141 - Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop and HomePod Is Gone - With Guest Davis Knight
Release Date: 03/19/2021
321 - It’s Almost GlowTime and is CarPlay Spinning its Wheels?
In Touch with iOS
In this episode of In Touch with iOS, our panel, including Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, and Jeff Gamet, discusses the latest iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 beta releases, highlighting features like Apple Intelligence and a revamped Control Center. We speculate about the upcoming "Glow Time" Apple event, potential product announcements for the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch, and the iPad Mini 7's future. Marty shares insights on VisionOS 2 and the evolution of Apple’s immersive marketing. We introduce new podcast features in Pocket Casts and wrap up with a light-hearted...
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320 - You Cannot Procreate with AI on your iPad
In Touch with iOS
In this episode of *In Touch with iOS*, hosted by Dave Ginsburg, we dive deep into the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem with a riveting group of panelists, including Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. The discussion kicks off with a comprehensive overview of recent iOS betas and their features, particularly iOS 18 and its upcoming enhancements. As we navigate through the various beta updates, we share our experiences, dissecting significant improvements like the new phone call recording capabilities and the refined Apple Maps with hiking routes. We then shift...
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319 - Honey, I need to get the New Apple Watch Just Because
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. we delve into the beta releases of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. Joined by co-hosts Jill McKinley, Marty Jensius, and Jeff Gamet, we discuss new features, including AI capabilities and our experiences with the updates. We speculate on an upcoming Apple event and the potential release of new MacBook Pros. The conversation also covers the significance of mobile VPNs, the popularity of the Apple Watch Ultra, and the rumored 2026 tabletop robotic home device. Finally, we celebrate Apple Maps'...
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318 - iPad Recovery Mode Adventures at the Apple Store
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg, along with Kelly Guimont and Marty Jencius delve into the latest iOS updates emphasizing the importance of promptly applying security patches. Speculations about Apple's potential development of a foldable iPhone and groundbreaking technology like a 5G MacBook are explored. The conversation extends to Apple's utilization of Google tensor chips and reviews of top shows and movies on Apple TV Plus. Discussions on Apple's retail union contract, app store guidelines, gaming history preservation, and the convergence of fashion and technology with...
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317 - That's a lot of Apple Services
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple’s recent financial performance, new iOS features, and industry trends. Apple reported a record-high quarterly revenue of $85.8 billion. Growth was driven by services. iOS Updates: iOS 17.6: Introduces emergency SOS via satellite expansion. iOS 18.1 Beta: Exclusive iPhone 15 Pro including:Privacy enhancementsNew call recording and transcription functions Hardware Updates: Personalized spatial audio for AirPods. CarPlay on driving safety and accessibility. Comparison...
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316 - You Need a Separate Bed for Your Apple Watch
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. We welcome back Jeff and he gives experiences at the Macstock event. Beta this week. iOS 17.6 RC was released along with iOS 18 developer Beta 4 and Public Beta 2. in Apple Music using generative AI, We delve into the new standalone Passwords app in iOS 18, focusing on its streamlined features for password management and its potential impact on third-party password managers like 1Password. Marty talks about VisionOS 2 Beta 3 and WatchOS 11 Beta 4. WatchOS 11 adds sleep data collection and he...
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315 - Special Episode: Live at Macstock 8 Pre Event
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest,Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. It was amazing to be in person with the gang at Macstock 8. We all discussed what we all were going to present and more fun in person. More news stories including Easily Switch From Google Photos to iCloud Photos With This New Tool. Astropad Studio Gains Support for Apple Pencil Pro Controls.Apple Teases Severance Season 2. Apple Users Are Keeping Their Devices for Longer as Upgrades Slow.HomePod Saves Family's Life After Dog Starts Kitchen Fire.1Password adds the ability to share Wi-Fi...
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314 - Macstock Karaoke and Vision Pro Party
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont, Marty Jencius, and Ben Roethig. Apple Seeds First tvOS 18 Public Beta.We recap Macstock with some amazing presentations including Kelly giving us brain power by teaching us crocheting and fun Vision Po demos along with karaoke. Apple TV+ shows nominated in the 76th Emmy Awards.Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro 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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313 - Siri Says I Found This on the Web for Yes
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Patrice Brend’amour, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig.We talk Beta this week. iOS 18 Beta 2 continues along with iOS 17.6 Beta 2. Apple Intelligence Coming to Vision Pro, but Not HomePod. Could the HomePod with display be a reality?In-store Vision Pro demos will see two big changes this month.Patrice pre ordered the Vision Pro in Germany. No surprise Apple Reclassifies iPhone X, OG HomePod, and Original AirPods as Vintage. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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312 - Its a Group Apple’s Contact Key Verification
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple’s Contact Key Verification is a security feature in iMessage that allows users to verify the identity of the person they're messaging. We discuss how to set up and we all verify each other's messages. Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers and we dive into some of the new things found not announced and review iPhone mirroring on MacPS Sequoia. Apple TV+ shows and movies there is so much great content. And recommend what to watch...
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The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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Flipboard app adds dynamic iOS 14 home screen widgets with curated headlines
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 4 was released this week. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] This could happen. Apple might soon deliver standalone iOS security updates Music updates Apple Music adding new 'City Charts' daily playlists with iOS 14.5 Apple Maps could soon be able to tell you how busy a business is based on anonymous location data
Dave finally decided to buy the Braided Solo loop for his Apple Watch Series 6. 44mm Atlantic Blue Braided Solo Loop the best part was he was able to go into an Apple Store for the first time since the pandemic hit and was able to go through and test sizes. He gives his review and is it worth the price for this band. How do you wash your bands?
Apple announced this past week that the big boy HomePod is being discontinued. Apple Discontinues Full-Sized HomePod to Focus on HomePod Mini We discuss Apple’s decision and where the speaker market is going. Will Apple come out with another HomePod down the road? Best HomePod alternatives now that it's been discontinued
With the Apple Watch there has been discussions that the next model Series 7 could possibly gain a built in glucose monitor for checking blood sugars. Davis hosts the Diabetic Savvy podcast and we discuss the future with the Apple Watch and what Apple will possibly do in this area. Apple Watch blood sugar sensor 'coming in Series 7' – report
This was an interesting new iPad Pro Stand released by Kensington. Review: Kensington StudioDock caters to iPad Pro-centric creatives we discuss how this stand fits with the iPad and is it a good design.
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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
Davis Knight is an Apple technology enthusiast and owner of DiabeticSavvy.com, a culinary focused media company that includes his website, youtube channel and podcast that advocates and empowers the diabetic community through great food and conversation. He also does programs and promotion for the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group. You can find him on Twitter @diabeticsavvy
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.