291 - Is that a Touch Screen on your HomePod? - With Guest Bob Fairbairn Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig
Release Date: 02/03/2024
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
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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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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!
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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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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 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.
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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
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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