129 - Apple Anti-Privacy and iOS 14.3 New Features With Guest Chuck Joiner
Release Date: 12/18/2020
In Touch with iOS
The show notes are at This week, Dave is joined by MartyJeff, and Ben for a fun and insightful roundtable covering a wide range of Apple topics and tech trends. Ice Cream Truck Antics: The episode kicks off with some unexpected Jeff's neighborhood ice cream truck noise—setting a lighthearted tone before diving deep into tech talk. Vision Pro Updates: The panel discusses the third beta release of VisionOS, highlighting some persistent user issues, particularly with AirPods Max unexpectedly rebooting while using the Vision Pro. There’s a lively debate around whether these...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guests, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius. We celebrate a major milestone before diving into the latest Vision Pro updates with guests Marty, Guy, and Chuck. We explore VisionOS 2.4 beta’s improved guest mode, enhanced usability, and the immersive Metallica concert experience. The discussion shifts to iOS 18 beta 4,We tackle Mac phishing scams, antivirus debates, and evolving digital threats. The episode also covers Apple TV+’s financial challenges and strategy shifts. We wrap up by previewing the upcoming MacStock conference and...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Holden Depardo, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. The panel discusses Apple’s latest updates, starting with Marty’s excitement over his new Mac Studio and MacBook Air. They dive into Vision Pro’s 2.3.2 update, upcoming features, and immersive concerts from Metallica and U2. Security updates in iOS 18.3.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 take center stage, along with challenges in Apple account management. The episode wraps up with a debate on John Gruber’s criticism of Apple’s delayed AI advancements. .The show notes...
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Dave and the crew kick off this episode with a lively discussion on Apple’s latest updates of iPad and Mac, discussing Vision Pro and Vision OS 2.4 beta 2, which introduces Apple Intelligence, writing tools, and Genmoji. They compare ChatGPT to Apple Intelligence and explore the new Spatial Gallery app. Marty shares his experience with the iPhone 16E, and the team dives into iOS. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! ...
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info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Chuck Joiner. We debate the Facebook vs Apple anti-tracking, iOS 14.3 whats new, review of Fitness+, Airpods Pro Max comparing to high end headphones, App Store privacy settings, and why some of us don't like the HomePod handoff.
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News
macOS Big Sur 11.1 Enables Full-Screen iPhone and iPad Apps on M1 Macs
iOS 14 Now Installed on 81% of iPhones From the Last Four Years
Facebook Says Apple's Upcoming Anti-Tracking Prompt is 'More About Profit Than Privacy' and Backs Epic Games vs. Apple [Updated] and Apple Responds to Facebook's Anti-Tracking Criticism, Says Users Deserve Control and Transparency
Here is a link to Apple’s App Store Privacy policy: App Store & Privacy
Topics
A side note our discussion on the AirPods Pro Max from last week: here is more info and a comparison to high end headphones from a MacVoices viewer describing comparisons to high end.
Who are the AirPods Max aimed towards? It's the same market or type of consumer that these wireless headphones are aimed at; Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Copper ($699) DALI IO-6 ($499) Sennheiser RS 195 ($449) Master & Dynamic MW65 ($499) Focal Listen Bluetooth Wireless ($490) With the exception of noise cancellation, what the AirPods Pro Max brings to the table that these other brands don't is the following;
- Spatial Audio
- Atmos, 7.1 support
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Transparency mode
- Adaptive EQ using mics and sensors
- Ear and neck detection
- Multiple SoC for extended battery life and computation audio processing
- Apple grade pairing
- lagless wireless audio, auto switching
- the ability to add features, over time, via software updates
- So if you're someone that appreciates high-end audio AND tight-integration with the Apple ecosystem, there's a good chance these headphones are for you. As well as there's the fashion angle.
Beta this week. iOS 14.4 Beta 1 was released to developers and Pubic beta and we discuss whats new.
Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Developers
Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 7.3 to Developers
Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14.4 to Developers
Upcoming HomePod 14.4 Software Update to Add New HomePod Mini U1 Features
iOS 14.3 is officially out. We review all the new features. 10 (good) reasons to install iOS 14.3
- Privacy Nutrition Labels
- App Clips
- ProRAW format for high-end iPhones
- Proximity Controls for HomePod
- Fitness+
- Weather adds Air Quality
- Shortcuts get stealthy
- TV app gets better adds TV+ tab
iOS 14.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 14.3
Apple Releases 14.3 Software for HomePod and HomePod Min
How to Assign Primary Users to Individual HomePods in the Same Household
Apple Releases watchOS 7.2 With Fitness+, Cardio Fitness Notifications, and More
Fitness+ was released this week. Apple Fitness+ we discuss the features and what to expect with this new service.Here is How to Sign Up for Apple Fitness+ and Its included with the AppleOne Premier bundle. Apple Fitness+ Works on iPhone and iPad Without an Apple Watch but you cannot airplay videos to AppleTV since it has its own app. Life Time Health & Fitness Club Offering Apple Fitness+ as Part of Membership here are Countries Where Apple Fitness+ is Available and here is How to Find an Apple Fitness+ Workout. . The Fitness app is not on the iPad here is How to Download the Fitness+ App on iPad here is How to Download an Apple Fitness+ Workout for Offline Viewing
Tips
How to use Handoff with HomePod and HomePod mini
4 ways to create a new contact on your iPhone
Apps
Copy That iOS from OWC
Halide Camera App
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