155 - Lola Bit the AirTag and it Cannot be Paired - With Guest Holden and Brian DePardo
Release Date: 06/18/2021
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...
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396 - Eric’s Vision Pro Roadshow: Free Demos, Confused Bystanders
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.In Episode 396, the panel covers a packed week of Apple updates including VisionOS 26.2 beta 3, iOS/iPadOS 26.2 features, and AirPods Pro firmware changes. Jill and Eric share their joint Vision Pro demo adventure, the team debates macOS Tahoe instability and Apple’s controversial liquid-glass icon redesign, everyone weighs in latest AI news from OpenAI (GPT-5.1) Google Gemini 3. We explore digital driver’s licenses arriving in Illinois, MLB’s new broadcast deals...
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395 - Apple Wallet Digital Passport, M5 Chip Talk, and Tesla Finally Adding CarPlay
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. Episode 395 discusses VisionOS 26.2, Apple’s new immersive F-18 video, third-party VR content, iOS/macOS beta features, CarPlay tweaks, and frustrations with notifications. The team reviews five years of M-series chips, explores new satellite features, tests out the digital passport ID in Wallet, debates the bizarre iPhone Pocket, reacts to Tesla adopting CarPlay, and covers Apple TV’s plans to stream MLS for free in 2026. The show notes are at Links to our...
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394 - Turkey Vultures and Vision Pros: The iOS 26.1 Episode
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. We unpack Apple’s latest OS updates, new Vision Pro features, and the Ultra 3 Watch—with laughs about turkey vultures, DACs, and not testing fall detection by jumping off cliffs. Plus: Apple’s record-breaking quarter, new App Store web app, and Apple TV rebranding.Jeff reviews the Audioengine HXL DAC, calling it “tiny but mighty” for audiophiles, while Marty praises Apple’s new App Store web interface for making app discovery easier across all devices....
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393 - Apple Immersive Futures and Practical Updates
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig. the panel covers the latest VisionOS 26.1 beta, Apple’s immersive media developer sessions, iOS/iPadOS 26.1 features, and usability tweaks like the liquid glass customization and app defaults in Files. The group also discusses Apple Maps ads, Spotify’s new Apple TV app, T-Mobile autopay restrictions, and the soon-to-arrive digital U.S. passport feature in Apple Wallet — all with humor, strong opinions, and relatable real-world Apple use...
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392 - Marty’s Vision Pro and Galaxy XR VR Emporium
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Guy Serle, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig. The panel compares Vision Pro vs Samsung Galaxy XR, reviews VisionOS Beta 4, reacts to Apple refusing Vision Pro trade-ins, discusses GM backing away from CarPlay, examines iPhone Air production concerns, and analyzes YouTube’s new AI likeness detection tool and its implications for creators. iPhone Air production and strategy concerns, tied to mid-tier pricing pressure. YouTube’s new AI deepfake likeness detection, and what it means for creators and...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by returning guests Holden DePardo and Brian DePardo. Warren's dog bit her airtag and we wondered did it survive and keep working? Many complaints about iPadOS15 and lack of features we discuss. There were many items not discussed during the WWDC keynote including supporting NTFS drives to copy files to the iPad and more. Are Apple Podcast subscriptions worth it and we we review this. There 2 betas iOS14.7 and iOS15 plus 3 great app picks by our guests.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
Apple Launches Podcasts Subscriptions
Facebook to launch its own podcast platform next week
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Sideloading Apps Would 'Destroy the Security' of the iPhone
Congress to vote on new antitrust package that wants zero Apple pre-installed apps on the iPhone
Sonos Complains About Apple's Restrictions on Third-Party Siri Access in Antitrust Hearing
Angry Birds Reloaded, Doodle God Universe and Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City Coming to Apple Arcade
Apple to Reduce Apple TV+ Free Trial to Three Months From July 1
Apple Maintains 5G Market Lead in Q1 2021 Despite Vivo and Samsung Gains
Beats Studio Buds vs. AirPods and AirPods Pro
Topics
AirTags and Dogs Warren’s dog Lola did bite the tag did it survive? Well it would not pair to hos iPhone we discuss. How to reset your AirTag
Beta this week. iOD 14.7 Beta 3 was released are we closer to finally being released now that iOS 15 is in full swing? iOS15 Beta week 2 and it will not be released as a public beta until July 2021.
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers
iOS15 still in beta 1 You Won’t Get These iOS 15 Features without an iPhone XS/XR or Newer
We talk about the many items that were discovered added to iOS15 and iPadOS15 that were not mentioned in the WWDC keynote. Of note the support of NTFS drives and a progress indicator.
iPadOS 15: Files App Gains NTFS Support, Progress Indicator, and More
iPhone Apps on iPadOS 15 Now Run in Landscape
iOS 15 Allows You to Request Refunds for In-App Purchases Directly Within Apps
App Picks
Brian:
iA Writer - Best writing tool out there.
pwd - Password Generator - Beautiful free password generator
Holden
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
Holden DePardo studies computer science and co-hosts two podcasts: Respawn Aim Fire and Networked Podcast. Twitter: @holdendepardo
Brian DePardo is a writer and IT Professional living in Dallas, TX he is on Twitter @briandepardo
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.