150 - Epic v Apple and 2 Apple IDs with iCloud - With Guests Michael DJ Eisenberg and Jeff Gamet

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by The Tech Savvy Lawyer Michael DJ Eisenberg and Jeff Gamet. We get a legal view of Epic v Apple trial as we discuss. The Apple One bundle, 2 Apple ID’s, and iCloud there is a support document for that. The new iPad Pro with M1 processor is shipping soon we discuss how file management will work and if it can be a full time device. Plus the news and more

The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com


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News

AirTag Used to Successfully Track a Mailed Package Across the UK

Find My Network Exploited to Send Messages

You had to know this was coming. Testing Out a 3D-Printed AirTag-Compatible Apple TV Remote Case

Good to see there are competitors. Chipolo ONE Spot Now Available to Pre-Order as Cheaper AirTag Alternative With Find My Integration

Early M1 iPad Pro Orders Now Preparing to Ship

Apple Merging 'iCloud Documents and Data' Service With iCloud Drive in May 2022

Two Months After it Was discontinued, HomePod Models Remain Available to Purchase

Topics

Beta this week. iOS 14.6 Beta 3. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.6 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]    Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 7.5 to Developers    Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 14.6 to Developers   iOS 14.6 Beta Brings Tweaks to Podcasts App Following Complaints

We talk about the upcoming iPad Pro with the M1 Processor and increase in speed and how will it help with file management on the files app. M1 iPad Pro Over 50% Faster Than Previous Generation in Early Benchmarks

Epic vs Apple we discuss with Michael his thoughts on where this trial is and if he has any opinions on its outcome. There was a great discussion on this with the panel.. Epic Games vs. Apple Trial Begins With Opening Remarks Underway  Epic vs Apple - The Story of the Trial so Far  Judge in Epic vs. Apple Case Floats Potential Compromise

Apple finally clarifies those (Like Dave) who have 2 Apple ID’s from years ago and where the iCloud subscription goes. Apple clarifies iCloud issue for Apple One subscribers with two Apple IDs

Apps

Chrome for iOS Gains Widget Support With Version 90 Release

Authenticator by 2Stable | Secure two-factor authentication app. 

Jeff suggests Authy as another 2FA option. 

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

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,

Michael D.J. Eisenberg is a Washington, DC based attorney.  He helps Veterans with their disability benefits appeals before the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Members with their Medical/Physical Evaluation Boards, and Federal Employees with their Federal Employment matters.  Michael has taken his 40 year love of computers into a blog helping his fellow attorneys at The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page  where he also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast.  On his podcast, he interviews judges, attorneys and others in the legal arena where they talk about how computers, software and hardware enhance their practice of law and their services to their clients.