
In Touch with iOS
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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Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
295 - Wipe your iPhone its Windows - With Guest Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Beta this week. iOS 17.4 RC is released and it is anticipated to be released the first week of March 2024. Apple car project was canceled and they spent quite a bit discussing this and electric cars. There are rumors that Apple will be finally releasing new iPads. he great app service SetApp is creating an iOS Store in the EU. Dave does an unboxing of the newAuto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit for iPhone by Belkin which he just received today and the panel was surprised.AI and Apple. We discuss where they will go and other AI services like Microsoft CoPilot The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.4 RC is released and it is anticipated to be released the first week of March 2024. Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available Apple Seeds tvOS 17.4 Beta 5 to Developers Apple Releases visionOS 1.1 Beta 4 Apple says iOS 17.4 includes these bug fixes and upgrades Apple car project was canceled and they spent quite a bit discussing this and electric cars. Apple Spent More Than $10 Billion on Apple Car Before Canceling Project Apple Car History - Where Did Development Go Wrong? NYT: Apple held talks with Elon Musk about buying Tesla, planned to use Siri instead of a steering wheel for Apple Car There are rumors that Apple will be finally releasing new iPads. : OLED iPad Pro's Thin Design Highlighted in CAD Drawings The great app service SetApp is creating an iOS Store in the EU. ”MacPaw Announces Upcoming Beta Version of Setapp Mobile in EU, Leading the Way Toward a More User-Centric App Ecosystem Dave does an unboxing of the newAuto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit for iPhone by Belkin which he just received today and the panel was surprised. AI and Apple. We discuss where they will go and other AI services like Microsoft CoPilot. Apple GPT: What We Know About Apple's Work on Generative AI News Apple got what it wanted at the shareholder meeting Apple ID Could Be Rebranded to 'Apple Account' Later This Year Zoom dropping support for older iOS versions next month Apple Pay Later plans will show up on credit reports Tips We give some tips you should not be doing on your iPhone and could be ruining it. You're Using the Wrong Accessories. Make sure you are using Apple MFi certified accessories. Should You Start Using Your iPhone While It's Charging? Battery management tips. You're Not Cleaning Your iPhone Properly. What to use to clean your iPhone. Keeping Your iPhone's Storage Full. Its important to keep some space available You Don't Keep Your iPhone Up to Date. Its so important to keep it updated. Announcements Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast and the (hopefully) reconstituted Guy’s Daily Drive…which isn’t daily, but is done by driving so half accurate. email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-828-4677

Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 14min
294 - Dave’s all Taylor Swift Apple Music Replay unexpected Playlist - With Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple Increases iPhone 15's Advertised Battery Lifespan and we discuss this and how to manage your iPhone battery life. iOS 17.4 Beta 4 was released this week and it's looking like it will be released in March.Have you Ever wondered how to free up space on iCloud drive? We give some great tips.There was a Massive AT&T cellular outage on 2/22/24 we discuss how vulnerable and dependent we are on cellular networks. Apple introduced their very own Sports app and is it ready for prime time compared to other great sports apps. As well as we give Jeff some sports education.Plus more news The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 4 was released this week. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers Apple Releases Third Beta of visionOS 1.1 iOS 17.4 is coming next month: Here's everything new so far iPhone battery life is always a topic everyone wants to know how to get the most of it. About Optimized Battery Charging on your iPhone iPhone Battery and Performance Batteries - Maximizing Performance Apple Increases iPhone 15's Advertised Battery Lifespan Ever wonder how to free up space on iCloud drive? We give some of these tips The Best Ways to Free Up Space on Your iCloud Drive New security protocol for iMessage this is big. Apple Announces 'Groundbreaking' New Security Protocol for iMessage Massive AT&T outage on 2/22/24 we discuss how vulnerable and dependent we are on cellular networks.This Map Shows Just How Bad the AT&T Outage Was | Cord Cutters News Downdectector Apple introduced their very own Sports app and is it ready for prime time compared to other great sports apps. As well as we give Jeff some sports education. App Store Preview Apple Sports 'Apple Sports' App Announced With Personalized Scoreboards and More News Apple warns: Drying a wet iPhone in rice could actually make things worse Microsoft shies away from bringing Xbox titles to the iOS platform, cites monetization concerns First ever iOS trojan discovered — and it’s stealing facial recognition data to break into bank accounts Amazon Prime Video drops Dolby Vision and Atmos unless you pay extra Duo That Defrauded Apple Out of 5,000 iPhones With Repair Scheme Will Spend Up to 20 Years in Prison Pair found guilty of trying to defraud Apple of more than $3 million So far, the early return rate on Apple Vision Pro is pretty low Apple Music Launches Monthly Replay Experience MLS Season Pass returns with Multiview and more Messi Top 7 Best-Selling Smartphones Last Year Were All iPhones FDA blood glucose statement doesn't mean we won't see it in an Apple Watch Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter/X @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
293 - Apple Is Giving Us a Star Trek Experience - With Guest Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Topics include Beta this week. iOS 17.4 beta 3 was released this week as well as VisionOS 1.1. In Touch with Mac The panel gives their thoughts on the Macintosh at 40 and how it shaped the iPhone and iPad. In Touch with cord cutting including YouTubeTV new features including the addition of the last channel button. Jon Stewart confirms why his Show on Apple TV+ was cancelled. Apple buys domain iWork.ai it could be a Star Trek Experience. TikTok now has an app on Vision Pro and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.4 beta 3 was released this week. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers iOS 17.4 Beta: All the New Features Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers Vision Pro Topics Apple Releases Second Beta of visionOS 1.1 Kelly's experience with VisionPro demo. Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros Apple Releases visionOS 1.0.3 With Reset Option for Forgotten Passcode Macintosh at 40 40 years of the Macintosh Steve Jobs Archive Hello. The Apple Mac @ 40 The Mac at 40: Iconic, indelible, immortal This week in cord cutting. YouTube TV Confirms It Will Let You Customize Your Multiview Experiences and Pick the Games You Want | Cord Cutters News YouTube TV Confirms The Ability to Jump Back To The Last Channel You Watched With a Single Button Press Zeam, a Free Streaming Service Featuring Local News, Travel and Sports Content, is Now Live Zeam News Apple Confirms iOS 17.4 Disables Home Screen Web Apps in the European Union Apple's iMessage Avoids EU's Digital Markets Act Regulation Peloton Is Dropping Apple Watch GymKit Support Jon Stewart Confirms Apple Canceled Show: 'They Didn't Want Me to Say Things That Might Get Me in Trouble' 'The Joe Rogan Experience' Returns to Apple Podcasts After 3-Year Hiatus Apple buys iWork.ai domain as evidence of a big AI push mounts TikTok Releases Vision Pro App With 'Immersive' Viewing Experience Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 11min
292 - Vision Pro, Bad and Good - With Guest Dylan Stewart, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Dylan Stewart, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig.Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 2 is released. Our guest Dylan has the Vision Pro and did an unboxing last week. He gives us his review and thoughts. YouTube Claims an Apple Vision Pro App is On the Roadmap.The Windows world officially has 3 apps, goodbye iTunes for Windows. Plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 2 is released. Apple Releasing iOS 17.4 in March With These New Features and Changes Apple Seeds Second iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers iOS 17.4 Allows Video Calling Apps to Turn Off Hand Gesture Reactions to Prevent Awkward Moments Apple Releases iOS 17.3.1 With Fix for Text Bug Apple Releases watchOS 10.3.1 With Bug Fixes Our guest Dylan has the Vision Pro and did an unboxing last week. He gives us his review and thoughts. Here is his unboxing video. Unboxing the Vision Pro We find out his likes and dislikes and maybe a demo. Bad Difficult to share with others Keyboard Battery pack - not battery life Non-Spatial Apps - from Appl e (Calendar) Persona Good Watching videos is amazing Siri and dictation work well iPad Apps Ability to be productive/multi-tasking in an infinite environment Ability to toggle from immersive to Vision Pro news YouTube Claims an Apple Vision Pro App is On the Roadmap Apple Shares Vision Pro User Guide and Dozens of Support Documents With Useful Tips PSA: You'll Have to Visit an Apple Store If You Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode Vision Pro Demo Appointments Begin Today at All Apple Stores in U.S. This hospital system just bought 30 Vision Pro units and launched a new ‘Spatial Computing Center of Excellence’ The Windows world officially has 3 apps, goodbye iTunes for Windows. Apple Officially Splits iTunes for Windows Into Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps Apple Redesigns iCloud App for Windows News iOS 17 Adoption is Slower Than iOS 16 Adoption Apple's 2024 Swift Student Challenge Now Live Apple TV+ Previews 2024 Lineup of Shows and Films Bluesky Social Network Ditches Invite Codes, Opens Registrations to All Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Dylan Stewart first discovered Apple computers and technology in 1981, and ever since then has loved pushing its boundaries to create the simple out of the complex. In 2001 Dylan founded 2 Smart Techies, a Mac and PC computer consultation company that would set the stage for his future. As it grew, he grew. Along the way, Dylan was dubbed the MacWhisperer, and became the go-to guru for Los Angeles and beyond. Over the past 20 years, Dylan has hosted podcasts, live trainings and seminars, and online courses. He has recently created the MacWhisperer Monthly Membership to help technology enthusiasts of all ages and technical abilities to improve their skills, and to their tool chests, and take their technology to the next level. CLICK HERE to sign up. Find Dylan on YouTube, TikTok , Facebook , Linked IN, Instagram: and X/Twitter: @macwhisperer

Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
291 - Is that a Touch Screen on your HomePod? - With Guest Bob Fairbairn Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Bob Fairbairn, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Bob joins us for the first time is 4 years and we talk about the release of iOS 17.4 beta 1 that fixes bugs. Apple releases their earnings results The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 percent year over year, we review all the results in the main categories. Vision Pro available tomorrow 2/2 we discuss what the influencers have said and will we buy it. Jeff and Dave pledged to the icon Factory and discuss how this could be a great app. Plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 1 was rereleased Apple Seeds First iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes, Re-Releases Dev Beta iOS 17.4 beta 1 gets rare mid-stream update Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers References to 'homeOS' resurface in tvOS 17.4 beta iOS 17.4: Using Apple's New Podcast Transcript Feature Apple is updating one of the oldest apps on your iPhone Apple releases their earnings results The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.18, up 16 percent year over year. Apple reports first quarter results Apple's Q1 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: Full charts Apple Now Has More Than 2.2 Billion Active Devices Worldwide Cook 'incredibly excited' about generative AI coming to Apple gear later in 2024 Vision Pro available tomorrow 2/2 we discuss what the influencers have said. Vision Pro Reviews: Surprising Battery Life, 'Weird' Personas, and More What Reviewers Have Learned about Apple Vision Pro Vision Pro won't let you save web apps to your home screen Jeff and Dave pledged to the icon Factory and discuss how this could be a great app. Makers of Twitterrific want to defragment online media with Project Tapestry The Iconfactory Launches Project Tapestry, a Kickstarter Campaign to Create a Universal Inbox for RSS, Social Media, and More Will carriers start advertising their logo on every call? AT&T seems to be. Android phones on AT&T will now show brand logos on incoming calls There are more details on the EU changes with iPhone and iPad. Apple's EU App Store Changes: iPads, TestFlight, Default Stores and More Apple Further Explains iOS 17.4's New Default Browser Prompt in EU Here Are All the iPhone Changes Coming to EU Users by March 6 News Rumor: Apple's Touchscreen HomePod Coming This Year: Everything We Know Apple Extends Modem Licensing Deal With Qualcomm Through March 2027 Apple Savings Account Interest Rate Increases to 4.50% APY Apple Card Users Earned More Than $1 Billion in Daily Cash Last Year Apple Press Release. Honda launches wireless CarPlay retrofit option for select 2018-2022 cars Apple TV+ viewers watched 17 billion minutes of 'Ted Lasso' in 2023 Apps Arc Search Review: My New Default iPhone Browser Orion Web Browser from Kagi https://kagi.com/orion/ Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Bob Fairbairn Does Technology and Audio systems consulting and most of his work is around what he calls “end-user computing and mobility Websites: http://SmarterCaTS.com Bob's Tool Shop KE9A https://www.bobonstereo.com Land and Lens Mastodon: @bobfa

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
290 - iOS 17.3 Stolen Device Projection is a Must - With Guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple must comply with EU with side loading and open browsers with WebKit as well as outside payments for the Digital Markets Act starting with iOS 17.4 Beta. iOS 17.3 is released with Stolen Device Protection and security fixes a must upgrade. Rumors on the possible New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air Models Likely to Launch in March or April 2024. Plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastodon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week: iOS 17.4 Beta 1 was released today as we record. Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers iOS 17.4 Beta: All the New Changes - MacRumors Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers iOS 17.4 Beta Adds New Emoji: Shaking Head, Lime, Phoenix, Brown Mushroom and More Apple Now Allowing Non-WebKit Engines in EU, Offering More Options for Changing Default Browser Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act Apple Introduces Transcripts for Podcasts iOS 17.3 was released to the public which we will review next. But:iOS 17.3 is finally here. We review some of the key features and stress why it's very important to upgrade because of security fixes and updates including Stolen Device Protection feature. iOS 17.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.3 Patch WebKit Vulnerability That May Have Been Exploited Apple Releases iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and More iOS 17.3 Features: What's New in iOS 17.3 How to use Stolen Device Protection Apple Releases watchOS 10.3 With New Watch Face Apple Releases tvOS 17.3 Apple Releases HomePod 17.3 Software MacOS Sonoma 14.3 update. Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.3 With Collaborative Apple Music Playlists News Apple Music Classical Now Available on CarPlay [Removed] Apple Re-Adds Access to iTunes TV Show and Movie Wishlists in iOS 17.3 Rumor: New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air Models Likely to Launch in March or April Apple Received 13 Academy Award Nominations for Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon - MacRumors Netflix dropping Basic ads-free tier, forcing users to choose a more profitable tier. We talk about bundles and Hulu Disney+ X for iOS Adds Support for Passkeys, Allowing for More Secure Logins Firmware update released for first-generation AirPods Pro Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo

Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 6min
289 - Chuck’s Apple Watch Masimo Finger - With Guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Chuck has returned from CES and gives his insights on the show what he found and what stood out to him. Where will the Apple Watch be without the blood oxygen feature? FindMy did we know there was a limit of devices? The Vision Pro Pre orders tomorrow We review what to expect. Apple Reintroduced the HomePod a Year Ago Today and Jeff has thoughts. U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Non-App Store Purchasing Option, But Apple Will Still Collect Commissions. Plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS17.3 RC is released. Apple Seeds iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 Release Candidates Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 10.3 Apple Seeds tvOS 17.3 Release Candidate iOS 17.3 Allows iPhones to Connect to Some Hotel Room TVs via AirPlay Apple Releasing iOS 17.3 Next Week With These New Features Chuck has returned from CES and gives his insights on the show what he found and what stood out to him. Items he mentioned below. Blueant Soundblade Under monitor soundbar https://soundblade.com/products/soundblade MacVoices interview with BlueAnt:

Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 5min
288 - Apple Disrupts CES with the Vision Pro - With Jill McKinley and Jeff Gamet
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, and Jeff Gamet. Apple disrupts CES and announces the preorder and release of Vision Pro. Preorder Jan 19 and released on Feb 2, CES2024 is this week we review some of the Apple related tech and some of the other thing things announced, Apple Card savings account had another interest APY increase. ITC wants Apple Watch ban reinstated because Apple has a weak ans uncompelling case. Plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week iOS 17.3 beta 3 was released this week. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to Developers - MacRumors Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.3 to Developers - MacRumors When Will iOS 17.3 Be Released? - MacRumors Vision Pro interrupts CES, to launch Feb 2 . Preorders on Jan 19. We discuss the pending release and will we buy one? The Apple Vision Pro goes on sale in the US on February 2 for $3,499 Vision Pro Lenses $99 for read, $149 Prescription Apple Vision Pro prescription lenses will cost $149 extra Apple Vision Pro Features 16GB of RAM and Likely Up to 1TB of Storage Apple Store App Will Use Face Scan to Determine Apple Vision Pro Size - MacRumors Kuo: Apple Will Only Produce Up to 80,000 Vision Pro Headsets for Launch, Sellout Likely - MacRumors Your Mac and Apple Vision Pro: What You Can Do (and What You Can't) - MacRumors CES2024 was the week and many of the great product announcements. AI was all the trend this year, CES 2024: Satechi Debuts New Qi2 Wireless Charging Stands CES 2024: Mila Debuts HomeKit-Compatible Smart Air Purifier - MacRumors CES 2024 Day 2: Transparent TVs From LG, OtterBox's Cactus Leather, Lockly Smart Locks and More - MacRumors CES 2024: Ugreen Unveils NASync Network Attached Storage Series - MacRumors Here are the best new devices from CES Unveiled 2024 The best CES 2024 tech you can buy right now | ZDNET The 12 best mobile accessories at CES 2024 so far: iPhone call recorder, Qi2 chargers, and more | ZDNET CES 2024: 3 trends to watch as we learn what's next in tech | ZDNET CES Day 4: ZDNET's top 10 CES stories you don't want to miss | ZDNET CES 2024: Sennheiser's New Wireless Earbuds Feature Heart Rate and Body Temperature Sensors CES 2024: Scosche Shares Qi2 BaseLynx Modular Charging System - MacRumors CES 2024 Day 2: The best gear for Apple users from the show floor News Batterygate payments in the wild.. Apple Starts Sending 'Batterygate' Settlement Payments to iPhone Users Some Apple Music Subscribers Experiencing Library Syncing Issue Across the iPhone and Mac Apple Card Savings Account Receives Another Rate Increase Here's How the Apple Card's New Savings Rate Compares to Alternatives Apple Music Classical Expanding to More Countries Later This Month Al Gore and James Bell to Retire From Apple's Board of Directors, Dr. Wanda Austin to Join Apple Releases Magic Keyboard Firmware Update With Bluetooth Security Fix - MacRumors YouTube discontinues its iMessage mini-app for iPhone and iPad users ITC Wants Apple Watch Sales Ban Reinstated: 'Apple Presents a Weak and Unconvincing Case' Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios, follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Jill McKinley is a professional in the field of enterprise software, server administration, and IT. She started her technical career in Windows but now exclusively uses a Mac in her personal life. She hosts several podcasts, including Start with Small Steps and Small Steps with God, where she offers tips and insights for a better life. Her podcast is at https://startwithsmallsteps.com and X @schmern.

Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 7min
287 - Guy’s Angry Podcaster Photo from AI and 2024 Apple Predictions With Guest Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We welcome back Guy! We have a AI discussion on what it is and how it's going to impact us in the future. Guy asked Microsoft CoPIlot and created an angry podcasters photo. It doesn't quite resemble him and Gaz. Will Apple ever release a foldable iPhone or iPad? We review some of the updates Apple might release in 2024 including a long overdue iPad since none were released in 2023. Plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.3 Beta 2 was released then pulled as it bricked some iPhones. Apple Pulls iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Due to Boot Loop Issue Warning: iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Bricking Some iPhones Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.3 to Developers Could a foldable iPhone happen? Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing AI discussion on what it is and how it's going to impact us in the future. The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots Microsoft copilot and other AI clients Microsoft Copilot on the App Store Microsoft adding new PC button in its first significant keyboard change in decades Guy asked CoPIlot and created this angry podcasters photo. It doesn't quite resemble him and It doesn't quite resemble him and Gaz. 2024 Predictions we discuss what Apple is expected to do. Vision Pro New iPads first time in 12 years no new iPad was released. Plus iPad Air and iPad Mini AirPods 4 and Airpods Max USB-C new wireless update What to Expect From Apple in 2024: Vision Pro, iPhone 16 Models, Revamped iPad Pro and More Apps Microsoft Copilot on the App Store News T-Mobile Will Shut Down the Tuesdays App and Integrate It Into the New “T Life” App T-Mobile Offers Free Ad-Supported Hulu to Subscribers Apple Music Bug Related to 'Add Playlist Songs' Setting is Now Fixed Apple Fitness+ launching Sound Meditations, workouts for golfers, and more Apple news released Apple Fitness+ offers more ways to stay active and mindful in the new year Miss Physical Keyboards? New 'Clicks' Accessory Adds Keys to Your iPhone Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on X Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-436-9501

Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 8min
286 - 2023 Apple, Cord Cutting, and Streaming Year In Review - With Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Its our last show of the year and we talk about the 2023 Apple year in review with Vision Pro, USB-C on the iPhone and many other items that happened this year. Cord cutting and streaming had some interesting things happening including more folks leaving Cable TV to streaming and price increases. Apple legal troubles with watch banning sales and then a stay from the ITC. Lowes has Apple Pay in stores, plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Mastadon Twitter Instagram Spoutible News Lowe's Retail Stores Now Accept Apple Pay Will the homePod have a screen of some sort? HomePod prototype with touchscreen LCD on top shows up in new images The latest on the Apple Watch ban in the US Breaking News Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Sales Ban Paused by US Appeals Court Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Available in Apple Stores Starting Today, Online Sales to Resume Tomorrow Apple Watch Import Ban Now Official, Apple Appeals Decision Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now Email to Tim Cook caused Masimo Apple Watch lawsuit AliveCor Praises Apple Watch Ban Amid Its Own Health Tech Patent Dispute With Apple Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Once Again Available to Purchase From Apple's Online Store Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether Lost In The Latest Apple Watch Patent Battle: The ITC Loophole Creates A Mess Topics Beta this week. iOS17.3 Beta 1 continues iOS 17.3 Will Add These Two Useful Features to Your iPhone Apple year in review. We discuss the best stories and releases of 2023. Apple in 2023: The Biggest News Stories and Surprises of the Year Apple year in review 2023: A new computing era Apple 2023 Year in Review: Next Year will be Bigger | by Mike Anguilano | Dec, 2023 Apple's 2023 Event Plans: New Products Coming in 2023 Cord cutting and streaming services year in review 2023 How streaming got worse in 2023 (and what you can do about it) | Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads on January 29th Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.
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