279 - Birthday Bash, Cable Twisting, and Apple Pencil USB-C Review - With Patrice Brend’amour, Kelly Guimont, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
Release Date: 11/11/2023
365 - Squirrel Chews Fiber Cable, AI Healthcare, and CarPlay Ultra Controversies
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. We dive into Vision Pro’s new 3D collaboration tools and its surprising potential in medical diagnostics. They explore updates in iOS 26 and macOS “Tahoe,” reflect on Apple’s shift away from older devices, and introduce the Setapp app subscription service. The episode also covers CarPlay Ultra’s mixed reception, T-Mobile home internet, and Dave’s adventure with a squirrel chewing AT&T fiber cable, and wraps with a Macstock 9 preview use INTOUCH50 at checkout to save $50...
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364 - iPadOS, Multitasking…and Yes, Sporks & Lawsuits
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley. Episode 364 dives into the latest post-WWDC 2025 announcements from Apple. The panel explores updates to VisionOS, iOS 26, macOS 26 (“Tahoe”), iPad multitasking, CarPlay improvements, and Apple Watch accessibility. With new UI designs, spatial widget integration, AI feature rollouts, and hardware enhancement. 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...
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363 - OS, iPadOS, and a Whole Lotta Vision: WWDC 2025 Reactions
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, We break down WWDC 2025 highlights across VisionOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The team dives into Vision Pro’s spatial widgets, iOS 26’s revamped lock screen and call features, iPadOS 26’s new multitasking, and Apple Intelligence’s privacy-focused AI. They also explore the growing convergence between iPad and Mac and wrap with a shoutout to Macstock 9. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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362 - Privacy, Baseball, and the Art of Cleaning Vision Pro Lenses
In Touch with iOS
In the latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, we dive into Apple’s latest transparency report, highlighting strong privacy protections for Vision Pro users. They discuss cleaning tips for the device, a powerful D-Day immersive app, and upcoming WWDC 2025 expectations—especially the rumored iOS 26 redesign, AI integrations, and a potential homeOS. Apple TV’s ad-free, privacy-respecting experience, critiques smart home frustrations, and weighs in on Instagram finally coming to iPad. Other topics include Apple’s...
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361 - No iOS 19: Apple Skips Ahead to iOS 26 with Vision Pro in Tow
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, discusses Apple’s Vision Pro headset and the upcoming AI smart glasses expected next year. They highlight an interactive Vision Pro app called D-Day: The Camera Soldier that combines immersive tech with history. The episode covers Apple’s shift to a year-based OS naming system, updates to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, the new Sky AI helper for Mac, and improvements in CarPlay navigation. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a...
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360 - Google I/O What’s Next wit AI on iOS and MacOS Notification Tips
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. This week we dive into Apple and Google news, from hilarious Vision Pro price guesses to WWDC 3.0 wishlist items and Google’s AI updates. Plus tips on using your iPhone as a Mac mic, vintage iPhone status, and some great gadget deals. 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 Summary In this episode,...
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359 - Eyes on iOS: Updates, Vision Pro, and More!
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest ,Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. In this episode, we discuss the public release of iOS 18.5, Pride Harmony wallpaper, and the latest from Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2.5. The panel debates early user feedback, watchOS 11.5 features, CarPlay Ultra, upcoming accessibility improvements, and Apple Maps’ integration with Michelin. Plus, we preview the MacStock Conference and share tips for maximizing your Apple experience. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! ...
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358 - AI Have Questions: Apple’s Intelligence & the Job Shift
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. In this episode, we explore Apple’s latest ecosystem updates, including Vision Pro 2.5, iOS 18.5 features, Apple’s AI initiatives, new Apple Arcade games, Apple Music’s viral playlist, and more—plus insights on the upcoming MacStock event. 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 Summary ...
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357 - Apple Watch Healing and New Beginnings
In Touch with iOS
In Touch With iOS Episode 357: Apple Watch Healing and New Beginnings Short Summary Dave is joined by Ben, Jeff, Marty, and Eric to discuss Apple’s latest financial results, Vision Pro updates, Apple Intelligence progress, and Apple’s legal fight with Epic Games. The team also shares powerful Apple Watch stories and previews the upcoming Macstock conference with a special discount code. Social Media Links ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Ways to Support the Show 💬 ☕️ 🎉 👉 Full show notes at Long...
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356 - Apple Watch: 10 Years of Warnings, Workouts, and Wins
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...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Patrice Brend’amour, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We celebrate Dave’s birthday with the biggest panel to date. USB-C cables for iPhone and iPad, how durable are they? We review Consumer Reports article on how many twists before failing and more. Dave does a review of the Apple Pencil USB-C. Chuck arrives in time to discuss why Microsoft is asking if you need to exit OneDrive. Important iOS updates and more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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Topics
iOS updates and Beta this week.
iOS 17.1.1
Apple Releases iOS 17.1.1 With Bug Fixes for BMW Wireless Charging and Weather Widget
Jeff will have comments on this improvement, Apple Releases HomePod 17.1.1 Software With Fix for Siri Response Bug
Apple Releases New Firmware for Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro - MacRumors
Apple Releases WatchOS 10.1.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Battery Drain Bug - MacRumors
iOS 17.2 Beta 2
Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers
Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.2 to Developers
Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.2 to Developers
Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2
Added features in iOS 17.2 Beta 2
iOS 17.2 to Expand Sensitive Content Warnings on iPhone
iOS 17.2 Beta 2 Includes Feature for Recording Spatial Video on iPhone 15 Pro
App Store in iOS 17.2 Beta Features New Focus on Categories
iOS 17.2's Journal app just got good with beta 2, here's why I hope I'll never need to use it
There are so many USB Cables for your devices.Do you go with Cheap or Pricey: Which Charging Cables Last Longest? We discuss these cables and others we use. Here links to the cables discussed,
Apple Lightning Cable https://amzn.to/49qCrIN
Amazon Lighting Basics Cable https://amzn.to/3stiX5y
UGreen Lightning USB-C Cable https://amzn.to/47r4Igd
Anker USB-C Cable https://amzn.to/3QVSGGc
OWC USB-C Thunderbolt Cable https://amzn.to/3uhpyQU
Scosche USB-C cable https://amzn.to/47LYDv
Kelly's retractable lightning cable: https://amzn.to/47qmSyW
Kelly's USB-C to USB-C cable: https://amzn.to/3u2RCHG
Apple Pencil USB-C Dave’s Review Pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad No surprise there is no comparison to Apple Pencil 2 and is it worth the cost vs a lower priced 3rd party pencil?
Apple Pencil USB-C https://apple.co/46aBsJP
3rd Party Apple Pencil Chuck mentioned. https://amzn.to/49zuYa4
Apps
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I, for one, will miss the Apple Music voice plan. I drive around all day, and it fits my needs perfectly. What’s more, it’s less than half the price of the traditional Apple Music plan.<br><br>I really enjoy your show. It’s especially nice when Jeff Gammon and Kelly Guimont are on. I used to listen to the daily show on TMO, until it was abruptly ended, so it’s particularly nice to hear their voices. One of these days I’ll listen to your show live.
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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 Guests
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.
Patrice Brend’amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com
Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso