130 - It’s Been a Great 2020 for Apple - With Guests Holden DePardo and Brian DePardo
Release Date: 12/31/2020
440 - Jeff Says Nope to AGI — Apple AI, Macs, and iOS 27
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, the panel discusses John Ternus taking over as Apple CEO, Tim Cook’s farewell, and the executive changes marking a new era at Apple. We cover the latest iOS 27, visionOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27 betas, plus strong AI-driven demand for Mac mini and Mac Studio and changes to Intel Mac support. Other topics include the Lake America mapping controversy, a useful Control Center Shortcut, Storm Radar bringing weather and navigation to CarPlay, Apple...
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439 - Marty Bought How Many Macs?
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg. Apple’s September 9 event is official, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle break down what they expect from the iPhone 18, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more. The panel also dives into the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, including Marty’s latest purchases, plus iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and visionOS 27 betas. Jeff explains his skepticism about general AI and shares an update on his TextExpander privacy concern. Plus, Virginia gets driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet, Apple has a cheaper polishing cloth, Rock...
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438 - Apple Product Leaks, ChatGPT Messages, and Maps Ads
In Touch with iOS
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437 - Is It Time to Go Back to Apple’s Built-In Apps?
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 on In Touch With iOS, we cover Apple’s latest updates across Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV. The panel talks about live Friday Night Baseball coming to Apple Immersive Video, visionOS 27 Beta 5, and the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS beta changes, including Siri improvements, bug fixes, and security updates. We also debate whether Apple’s built-in Mac apps are now good enough to replace third-party favorites like...
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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
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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
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433 - MacStock Memories, Apple vs. OpenAI, and the Future of the Smart Home
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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
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431 - The One Where Apple Says “Please Update Now”
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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...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is Joined by Holden DePardo and Brian DePardo. We review 2020 and Apple all the great things that happened this year and there was quite a bit including 4 virtual events. What we expect in 2021 and Beta 14.4 is out.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
Apple Loses Copyright Claims in Lawsuit Against Corellium
9 of Top 10 U.S. Smartphone Activations on Christmas Day 2020 Were iPhones
HomePod mini works with 18W power supplies after 14.3 software update
Gazelle is ending its used device trade-in program
Topics
2020 Year in Review for iOS/iPadOS and hardware. With the world upside down because of the pandemic, Apple had a banner year with many new product releases, WWDC and 3 virtual events. What were our top things that Apple announced. We list below some of the highlights.
- January - iPad turned 10
- March - New iPad Pros and iPad Magic Keyboard
- April - iPhone SE 2nd Gen was released
- June - WWDC held virtually for the first time iOS14 and iPadOS 14 was announced in beta.
- September - was the 1st virtual event announced New Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, iPad Air w/ Touch ID on the power button, Apple One Bundles
- October was the 2nd virtual event announced iPhone 12 models and HomePod Mini. iOS14 released to everyone.
- November was the 3rd virtual event in which they announced the First Apple Silicon M1 Macs which can also run iOS / iPadOS applications.
- December Apple announced the new $550 AirPods Max Headphones and Fitness+ was released.
What do we expect for 2021? we discuss what Apple may release next year. New iPad Pro is one thing discussed.
Beta this week: iOS 14.4 beta was released on 12/6/20 with no beta number. Doe it have ad tracking notification enforced? Currently it is optional for developers to prompt the user. Its possible Apple may start enforcing it with iOS 14.4.
Magsafe accessories we discuss which ones we use and are they worth it.
iPhone 12 mini (is there a market for it?) Brian has the iPhone 12 Mini and gives his review and we discuss if this model lives up to its size.
App Clips (have you used them?) we discuss and mention Panera Bread has an App clip built into Apple Maps. If you search for a Panera Bread location and tap the one near you it will give you the option of ordering directly within the Maps app.
Tips
Important tip on How to erase and prepare an Apple Watch for gifting, recycling, or selling
Great information with obtaining 2 years of transactions How to get an accounting of your Apple Cash transactions
Apps
Brian’s Picks
Dave’s Pick
About our Guests
Holden DePardo studies computer science and co-hosts two podcasts: Respawn Aim Fire and Networked Podcast. Twitter: @holdendepardo
Brian DePardo is a writer and IT Professional living in Dallas, TX.