In Touch with iOS

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Patrice Brend’amour, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig.Apple announced RCS for messages will be released in 2024. We discuss the impact and differences with MMS and SMS.  iOS 3rd party browsers are becoming more popular and new ones are released all the time.  We discuss the latest options on both the iPhone and iPad. We discuss iPhone and iPad backup ups and using iCloud along with iMazing. We review 3rd party browsers, Tips on messages, 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 News Forget Siri. Turn your iPhone’s ‘Action Button’ into a ChatGPT voice assistant instead  Google’s Bard AI chatbot can now answer questions about YouTube videos  Ted Lasso returns to promote Hannah Waddingham's special and Hannah Waddingham on Christmas Special, Ted Lasso Reunion and Spinoffs Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.2 Beta 3 continues this week. When Will iOS 17.2 Be Released? Journal and Spacial Video are the standout new  features.  iOS 17.1.2 is preparing to be released. Apple Preparing to Release iOS 17.1.2 Update for iPhone  RCS, MMS, and SMS explained.  Breaking Down Apple's 2024 Adoption of Rich Communication Services The budgeting app Mint is being shut down and Intuit is moving everyone to Credit Karma. We discuss if this mattered and what other options there are. Mint, One of the First Budgeting Apps, Is Shutting Down  iPhone and iPad Backups How to back up iPhone and iPad to iCloud, Mac or Windows PC - iGeeksBlog also use iMazing. https://imazing.com  iOS 3rd party browsers are becoming more popular and new ones are released all the time.  We discuss the latest options on both the iPhone and iPad.  Here is the core list of browsers as well as some indie ones.  Safari - Apple Google Chrome  Microsoft Edge Firefox for iOS (iPhone and iPad and Firefox Focus: The privacy browser Opera Touch  DuckDuckGo Private Browser There are so many indie browsers out there here are some to try.  Quiche Browser Arc | Mobile Companion iOS Orion Browser Ghost Browser OmniWeb iCab Workona Tips Customize the apps list Settings > Messages > iMessages Apps Turn off messages apps you don’t use. Settings > Messages > Message apps and toggle off apps you don't want in that list. Press and hold the + goes right to photos Tap and hold the + in Messages. It automatically goes to your photos Finding your Apple TV remote using FindMy. Apple secretly had this in the newest TV remote but did not enable it until ios 17.  Apps Elsewhen on the App Store Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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 Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Jeff gives us his experience buying an iPhone at T-Mobile store or Apple Store and we know which is better. Apple is adding RCS support in iMessage finally. We talk about what is left using the lightning port. Apple announced the 2023 App Store award finalists. iPhone 15 is 54% faster than the iPhone 14 on 5G. Apple Classical is now on iPad but where is it on the Mac. 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 Update from last week: Microsoft pulls OneDrive update that would quiz you before letting you quit Six Months of Free Apple Music Available to PlayStation 5 Owners  Apple Music Classical Comes to iPad First Qi2 Wireless Chargers Coming Soon  Google will begin deleting millions of inactive Gmail and Drive accounts in December Six Months of Free Apple Music Available to PlayStation 5 Owners  iPhone 14 Users Get Free Emergency SOS via Satellite for Another Year  North suburban Chicago family sues Volkswagen for holding up search for kidnapped toddler Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil  TikTok Launches Support for Adding Songs to Apple Music Library  Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.2 beta 3 Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers  Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of iOS 17.2 With Journal App and More Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.2 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17.2 to Developers  watchOS 10.2 Beta Reintroduces Option to Change Apple Watch Faces With a Swipe  YouTuber Explains How to Watch Spatial Videos From iPhone 15 Pro on VR Headsets Breaking News we discuss the game changing RCS supporting iMessage. Google wants EU regulators to force Apple to open up iMessage Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard for Better Interoperability With Android Devices  Wow iPhone 15 has fast download speeds.  iPhone 15 Models Have Up to 54% Better 5G Download Speeds Than iPhone 14 Models We review some of the 2023 Apple App Store Award  finalists Apple Announces 2023 App Store Award Finalists  We are always asked where the best place to buy any Apple product is, especially iPhone. Jeff shared his experience with a carrier vs Apple Store.  We wondered what is left using the lightning port. All the Hardware Apple Still Sells With a Lightning Port Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Patrice Brend’amour, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We celebrate Dave’s birthday with the biggest panel to date. USB-C cables for iPhone and iPad, how durable are they? We review Consumer Reports article on how many twists before failing and more. Dave does a review of the Apple Pencil USB-C. Chuck arrives in time to discuss why Microsoft is asking if you need to exit OneDrive. Important iOS updates 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 Mastodon Twitter Instagram Spoutible News Barbra Streisand corrected Siri by calling Tim Cook Disney+ and Hulu Merging Into Single App, Beta Coming in December Apple says it doesn't hike iPhone and Apple Watch prices to pay for its climate pledge  Apple Wallet account balance feature now supports every major UK bank OneDrive users must justify why they are closing the app before exiting (Updated) Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad get powerful updates - Apple Topics iOS updates and Beta this week.  iOS 17.1.1 Apple Releases iOS 17.1.1 With Bug Fixes for BMW Wireless Charging and Weather Widget Jeff will have comments on this improvement, Apple Releases HomePod 17.1.1 Software With Fix for Siri Response Bug Apple Releases New Firmware for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro - MacRumors Apple Releases WatchOS 10.1.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Battery Drain Bug - MacRumors iOS 17.2 Beta 2 Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers  Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.2 to Developers  Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.2 to Developers  Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2  Added features in iOS 17.2 Beta 2 iOS 17.2 to Expand Sensitive Content Warnings on iPhone  iOS 17.2 Beta 2 Includes Feature for Recording Spatial Video on iPhone 15 Pro  App Store in iOS 17.2 Beta Features New Focus on Categories iOS 17.2's Journal app just got good with beta 2, here's why I hope I'll never need to use it  There are so many USB Cables for your devices.Do you go with  Cheap or Pricey: Which Charging Cables Last Longest? We discuss these cables and others we use. Here links to the cables discussed,  Apple Lightning Cable https://amzn.to/49qCrIN Amazon Lighting Basics Cable https://amzn.to/3stiX5y UGreen Lightning USB-C Cable https://amzn.to/47r4Igd Anker USB-C Cable https://amzn.to/3QVSGGc OWC USB-C Thunderbolt Cable https://amzn.to/3uhpyQU Scosche USB-C cable https://amzn.to/47LYDv Kelly's retractable lightning cable: https://amzn.to/47qmSyW Kelly's USB-C to USB-C cable: https://amzn.to/3u2RCHG Apple Pencil USB-C Dave’s Review Pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad No surprise there is no comparison to Apple Pencil 2 and is it worth the cost vs a lower priced 3rd party pencil? Apple Pencil USB-C https://apple.co/46aBsJP 3rd Party Apple Pencil Chuck mentioned. https://amzn.to/49zuYa4 Apps A new revolution in PDFs has arrived with PDFgear & Copilot AI PDF Converter Gear 2 on the App Store Announcements Thanks for the support Scallion  He bought a coffee. 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Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,  Twitter @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 Guests 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. Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com 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

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Guy Serle, Chuck Joiner,  and Ben Roethig. OWC has a new drive speed app for your iPhone to test external drive speeds for your photos. iOS 17 features none seems to talk about including decoding those laundry labels with icons on how to wash. In Touch with Mac we review all the announcements on M3, Macbook pro, and iMac. Shazam now includes local concert info, 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 News Apple earnings report. Apple Q4 2023 financial results and charts – Six Colors https://mastodon.social/@jsnell@zeppelin.flights/111342954919033675 Apple set to announce next-level 'right to repair' support nationwide, says White House  Webex Meetings expanding with Apple TV 4K and Apple Watch support  Apple's Shazam App Now Includes Info on Local Concerts - Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTags  New USB-C Apple Pencil Now Available for Purchase Apple Music's Lower-Priced Voice Plan Being Discontinued NASA launches new app to see the International Space Station Topics Apple Preparing to Release iOS 17.1.1 Update for iPhone Beta this week. iOS 17.2 Beta 1 continues.​ iOS 17.2 to fix the iPhone's slow Wi-Fi and connectivity loss problems. When to expect the update  OWC has released an Drive Speed test for iPhone that lets you test the speed of your external drive you could use with video recording. OWC Launches Drive Speed iOS App to Test External Drive Performance on iPhone Lets talk about iOS 17 features that no one is talking about Many of these features you may not know about. Including reading laundry icons Apple noted at the Scary Fast Apple event was filmed entirely with a iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple posts video “Behind the scenes: An Apple Event shot on iPhone” In Touch with Mac. The Scary Fast event M3 processors, new MacBook Pros, and iMac Apple unveils new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips Everything Apple Announced During Monday's 'Scary Fast' Event  Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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 Guests 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. Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com,  Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code  703-436-9501

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimonr, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Dave was able to goto the U2 concert at the Sphere Las Vegas and gives his review of the amazing tech at the show and how the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera photo quality is. Report says that those using CarPlay tend to listen to AM/FM radio instead. Many updates to iOS including older versions with the latest 17.1 now out. Apple is raising prices on 3 services including Apple TV+ News+ alongwith the Apple One bundle. Kelly brings us a great Qi charging stand as well Jeff does the unboxing. 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 Apple Announces October Event for Macs: 'Scary Fast' and add Ben he  wrote and article on this. https://roethigtech.blogspot.com/2023/10/apple-announced-its-scary-fast-event.html Apple Pay Later Officially Launches in U.S. Following Early Access Period Apple Stores Begin Same-Unit iPhone 15 Repairs as Parts Now Available Topics Older iOS version updates. Apple releases iOS 16.7.2 and iOS 15.8 security updates to patch old hardware About the security content of iOS 15.8 and iPadOS 15.8  About the security content of iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2  Beta this week.iOS 17.2 Beta 1 was released.  Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers Everything New in iOS 17.2 Beta 1: Journal App, Translate Action, iMessage Sticker Reactions and More iOS 17.2 Beta Introduces Journal App iMessage Contact Key Verification Added in iOS 17.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.2 iOS 17.2 Beta Adds Translate Option for Action Button Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.2 to Developers Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.2 to Developers iOS 17.1 was released to all.  iOS 17.1 Features: What's New in iOS 17.1  About the security content of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 Apple Releases iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 With AirDrop Over Internet, Music Favorites Options and More  Apple Brings Enhance Dialogue to Original HomePod and HomePod mini With 17.1 Update  Apple Releases tvOS 17.1 watchOS 10.1 Fixes Apple Watch Weather Complication Bug  Everything You Can Do With the Double Tap Gesture on Apple Watch Apple is raising the prices on all its services. Apple TV+, Arcade, and News+ subscription price increases from today are you going to still pay the increased price? Upset With Apple's Price Increases? Here's How to Cancel Your Apple TV+ or Apple One Subscription  Apple TV+: $6.99 per month → $9.99 per month Apple Arcade: $4.99 per month → $6.99 per month Apple News+: $9.99 per month → $12.99 per month Prices for the Apple One bundles that include these services are also increasing as a result: Individual: $16.95 per month → $19.95 per month Family: $22.95 per month → $25.95 per month Premier: $32.95 per month → $37.95 per month CarPlay is a great way to listen and navigate. With all the media thats available out there People with CarPlay are mostly just listening to AM/FM radio We discuss this further.  Dave attended the U2 concert at the Sphere Las Vegas. He used his iPhone 15 Pro Max and reviews the show and experience using the camera.  Link to photo examples: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB19Ye Kelly has an amazing item pick https://amzn.to/3tGPN2Y  MURCIA 2 in 1 Magnetic Wireless Charger, Folding Dual Fast Magnetic Wireless Charging Station Stand Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We have a great discussion on Thunderbolt and USB-C that X-Ray shows you get what you pay for. Apple needs to give us more than 5GB free storage and improve syncing. Apple released a lower priced Apple Pencil that charges with USB-C we discuss if its worth the lower price and the 3rd party pencils. Apple can update the iPhone inside the box 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 News Apple plans to update iPhones in-store without opening the boxes Goldman Sachs regrets Apple Card, and is trying to escape the deal UPDATE: Goldman Sachs dodges questions about its relationship with Apple FCC Says Apple Can Use Faster 6GHz Spectrum for Headsets, CarPlay, and More  Netflix Raising U.S. Prices Yet Again, Premium Plan Now Costs $23/Month Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.1 RC was released this week Apple Seeds iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers  iOS 17.1 Fixes iPhone Display Image Retention Issue  Apple Seeds watchOS 10.1 Release Candidate to Developers and Public Beta Testers  Apple Seeds tvOS 17.1 Release Candidate to Developers Apple's first iOS 17.1 RC claims to fix bug causing Significant Locations setting to reset  iOS 17.1 Improves Screen Time Syncing Across Apple Devices  iOS 16.7.2 still receiving updates  Release candidates for iOS 16.7.2 and iPadOS 16.7.2 updates out now There was a new Apple Pencil announced this week. New Apple Pencil Announced With Hidden USB-C Port and More for $79 we give our thoughts of this lower end model. Press release. Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup Comparison of 3 Apple Pencil models.Apple Pencil USB-C vs Gen 1 and Gen 2 Apple Pencil Buyer's Guide: Which Model Should You Choose? Alternate Pencils Stylus Pen for iPad(2022-2018) with Palm Rejection, FOJOJO https://amzn.to/3Q6ibmE Stylus Pen for iPad https://amzn.to/3FpXtJK iPad Pencil 2nd Generation with Magnetic Wireless Charging, https://amzn.to/48XIX9l Logitech Crayon https://amzn.to/3s88kES Apple USB-C cables are more complex Than thought. X-rays show crazy complexity of Apple’s Thunderbolt 4 cable Apple's $129 Thunderbolt cable detailed in new CT images: 'A stunning piece of precision source: USB-C head-to-head comparison iCloud needs a bigger basic plan Apple has an iCloud problem Google has 15GB About your Google Photos activity & storage Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. iPhone 15 has CarPlay issues with USB-C and Jeff wants a new CarPlay unit in his car. Plus reviews of CarPlay apps. Are the days of Google as default search on iPhone numbered? Why has it been so slow for US states to adopt digital iD’s on the iPhone, Makes no sense streaming devices still have micro USB jacks.  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 T-Mobile Automatically Upgrading Users to More Expensive Plans, But There's an Opt-Out Option  Good News! ‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ To Netflix After Paramount+ Cancellation Apple explains why iPhone 12 was always safe to use in France, iOS 17.1 to address non-standard test that triggered non-issue Best Buy may end DVD and Blu-ray sales early next year Topics Beta this week. iOS 17.1 Beta 3 was released this week.  Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]  iOS 17.1 to Launch by October 24 iOS 17.1 Beta 3 Prevents Action Button From Activating the Camera or Flashlight in a Pocket - MacRumors Warning for iOS 17.1 Beta Testers: Update to Beta 3 or Your Wallet App May Crash  Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.1 to Developers  Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17.1 to Developers  Apple TV’s new ‘Enhance Dialogue’ feature expands to original HomePod and HomePod mini with tvOS 17.1  Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2  Are the days of Google as default search on iPhone numbered? Google Pays Apple $18B to $20B a Year to Be Default iOS Search Engine and Apple could be out $20 billion a year if Google loses DOJ antitrust case Why has it been so slow for US states to adopt digital iD’s on the iPhone?  States with digital ID and driver’s license on iPhone CA DMV Wallet & mDL Pilot More CarPlay Woes. CarPlay Not Working for Some iPhone 15 Users, Possibly Because of USB-C Cables Tesla and CarPlay? Project that brings CarPlay to Tesla gets a major boost with improved performance, hardware bundle CarPlay Apps These are the best CarPlay apps for iPhone Why? For the love of all that is holy: No more Micro-USB ports on media streamers Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Kelly Guimont, Holden DePardo, and Jeff Gamet. We talk about the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and how you can use shortcuts for multi functions. Steve Jobs passed 12 years ago. iOS 17.0.3 fixes iPhone 15 overheating. Dave reviews Apple Watch Series 9 and watch OS 10. Holden gives us his thoughts on his new iPhone 15 Pro Max.  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 Remembering Steve Jobs, Who Passed Away 12 Years Ago Today Kelly wrote this about Steve. Remembering Steve Jobs: TUAW looks back Original Apple Watch is Now Obsolete, Including $17,000 Gold Model  This happened this week. Your iPhone will make a 'special sound' on Oct 4–here's why and FEMA Wireless Emergency Alert: What you need to know Topics Apple Releases iOS 17.0.3 With Fix for iPhone 15 Pro Overheating iOS 17.0.3 IncludesiOS 17.0.3 Includes Several Enterprise-Related Bug Fixes - Several Enterprise-Related Bug Fixes  Downgrading an iPhone From iOS 17 to iOS 16 is No Longer Possible  Beta this week.  watchOS 10.1 Beta 2 Adds Support for Double Tap Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Developers Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 2 Apple investigating after users claim iOS 17 reset privacy settings  Apple TV’s new ‘Enhance Dialogue’ feature expands to original HomePod and HomePod mini with tvOS 17.1 Apple Watch Discussion Dave has the Series 9 and gives impressions  Apple Watch Series 9 Buyer's Guide: How Incremental Upgrades Stack Up Over the Years 22 New Features You May Have Missed in watchOS 10 Our guest Holden has the iPhone 15 Pro Max and gives his experiences so far.  iPhone 15 Pro has the Action button. We discuss what you can program it to as well as using shortcuts button tools and talk about other shortcuts.  How to Get the Most Out of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button iPhone 15 Pro: How to double the power of the new Action button  Introducing MultiButton: Assign Two Shortcuts to the Same Action Button Press on iPhone 15 Pro - MacStories Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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 and Instagram His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgame 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 Guests 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 Holden DePardo studies computer science and is on X @holdendepardo

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Dave and Chuck have their iPhone 15 Pro Max and give first impressions after almost 1 week of use. This includes the Action Button, USB-C, and camera upgrades. Dave reviews the Catalyst Influence iPhone case. Dave also has one more thing: A review of the Airpods Pro 2 with USB-C and you will be surprised. The Apple Finewoven case is not good. Security update for iOS 17.0.2 and 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 Apple’s new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad - The Verge Demand for iPhone 15 stronger than iPhone 14, Pro models about the same Apple's iCloud Website Updated With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma Features iPhone users get even more browser options as Vivaldi for iOS arrives Apple releases iMovie and Clips app updates with iPhone 15 Pro support and more  Topics Updates to iOS 17. iOS 17.0.1 was released last week then iOS 17.0.2 was released for only iPhone 15 models to both fix file transfer issues with restoring to the new iPhone. This Week Apple Releases iOS 17.0.2 and iPadOS 17.0.2 for All iPhones and iPads Must update to fix security bugs.  Beta this week. One week after iOS 17 was released, iOS 17.1 Beta 1 Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Developers  Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Public Beta Testers Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.1 to Developers - MacRumors Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.1 to Developers - MacRumors watchOS 10.1 Beta Brings NameDrop to Apple Watch - MacRumors New Battery Health Features Remain Limited to iPhone 15 Models on First iOS 17.1 Beta - MacRumors Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 1  iOS 17.1 brings Dynamic Island flashlight indicator to iPhone 14 Pro and All iPhone 15 models iPhone 15 Review. Both Dave and Chuck have the iPhone 15 Pro Max they give their review after having it 6 days, What was their experience with migration and use. iPhone 15 Pro Owners Complain About Overheating Problems and iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Concerns Highlighted in Two More Reports Notable items discussed New Action button Titanium Phone Modem speed The iPhone 15 Pro’s 5G modem reportedly boosts speeds by up to 24 percent  WiFi 6E Ruggedness with the Titanium build The Camera and some huge upgrades. USB-C you can connect an external drive, charge Apple Watch, and more.Everything the iPhone 15's USB-C port can do (and what you'll need to do it)  iPhone 15 Pro Max Case Review. Dave reviews the Catalyst Influence with MagSafe for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 15 Series - Influence Case, MagSafe Compatible (Pre-Order) Very durable case with 30% louder sound than other cases. Slim design fits nicely in your pocket.  One more thing: Dave has the new AirPods Pro 2 USB-C snd gives his Review you will be surprised.  Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Digitsl Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, and Ben Roethig. iOS 17 was released to everyone this week. We discuss some of the new features including live transcripts of voicemails, standby mode, and more.  Security updates released for all OS must install. Apple Watch double tap is not released just yet. iOS 17 tips including ping Apple Watch and Find My watch is set up. Much 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 X Instagram Spoutible News Imazing released Beta Version 3 : Introducing iMazing 3 (Mac Beta) Apple Now Encrypts Titles of Voice Memos Stored in iCloud on iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma for Added Privacy Apple TV Can Be Restored With an iPhone Starting With iOS 17 Apple Updates Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma Apple Releases watchOS 10.0.1 With Bug Fixes  watchOS 10.1 to Enable Apple Watch's New 'Double Tap' Gesture iOS 17 makes it easier to play Spotify music on HomePod  Topics Beta this week. No Beta iOS 17 was released to all.  Apple Releases iOS 17.0.1 and iPadOS 17.0.1 With Bug Fixes  https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17/ First impressions of iOS 17 with the panel Apple provided for the first time a New features available with iOS 17 PDF.  Here are some new items on iOS 17 Phone changes include a new button grid  add a contact poster. In Phone tap contacts and tap your contact card. Contact Photo & Poster Live transcripts of voicemail. You can answer during the message.  Messages - all apps in one place  Customize the apps list Settings > Messages > iMessages Apps Turn off messages apps you don’t use. Settings > Messages > Message apps and toggle off apps you dont want in that list. Standby mode put on the charger in landscape mode FaceTime record audio or video when missed call Custom stickers These features launch later this year. These iOS 17 Features Are Launching Later This Year  AirDrop contacts and photos bump phones  iOS 17 Tips 2FA authentication messages can be automatically deleted. Goto Settings > Passwords > Password Options > Turn on Clean up automatically Under verification codes.  In Find My you can now share an AirTag with someone. Open the AirTag and choose Share this item.  You can now set multiple timers.  Bring back haptic touch. Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Haptic Touch. Set it to fast for 3D Touch Turn on Crossfade in Apple Music. Settings > Music > Crossfade and adjust seconds.  Add Ping My Watch in Control Center. Settings > Control Center and add. You can now ping your watch like you can your iPhone on the Watch, Somona updates  Announcements Macstock 7 2023 Virtual Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com  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,  Twitter @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 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 Guests 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. 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.