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
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...
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391 - M5 Everywhere: iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro
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. covers Apple’s new Vision Pro M5, iPad Pro M5, and MacBook Pro M5, along with reactions to the Apple TV rebrand, AirPods Pro 3 inflight experiences, and iOS 26.1 beta updates. The panel debates upgrade value, trade-ins, and Apple’s AI direction—while delivering laughs about blood-test preorders, “no-good sons,” and iPads that go “womp-womp.” The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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390 - Immersive Vision Pro Films, AirPods Pro 3 on Flights, and iOS 26 Tips
In Touch with iOS
Summary In Episode 390 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig to tackle Apple’s latest updates with a mix of analysis and humor. The panel begins with VisionOS 26.1 beta 2, highlighting improved game controller responsiveness and Apple’s new immersive films—from Hawaii’s volcanoes to Maine’s autumn colors. Marty jokes Apple just used the Photos app’s magic wand to turn summer into fall, while the group teases about running out of U.S. states to film. They also discuss the quirky ...
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389 - Electron Apps Ate My Mac and The Germaniacs Strike Again
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. We cover Vision Pro leaks, iOS 26 fixes, and Apple’s smart glasses strategy. The panel also discusses Wallet delivery tracking, new ringtones, CarPlay Ultra pushback, privacy screens, and iPhone 17 market trends. Expect sharp insights and plenty of laughs—like Jill watching underwear ads on a plane, Marty’s Brick House ringtone fail, and the crew dubbing Apple rumor fans “The Germaniacs.” The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on...
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388 - Selfies, Bears, and the iPhone 17 Camera
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Ben Roething. The panel covers VisionOS 26.1 immersive films, iOS/macOS/iPadOS updates, and the new digital passport in Wallet. The panel explores the Apple Watch Series 11 and SE3, the iPhone 17’s 18MP selfie camera, and AirPods Pro 3 fit quirks. They also touch on CarPlay bugs, NCAA coaches using iPads over Surface Pros, and the Disney Plus price hike. Expect both sharp insights and plenty of jokes—from hologram hosts to cable box passports. Apple ecosystem · VisionOS 26.1...
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387 - White Squigglies & Cosmic Orange: iPhone 17 Launch Day
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Episode 387 covers the iPhone 17 launch, VisionOS 26 improvements, and the Liquid Glass redesign in iOS 26. The panel debates consumer vs. business use cases for Vision Pro, explores AirPods Pro 3’s new live translation and camera features, and reacts to early battery drain and “white squigglies” camera glitches. They wrap with hardware orders, cosmic orange iPhone debates, and plenty of laughs. iPhone 17 review, iPhone 17 unboxing, iPhone 17 Pro cosmic orange,...
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386 - Pumpkin Spice iPhone Season
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. The panel unpacks Apple’s latest event: the iPhone 17 lineup, the sleek new iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 with heart-rate and live translation, and the Apple Watch Series 11 with new health features. Are these upgrades worth it—or just iterative polish? Tune in for analysis, debate, and laughs 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...
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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News
Barbra Streisand corrected Siri by calling Tim Cook
Disney+ and Hulu Merging Into Single App, Beta Coming in December
Apple says it doesn't hike iPhone and Apple Watch prices to pay for its climate pledge
Apple Wallet account balance feature now supports every major UK bank
OneDrive users must justify why they are closing the app before exiting (Updated)
Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad get powerful updates - Apple
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
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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