its amazing sound who needs a stereo? Only thing that stinks is your mac cannot access the paired speakers. Its very disappointing that you cannot play your Mac on paired speakers only one or the other. How to pair HomePod Apple support Article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208807 Apps and Gear Picks Dave Wemo Smart Plugs work with HomeKit now with upgrade. http://a.co/d/bxuRcP5 Chuck Smart Bulbs and Hue Bulbs

iPhone and iPad Photography  with Guest Frederick Van Johnson This week's guest is Frederick Van Johnson podcaster, host of This week in Photo (TWIP) and pro photographer. The topic this week is iOS, iPhone photography and we have some great items to discuss including  how to utilize the iPhone or iPad to take great pictures. Apps including Affinity photo, Snapseed, and more.  Add discussions on the latest news, some great apps and gear picks this is an episode not to miss. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Public beta of iOS 12.2.2 and others released An Apple Watch told a 46-year-old man he had an irregular heartbeat. It was right. Topics As for every first time guest of the shop. Dave asks what iOS gear is in Frederick Van Johnson’s bag Affinity Photo vs Photoshop. Photoshop will be coming to the iPad next year but Affinity Photo has been on the iPad for a while is it a worthy replacement? There are many photography apps have you used them and if so are your thoughts? Here is the list we reviewed. Apple Clips Apple Photos Snapseed Camera + iOS Pixaloop Plotaverse MotionPortrait LivePortrait LumaFusion Enlight   Online Photo storage what are your favorite ones? Flickr Google Photos iCloud Photo Library SmugMug Gear Picks Glif iPhone Tripod mount Joby Gorillapods Apple Silicon Case for iPhone iPad Keyboard (iPad Pro 2018) 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. Check out his course on iOS Photography: TWiP PRO Course on iOS Photography… POCKETSHOOTERS

Musically Speaking in iOS with Guest Mike LaPlante This week's guest is Mike LaPlante who is a podcaster and Musician. With all first time guests of the show Dave asks what Apple devices does Mike Have? We talk about the latest news including the release of iOS 12.1.1 and Watch 5.1.2. Music plays a big part in many lives we chat about the different services available but of course we are partial to Apple Music. Plus much more including some great apps and gear picks. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Apple releases iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2, and HomePod 12.1.1 update  - 9to5 MacApple Release Notes watchOS 5.1.2 Brings ECG Function to Series 4- The Mac Observer Apple Starts Selling USB-C Fast-Charging AC adapter. - 9to5 Mac Apple Might Be Doing Something With Their Beddit Acquisiton - CNET Topics and Tips Dave asks his first time guests how do you use your iOS devices and do you have?  We review what Mike has and how he uses them. Music and iOS. We discuss music services on iOS including Apple Music with Shazam , Spotify, Pandora, and others and what makes them our favorites and maybe there are other services we like.Of course we have to talk about what music we like and using the HomePod to play some music.  Music Apps Mike uses is Omni Tuner   With the new iOS 12.1.1 update Apple added eSIM support to the iPhone XR, XS, XS Max. What carriers in the US support i? We talked about Google Fi supporting iPhone there is hope for them supporting eSIM. Click here for the support article from Apple on this.   Siri Shortcuts - Not Ready For Prime Time? You wonder with the outage that happened with 12.1.1 release. We discuss our uses of shortcuts and talked about the outage that occurred here: CLICK We review siri shortcuts and how we use them as a user like you. Tip: Tips alternative Face ID: Settings-->Face ID & Passcode-->Set Alternative Appearance Apps and Gear Mike - Audio Record Pro Dave - Luna Display About Mike: Mike LaPlante’s new YouTube channel coming in January: The Average Wine Enthusiast. His Twitter handle is @lippo.