121 - A Mesh Router and a HomePod Mini - With Guest Kelly Guimont
Release Date: 10/16/2020
In Touch with iOS
In Touch With iOS Episode 357: Apple Watch Healing and New Beginnings Short Summary Dave is joined by Ben, Jeff, Marty, and Eric to discuss Apple’s latest financial results, Vision Pro updates, Apple Intelligence progress, and Apple’s legal fight with Epic Games. The team also shares powerful Apple Watch stories and previews the upcoming Macstock conference with a special discount code. Social Media Links ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Ways to Support the Show 💬 ☕️ 🎉 👉 Full show notes at Long...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guests,Jill McKinley, Guy Serle, and Marty Jencius. We discuss Apple’s Vision Pro updates, including UI improvements and Apple Intelligence features, debating its commercial viability. We review iOS 18.4 and macOS betas, enhanced DJ integration in Apple Music, and Marty’s experience with the iPhone 16e C1 modem. Lighter topics include Apple Car interest rates, T-Mobile’s MLB.tv offer, and Apple Music Classical updates. We wrap up by highlighting Apple TV+’s new series “The Studio” and promoting the upcoming Macstock conference...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Holden Depardo, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. The panel discusses Apple’s latest updates, starting with Marty’s excitement over his new Mac Studio and MacBook Air. They dive into Vision Pro’s 2.3.2 update, upcoming features, and immersive concerts from Metallica and U2. Security updates in iOS 18.3.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 take center stage, along with challenges in Apple account management. The episode wraps up with a debate on John Gruber’s criticism of Apple’s delayed AI advancements. .The show notes...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Dave and the crew kick off this episode with a lively discussion on Apple’s latest updates of iPad and Mac, discussing Vision Pro and Vision OS 2.4 beta 2, which introduces Apple Intelligence, writing tools, and Genmoji. They compare ChatGPT to Apple Intelligence and explore the new Spatial Gallery app. Marty shares his experience with the iPhone 16E, and the team dives into iOS. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! ...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Mike Potter, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. We explore the Vision OS 2.4 beta features, the upcoming immersive Arctic surfing video, and the Bono documentary. Our conversation includes the iOS 18.4 beta, the budget-friendly iPhone 16 E launch, and the impacts of macOS Sequoia 15.4 and Microsoft’s Copilot on workflows. We wrap up with Mike’s preview of MacStock and much more The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Kelly Guimont. We do a final recap of the Apple new HomePod Mini and iPhone 12. Dave does a review of a new Netgear Mesh router be bought that set up nicely using his iPhone. Some Safari iOS tips including translate websites.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
MagSafe-Compatible iPhone Accessories Coming From PopSocket
Dolby Atmos Coming to HomePod With Apple TV 4K
Walmart opens limited preorders for the new iPad Air, ships October 23
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 14.2 Beta 3 was released this week
Apple releases third public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2
5 Things to Know About the iPadOS 14.1 Update
5 Things to Know About the iOS 14.1 Update
HomePod Mini was a great announcement and what an amazing price what were our thoughts and will we buy one.
We discuss what iPhone would be best for you with the new iPhone 12 announced there are so many models still available one may fit you better than others. Which iPhones are Dave and Kelly getting? This is a great guide to all iPhone sizes. iPhone 12 Size Comparison: All iPhone Models Side by Side
Magsafe Charging will it be worth it? We discuss the new way to charge iPhones.
No more power adapters and they include the Lightning to USB-C cable pick yourself up a 100W USB-C charger 100W, AUKEY Omnia USB C Charger (Upgraded) with GaNFast Technology, PD Charger Power Delivery 3.0 iPhone 11 Pro Max,
5G in a few minutes what is it and why did Apple make such a big deal about it during the event this week?
Dave bought a new mesh router from Netgear with WIFI 6.He wanted to discuss how amazingly easy it was to set up just using a iPhone and the Nighthawk App. This is a link to the Costco Site. https://www.costco.com/netgear-nighthawk-whole-home-mesh-wifi-6-system%2c-3-pack.product.100536361.html
Tips
Safari in iOS Tips
Translate in Safari When you navigate to a website an want to translate it Tap the Aa button in the bar and select translate. Show the settings and show how to add languages to make it easier to translate. Toggle between English and other language.
Privacy Report - Click the Aa button on the bar and select Privacy report. You would be amazed how many trackers there are on some websites.
Brower Default - When you install other browsers like Firefox, Edge, Chrome, and some others you now can change the default browser. Goto Settings > <Browser> in this case Chrome and select Default Browser.
Clipboard privacy. iOS 14 now is watching when apps use your clipboard. When you copy and paste something from one app to another you will get a warning like this.
About our Guest
Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso