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In Touch with iOS

Release Date: 02/02/2025

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In Touch with iOS

Dave Ginsburg is joined by Marty Jencius and Jill McKinley to discuss a study showing Apple Vision Pro helping surgeons complete procedures faster, the latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and AirPods beta updates, and an important Mac screen-sharing security fix. They also cover MacBook Air shortages, the coming end of Rosetta 2, an iCloud Private Relay IP leak, CarPlay on pontoon boats, September iPhone rumors, higher Apple Trade In values, Ted Lasso’s return, Madden NFL 27 on Apple Arcade, and more. The show notes are at   Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. Apple reports another outstanding quarter as the panel discusses record revenue, Tim Cook's final earnings call, and what it means for Apple's future. The conversation also covers iOS 27's newest features, important security updates across Apple's platforms, Apple's new Klarna-powered leasing program replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program, AppleCare changes, Ted Lasso's return, Gemini on the Mac, and a collection of favorite Apple apps, accessories,...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, he panel discuss Apple’s latest betas, Apple Intelligence improvements, Vision Pro updates, iPhone leasing rumors, Claude Code for iOS development, Genius Bar AI notes, AppleCare One, and The Morning Show’s final season. 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 This week on In...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to recap an unforgettable MacStock 10 weekend, including standout presentations, the live In Touch With iOS recording, and the community that makes the event special. The panel also discusses Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, rumors surrounding Apple’s smart home strategy, the latest beta releases, LEGO’s iMac G3 proposal, Apple Arcade additions, AirPods Pro 3 hearing assistance, and wraps up with favorite gear picks of the week. The show notes are at ...

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In this special live 10th anniversary episode, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to celebrate a decade of In Touch With iOS. The panel discusses the latest Apple developer betas, Vision Pro updates, ChatGPT Voice with CarPlay, Apple’s expanding chip strategy, Apple TV+’s record Emmy nominations, and shares their favorite apps and gear picks. 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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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. This week the panel covers another packed week across the Apple ecosystem, including important security updates, the latest developer betas, rumored iOS 27 features, and improvements coming to Apple’s creative apps. The discussion also explores Notes power-user tips, Apple’s acquisition of Play, new HomeKit ideas, iPhone 17 Pro camera enhancements, AI developments from Google and Anthropic, and everyone’s latest Things Found. The show notes are at   Links...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Apple surprised everyone this week with unexpected price increases across much of its hardware lineup, and the crew dives into what changed, why it happened, and whether Apple could have handled the announcement better. The panel also discusses the latest developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, including Apple’s expanding Apple Intelligence features. The show notes are at   Links to our Show Give us a review...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle 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 This week on In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle for a lively discussion covering Apple’s latest beta releases, Vision Pro developments, AI...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. WWDC 2026 is in the books, and the entire In Touch With iOS panel is back together to unpack everything Apple announced. We dive into Apple Intelligence, AI integrations, privacy, Liquid Glass, performance improvements, Vision Pro updates, child safety enhancements, HomePod support, and our early experiences with iOS 27 beta. Plus plenty of laughs, panel banter, and debate about Apple’s future AI direction. The show notes are at   Links to our...

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Dave Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, and Patrice Brend’Amour react live to Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote announcements. The panel discusses Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades, Vision Pro enhancements, Liquid Glass redesign changes, smarter Spotlight search, HomeKit updates, AI photo tools, parental controls, and Apple’s new cross-platform approach to software features. They also debate device compatibility, AI reliability, and whether Apple delivered enough major surprises during this year’s keynote.   The show notes are at   Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple...

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Holden DePardo, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. We start by dissecting Apple's Q1 2025 earnings report, highlighting record revenues of $124.3 billion, despite a slight dip in iPhone sales. The discussion emphasizes growth in services and other products, as the team explores the implications of Apple's shifting revenue sources. We also cover the latest updates on Vision Pro and VisionOS 2.3, noting its expanding gaming capabilities and the potential to attract more gamers. The episode celebrates the iPad's 15th anniversary, while also touching on recent technological advancements from other companies.

The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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The episode kicks off with a detailed analysis of Apple's recently released quarterly earnings report, sharing insights about record revenue of $124.3 billion for Q1 of 2025. While iPhone revenue dipped slightly, we explore how significant growth in services and other product categories like Mac, iPad, and wearables indicates strong overall performance.

Holden provides his perspective on the quarterly results, noting the surprising resilience of Apple's diverse product mix despite the iPhone's decline. Jeff adds that the focus on services has allowed Apple to reduce its dependency on the iPhone as a primary revenue source, foreseeing growth in other segments in the future. Marty emphasizes the importance of Apple’s continued success in services, questioning whether recent drops in the wearables segment impact overall consumer sentiment.

The team transitions to discussions about the new Vision Pro updates, such as the launch of VisionOS 2.3, and its expanding gaming capabilities with over 2,000 titles available through NVIDIA's GeForce Now. The implications of this development for gaming and user experiences on the Vision Pro headset are assessed, with particular interest in how the device could attract more gamers going forward.

We delve into product innovations, such as Apple’s plans for immersive content and recently released immersive videos focusing on sports and music, all aimed at enhancing user engagement. Each team member shares their opinions on the significance of these offerings in increasing the appeal of Apple's ecosystem. A segment is dedicated to the iPad's 15th anniversary, celebrating its impact on both personal and professional landscapes, alongside discussions of other software updates across Apple's range of devices, ensuring users stay informed about security and feature enhancements.

The episode turns towards some intriguing news topics, including CVS's rollout of tech for unlocking secured product cabinets via smartphones, and Microsoft’s new integration with iOS for Windows 11.

Q1 Financial results

Apple’s reports record revenue for Q1 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook: There's a 'Lot of Innovation' Left for Future iPhone Development 

Apple’s install base reaches new high, but growth rate has slowed

Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide

Apple Reports Best Quarter Ever in 1Q 2025 Results: $36.3B Profit on $124.3B Revenue

In Touch With Vision Pro this week. 

Apple Releases visionOS 2.3

Vision Pro now offers 2,000+ games via NVIDIA GeForce NOW support

Game Developers Show Growing Interest in Apple Vision Pro for Gaming

Apple Vision Pro + Kendrick Lamar — Exclusive Experience

Apple's Newest Store Has A Dedicated Vision Pro Side Room

Apple’s next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon

Beta this week. iOS 18.3 was released to the public this week. 

Update Now: iOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3 Include 20+ Security Updates

Apple Releases iOS 18.3 With Visual Intelligence and Notification Summary Improvements

Apple Releases watchOS 11.3 With New Black Unity Watch Face 

Apple Releases tvOS 18.3 

When Will Apple Release the iOS 18.4 Beta?

iOS 18.3 Adds Starlink Support to T-Mobile iPhones

Save 7GB Storage Per Device by Disabling Apple Intelligence

iOS 18.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 18.3

Apple Breaks watchOS Updates On Older Apple Watch Models [Update: Fixed]

Apple Finally Explains How to Install New Firmware on Your AirPods

iOS 18.3: Use New Visual Intelligence Features on iPhone 16 

Apple Announced the iPad 15 Years Ago Today

In Touch With Mac this week

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.3 With Genmoji

Apple to Patch Web Browser Vulnerabilities Affecting Recent Macs, iPads and iPhones

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News

Apple Might Start Buying Ads on X Again

Apple TV+ Introduces 'Sunday Night Soccer' With Weekly MLS Matches

Netflix Brings Full-Season Download Feature to iPhone and iPad

Windows 11 Start menu phone integration now includes iPhone support

CVS Tests Letting iPhone Users Unlock Product Cabinets Without an Employee 

Announcements

Macstock 9 is next summer. It's back again for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. Newsletter link here: https://mailchi.mp/0c81790aa2a8/macstock8-10132503?e=eb0c7039b1

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 is now available! .  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

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

Holden DePardo His Apple and  tech knowledge brings great insights to the show.