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In Touch with iOS

Release Date: 05/23/2025

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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 InTouchwithiOS.com

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Summary

In this episode, we cover a mix of fascinating Apple and Google news and updates. We start by sharing how ‘The Price is Right’ contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple’s Vision Pro, highlighting just how surprising the headset’s price point is. Next, we explore the WWDC 2025 VisionOS 3 wishlist, imagining what features Apple might add to improve the user experience.

We also discuss the latest status on iOS 18.5, which has no new beta this week but still holds some small refinements. Moving to Mac, we cover handy tips like taking full control of macOS notifications and how to use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac.

On the Google front, we recap their exciting I/O announcements including the Gemini app’s new Live View feature and Google Translate becoming the default translation app on iOS devices. Plus, we spotlight a great deal on a wireless CarPlay adapter available at Walmart.

Rounding out the episode, we hit the news with Mozilla shutting down Pocket, Fortnite topping App Store charts, iPhone 7 Plus and 8 becoming vintage, and some fresh Apple TV+ series and movie news.

Episode Highlights

  • This week in In Touch With Vision Pro:

    Discussion on how ‘The Price is Right’ contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple’s Vision Pro headset by thousands of dollars.

    Plus a spotlight on the Mirror Vision App enhancing the Vision Pro experience.

  • WWDC 25 VisionOS 3 Wishlist

    What features we hope Apple adds next for Vision Pro in the upcoming VisionOS 3 update.

  • Updates on iOS 18.5: no new beta release this week, but still worth watching for minor refinements.

  • In In Touch With Mac this week:

    • How to take full control of notifications on macOS (Lifehacker)

    • Using your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac (MacRumors)

  • Google I/O Announcements Recap:

    A rundown of everything interesting Google announced, including:

    • Gemini app for iOS now with Live View real-time visual help

    • Google Translate is now the default translation app on iPhone and iPad

  • Deals and Gadgets:

    Walmart’s wireless CarPlay adapter selling for $33 (originally $80), praised by shoppers for flawless performance.

News Roundup

  • Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket to refocus on Firefox (9to5Mac)

  • Fortnite tops App Store charts again (MacRumors)

  • iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 now officially vintage (MacRumors)

  • Apple TV+ announces a new five-part documentary film portrait “Mr. Scorsese”

  • New Apple TV+ series from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay announced

  • Apple’s big summer movie expanding to more IMAX theaters due to overwhelming popularity

Links Mentioned in This Episode

'The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Pro

 

Mirror Vision App 

 

WWDC 25 visionOS 3 wishlist: what we'd like to see next for Apple Vision Pro

How to Take Full Control of Notifications on macOS | Lifehacker

Use Your iPhone as a Microphone for Your Mac - MacRumors

Everything Interesting Google Announced at I/O Today - MacRumors

Gemini App for iOS Gets Live View Feature for Real-Time Visual Help - MacRumors

Google Translate Now Available as Default Translation App on iPhone and iPad

Walmart is selling a 'convenient' $80 wireless CarPlay adapter for $33, and shoppers say it 'works flawlessly'

News

Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket as it refocuses on Firefox

Fortnite Takes Top Spot on App Store Charts

iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Now Considered Vintage

Apple TV+ announces the five-part documentary film portrait 'Mr. Scorsese'

Apple TV+ Announces New Series From Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay

Apple's Big Summer Movie Expanding to More IMAX Theaters Due to 'Overwhelming Popularity

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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

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 

About our Guest

Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.