In Touch with iOS

In addition to new hardware like iPhone and Apple TV, we discuss features we hope will be addressed in the upcoming September 12th Apple Special Event. Family Sharing for iCloud service in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra is our focus in this discussion. If you’re considering making the switch from a shared Apple ID to a Family Sharing plan, have a listen! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Leaked document shows how Apple decides to replace or repair your iPhone — Tech Insider Refer to Apple’s System requirements for iCloud (Published: July 17, 2017) and see if they update it after September 12th. There is a lot to consider if you plan on setting up a Family Sharing account, with or without iCloud storage plans. Which Apple ID should be used for the “Organizer” role? iCloud: View and change Family Sharing settings will help you understand what the Organizer can see and do. You may need to modify your child’s birthdate if you used an age older than thirteen and feel you may now benefit from Apple’s parental control abilities. What happens if the family “Organizer” dies or loses access to the Apple ID or account? This may be a good time to follow Apple Communities Discussion on Family Sharing. • Resources: iCloud in iOS 11 FAQ: Everything you need to know! — iMore List of iOS 11 Compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Models — MacRumors Adoption Rates for iOS — Apple iOS 11 is compatible with these devices — Apple What types of content can I share with Family Sharing? — Apple Giving a Kid an iPhone or iPod touch? Do This First. — Lifewire How to Stop and Turn Off Family Sharing — Lifewire • Apps: Get ready for iOS 11 with iMazing before you upgrade. Use it to back up or archive your text messages. Take iMazing Mini for a spin. There is a lot to consider and making a visual mind map may help. MindNode 2 for macOS is ON SALE for $19.99 US and MindNode 4 for iOS is $9.99 US. They synchronize across your devices so you can start your ideas on your Mac and tweak them on your iPhone or iPad. There is even an Apple Watch version! Learn more about MindNode here. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 012 iClouded Judgment was recorded September 6, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

We got the beat…well, Dave does! We talk about how to get good deals and a free education with iPad Pro and some spiffy new headphones. iTunes U Collections are on the move and digital magazines are free with your trusty, dusty library card. There are new tutorial videos for iPad you’ll want to check out. Apps aren’t always used for their original purposes and Melissa finally finds an iPhone clip that hasn’t been murdered by the Arizona sun! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com iTunes U Collections Are Moving to Apple Podcasts — MacStories Apple hypes iOS 11 with new iPad Pro videos — The Verge How to get free digital magazines from your library — cnet RB Digital Free digital magazines with your participating public library with a twenty-first century twist! You just need your library card number, an RB Digital login, and the iOS app. Dave’s iPad Pro 10.5 256 GB Recap: He was able to return his iPad and swap it out from a 64GB to 256GB as well as take advantage of the Beats promotion for Education. Previously he purchased a new MacBook Pro and they let him get the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones for free. The Beats X bluetooth are free with iPad Pro, but he opted to go with the Powerbeats 3 earphones for $50 which is $150 the price. He also reviews the case he bought that holds Apple Pencil. KHOMO iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Case with Pen Holder Apple’s back-to-school deals include free $300 headphones when you buy a new Mac or iPad — Business Insider Buy a Mac or iPad Pro. We’ll supply the Beats. — Apple We discuss sharing an Apple ID and how managing Contacts and groups is still challenging in iOS 10. Will it remain a challenge in iOS 11? • Apps & Tips:HoursTracker Melissa challenges us to think about an app we use in a way other than its intended use. Learn more about HoursTracker here. Hamilton – The Official App David enjoys the game Heads Up!The trivia game from Ellen DeGeneres that she plays on her show — AppAdvice Melissa reviews an iPhone car clip by LaRen — finally something that just may hold up to the hot, Arizona sun! • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 011 Beat Deals with iPad and iOS 11 was recorded August 25, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

Recorded live from Macstock 2017! David and Melissa talk about the conference and all the great people attending including friends and fellow podcasters. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com David received some great feedback on his presentation about Efficiencies of iOS. Kirschen Seah wrote up some amazing sketch notes from the conference. here are her notes from David’s presentation and here are her notes from Melissa’s Presentation. More notes and photos from the conference are HERE This was the Macstock Conference and Expo Schedule We talked about the different presentations including ours as well as a review of Barry Fulk’s Mac Mingle. Speakers and attendees hung out eating, drinking, and listening to live music. The eclectic band covered some off-the-wall tunes like a Brady Bunch song and a gem from King Tut. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 010 Live from Macstock 2017 was recorded July 16, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

We have a special guest! Guy Serle joins Dave to talk about how you can podcast using your iPad or iPhone. They also discuss Amazon Prime Day and its merits. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Do you know about Prime Day on July 11? They have some great apps to use for iOS, but is the service really worth it? Amazon Prime Members Enjoy Many Free Benefits with These Apps — AppAdvice How does Guy use iOS? IK Multimedia iRig PRO DUO 2 Audio Technical ATR2100 USB Cardioid Dynamic Mic • Apps Hopper for Travel Spreaker Boss Jock Twisted Wave • News: Jawbone is going out of business — The Verge Qualcomm is trying to ban iPhones from being sold in the US — The Verge Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations as well as our special guest host Guy Serle. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 or @macparrot • Meta: ITWIOS 009 Podcasting and iOS was recorded July 9, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

So many acronyms, so little time yet we manage to discuss many in one episode. First there was WWDC then news from the FTC followed by a PSA about VPN on your iOS and don’t forget about 2FA! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Thanks to Barry Fulk for joining Dave on Episode 007 of In Touch with iOS. "Tech Support Scams" — FTC Consumer Information A look into Call Protect from AT&T "Chicago's New Apple Store Looks Like a Giant Laptop" by David Matthews of DNA Info We briefly review some more thoughts on WWDC and Dave already has iOS 11 beta installed on his iPhone SE ready to play. He can’t wait to tell us about customizing Control Center plus a new built-in video screen capturing feature! Beta 2 was released. Another cool new feature is activity sharing in Messages has been updated to show the actual achievement accomplished when a friend cheers you on using Apple Watch. "What’s new in iOS 11 beta 2? Hands-on with 25+ features and changes [Video]" — 9 to 5 Mac VPN PSA
“How to choose the best VPN service for iPhone and iPad" — 9 to 5 Mac| “A VPN can stop internet companies from selling your data — but it’s not a magic bullet” — The Verge “How to Make $80,000 Per Month on the Apple App Store” — Medium “Apple Removing Hundreds of Thousands of ‘Problematic’ Apps From the App Store” — The Mac Observer We wanted to share links to Betty White’s 2 Factor Authentication video series, but unfortunately they were taken down by YouTube. Melissa shares some traveling tips for getting the most out of your iOS devices while on the road with family. Anker battery packs are good. Anker PowerCore+ Portable Charger External Battery Planet of the Apps — requires an Apple Music subscription to watch. Breaker iMazing Mini Free iPhone & iPad backup without iTunes Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don’t miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios  for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 008 So Many Acronyms was recorded June 23, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

This week David is joined by a very special guest co-host Barry Fulk. They talk about all things WWDC — well at least all iOS things. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com iOS 11 The New iPad Pro 10.5 inch watch OS 4 tvOS 11 New Home Pod Apple’s Official iOS 11 Preview Page iOS 11 will run on: * The iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, and 7 Plus. * The iPad Air and Air 2; the iPad Mini 2, 3, and 4; the fifth-generation iPad; and all iPad Pros. * The sixth-generation iPod Touch. No more 32-bit apps Apple Announces New 'Files' App Coming With iOS 11 — Mac Rumors iOS 11 first look — iMore So many exciting upgrades to the new iPad Pro 10.5 inch! iPad Pro — Apple watchOS 4 watchOS 4 FAQ: Everything you need to know! — iMore Apple Watch Preview — Apple tvOS 11 Amazon Prime will be available on Apple TV later this year. Not much else was discussed during the conference. HomePod"HomePod is a powerful speaker that sounds amazing, adapts to wherever it’s playing, and together with Apple Music, gives you effortless access to one of the world’s largest music catalogs. All controlled through natural voice interaction with Siri.1 It takes the listening experience to a whole new level. And that’s just the beginning.” — Apple Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don’t miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 or Barry @fulkb ITWIOS 007 WWDC Extravaganza was recorded June 5, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

You can always learn something new whether it be from Apple by way of their new workshops or from our friends all across the globe sharing tips. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com “Today at Apple” “I tried one of Apple's new free photography classes — here's what I learned” — Business Insider "Apple's Angela Ahrendts on The New In-Store Experience" — LinkedIn SlideShare  “How to Shoot on iPhone 7” is a YouTube channel playlist created by Apple with tips on using iPhone camera "Apple to discontinue iPad mini as device gets squeezed from both ends" — BGR We have our first listener feedback from Knightwise of knightwise.com regarding our last episode topic of using data and iOS devices while traveling. He shares some great advice for us all. PDF Expert $9.99   Tip: iOS 10 Safari: Close All Tabs at Once — David Chartier’s Finer Things in Tech    "iPhone 101: Deleting numbers in the iOS Calculator app" — engadget "Apple’s new iCloud security requirements: How it affects you and the software you use" — Macworld WWDC will take place June 5–9 and we recommend you tune in to see all the announcements as it will be streamed live. Look for a new icon on your Apple TV closer to the time. Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don’t miss it! Use Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 006 Learn Something New was recorded May 24, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

Kids get Siri to say the funniest things and they are better at it, too. On Apple Watch, sharing is caring, except when it isn't sharing...so friends come to the rescue! Questions to ask your carrier before traveling abroad with your iOS device. iWork and iLife are now free for all. Listen to our podcast in a new podcast player, we have recommendations! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Tips:Celebrate Spring with some iOS Easter Eggs! Here are some ways you can interact with Siri: • Say, “Hey Siri” then ask your question right away with only a brief pause. • Say, “Hey Siri” then wait for the audio prompt (two quick tones) and then ask your question out loud. • Press and hold the home button down while asking your question out loud and then release the home button for the response. You will see a visual indication that your device heard you and is about to respond. Here are some "Siri" phrases or commands you can speak out loud: “Flip a coin.” “Roll the dice.” or “Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!” Spoken in your best Batman voice, “Hey, ‘Puter.”   Dave’s new toy: TASCAM’s US-2x2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface Adventures in Troubleshooting Sharing Issues with Apple Watch! Dave helps a friend with a new iPhone and we talk about the merits of the iPhone SE model. Are you traveling abroad with an iPhone or iPad? We talk about different plans, carriers, and options to consider when you’re taking a trip. Send us YOUR tips or feedback and we’ll share it on the next episode! @In Touch with iOS on Twitter or reach us on our Facebook Page. • News:"iWork and iLife apps are now free for old and new Mac and iOS users" via Ars Technica • Apps:Castro: Podcast Player by Supertop is Melissa’s “crush” of a podcast player right now and Dave still likes Downcast best because it manages video. Melissa is enjoying Castro’s “triage” method for consuming podcast audio. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don’t miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios  for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Meta: ITWIOS 005 Party Line was recorded April 19, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

Melissa’s family Spring Break vacation was in sync with Dave’s March Madness vacation, so they all met up in Las Vegas, NV to take in the sights. Of course they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the local Apple Store where they had a great time chatting with “Apple Store Steve." He showed them some great new tips and they will share them with you! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Tips from Vegas: 1. Super-fast print to PDF: pinch out in the print sheet to save a PDF     2. Audio AND visual ways to ping iPhone from Apple Watch: long-press the iPhone ping button on Apple Watch and the torch will flash along with a single tracking sound 3. Catch an incoming call on Apple Watch and place it on hold to answer it on iPhone: turn Digital Crown to scroll up then tap 'Answer on iPhone.' Your caller will be greeted by your “Digital Assistant” and placed on hold while you retrieve your iPhone. You can even ping your iPhone in the event you can not locate it. Same as the previous tip, tap and hold the iPhone ping icon and it will also flash the light to make it easier to locate by sight.    • New Gear: A new iPad was released! Compare tech specs for iPad Pro (2 sizes) and iPad or iPad mini 4There are 3 screen sizes and this refers to the measurement taken from one corner to the other diagonally: 12.9 inches, 9.7 inches, and 7.9 inches Vegas was not a good place to rest, but thankfully SleepPhones® Effortless came to the rescue! SleepPhones® Effortless SleepPhones® Wireless • News & Updates: iOS 10.3.1 was released along with watchOS 3.2, tvOS 10.2 "A tour of iOS 10.3: Checking out APFS, the Settings app, and other tweaks" — Ars Technica "The 8 best new features Apple added to your iPhone in iOS 10.3" — BGR Then 10.3.1 was released. “iOS 10.3.1 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad” — Ars Technica "Apple’s iOS 10.3.1 Update Fixes Critical Broadcom WiFi Security Flaw" — The Mac Observer "watchOS 3.2 Adds Theater Mode, SiriKit" — The Mac Observer "Apple Releases tvOS 10.2 with Watch Anywhere Video Rental Support" — The Mac Observer "APFS in iOS Isn’t Any Faster Than on the Mac" — The Mac Observer 64bit file system and apps are end of the road in 32bit: "How Do I Know Which Apps Will Not Be Compatible With iOS 11?" — AppAdvice "Pages, Numbers, & Keynote for Mac and iOS add editing features & Touch ID for password protected docs" — 9 to 5 Mac • Apps: Puffin Web Browser Puffin Academy Downcast Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don’t miss it! Use Coupon Code: intouchwithios  for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 004 What Happens in Vegas was recorded April 5, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.

Dave and Melissa have some catching up to do so they discuss their most recent gear upgrades, tips, and software recommendations. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Check out Suburban Chicago Apple Users where Dave is President and hosts SIGs (Special Interest Groups). What are the advantages and disadvantages of syncing our music and photos in the cloud compared to storing your iTunes Library on an external drive? Dave and Melissa discuss managing music on a road trip. Email us your ideas as well! How do you name your external drives? Do you have a specific naming convention you find helpful? Leave us a comment. Melissa discusses her first Apple Watch Series 1 purchasing experience and first impressions. Milanese Watch Band Melissa’a 4th Generation Apple TV first impressions and favorite game Sketch Family TV for Apple TV SketchParty TV Free free, IAP: Premium Word Lists $1.49 and IAP: Custom Word List Editor $5.99 SketchParty TV $7.49 for both features combined The Jackbox Party Pack 3 The Jackbox Party Pack 3 for Apple TV Melissa’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar first impressions iMazing to the rescue! You can try it out for free here. Melissa’s experience with the iPhone 6s Program for Unexpected Shutdown Issues and how it adds value to an aging iPhone Tip:To enable the new Magnifier tool in iOS 10 on currently supported iPhones, go to Settings then General then Accessibility then Magnifier and switch it ON. When you want to magnify something, triple-click the iPhone Home Button. AppBox Pro: Useful 26 Tools in One by AllAboutApps lets you take magnifying with your iPhone to the next level by capturing photos. It’s free to try and $4.99 IAP to remove ads. Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don’t miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios  for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 003 What’s New was recorded March 15, 2017. “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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.