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
436 - Vision Pro in the OR and CarPlay on the Water
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg is joined by Marty Jencius and Jill McKinley to discuss a study showing Apple Vision Pro helping surgeons complete procedures faster, the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and AirPods beta updates, and an important Mac screen-sharing security fix. They also cover MacBook Air shortages, the coming end of Rosetta 2, an iCloud Private Relay IP leak, CarPlay on pontoon boats, September iPhone rumors, higher Apple Trade In values, Ted Lasso’s return, Madden NFL 27 on Apple Arcade, and more. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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435 - Apple Earnings Soar While the iPhone Upgrade Program Evolves
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. Apple reports another outstanding quarter as the panel discusses record revenue, Tim Cook's final earnings call, and what it means for Apple's future. The conversation also covers iOS 27's newest features, important security updates across Apple's platforms, Apple's new Klarna-powered leasing program replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program, AppleCare changes, Ted Lasso's return, Gemini on the Mac, and a collection of favorite Apple apps, accessories,...
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434 - Apple Beta 4 Deep Dive, iPhone Leasing Rumors, Claude Code & Apple Intelligence
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, he panel discuss Apple’s latest betas, Apple Intelligence improvements, Vision Pro updates, iPhone leasing rumors, Claude Code for iOS development, Genius Bar AI notes, AppleCare One, and The Morning Show’s final season. 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 This week on In...
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433 - MacStock Memories, Apple vs. OpenAI, and the Future of the Smart Home
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to recap an unforgettable MacStock 10 weekend, including standout presentations, the live In Touch With iOS recording, and the community that makes the event special. The panel also discusses Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, rumors surrounding Apple’s smart home strategy, the latest beta releases, LEGO’s iMac G3 proposal, Apple Arcade additions, AirPods Pro 3 hearing assistance, and wraps up with favorite gear picks of the week. The show notes are at ...
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432 - Live at Macstock: 10 Years of In Touch With iOS and Vision Pro, iOS 27, Apple TV
In Touch with iOS
In this special live 10th anniversary episode, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to celebrate a decade of In Touch With iOS. The panel discusses the latest Apple developer betas, Vision Pro updates, ChatGPT Voice with CarPlay, Apple’s expanding chip strategy, Apple TV+’s record Emmy nominations, and shares their favorite apps and gear picks. 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...
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431 - The One Where Apple Says “Please Update Now”
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. This week the panel covers another packed week across the Apple ecosystem, including important security updates, the latest developer betas, rumored iOS 27 features, and improvements coming to Apple’s creative apps. The discussion also explores Notes power-user tips, Apple’s acquisition of Play, new HomeKit ideas, iPhone 17 Pro camera enhancements, AI developments from Google and Anthropic, and everyone’s latest Things Found. The show notes are at Links...
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430 - Apple’s Price Shock and the Future of HomeKit
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. Apple surprised everyone this week with unexpected price increases across much of its hardware lineup, and the crew dives into what changed, why it happened, and whether Apple could have handled the announcement better. The panel also discusses the latest developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, including Apple’s expanding Apple Intelligence features. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review...
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429 - AI Workflows, Vision Pro Upgrades, and CarPlay Gets 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 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 This week on In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle for a lively discussion covering Apple’s latest beta releases, Vision Pro developments, AI...
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428 - Apple’s AI Strategy Is Starting to Look Smarter
In Touch with iOS
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427 - WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Finally Grows Up?
In Touch with iOS
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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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