281- iMessage RCS, MMS,SMS and The Green Bubble - With Patrice Brend’amour, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
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 Links to our Show Give us a...
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280 - Your Carrier or Apple Store Where to Buy Your iPhone - With Jeff Gamet and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really...
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279 - Birthday Bash, Cable Twisting, and Apple Pencil USB-C Review - With Patrice Brend’amour, Kelly Guimont, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would...
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278 - Testing Drive Speed On Your iPhone - With Guy Serle, Chuck Joiner, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way to support...
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277 - iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera at U2 - With Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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....
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276 - In Touch with Cables and Apple Pencils - With Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! ...
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275 - Jeff Wants a new CarPlay Head Unit in his Car With Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 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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274 - That Action Button Has Shortcuts - With Kelly Guimont, Jeff Gamet, and Holden DePardo
In Touch with iOS
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 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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273 - One More Thing, AirPods Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - With Guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really...
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272 - First Impressions of iOS 17 With Guest Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
In Touch with iOS
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 Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way to...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we review the Hubble iPad Case with a hub, Beta iOS 14.4 is almost out, Speck AirPods Pro case ClipFlip. Bluetooth Wireless mic for iPhone plus iOS news this week.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
There's Still No Sign of Privacy Labels for Most Google iOS Apps
Apple Shifting Some Production From iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 Pro to Meet Demand
Fitness+ Subscribers Now Have Nearly 300 Workouts to Choose From
Beeper Promises to Bring iMessage to Android and Windows, Unify 15 Chat Service
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 14.4 Release Candidate was released today as we record. The links below
Apple Seeds iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 Release Candidate to Developers
Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 7.3 to Developers
Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 14.4 to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Warren received the Maskfone and tested it and reviews are in, and they are not good.
Engadget review of the MaskFone
Don't get your hopes up for the first facemask with built-in earbuds
Dave spoke to a number of product vendors from CES here are interviews from each.
Interview with Ethan from Fledging the Hubble iPad
Hubble for iPad: All-In-One USB-C Hub+Case for iPad Air and iPad Pro
Dave does a video review of Hubble for IPad from the show and describes the great features https://youtu.be/lgu46Jbq1D0.
Presidio ClickFlip for Airpods and the Presidio Cases. He reviews the Presidio perfect Clear Case - Brandi
Presidio Clickflip Airpods Pro Cases
Presidio Perfect-Clear Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max
Shows the ClipFlip and clear case on video
MightMic Pro wireless from Ampridge. Spoke top Paul Ackel
MightyMic Pro Wireless SmartPhone Microphone Mobile View
Apps
Microsoft Lists now available to download from the App Store
How to make iPhone polls with Agree app for free
PocketTube Subscription Manage on the App Store YouTube subscription manager
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