In Touch with iOS

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.

042 Fi fy fo fum Google Fi on The iPhone with Guest Guy Serle This week's guest is Guy Serle from the mymac.com podcast. We talk about the latest news including the iPhone XR is popular and Google brings the Fi service to the iPhone. Dave talks with Guy about his iOS devices and how he uses them. Plus we review the screen recording app and more tips. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple's New iPhone XR Has Been the Most Popular and Best Selling iPhone Since October Launch https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/iphone-xr-best-selling-iphone/ Apple Trade In bonus credit for iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/27/apple-iphone-trade-in-bonus-credit/ Google's 'Project Fi' Cellular Service Now Supports iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/google-fi-cellular-service-iphone-support/ watchOS 5.1.2 Will Enable ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4 https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/watchos-5-1-2-ecg-apple-watch-series-4/ Opinion piece Apple TV stick?' https://www.macworld.com/article/3323389/apple-tv/how-an-apple-tv-stick-could-make-apples-video-streaming-service-an-instant-hit.html Topics: Guy's iOS devices. What do you have, how do you use them? It will be interesting to hear how how he uses his devices Apple TV remote Tips. Did you know you can activate the cool fly by Apple TV screensaver from the remote? We talk about some great tips using the Apple TV Remote. Thanks to Stephen for his feedback on the show. He asks: By the way, one feature no one ever talks about is Screen Recording. I use it a lot with my volunteer iOS classes in the Library. Now that you can narrate while recording it makes demonstrations go much smoother for me. You can write a script and not forget anything as you talk along side your screen recording. Also no buffering issues like you get over the public library WiFi. Video plays back from your device. Great incorporating the videos in a Keynote. Screen Recording we review how you do a screen recording and its use. How do you turn off memories and alerts on iPhone and iPad. We give some tips on this. Connecting bluetooth headphones and speakers. Did you know Aipods and Beats headphones are stored in iCloud and sync across all devices? We talk about syncing with Bluetooth. Apps and Gear Dave: Osmo Mobile 2 handheld smartphone gimbal https://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-2

041 iPad iOS Tips and Flickr is Back with Guest Mike Potter This week's guest Mike Potter from the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast joins Dave this week to talk about the news of the week including Flickr is changing its terms. Then we review some great iPad and iOS tips. Plus a discussion on Macstock 2019 and a one time amazing discount available on Cyber Monday Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Flickr announced changes. The free plan only allows 1000 photos from the 1TB plan they were offering. If you purchase the pro plan for $49 per year you get unlimited storage. Right now until November 30th you get 30% off 1 year pro account. IPad Bend gate 2. Ok people why would you bend your iPad? The Verge Apple posts video on 5 reasons why iPad could be your full time computer. MacRumors. Didn't Dave do a talk about this very thing a Macstock 2015? Black Friday 2018 - MacRumors Lots of great deals. Including iPad 9.7 for $249. Topic: iPad and iOS Tips iPad Tips TrackPad for iOS - Our Friend Allison Sheridan posted this tip and I wanted to talk about it. Click here Tap space bar on folio keyboard 3x opens iPad Pro with Face ID Cmd shift 3 screenshot choice to edit like power volume up Cmd shift 4 screenshot right to edit screen Hey Siri tips face down and Bluetooth for all devices when you are around all (HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch) Apple Support Article Waking iPad Pro 11 by tapping the screen with Pencil 2. Brings you right to the Notes app. Charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air Pods with USB to USB-C adapter or USB-c to Lightning cable plugged into iPad Pro 11. Macstock 2019 is July 27-28, 2019 and it will be here soon! There is a one time discount available on Cyber Monday November 26th. Macstock 2019 2-Day Weekend Pass on special pre-order for $100 off the regular price! This discount will not be repeated. Not even the Early Bird Sale coming your way in late January will match it! To get this special discount, you'll need to visit: https://www.macstockconferenceandexpo.com/cybermonday2018 on Monday, November 26th, 2018, and purchase your ticket before 11:59PM Central Time. We are the first podcast to announce this so take advantage of this amazing discount! We wrapped up the show discussing the redesigned Apple Refurbished store You can find some amazing deals on iPhones, iPads, and other products on this site. You get a full 1 year warranty and you can even buy AppleCare on these products!

040 The New iPad Pro is here! With Guest Kelly Guimont Special guest Kelly Guimont joins Dave this week to talk about her experience upgrading from Series 0 to Series 4 Apple Watch. Dave bought the iPad Pro on launch day and will give his thoughts with just one day of use plus it was a birthday present. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: iOS Beta 12.1.1 was released. iOS 12.1.1 Beta Topics Kelly recently upgraded from the series 0 to the series 4 Apple Watch and discusses all the improvements and features. They also talk about all the great apps usage. Dave has the new iPad Pro 11" and he discusses with Kelly all the great features and is it worth the upgrade for you. Apps & Gear: Dave's Gear Pick iHone IBTW39 Dual Alarm Clock with Qi Charging for iPhone iHome iBTW39 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock Qi Charges iPhone. Kelly'a Gear Pick Twelve South PowerPic for iPhone https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/powerpic Notes About Kelly Guimont Writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls Meta: 040 The New iPad Pro is here! With Guest Kelly Guimont was recorded November 10, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.