137 - Your iPhone and Wifi is Secure - With Guest Chuck Joiner
Release Date: 02/19/2021
411 - Mike Potter vs The Macbook Neo
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a big week of Apple news. The panel discusses visionOS 26.4 beta updates, iOS 26.4 beta, the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5 chips. The biggest debate centers around Apple’s brand-new MacBook Neo, a $599 MacBook designed to compete with Chromebooks in education. Is it a smart gateway device for new users or an underpowered compromise? The panel shares strong opinions while also discussing Apple’s strategy for expanding the...
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410 - Vision Pro Gets Smarter, 1Password Gets Pricier, and Ted Lasso Returns
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner,Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Vision Pro Beta 2 refines foveated rendering, iOS 26.4 betas roll out across platforms, and 1Password announces a significant price increase. We also cover Muppet Vision 3D on Vision Pro, Carrot Weather updates, Apple Sports expansion, Panasonic exiting TV manufacturing, Samsung’s privacy display tech, and Ted Lasso Season 4 arriving in August. 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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409 - Home Cameras & Missing Person Cases — Safety or Surveillance? Vision Pro F1 & Apple’s March Mystery
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. Apple teases a mysterious March 4 event as rumors swirl about colorful MacBooks and M5 updates. We break down VisionOS 26.4 beta, iOS 26.4 AI features, CarPlay updates, Rosetta 2 warnings, and Apple’s expanding sports lineup — including MLS now free on Apple TV+. Plus, Emergency SOS via satellite saves skiers in Lake Tahoe. 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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408 - Home Camera Missing Persons,YouTube App on Vision Pro
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The panel discusses iOS 26.3 security updates, the launch of YouTube’s native app on Apple Vision Pro, and improvements across Apple’s platforms. They debate home security cameras and privacy, explore iPad multitasking enhancements, and break down the Apple Card’s move from Goldman Sachs to Chase. Plus: YouTube TV bundles, T-Mobile’s live call translation, and Apple’s removal of iTunes wishlists. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a...
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407 - Vision Pro Turns Two, HomeKit Gets Real, and MacStock 10 Is Official
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. This episode covers the transition of visionOS 26.3 from beta, the second anniversary of the Vision Pro, and critical updates for the Home app. The team also discusses the expansion of the Apple Sports app, the future of CarPlay Ultra, and exciting new content coming to Apple TV+. Finally, the show concludes with the highly anticipated announcement of MacStock 10. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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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...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren are joined by guest Chuck Joiner. iPhone 12 most popular 5G smartphone in USA. There are great 3rd party music apps that work with Apple Music. Keep your WiFi private and control Camera with Applw Watch. Plus tips and more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
iPhone 12 Pro Max Named Most Popular 5G Smartphone in United States
Apple Pays $163.34 Million in Licensing Fees for Songwriters and Publishers
Apple Says Some iPhone 12 Hardware Issues Will No Longer Require Replacing the Entire Device
Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Charging Issue
Apple Offering Discounts on Fitness Subscription Apps for Apple Card Users
Apple Launches 'For All Mankind' Companion Podcast
Apple Music 'Replay 2021' Playlist Now Available
Brydge unveils multi-touch support for its iPad Pro+ keyboard, new 10.2-inch iPad case
LastPass free restricts users to one device type in March
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 14.5 beta 2
Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/02/17/apple-releases-watchos-7-4-public-beta-2/
Apple Seeds Second tvOS 14.5 Beta to Developers
Apple Music Subscribers Can Share Lyrics and Song Clips in iOS 14.5 Beta 2
Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More
iPadOS 14.5 Beta 2 Mutes Built-In Microphone on iPad When Smart Folio is Closed
Interesting music player we discuss this as alternative option to Apple Music app.
Doppler Music Player to Gain Siri Support, Spotlight Integration, and CarPlay App
Listener question: Dan asks where do you find your IMEI and serial number on your iPhone?
Go to General > About. The iPhone serial number is listed at the top. Scroll down towards the bottom and you will see EID for electronic SIM and IMEI for the physical SIM, You can also further down under Primary and the network, IMEI, ICCID, and MEID is listed there.
Apple Security Guide was updated we review what iOS14 does to protect you. Apple Updates Platform Security Guide, Says Kernel Extensions Won't Be Supported on Future Apple Silicon Macs
Tips
Mirrored Selfies go to Settings > Camera
Keep Your Wi-Fi Address Private
Now you can join Wi-Fi networks with a private address. This means that your device’s network address won’t be visible to networks, net- work operators, and other network observers, keeping said parties from tracking you and creating a user profile of you.Settings > Wi-Fi
How to control your iPhone Camera with Apple Watch
Apps
Our Host
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 Guest
Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook 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