291 - Is that a Touch Screen on your HomePod? - With Guest Bob Fairbairn Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
Release Date: 02/03/2024
321 - It’s Almost GlowTime and is CarPlay Spinning its Wheels?
In Touch with iOS
In this episode of In Touch with iOS, our panel, including Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, and Jeff Gamet, discusses the latest iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 beta releases, highlighting features like Apple Intelligence and a revamped Control Center. We speculate about the upcoming "Glow Time" Apple event, potential product announcements for the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch, and the iPad Mini 7's future. Marty shares insights on VisionOS 2 and the evolution of Apple’s immersive marketing. We introduce new podcast features in Pocket Casts and wrap up with a light-hearted...
info_outline
320 - You Cannot Procreate with AI on your iPad
In Touch with iOS
In this episode of *In Touch with iOS*, hosted by Dave Ginsburg, we dive deep into the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem with a riveting group of panelists, including Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. The discussion kicks off with a comprehensive overview of recent iOS betas and their features, particularly iOS 18 and its upcoming enhancements. As we navigate through the various beta updates, we share our experiences, dissecting significant improvements like the new phone call recording capabilities and the refined Apple Maps with hiking routes. We then shift...
info_outline
319 - Honey, I need to get the New Apple Watch Just Because
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. we delve into the beta releases of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. Joined by co-hosts Jill McKinley, Marty Jensius, and Jeff Gamet, we discuss new features, including AI capabilities and our experiences with the updates. We speculate on an upcoming Apple event and the potential release of new MacBook Pros. The conversation also covers the significance of mobile VPNs, the popularity of the Apple Watch Ultra, and the rumored 2026 tabletop robotic home device. Finally, we celebrate Apple Maps'...
info_outline
318 - iPad Recovery Mode Adventures at the Apple Store
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg, along with Kelly Guimont and Marty Jencius delve into the latest iOS updates emphasizing the importance of promptly applying security patches. Speculations about Apple's potential development of a foldable iPhone and groundbreaking technology like a 5G MacBook are explored. The conversation extends to Apple's utilization of Google tensor chips and reviews of top shows and movies on Apple TV Plus. Discussions on Apple's retail union contract, app store guidelines, gaming history preservation, and the convergence of fashion and technology with...
info_outline
317 - That's a lot of Apple Services
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple’s recent financial performance, new iOS features, and industry trends. Apple reported a record-high quarterly revenue of $85.8 billion. Growth was driven by services. iOS Updates: iOS 17.6: Introduces emergency SOS via satellite expansion. iOS 18.1 Beta: Exclusive iPhone 15 Pro including:Privacy enhancementsNew call recording and transcription functions Hardware Updates: Personalized spatial audio for AirPods. CarPlay on driving safety and accessibility. Comparison...
info_outline
316 - You Need a Separate Bed for Your Apple Watch
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. We welcome back Jeff and he gives experiences at the Macstock event. Beta this week. iOS 17.6 RC was released along with iOS 18 developer Beta 4 and Public Beta 2. in Apple Music using generative AI, We delve into the new standalone Passwords app in iOS 18, focusing on its streamlined features for password management and its potential impact on third-party password managers like 1Password. Marty talks about VisionOS 2 Beta 3 and WatchOS 11 Beta 4. WatchOS 11 adds sleep data collection and he...
info_outline
315 - Special Episode: Live at Macstock 8 Pre Event
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest,Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. It was amazing to be in person with the gang at Macstock 8. We all discussed what we all were going to present and more fun in person. More news stories including Easily Switch From Google Photos to iCloud Photos With This New Tool. Astropad Studio Gains Support for Apple Pencil Pro Controls.Apple Teases Severance Season 2. Apple Users Are Keeping Their Devices for Longer as Upgrades Slow.HomePod Saves Family's Life After Dog Starts Kitchen Fire.1Password adds the ability to share Wi-Fi...
info_outline
314 - Macstock Karaoke and Vision Pro Party
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont, Marty Jencius, and Ben Roethig. Apple Seeds First tvOS 18 Public Beta.We recap Macstock with some amazing presentations including Kelly giving us brain power by teaching us crocheting and fun Vision Po demos along with karaoke. Apple TV+ shows nominated in the 76th Emmy Awards.Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro 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_outline
313 - Siri Says I Found This on the Web for Yes
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Patrice Brend’amour, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig.We talk Beta this week. iOS 18 Beta 2 continues along with iOS 17.6 Beta 2. Apple Intelligence Coming to Vision Pro, but Not HomePod. Could the HomePod with display be a reality?In-store Vision Pro demos will see two big changes this month.Patrice pre ordered the Vision Pro in Germany. No surprise Apple Reclassifies iPhone X, OG HomePod, and Original AirPods as Vintage. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
info_outline
312 - Its a Group Apple’s Contact Key Verification
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple’s Contact Key Verification is a security feature in iMessage that allows users to verify the identity of the person they're messaging. We discuss how to set up and we all verify each other's messages. Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers and we dive into some of the new things found not announced and review iPhone mirroring on MacPS Sequoia. Apple TV+ shows and movies there is so much great content. And recommend what to watch...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Bob Fairbairn, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Bob joins us for the first time is 4 years and we talk about the release of iOS 17.4 beta 1 that fixes bugs. Apple releases their earnings results The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 percent year over year, we review all the results in the main categories. Vision Pro available tomorrow 2/2 we discuss what the influencers have said and will we buy it. Jeff and Dave pledged to the icon Factory and discuss how this could be a great app. Plus much more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
Links to our Show
Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it!
Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee
Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios
In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 1 was rereleased Apple Seeds First iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes, Re-Releases Dev Beta
iOS 17.4 beta 1 gets rare mid-stream update
Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers
References to 'homeOS' resurface in tvOS 17.4 beta
iOS 17.4: Using Apple's New Podcast Transcript Feature
Apple is updating one of the oldest apps on your iPhone
Apple releases their earnings results The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.18, up 16 percent year over year.
Apple reports first quarter results
Apple's Q1 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways
Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: Full charts
Apple Now Has More Than 2.2 Billion Active Devices Worldwide
Cook 'incredibly excited' about generative AI coming to Apple gear later in 2024
Vision Pro available tomorrow 2/2 we discuss what the influencers have said. Vision Pro Reviews: Surprising Battery Life, 'Weird' Personas, and More
What Reviewers Have Learned about Apple Vision Pro
Vision Pro won't let you save web apps to your home screen
Jeff and Dave pledged to the icon Factory and discuss how this could be a great app. Makers of Twitterrific want to defragment online media with Project Tapestry
Will carriers start advertising their logo on every call? AT&T seems to be. Android phones on AT&T will now show brand logos on incoming calls
There are more details on the EU changes with iPhone and iPad. Apple's EU App Store Changes: iPads, TestFlight, Default Stores and More
Apple Further Explains iOS 17.4's New Default Browser Prompt in EU
Here Are All the iPhone Changes Coming to EU Users by March 6
News
Rumor: Apple's Touchscreen HomePod Coming This Year: Everything We Know
Apple Extends Modem Licensing Deal With Qualcomm Through March 2027
Apple Savings Account Interest Rate Increases to 4.50% APY
Apple Card Users Earned More Than $1 Billion in Daily Cash Last Year Apple Press Release.
Honda launches wireless CarPlay retrofit option for select 2018-2022 cars
Apple TV+ viewers watched 17 billion minutes of 'Ted Lasso' in 2023
Apps
Arc Search Review: My New Default iPhone Browser
Orion Web Browser from Kagi
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, 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
Bob Fairbairn Does Technology and Audio systems consulting and most of his work is around what he calls “end-user computing and mobility
Websites: http://SmarterCaTS.com Bob's Tool Shop KE9A https://www.bobonstereo.com Land and Lens Mastodon: @bobfa