280 - Your Carrier or Apple Store Where to Buy Your iPhone - With Jeff Gamet and Ben Roethig
Release Date: 11/18/2023
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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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