118 - So Many Notes and Text Editor Apps for iOS - With Guest Co Host Guy Serle and Guest Brett Terpstra
Release Date: 10/02/2020
428 - Apple’s AI Strategy Is Starting to Look Smarter
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. WWDC 2026 is in the books, and the entire In Touch With iOS panel is back together to unpack everything Apple announced. We dive into Apple Intelligence, AI integrations, privacy, Liquid Glass, performance improvements, Vision Pro updates, child safety enhancements, HomePod support, and our early experiences with iOS 27 beta. Plus plenty of laughs, panel banter, and debate about Apple’s future AI direction. The show notes are at Links to our...
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427 - WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Finally Grows Up?
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, and Patrice Brend’Amour react live to Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote announcements. The panel discusses Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades, Vision Pro enhancements, Liquid Glass redesign changes, smarter Spotlight search, HomeKit updates, AI photo tools, parental controls, and Apple’s new cross-platform approach to software features. They also debate device compatibility, AI reliability, and whether Apple delivered enough major surprises during this year’s keynote. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple...
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426 - Vision Pro Apps, HomeKit Rumors & Apple AI Predictions
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Jill McKinley discuss Vision Pro apps, WWDC 2026 predictions, Apple Intelligence rumors, Siri upgrades, HomeKit speculation, Apple software updates, and the future of immersive computing. The panel also shares practical iPhone tips, talks about Apple Design Award winners, puzzle games, Macstock 10, and Ecamm Creator Camp—with plenty of laughs and Apple speculation throughout the episode. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! ...
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425 - Vision Pro Plays Games While Siri Thinks About It
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to talk Apple’s latest beta releases, Vision Pro gaming with Steam Link and PS5 Remote Play, Siri and AI rumors for iOS 27, Mac hardware news, CarPlay customization tips, Apple Wallet IDs, Thunderbolt 5 docks, and much more as WWDC 2026 gets closer. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member ...
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424 - Birth Control Glasses and iPhone Soccer or Football Cameras
In Touch with iOS
In Touch with iOS episode 424, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to discuss Apple’s latest Vision Pro immersive soccer documentary, WWDC 2026 announcements, AI-powered accessibility features, Google’s new smart glasses, and Apple’s growing education push with MacBook Neo devices. The panel also covers Plex’s massive price increase, Meta layoffs, Fortnite’s return to the App Store, new Mac apps, and Apple filming an MLS match entirely on iPhone 17 Pro devices. Plenty of laughs, tech insight, and Macstock excitement round...
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423 - Chrome Ate 4GB, Steve Jobs Sold Out & MacBook Neo Chaos
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. This week on In Touch With iOS, the panel dives into Apple’s 26.5 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Watch, TV, and HomePod, including major security fixes, encrypted RCS messaging, and enterprise Mac improvements. The crew also discusses a frustrating macOS USB bug, Bartender 6’s notch features, Chrome secretly downloading a 4GB AI file, and privacy-focused browser alternatives like Helium. Plus, MacBook Neo demand continues to surge, Intel may build future...
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422 - Don McAllister: New app to play Music at Weddings, and Screencasts Online
In Touch with iOS
In this special episode of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg and Jeff Gamet welcome Don McAllister to discuss the history of Screencasts Online, his transition to semi-retirement, and his new app Wedding Player. Don shares how the app was inspired by his daughter’s wedding and explains its offline Apple Music integration, ceremony-focused controls, AI-assisted development process, and future plans for iPhone, iPad, Android, and professional wedding venues. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! ...
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421 - Apple RAM Shortages, Neo Mania & Vision Pro VR Gaming
In Touch with iOS
This week on In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, and Jill McKinley for a packed Apple discussion covering the latest in Vision Pro, iOS 26.5, Mac shortages, the booming MacBook Neo, HomePod desk setups, CarPlay automation, Apple’s Pride Collection, and the iPhone 17 becoming the world’s best-selling smartphone. The panel also debates Apple’s AI lawsuit settlement and previews MacStock X The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way...
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420 - MacBook Neo Is Hot, Apple AI Grows, and is Vision Pro doomed or Not
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Vision Pro sparks debate with real-world medical breakthroughs and Hollywood use cases while critics call it “doomed.” Meanwhile, MacBook Neo demand surges, Apple expands AI and iCloud features, and MacStock 2026 heats up with major announcements. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member Summary In Episode 420, Dave...
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419 - Tim Cook Steps Back: A New Era Begins at Apple With John Tennus
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, Ben Roethig. Apple enters a new era as Tim Cook transitions to Executive Chairman and John Ternus steps in as CEO. The panel breaks down what this means for Apple’s future, alongside iOS 26.5 beta updates, Vision Pro developments, AI expansion, CarPlay upgrades, and a major phishing scam targeting Apple users. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way to support the show is to...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS we are joined by guest co-host Guy Serle and our special guest Brett Terpstra. We talk about iText Editors and note apps Dave reviews the Sketchboard Pro for iPad and battery drain tips.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
We Welcome our New Guest
Like we do with all new guests we find out more about Brett and what iOS devices he uses.
News
iOS 14.2 beta code hints no free EarPods with 'iPhone 12'
Apple TV App Reportedly Coming to Xbox, 'Likely' in Time for Series X/S Launch on November 10
Apple Acquired Podcast App Scout FM Earlier This Year
The iPod Nano is Now 'Obsolete'
Topics
Beta this week.iOS 14.2 Beta 2 Adds New Emoji Characters like Ninja, Pinata, Bubble Tea, Polar Bear and More Apple releases second developer betas of iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, ninth macOS Big Sur beta
Using text editors can be handy when you use them on an iPad or iPhone. Brett has a great comparison of these and what they would be good to use for. iTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared
Battery drain issues on your Apple Watch and iPhone Apple suggests wiping and restoring both seems extreme. We also talk about
iOS 14 Battery Drain Issues: 11 Tips to Improve iPhone Battery Life
Google annouches pixel 5 and 4a ahead of eminent iPhone 12 launch. Plus a $49 google chromecast and $99 speaker what’s next for the HomePod and Apple TV?
Roundup: Google preempts iPhone 12 with new 5G-enabled Pixel 5 and 4a, redesigned Chromecast, more
Dave interviewed the founder of SketchBoard Pro JJ at CES earlier this year and he has one in his hands to review which is designed for the iPad so artists have a board to help them with comfort while drawing. Sketchboard Pro for iPad Artists
Tips
Messages in iOS 14. Pinning messages including group messages and single messages by swiping right or tap and hold. Reply to a prior message in group message by tapping and holding the message and reply to just that. That also works in one on one message.
watchOS 7: How to Share Apple Watch Faces
About our Guest
Brett Terpstra is a coder, author and web developer as well as a podcaster. You can find all his work at brettterpstra.com and Twitter @ttscoff
About our Guest Co-Host
Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast. Email: guy@mymac.com Twitter: @MacParrot or VertShark Podcasts: MyMac Podcast http://mymac.com Mac to the Future YouTube channel
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