406 - Apple's Shopping Spree: $2B Here, Record Profits There, AirTags Everywhere!
In Touch with iOS
In this packed episode 406 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a huge week in the Apple ecosystem. The panel dives into Apple’s $2 billion acquisition of Q.ai, record-breaking quarterly earnings, updates to visionOS, the newly released Apple Creative Studio subscription, AirTag 2, major Apple TV+ news including Ted Lasso’s return, and much more. Apple is clearly firing on all cylinders—hardware, services, AI, accessibility, and entertainment—and this episode covers it all with...
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405 - F1's Oscar Charge and the Vision Pro Retrocade
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley,Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The discussion spans the latest Vision Pro beta updates and immersive NBA experiences to rumors of new M5 MacBook Pros and significant leadership shifts at Apple. The team also tackles critical security news, including a major data breach at a manufacturing partner and new anti-phishing features from 1Password. 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...
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404 - CES 2026 Highlights and Apple’s Big Creative Move
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS Dave is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down the biggest Apple and tech stories of the week. The panel dives into Chuck’s firsthand CES 2026 experiences, Apple’s surprise Creative Studio subscription bundle, upcoming iOS 26 updates, Apple Podcasts’ record year, shifting trade-in values, Google Gemini’s expanding role in Apple Intelligence, and the return of Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would...
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403 - Be Kind, Rewind: VHS Memories in a Streaming World
In Touch with iOS
This special In Touch With iOS episode 403 Host Dave Ginsburg is joined by co-host Jeff Gamet and guest Katie Fawkes.We explore the nostalgia of VHS, the rituals of movie night, and how streaming has transformed how we watch films. From Blockbuster memories and Betamax wars to the resurgence of physical media and the promise of immersive experiences with Apple Vision Pro, the conversation bridges past, present, and future movie-watching culture. 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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402 - Apple Card’s Big Bank Switch, Vision Pro Reality Checks, and CES 2026 Tech
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The first In Touch With iOS episode of 2026 kicks off with major Apple news as Chase becomes the new issuer of Apple Card, sparking discussion about rewards, savings accounts, and what changes may come. The panel also dives into Apple Vision Pro updates, including immersive LA Lakers games and media scrutiny around sales performance. Plus, we cover beta security updates, Apple Music enhancements, a Logitech certificate mishap, standout CES 2026 tech, and new AI...
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401 - Apple’s Year of Vision Pro, iPhones, and Saying Goodbye to Intel
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg. He is joined by Patrice Brend’amour, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius. A year-end discussion covering Apple’s biggest stories of 2025. The panel dives into the Vision Pro M5 update, iOS 26.3 beta changes, iPhone 17 improvements, iPad’s role as a laptop replacement, Apple’s transition away from Intel Macs, security concerns, and reflections on AI tools like ChatGPT as the year comes to a close. 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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400 - 400 Episodes and Still No HomePod Fix
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Potter, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. In this special 400th episode of In Touch With iOS, Dave and an all-star panel celebrate the show’s journey while diving into the latest Apple news. Topics include visionOS 26.2 Travel Mode, iOS 26.3 beta, iOS 26.2 security updates, macOS 26.2 improvements, AirPods Max’s five-year anniversary, motion sickness features, Shazam’s new music insights, and Google’s Gemini AI in Chrome. A fun, reflective, and informative milestone...
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Vision Pro Wins, Apple Betas, and Yes, the Polishing Cloth
In Touch with iOS
Episode 399 of In Touch With iOS with host Dave Ginsburg, features a special guest appearance by Katie Fawkes, from Ecamm, alongside Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden. The panel covers Ecamm live streaming workflows, Vision Pro app and game awards, immersive video experiences, iOS 26.2 betas, Shortcuts automation, Mac mini innovations, Apple accessories, iFixit’s new AI repair tool, and the latest Apple TV+ news—delivering a packed episode full of insight, humor, and Apple ecosystem expertise. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a...
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398 - AI, Apps, iOS, and Arcade—Oh My!
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. Episode 398 covers Apple’s 2025 App Award winners, the Podcast of the Year, new updates for iOS/iPadOS/visionOS 26.2 RC, and a redesigned native ExpressVPN Mac app. The panel reviews major AI news—including Claude 4.5, ChatGPT’s shopping feature, and the possibility of ads—while debating the privacy concerns around ChatGPT integrating with Apple Health. Other highlights include Apple’s foldable iPhone patent, Apple Music Replay, accessibility features, and a...
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397 - USB Drives Live On, Vision Pro Evolves, and Plex Locks Down
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Patrice Brend’amour, Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. A post-Thanksgiving Apple tech roundtable: Vision Pro M5 vs M2, spatial video, iOS 26 beta updates, USB drives vs digital media, AirTag travel upgrades, Plex limitations, Spotify price hikes, the $149 iPhone pocket, Peanuts specials on Apple TV+, and plenty of laughs between the full panel. 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 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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Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group
About our Co-Host
Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.