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...
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385 - Please Don’t Throw Your iPhone at the Wall… Yet
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS. In Episode 385, Dave Ginsburg, Kelly Guimont, Jill McKinley, Ben Roethig, and Marty Jencius preview the September 9th Apple Event. They cover iOS 26 Beta 9 and visionOS updates, iPhone 17 rumors, Apple Watch Series 11 upgrades, and Apple Wallet’s enhanced travel features. The panel also dives into AirPods Pro 3, HomePod, Apple TV speculation, Astropad’s anti-reflective protector, and Apple’s evolving AI strategy. A lively mix of insight, rumors, and humor for Apple fans. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a...
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384 - Find My iPhone? Nope, Make It Blaze Orange!
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. We cover the Vision Pro developer beta, iOS 26 updates, redesigned icons, and the new AirPods camera control feature. We also dive into macOS Tahoe enhancements, Xcode’s AI integration, and the upcoming September 9th Apple event. Finally, we discuss Apple TV+ pricing changes, Apple Music’s expansion, and shifting streaming strategies. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! ...
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383 - iOS 18.6.2 Fixes, Vision Pro Dreams, and Streaming Wars
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 Roethig.. We covers urgent Apple security updates, the Apple vs. Masimo legal fight, and exciting Vision Pro immersive features. The panel explores iOS 26 and VisionOS betas, Apple Card promos, Apple TV+ price hikes, critiques on Siri, and cutting-edge tech like OWC’s new SSD — all while navigating the evolving world of Apple’s ecosystem. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! ...
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382 - Apple’s Oxygen, MacBook Rumors and F1 Zoom – Fast, Furious, and Slightly Confused
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Significant Apple news: a software-based return of the blood oxygen feature for select Apple Watches, Vision Pro beta updates, and an in-depth look at apps like SailGP and Cassette. The panel discusses iOS 26’s Wallet improvements, on-site iPad repairs, and rumors of a budget MacBook. Listeners also get commentary on Apple Card ratings, Apple Arcade’s September lineup, Netflix’s new tvOS interface, and ESPN/Fox’s streaming bundle. The show notes are at ...
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381 - Eric's Cake Decorating in Spatial Computing
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Ben Roethig, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, visionOS beta improvements, standout Vision Pro creative apps, and iOS 26 beta 5 refinements. The panel discusses iPadOS performance boosts, AirPods charging updates, and CarPlay’s new compact call view. They also explore time zone glitches, Tim Cook’s $600B U.S. manufacturing push, ESPN’s NFL Network acquisition, and the macOS HD icon redesign, while touching on GPT-5’s debut and broader Apple ecosystem trends The show notes are at ...
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380 - The Vegas Store Mystery (No, It’s Not Tigers)
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, the panel covers Apple’s $94B earnings, growth in iPhone and Services, and Vision Pro’s market outlook. They discuss macOS Tahoe’s new customizable Control Center, AppleCare One savings, iOS 26’s spam filtering, and AirTag airline support. The episode wraps with news on JPMorgan possibly taking over the Apple Card. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really appreciate it! Another way...
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369 - Vision, Betas, and One AppleCare to Rule Them All
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, The team covers updates on visionOS 26 and the Vision Pro, the iOS 18.6 release candidate, macOS Sequoia, and the new AppleCare One plan. Additional discussions include Chrome’s new account switching on iOS, BMW’s snub of CarPlay Ultra, and the implications of T-Mobile’s Starlink service. Plus, Jill debuts her ChatGPT shortcut for Apple news aggregation. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really...
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368 - Vision Pro Hands-On, Wemo Bows Out, and Macstock Magic
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. In this episode, the panel recaps MacStock 9, highlighting standout sessions on Vision Pro, social media strategy, AI automation, and health tech. They discuss hands-on demos with Apple Vision Pro, emphasizing improvements in guest mode and gesture controls. The show also covers the latest iOS 26 and visionOS betas, Apple’s new AI features, and updates to Wemo devices and Chrome support. Other topics include ChatGPT for Mac, Rode’s new wireless iPhone mics, and Apple TV+ content...
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367 - Live from Macstock 9: Apple Tech Roundtable
In Touch with iOS
This special episode is recorded live at MacStock 9, where host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a panel of Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith. The group dives into the latest Apple news, smart home challenges, and the evolving landscape of technology, all while sharing candid anecdotes and laughs from the conference floor 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 Topics and Links ...
info_outlineThe 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 of Apple CarPlay’s popularity to Android Auto.Insights into the future of in-car technology.
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Topics
Quarterly Earnings Report today Apple results: Quarterly record, all-time high in Services
This is Tim: Q3 2024 analyst call transcript
Apple's Q3 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways
New Updates iOS 17.6
Apple Releases iOS 17.6 With Bug Fixes and Security Improvements
iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available, here’s what’s new
Install iOS 17.6 to protect your iPhone against these 30 vulnerabilities
iOS 17.6 continues Emergency SOS via satellite expansion
Apple releases visionOS 1.3, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6
Apple Releases watchOS 10.6 With Bug Fixes]\
Apple Releases tvOS 17.6 With Bug Fixes
Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.6 With Security Updates
Beta this week. iOS 18.1 Beta 1 adds Apple Intelligence features Apple Intelligence Now Available in New iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Developer Betas
Report: Apple Intelligence Delayed to iOS 18.1 in October
This is every device that will support Apple Intelligence at launch
Here Are All of the Apple Intelligence Features in the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta
All of the Apple Intelligence Features Not Included in the iOS 18.1 Beta
iOS 18.1 Beta Includes Call Recording and Transcribing
PSA: Apple Intelligence and macOS installations on external drive
Safari gets Apple Intelligence upgrade in iOS 18.1 with new summarize feature
Apple Intelligence provides detailed privacy reports on user requests
iOS 18 Beta 4 continues
Apple Seeds Updated Fourth Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers
Apple Releases Second iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Betas
Six New Features iOS 18 Brings to the AirPods Pro
Vision Pro this week. Apple Releases visionOS 1.3
Apple Vision Pro Can Now Be Controlled With Brain-Computer Interface
News
Google Maps and Waze Updated With New iPhone and CarPlay Features
Apple CarPlay Contributes to Higher Vehicle Satisfaction in Latest Survey
iPhone Driver's Licenses Now Available in Ohio
Apple Fixes iCloud Private Relay After Extended Outage
Apple Agrees to Follow President Biden's AI Safety Guidelines
Announcements
Macstock 8 wrapped up for 2024. But you can purchase the digital pass and still see the great talks we had including Dave talking about Apple Services and more. Content should be available in August - September. Click here for more information: Digital Pass | Macstock Conference & Expo with discounts on previous events.
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
Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at [email protected] https://thepodtalk.net