322 - Glowtime Predictions and Apple Music is a Full Contact Sport In the Car
Release Date: 09/08/2024
413 - Apple Watch Wins & MacBook Neo Begins
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. Apple scores a major legal win for the Apple Watch, Vision Pro gets a gaming boost with NVIDIA, and the MacBook Neo continues to impress the panel. Plus, iOS 26.4 improves Family Sharing, AirPods Max 2 arrives, and Final Cut Pro gets a major upgrade with Apple’s Motion VFX acquisition. 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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412 - Marty and Eric MacBook Neo First Impressions and Dave’s iPhone 17e Impression
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.This week the panel focuses on two major hands-on topics. Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden share their first impressions of Apple’s new MacBook Neo, including real-world testing, performance surprises, and how it could disrupt the entry-level laptop market. Dave also gives his hands-on impressions of the new iPhone 17e, discussing MagSafe’s return, display improvements, and why it could be a strong entry-level iPhone. The group also touches on the latest...
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411 - Mike Potter vs The Macbook Neo
In Touch with iOS
Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a big week of Apple news. The panel discusses visionOS 26.4 beta updates, iOS 26.4 beta, the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5 chips. The biggest debate centers around Apple’s brand-new MacBook Neo, a $599 MacBook designed to compete with Chromebooks in education. Is it a smart gateway device for new users or an underpowered compromise? The panel shares strong opinions while also discussing Apple’s strategy for expanding the...
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410 - Vision Pro Gets Smarter, 1Password Gets Pricier, and Ted Lasso Returns
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner,Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Vision Pro Beta 2 refines foveated rendering, iOS 26.4 betas roll out across platforms, and 1Password announces a significant price increase. We also cover Muppet Vision 3D on Vision Pro, Carrot Weather updates, Apple Sports expansion, Panasonic exiting TV manufacturing, Samsung’s privacy display tech, and Ted Lasso Season 4 arriving in August. 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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409 - Home Cameras & Missing Person Cases — Safety or Surveillance? Vision Pro F1 & Apple’s March Mystery
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. Apple teases a mysterious March 4 event as rumors swirl about colorful MacBooks and M5 updates. We break down VisionOS 26.4 beta, iOS 26.4 AI features, CarPlay updates, Rosetta 2 warnings, and Apple’s expanding sports lineup — including MLS now free on Apple TV+. Plus, Emergency SOS via satellite saves skiers in Lake Tahoe. 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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408 - Home Camera Missing Persons,YouTube App on Vision Pro
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The panel discusses iOS 26.3 security updates, the launch of YouTube’s native app on Apple Vision Pro, and improvements across Apple’s platforms. They debate home security cameras and privacy, explore iPad multitasking enhancements, and break down the Apple Card’s move from Goldman Sachs to Chase. Plus: YouTube TV bundles, T-Mobile’s live call translation, and Apple’s removal of iTunes wishlists. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a...
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407 - Vision Pro Turns Two, HomeKit Gets Real, and MacStock 10 Is Official
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. This episode covers the transition of visionOS 26.3 from beta, the second anniversary of the Vision Pro, and critical updates for the Home app. The team also discusses the expansion of the Apple Sports app, the future of CarPlay Ultra, and exciting new content coming to Apple TV+. Finally, the show concludes with the highly anticipated announcement of MacStock 10. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...
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406 - Apple's Shopping Spree: $2B Here, Record Profits There, AirTags Everywhere!
In Touch with iOS
In this packed episode 406 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a huge week in the Apple ecosystem. The panel dives into Apple’s $2 billion acquisition of Q.ai, record-breaking quarterly earnings, updates to visionOS, the newly released Apple Creative Studio subscription, AirTag 2, major Apple TV+ news including Ted Lasso’s return, and much more. Apple is clearly firing on all cylinders—hardware, services, AI, accessibility, and entertainment—and this episode covers it all with...
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405 - F1's Oscar Charge and the Vision Pro Retrocade
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley,Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The discussion spans the latest Vision Pro beta updates and immersive NBA experiences to rumors of new M5 MacBook Pros and significant leadership shifts at Apple. The team also tackles critical security news, including a major data breach at a manufacturing partner and new anti-phishing features from 1Password. 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...
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404 - CES 2026 Highlights and Apple’s Big Creative Move
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS Dave is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down the biggest Apple and tech stories of the week. The panel dives into Chuck’s firsthand CES 2026 experiences, Apple’s surprise Creative Studio subscription bundle, upcoming iOS 26 updates, Apple Podcasts’ record year, shifting trade-in values, Google Gemini’s expanding role in Apple Intelligence, and the return of Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would...
info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guest Kelly Guimont, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We discuss the iOS 18 beta's progress and new features, share tips for providing developer feedback, and speculate on the upcoming Apple event on September 9, including the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch updates. The conversation also covers the implications of Bluetooth 6 and a creative use of AirTags to catch package thieves, showcasing innovative tech applications in everyday life. Excitement for Apple's future developments permeates the episode, setting the stage for further insights in the coming weeks.
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Topics and Summary
In this episode, we delve into the latest and greatest in Apple's ecosystem, covering everything from iOS updates to exciting new product predictions ahead of the upcoming Apple event. I'm joined by experts Kelly Guimpnt, Ben Roethjig, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius, each bringing their insights and enthusiasm for all things Apple.
We kick off the episode by discussing the current state of beta testing for iOS 18, noting its progression towards completion and the anticipated launch at the close of the month. Each panelist shares their experiences with the latest beta features, from enhanced customization options to the joys and quirks of the Music app updates. Our resident beta tester offers valuable tips, emphasizing the importance of providing feedback to developers during testing to ensure a smooth final rollout.
As we transition into product speculation for the upcoming Apple event on September 9, we explore the likely unveilings, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch updates, and possibly new AirPods. We engage in a lively discussion on what we hope to see from the Apple event, with varying opinions on whether the iPhone mini will be making a return and what exciting features the Apple Watch might include this year.
In addition to our product predictions, we also address the introduction of Bluetooth 6, discussing its potential impact on Apple's precision-finding capabilities and how it might revolutionize the way users interact with their devices. Kelly raises a crucial point about the slow adoption of new technologies and how it might affect users in the short term.
The episode takes a lighter turn when we explore a fascinating new use case for AirTags, where a California woman creatively employed the device to track down package thieves. This leads to an in-depth conversation on the innovative ways users are harnessing technology to tackle everyday problems, as we reminisce about similar past endeavors that blend technology with a bit of humor and cleverness.
As we wrap up, the camaraderie and shared excitement for what's to come in Apple's world shine through. We encourage listeners to stay tuned for more detailed analyses of the Apple event and the impact of new technology on our daily lives in future episodes.
Links referenced in our Topics
Links referenced in our Topics
Beta this week. We are very close to release of iOS 18
When to Expect iOS 18 on Your iPhone as Beta Testing Wraps Up
Hands-on with Clean Up in iOS 18.1 Beta 3 [Video]
Apple Music in iOS 18: Five new features are coming soon
Vision Pro This week. Apple Seeds Ninth visionOS 2 Beta to Developers
FYI: This is the summarized changelog from what’s changed in Beta 9
visionOS 2 Beta 9 Changelog
Vision Pro will live or die on Apple’s own words: ‘spatial computer Would you agree?
What is the HEIC photo format on the iPhone? The Quickest Ways to Convert HEIC to JPEG
iMazing Converter | Free Photo HEIC to JPEG and Video HEVC to MPEG-4 Conversion Tool
Kelly's friend Aaron Hockley (aka TechPhotoGuy) shared a shortcut to send a JPG:
Convert HEIC to JPG with This iOS Shortcut
Apple’s Glow time event is next week and the panel gives their predictions.
Apple’s iPhone 16 event: how to watch and what to expect
New iPhone 16 Pro 2TB Storage Option: All the Rumors In Favor
iPhone 16 Launch Month Is Here: Everything We Know
Four advantages the iPhone 16 Pro will have over the iPhone 16
Why ‘AirPods SE’ could debut next week as Apple’s new entry model
Apple Watch users are getting asked about features, battery life, and use of smart rings
iPad Mini 7? What to Expect From Apple's 2024 iPad Mini 7
AirPods 4 Rumors: Everything We Know So Far
News
Slow Horses season 4 starts streaming today
Bluetooth 6 Launches, Could Enhance iPhone's Precision Finding Feature
AirTags are now being used as bait to catch package thieves
Mark Rober and Macaulay Culkin troll Porch Pirates: Glitter Bomb 2.0 vs Porch Pirates
Announcements
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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 jencius@mastodon.social https://thepodtalk.net
About our Guest
Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso