153 - WWDC 2021 Crackpot Theories - With Guest Kelly Guimont
Release Date: 06/04/2021
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info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont. #WWDC21 is coming next week. We give our predictions to what could get announced including, HomeOS and a new iMessage upgrade. The iPod celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and could there be a new iPod Touch that supports lossless audio? iOS 14.6 has had complaints about battery drain we give tips on iOS battery life. iWork app updates for iOS & new wallet app website that does a great job explaining its benefits plus more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
Apple Highlights Benefits of the Wallet App, Apple Pay, and Apple Cash on New Webpages connect your Apple Cash card to the app store.
Discontinued HomePod now widely unavailable at Apple Stores, but still in stock online
Apple TV App Now Available on Android TV OS Check out Ted Lasso - a sub-podcast of TeeVee
iPhones are the most popular devices for trade-in, upgrade programs : Apple World Today
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 14.7 Beta 2
- Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers
- Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 7.6 to Developers
- Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 14.7 to Developers
WWDC Predictions and we will compare on next weeks show. Apple WWDC 2021: How to watch and what to expect Kelly and Dave give their predictions.
- HomeOS could this be a standalone OS for HomePod and maybe a HomePod with video? homeOS to join Apple's macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS? : Apple World Today
- Messages Apple's iMessage to Finally Get Major Update at WWDC?
- Airpods 3 could they announce these?
- It is the 20th anniversary of the iPod. Could the iPod Touch be upgraded? Maybe with cellular data? You could wish for those who don’t want an iPhone. Concept: Meet iPod Max with Apple Music Lossless and AirPods Max focus
- New OS’s of course. Will iPadOS be revolutionary?
Tips
Some Users Reporting Excessive Battery Drain Following iOS 14.6 Update
iOS 14.6 Battery Life Draining Issues? 8 Tips to Help - FaceTime video calls can also drain the battery.
15 Features Low Power Mode Disables or Reduces on Your iPhone
Apps
Firefox launches major Mac/iOS update with refreshed design
Apple Updates iWork for iOS and macOS With New Linking Features and More
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
Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso
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