418 - Apple’s Neo Boom, Vision Pro Updates & Router Ban Confusion
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius. Apple Vision Pro updates continue with visionOS 26.5, enterprise support expands, and a $30K immersive camera sparks debate. We break down MacBook Neo demand surges, Microsoft price hikes, Google’s Gemini Mac app, router ban confusion, and more. Plus Macstock updates and a standout new app. 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 ...
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417 - Special: David Pogue on Apple’s First 50 Years: Vision Pro, iPhone Neo, & More
In Touch with iOS
In this special episode 417 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg sits down with tech journalist and author David Pogue to discuss his book Apple: The First 50 Years. Joined by Jeff Gamet and Marty Jencius, the panel explores Apple’s history, iconic products, Vision Pro, and the future of the iPhone and iPad in an engaging deep-dive conversation. 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...
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416 - Vision Pro Gaming, MacBook Neo Delays & Insta360 Snap Review
In Touch with iOS
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Episode 416 covers the Vision Pro launch and training debate, Steam Link gaming on Vision Pro, iOS and macOS updates, the runaway success of the MacBook Neo, the Insta360 Snap accessory, Mint Mobile’s $45 bundle, AI-powered security from Anthropic, and Overcast’s new transcripts feature. Plus, Macstock preview and a fun discussion about tech, AI, and the Apple ecosystem. The show notes are at Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! we would really...
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415 - From Apple II to Vision Pro – Apple at 50
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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. This week on In Touch With iOS, the panel dives into visionOS 26.5 beta and new immersive Vision Pro experiences including concerts and NASA content. We discuss a rare iOS security update for older devices, iOS 26.5 beta features like Maps suggestions and RCS encryption, and macOS Tahoe beta updates. The show celebrates Apple’s 50th anniversary with Apple history and memories, plus updates to the Apple Sports app, AirTag firmware, Gmail changes, and...
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414 - Apple’s Massive Update Week: iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe & More
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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. Dave and the panel dive into Apple’s massive round of OS updates including iOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod updates. The team discusses Apple Music’s new AI Playlist Playground, major security fixes you should install immediately, and Apple Podcasts adding video podcasting support. Plus, Apple kills the Mac Pro, celebrates 25 years of Mac OS, introduces a new Apple Business platform, and the panel reacts to Netflix price hikes and the...
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413 - Apple Watch Wins & MacBook Neo Begins
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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. 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
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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
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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. 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! ...
info_outlineThe 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 InTouchwithiOS.com
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Summary
In Episode 385 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by panelists Kelly Guimont, Jill McKinley, Ben Roethig, and Marty Jencius for an in-depth discussion on everything Apple ahead of the much-anticipated September 9th Apple Event.
The panel kicks off with reactions to the iOS 26 Beta 9 and visionOS Beta 9 releases, highlighting improvements like 3D charting support for developers, enhanced accessibility ratings in the App Store, and visual refinements such as the updated liquid glass interface. While some bugs remain, overall performance feels crisper and more polished.
Looking ahead to the event, the conversation centers on the iPhone 17 lineup — including rumors of a lighter iPhone 17 Air, spatial photography integration for Vision Pro, and whether the upgrades justify an annual refresh. Opinions are divided: some are eager to upgrade, while others remain skeptical about how compelling the changes will be.
The panel also dives into expected updates for the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, including a possible return of blood oxygen monitoring and other health features. Other Apple ecosystem topics include:
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Apple Wallet enhancements — digital boarding passes with live activities, airport maps, luggage tracking, and U.S. passport support.
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AirPods Pro 3 rumors — improved noise cancellation, redesigned stems, and heart rate monitoring integration.
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HomePod and AirTag updates — hopes for better battery life and a more seamless user experience.
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Apple TV speculation — possible Wi-Fi 7 support and potential gaming opportunities.
In a lighter segment, the group discusses Astropad’s new anti-reflective “Fresh Coat” screen protector, designed to reduce glare by 75% on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. They also dive into Opera’s revamped tab management on iOS, debating its potential to rival Safari and Chrome.
Finally, the episode touches on Apple’s AI ambitions, exploring reports of a planned answer engine integrated with Siri, leveraging deals with OpenAI, Perplexity, or even Google Gemini. While Apple’s AI strategy sparks mixed opinions, the panel agrees that user privacy and energy efficiency will likely remain top priorities.
This episode serves as the perfect primer before Apple’s big event, balancing news, rumors, personal insights, and witty banter to prepare listeners for what’s next in the Apple ecosystem.
Topics and Links
In Touch With Vision Pro this week.
visionOS 26 Beta 9 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation
Beta this week. iOS26 Beta 9 was released this week.
Apple releases iOS 26 beta 9 for iPhone
Apple releases beta 9 for iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, more [U]
iOS 26: Import and Export Markdown Files in Apple Notes
Apple Wallet has three new features for boarding passes in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac
In Touch With Mac this week
macOS Tahoe 26 beta 9 now available
Predictions for the Apple Event September 9th
Beyond iPhone 17: Apple Rumored to Launch 10 Other Products in 2025 - MacRumors
AirPods Pro 3 coming next week: Here’s every rumored feature - 9to5Mac
Five new Apple products are the biggest September 9 launch ‘maybes’ - 9to5Mac
iPhone 17 event promises to go beyond the usual yearly updates for each product - 9to5Mac
AirPods Max get an elegant solution to their biggest design flaw - 9to5Mac
- Marty’s AirPodMax charger
Other Topics
Astropad's 'Fresh Coat' Screen Protector Cuts iPhone Reflections by 75% Without Color Loss/
Apple Patents Next-Generation Taptic Engine
Apple’s Shock-Resistant Haptic Engine Patent Signals Durability Leap for Future Devices
Apple Plans AI-Powered Web Search Tool for Siri to Rival OpenAI, Perplexity
News
New Opera Browser Features Aim to End Safari Tab Management Woes - MacRumors
Ecobee's Smart Security System Now Works With Home App and Siri
Specific page for the vents: Smart Home HVAC Solutions for Central Heating and Cooling – Flair
Flair + ecobee: Smart HVAC Control Made Simple
Instagram Finally Comes to iPad
Netflix Moments Feature Gets Major Update for Scene Sharing on iOS
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