280 - Your Carrier or Apple Store Where to Buy Your iPhone - With Jeff Gamet and Ben Roethig
Release Date: 11/18/2023
436 - Vision Pro in the OR and CarPlay on the Water
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg is joined by Marty Jencius and Jill McKinley to discuss a study showing Apple Vision Pro helping surgeons complete procedures faster, the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and AirPods beta updates, and an important Mac screen-sharing security fix. They also cover MacBook Air shortages, the coming end of Rosetta 2, an iCloud Private Relay IP leak, CarPlay on pontoon boats, September iPhone rumors, higher Apple Trade In values, Ted Lasso’s return, Madden NFL 27 on Apple Arcade, and more. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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435 - Apple Earnings Soar While the iPhone Upgrade Program Evolves
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. Apple reports another outstanding quarter as the panel discusses record revenue, Tim Cook's final earnings call, and what it means for Apple's future. The conversation also covers iOS 27's newest features, important security updates across Apple's platforms, Apple's new Klarna-powered leasing program replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program, AppleCare changes, Ted Lasso's return, Gemini on the Mac, and a collection of favorite Apple apps, accessories,...
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434 - Apple Beta 4 Deep Dive, iPhone Leasing Rumors, Claude Code & Apple Intelligence
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, he panel discuss Apple’s latest betas, Apple Intelligence improvements, Vision Pro updates, iPhone leasing rumors, Claude Code for iOS development, Genius Bar AI notes, AppleCare One, and The Morning Show’s final season. 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 This week on In...
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433 - MacStock Memories, Apple vs. OpenAI, and the Future of the Smart Home
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to recap an unforgettable MacStock 10 weekend, including standout presentations, the live In Touch With iOS recording, and the community that makes the event special. The panel also discusses Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, rumors surrounding Apple’s smart home strategy, the latest beta releases, LEGO’s iMac G3 proposal, Apple Arcade additions, AirPods Pro 3 hearing assistance, and wraps up with favorite gear picks of the week. The show notes are at ...
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432 - Live at Macstock: 10 Years of In Touch With iOS and Vision Pro, iOS 27, Apple TV
In Touch with iOS
In this special live 10th anniversary episode, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to celebrate a decade of In Touch With iOS. The panel discusses the latest Apple developer betas, Vision Pro updates, ChatGPT Voice with CarPlay, Apple’s expanding chip strategy, Apple TV+’s record Emmy nominations, and shares their favorite apps and gear picks. 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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431 - The One Where Apple Says “Please Update Now”
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. This week the panel covers another packed week across the Apple ecosystem, including important security updates, the latest developer betas, rumored iOS 27 features, and improvements coming to Apple’s creative apps. The discussion also explores Notes power-user tips, Apple’s acquisition of Play, new HomeKit ideas, iPhone 17 Pro camera enhancements, AI developments from Google and Anthropic, and everyone’s latest Things Found. The show notes are at Links...
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430 - Apple’s Price Shock and the Future of HomeKit
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. Apple surprised everyone this week with unexpected price increases across much of its hardware lineup, and the crew dives into what changed, why it happened, and whether Apple could have handled the announcement better. The panel also discusses the latest developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, including Apple’s expanding Apple Intelligence features. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review...
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429 - AI Workflows, Vision Pro Upgrades, and CarPlay Gets Smarter
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 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 This week on In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle for a lively discussion covering Apple’s latest beta releases, Vision Pro developments, AI...
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428 - Apple’s AI Strategy Is Starting to Look Smarter
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. WWDC 2026 is in the books, and the entire In Touch With iOS panel is back together to unpack everything Apple announced. We dive into Apple Intelligence, AI integrations, privacy, Liquid Glass, performance improvements, Vision Pro updates, child safety enhancements, HomePod support, and our early experiences with iOS 27 beta. Plus plenty of laughs, panel banter, and debate about Apple’s future AI direction. The show notes are at Links to our...
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427 - WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Finally Grows Up?
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, and Patrice Brend’Amour react live to Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote announcements. The panel discusses Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades, Vision Pro enhancements, Liquid Glass redesign changes, smarter Spotlight search, HomeKit updates, AI photo tools, parental controls, and Apple’s new cross-platform approach to software features. They also debate device compatibility, AI reliability, and whether Apple delivered enough major surprises during this year’s keynote. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Jeff gives us his experience buying an iPhone at T-Mobile store or Apple Store and we know which is better. Apple is adding RCS support in iMessage finally. We talk about what is left using the lightning port. Apple announced the 2023 App Store award finalists. iPhone 15 is 54% faster than the iPhone 14 on 5G. Apple Classical is now on iPad but where is it on the Mac. Plus much more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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News
Update from last week: Microsoft pulls OneDrive update that would quiz you before letting you quit
Six Months of Free Apple Music Available to PlayStation 5 Owners
Apple Music Classical Comes to iPad
First Qi2 Wireless Chargers Coming Soon
Google will begin deleting millions of inactive Gmail and Drive accounts in December
Six Months of Free Apple Music Available to PlayStation 5 Owners
iPhone 14 Users Get Free Emergency SOS via Satellite for Another Year
North suburban Chicago family sues Volkswagen for holding up search for kidnapped toddler
Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil
TikTok Launches Support for Adding Songs to Apple Music Library
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 17.2 beta 3
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 to Developers
Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of iOS 17.2 With Journal App and More
Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.2 to Developers
Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17.2 to Developers
watchOS 10.2 Beta Reintroduces Option to Change Apple Watch Faces With a Swipe
YouTuber Explains How to Watch Spatial Videos From iPhone 15 Pro on VR Headsets
Breaking News we discuss the game changing RCS supporting iMessage.
Google wants EU regulators to force Apple to open up iMessage
Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac
Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard for Better Interoperability With Android Devices
Wow iPhone 15 has fast download speeds. iPhone 15 Models Have Up to 54% Better 5G Download Speeds Than iPhone 14 Models
We review some of the 2023 Apple App Store Award finalists Apple Announces 2023 App Store Award Finalists
We are always asked where the best place to buy any Apple product is, especially iPhone. Jeff shared his experience with a carrier vs Apple Store.
We wondered what is left using the lightning port. All the Hardware Apple Still Sells With a Lightning Port
Announcements
Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a virtual 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