154 - WWDC Overload iCloud+, Privacy and More - With Guests Jeff Gamet and Kelly Guimont
Release Date: 06/11/2021
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, and Marty Jencius.We dissect the new features of the iPhone 16E, including its competitive pricing and the sunset of Touch ID. The discussion expands to Apple Vision Pro and its evolving capabilities, particularly the anticipated introduction of Apple Intelligence. We analyze the advances in technology, including a powerful A18 chip and custom C1 modem showcased in the iPhone 16E, expectations amidst a changing mobile landscape. We discuss a Chicago Apple Store Store closing due to a declne in shopping...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. Vision Pro's launch and its innovative features. We also discuss new iOS beta releases, the health impact of the Apple Watch, and the current status of Apple CarPlay. Additionally, we share excitement for the return of Ted Lasso and the upcoming Star Trek film, Section 31.. 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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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius. We discuss updates in Apple's ecosystem with guests Jill McKinley, Chuck Joyner, and Marty Gentius. We analyze the beta release of Vision Pro OS 2.3, Touch ID integration potential, and Mark Gurman's insights on an affordable Vision Pro headset. The episode also covers iOS 18's AI features, the success of the MacBook Air, iCloud storage pricing concerns, and experiences with RCS messaging. Finally, we review the future of Apple TV+ and the anticipated AI health coaching feature in Apple...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Patrice Brend-Amour, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We explore the latest updates from Apple's ecosystem Our discussion starts with the Vision Pro and the release of Vision OS 2.3 beta, touching on future HomeKit integrations. We dive into gaming advancements with NVIDIA's GeForce Now for the Vision Pro and discuss video playback options,The conversation shifts to iOS updates, including the minor changes in iOS 18.2.1 and expectations for the iOS 18.3 beta. We share insights from CES, highlighting innovative products. ...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guests Patrice Brend’Amour, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We analyze production rumors surrounding the Vision Pro and its impact on Apple’s VR/AR future, while reflecting on the media's portrayal of the device. We also speculate on potential innovations for 2025, especially in home automation, and share positive experiences with Apple Store services. Finally, we highlight the useful features of the Tips app, wrapping up with predictions for the year ahead. The show notes are at Links to our...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet. #WWDC21 is all the talk we love Live Text! iOS has 2 betas will iOS 14.7 Beta 2 and iOS15 was released this week. The iPad finally has Widgets on the home screen and the app library with app shelf . Great new privacy stuff added including iCloud Private Relay @davehamilton has a great article with an in depth review of this . iCloud+ and so many new privacy features at no cost and more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
The news this week was #WWDC21 and what new things were released. We dig into this in the topics.
Topics
Kelly and Dave review the WWDC predictions they gave from last week’s episode.
Beta this week iOS14.7 Beta 2 is still out and should be released soon. Meanwhile iOS15 and PadOS15 was announced at WWDC this week. It's a developer beta only and Apple will release the public beta in July. We talk about iOS15 iOS 15 Preview - Features and iPadOS15 iPadOS 15 Preview - Features what's exciting and what to look forward to as a few of us have it installed. iPadOS15 finally has widgets and Apple Library with a shelf stack plus the new live text feature.
Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 8 to Developers
Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 15 to Developers
Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS and iPadOS 15 to Developers
iOS 15 Compatible With All iPhones That Run iOS 14
WWDC announcements were great but it was quite a bit to take in.
We discuss
SharePlay
FaceTime
Live Text
Visual Look Up
iPadOS15 added Widgets to home screen, App Library, and App Shelf Stack
Weather App more features added from Dark Sky App could Dark Sky days be numbered?
Here are some of the items we discuss beyond the OS releases. There are many features we may miss this week look to see us discuss in future shows.
Privacy
iCloud+
- iCloud+ Pricing is same its all included
- Account recovery Add recovery contact list and call them and get code.
- Digital Legacy Program, so when someone passes this gives loved ones access to their iCloud account
- iCloud Keychain Gets Time Based One Time Passwords
- 3 weeks of free access to iCloud storage when migrating a device.
- Mail Privacy Protection
- Hide my Email creates unique random email sends to your email.
- HomeKit Secure Video does not go against storage and unlimited cameras.
- Private Relay - Insures privacy Traffic is encrypted.
- iOS 15 'iCloud Private Relay' Feature Won't Be Available in China, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and More
- iCloud+ to Let iCloud Mail Users Personalize Their Email Domain Name
Our friend Dave Hamilton from Mac Observer's Mac Geek Gab wrote this exciting article about iCloud Privacy Relay. Digging into Apple's iCloud Private Relay and we give our thoughts on this topic.
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 Guests
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
Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet
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.