271 - USB-C for all New iPhone 15 and Apple Watch - With Guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
Release Date: 09/16/2023
413 - Apple Watch Wins & MacBook Neo Begins
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, Guy Serle. Apple scores a major legal win for the Apple Watch, Vision Pro gets a gaming boost with NVIDIA, and the MacBook Neo continues to impress the panel. Plus, iOS 26.4 improves Family Sharing, AirPods Max 2 arrives, and Final Cut Pro gets a major upgrade with Apple’s Motion VFX acquisition. 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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412 - Marty and Eric MacBook Neo First Impressions and Dave’s iPhone 17e Impression
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, Guy Serle.This week the panel focuses on two major hands-on topics. Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden share their first impressions of Apple’s new MacBook Neo, including real-world testing, performance surprises, and how it could disrupt the entry-level laptop market. Dave also gives his hands-on impressions of the new iPhone 17e, discussing MagSafe’s return, display improvements, and why it could be a strong entry-level iPhone. The group also touches on the latest...
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411 - Mike Potter vs The Macbook Neo
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a big week of Apple news. The panel discusses visionOS 26.4 beta updates, iOS 26.4 beta, the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5 chips. The biggest debate centers around Apple’s brand-new MacBook Neo, a $599 MacBook designed to compete with Chromebooks in education. Is it a smart gateway device for new users or an underpowered compromise? The panel shares strong opinions while also discussing Apple’s strategy for expanding the...
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410 - Vision Pro Gets Smarter, 1Password Gets Pricier, and Ted Lasso Returns
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner,Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Vision Pro Beta 2 refines foveated rendering, iOS 26.4 betas roll out across platforms, and 1Password announces a significant price increase. We also cover Muppet Vision 3D on Vision Pro, Carrot Weather updates, Apple Sports expansion, Panasonic exiting TV manufacturing, Samsung’s privacy display tech, and Ted Lasso Season 4 arriving in August. 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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409 - Home Cameras & Missing Person Cases — Safety or Surveillance? Vision Pro F1 & Apple’s March Mystery
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, Guy Serle. Apple teases a mysterious March 4 event as rumors swirl about colorful MacBooks and M5 updates. We break down VisionOS 26.4 beta, iOS 26.4 AI features, CarPlay updates, Rosetta 2 warnings, and Apple’s expanding sports lineup — including MLS now free on Apple TV+. Plus, Emergency SOS via satellite saves skiers in Lake Tahoe. 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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408 - Home Camera Missing Persons,YouTube App on Vision Pro
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The panel discusses iOS 26.3 security updates, the launch of YouTube’s native app on Apple Vision Pro, and improvements across Apple’s platforms. They debate home security cameras and privacy, explore iPad multitasking enhancements, and break down the Apple Card’s move from Goldman Sachs to Chase. Plus: YouTube TV bundles, T-Mobile’s live call translation, and Apple’s removal of iTunes wishlists. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a...
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407 - Vision Pro Turns Two, HomeKit Gets Real, and MacStock 10 Is Official
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, Guy Serle. This episode covers the transition of visionOS 26.3 from beta, the second anniversary of the Vision Pro, and critical updates for the Home app. The team also discusses the expansion of the Apple Sports app, the future of CarPlay Ultra, and exciting new content coming to Apple TV+. Finally, the show concludes with the highly anticipated announcement of MacStock 10. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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406 - Apple's Shopping Spree: $2B Here, Record Profits There, AirTags Everywhere!
In Touch with iOS
In this packed episode 406 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a huge week in the Apple ecosystem. The panel dives into Apple’s $2 billion acquisition of Q.ai, record-breaking quarterly earnings, updates to visionOS, the newly released Apple Creative Studio subscription, AirTag 2, major Apple TV+ news including Ted Lasso’s return, and much more. Apple is clearly firing on all cylinders—hardware, services, AI, accessibility, and entertainment—and this episode covers it all with...
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405 - F1's Oscar Charge and the Vision Pro Retrocade
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. The discussion spans the latest Vision Pro beta updates and immersive NBA experiences to rumors of new M5 MacBook Pros and significant leadership shifts at Apple. The team also tackles critical security news, including a major data breach at a manufacturing partner and new anti-phishing features from 1Password. 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...
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404 - CES 2026 Highlights and Apple’s Big Creative Move
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS Dave is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down the biggest Apple and tech stories of the week. The panel dives into Chuck’s firsthand CES 2026 experiences, Apple’s surprise Creative Studio subscription bundle, upcoming iOS 26 updates, Apple Podcasts’ record year, shifting trade-in values, Google Gemini’s expanding role in Apple Intelligence, and the return of Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We discuss the Apple Event “Wunderlust” this week. iOS 17 RC was released final version drops on 9/18/23. iCloud will now have 6TB and 12TB options. AirPods Pro 2 has USB-C and you cannot buy a replacement case for lightning. Iphone 15 was announced with 4 models and amazing camera upgrades. Apple Watch series 9 and Ultra 2 upgrades. Are all these updates worth it? We give our opinions. Plus much more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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News
We give our thoughts on the the Apple event Wonderlust this week.
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Release Candidate is out public release is Monday September 18, 2023
iOS 17 RC comes with multiple new ringtones for iPhone
tvOS 17 and HomePod Software 17 to be officially released on September 18
iOS17 and iPadOS 17 will be released 9/18/23
Apple Reveals More iOS 17 Features Not Available Until Later This Year
Apple Shares Lists of All New Features in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma
iOS 17 Adds 20+ New Ringtones and Text Tones for Calls, Messages and Alarms
iOS 17 Includes 'Grid Forecast' Feature to Let You Know When 'Cleaner' Energy is Available
New Apple ID Sign-In Options: Phone Number on File or Trusted Device
Apple Event items that didn't get much attention.
Everything Apple Announced at Today's Event in Six Minutes
Apple Not Offering USB-C AirPods Pro Cases As a Standalone Purchase You could do a service request: AirPods Repair & Service - Apple Support Proceed with caution.
Apple Adds 6TB and 12TB iCloud+ Storage Tiers
Apple Releases USB-C to Lightning Adapter for iPhone 15 and Shorter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable
The end of an era: Apple officially discontinues the iPhone mini
iPhone 15 Apple Lets Customers 'Get Ready' For iPhone 15 Launch With Pre-Order Setup
Thinner Bezels on iPhone 15
iPhone 15's USB-C Port Can Charge Your Apple Watch and AirPods
iPhone 15 Pro Supports Recording ProRes Video Directly to External Storage
Apple Announces New Roadside Assistance via Satellite Feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15
Apple Adds Thread Networking Technology to iPhone 15 Pro
All iPhone 15 Models Support DisplayPort for Up to 4K HDR Video Output
In an ocean of leaks, the iPhone 15 cameras managed to sneak in a few surprises
iPhone 15 Pro Models Support Wi-Fi 6E
iPhone 15 Pro Max's 5x Optical Zoom Lens Enables 25x Digital Zoom
iPhone 15 Models Sold Outside U.S. Still Have Physical SIM Card Tray
iPhone 15 Models Still Limited to 7.5W on Qi Chargers, Fast Charging Has Not Improved
iPhone 15's USB-C Port Remains Limited to Lightning Speeds
iPhone 15 Pro £100 Cheaper in the UK Than Last Year's Equivalent Models
Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Weighs 19 Grams Less Than iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro: Here's Everything the New Action Button Can Do
All of Apple's New Devices Feature the Same Battery Life as Previous Generations
iPhone 14 vs 15 compared. Is it worth the upgrade?
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14 — Specs, price, and features, compared
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 30+ Upgrades Compared - MacRumors
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max — Specs, price, and features, compared
eSIM-only iPhone 15 remains exclusive to the US as the rest of the world still gets a SIM tray
iPhone 14 Pro gets new HEIF Max option to take 48MP photos
Apple Watch
Here is Every Apple Watch Band That Launched Today
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Feature 64GB of Storage
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 battery life
Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Series 9 Buyer's Guide: 10+ Upgrades Compared
Apple to Release watchOS 10 on Monday, September 18
Hermès Debuts Apple Watch Series 9 Collection Including Leather Bands
You can already use the Apple Watch's double-tap feature. Here's how
Will you be buying an iPhone and / or Apple Watch this year and, if so, which one?
AirPods Pro 2 USB-C
Lossless Audio With Apple Vision Pro Will Be Limited to USB-C AirPods Pro 2 - MacRumors
New firmware released for AirPods Pro, AirPods, & AirPods Max
AirPods in 2023: Here's how the lineup looks after Apple's event
Your AirPods Pro 2 are getting an upgrade, and it's a big deal | ZDNET
Announcements
Macstock 7 2023 Virtual Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a Digital pass to see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com
Our Host
Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65,
Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios
Our Regular Contributors
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 Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet
Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com
About our Guest
Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo