In Touch with iOS

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.

Dave and Melissa discuss some new hardware, software updates, security, and workflows. Listen to find out more about interesting use cases for the apps and services they recommend. Do you like meatloaf? Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Hardware: Apple's $39.00 Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is a very versatile tool compared to the $29.00 non-power-out Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. It's all John Gruber's fault that we like meh.com. • Updates: Melissa discusses developing workflows, challenges and tips for using Apple TVs with projectors in an education environment connected to an enterprise network. Apple TV Remote iTunes Remote Dave reviews iOS 10.0 beta "iOS 10 Beta 5 Tidbits: New Lock Screen Sound, Widget Tweaks, and More" — MacRumors • Security: Melissa and Dave discuss Social Engineering and what to look for along with some good advice for avoiding scams. "This Is What Apple Should Tell You When You Lose Your iPhone" — Hackernoon "Don't Let Your iPhone Spill The Beans" — TheMacMommy • Apps: Calendars 5 Melissa uses Siri a lot. It even plays "Bad Cop" in parenting scenarios. Melissa discusses user experience differences in Apple Maps vs Google Maps while driving. Grocery Gadget is something the whole family can use in both practical and not-so-practical ways. It's free with $1.49 IAP subscription fee to remove ads iAllowance (Allowances, Chore Charts & Rewards) Cost: free with limitations or $5.99 full version "Advanced Chore Charting: iAllowance App Review" via TheMacMommy • Workflows: Melissa wants to find a better way to get video files off her iPhone and onto a teacher's PC when she volunteers at school for recording projects. Is the iXpand Flash Drive the right tool for the job? Better sleep with SleepPhones wired or wireless — our critiques and wishes Wired SleepPhones Wireless SleepPhones Dave talks about his Apple Store experience in getting his wife's replacement iPhone case which comes with a one-year warranty. • Tips: We discuss how to get the best value from Apple's iCloud service in our homes for our family members. Dave recommends purchasing iTunes Gift Cards when they go on sale. Melissa's uses the iAllowance app to manage iTunes Gift Card balances among family members. Did you know you can send iTunes Gift Cards by Email? • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 002 Easy Bake iPhone was recorded August 9, 2016. This episode was sponsored in part by meatloaf. 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.

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and provide some background on what makes us so passionate about our subject matter. We discuss the gear we currently use in our everyday lives, work, and play. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Equipment: Dave currently uses: iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro 9.7, Apple TVs — both 3rd and 4th Generation models, and 2014 MacBook Pro 15-inch. His wife has an iPhone 6 Plus. Melissa currently uses: iPhone 6s, iPad 4th Generation, Apple TV 3rd Generation, and 2009 MacBook Pro 15-inch. Her husband uses an iPhone 5s and her children use an iPhone 4s each in addition to an iPhone 3Gs for games. Melissa enjoys supporting her family and their gadgets along with repurposing older tech wherever she can. • News: We discuss the rumors surrounding the elimination of the headphone jack and what that means to us. We both like to use corded SleepPhones, but what will happen when there is no longer an audio port? AcousticSheep's SleepPhones ClassicVideo reveals what Apple's iPhone 7 headphones may look like via BGR Possible iPhone 7 Lightning to 3.5 mm Adapter Surfaces in New Photos via MacRumors • Retro: Melissa likes to repurpose older tech and Dave talks about how he recoups resale value by selling off older devices to put the money towards a new device. How will iPhone users like Melissa's Dad locate their misplaced iPhones if they ditch their landline service and don't have reliable access to the Find My iPhone app? We discuss alternatives to consider for those who want to keep a landline. Dave recommends OOMA as an IPT (Internet Protocol Telephony) home phone or landline option. • Beta: Melissa talks about how she'll soon have a blind client and what that may mean for learning more about interface features of the Mac and iPhone operating systems. Our new friends in the Accessibility Community: Allison Hartley and Dr. Robert Carter host The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast. They both gave presentations at Macstock 2016. Dave discusses Apple's Beta Program for iOS 10 and working with public betas. We don't advise it unless you're one of the Crazy Ones! Dave's favorite new beta feature is Safari Split Screen View. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: Dave is recording with Blue Microphone's The Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter and Mic Preamp. Melissa is recording with Audio-Technica's ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone. ITWIOS 001 Introductions was recorded July 31, 2016. 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.