387 - White Squigglies & Cosmic Orange: iPhone 17 Launch Day
Release Date: 09/21/2025
440 - Jeff Says Nope to AGI — Apple AI, Macs, and iOS 27
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437 - Is It Time to Go Back to Apple’s Built-In Apps?
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436 - Vision Pro in the OR and CarPlay on the Water
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432 - Live at Macstock: 10 Years of In Touch With iOS and Vision Pro, iOS 27, Apple TV
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info_outlineThe latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Episode 387 covers the iPhone 17 launch, VisionOS 26 improvements, and the Liquid Glass redesign in iOS 26. The panel debates consumer vs. business use cases for Vision Pro, explores AirPods Pro 3’s new live translation and camera features, and reacts to early battery drain and “white squigglies” camera glitches. They wrap with hardware orders, cosmic orange iPhone debates, and plenty of laughs.
iPhone 17 review, iPhone 17 unboxing, iPhone 17 Pro cosmic orange, iOS 26 Liquid Glass, iOS 26 CarPlay changes, VisionOS 26 update, Apple Vision Pro review, AirPods Pro 3 live translation, AirPods Pro 3 sleep detection, macOS Tahoe update, Apple TV dark scenes fix, Apple podcast
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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Summary
The show kicks off with breaking news: iPhone 17 shipments have landed in Australia and New Zealand, with U.S. customers bracing for shipping delays unless they scored a launch-day pre-order. The panel shares excitement over their own incoming devices, including cosmic orange iPhone Pro models that sparked plenty of laughs and debate.
Attention then turns to VisionOS 26, with deeper looks at new features such as persistent widgets, spatial browsing in Safari, and improved Personas. The panel debates whether Apple Vision Pro is truly lagging in consumer adoption or simply carving out a business-focused niche with use cases like Lowe’s immersive design demos.
From there, it’s on to iOS 26 and its bold new Liquid Glass aesthetic, sparking spirited discussion around usability in apps like Messages, Safari, Photos, and CarPlay. Panelists share personal struggles, tips, and workarounds while reflecting on how “change is hard” — especially when muscle memory is involved.
The group also covers watchOS 26 enhancements (sleep scores, workout buddy, hypertension alerts), tvOS improvements (better dark-scene rendering), and macOS Tahoe quirks (installation issues on M3 Ultra). Jeff even jokes about calling it “macOS Donner Party,” sending the panel into laughter.
The episode also highlights AirPods Pro 3’s new tricks — including live translation, sleep detection, and camera control gestures — and acknowledges early iPhone 17 software bugs like the infamous “white squigglies” camera glitch, which Apple is already patching. Wrapping up, the panel shares their new hardware purchases and charging accessories while keeping the mood lively with running jokes about Real Housewives, pumpkin spice, and cosmic orange cases.
😂 Funny Moments:
• Marty: “Christmas in September!”
• Jeff: “Let’s just call it macOS Donner Party.”
• Jill: “Stay off the roads… I turned off Liquid Glass in CarPlay!”
• Dave: “The orange iPhone Pro? Looks like Real Housewives of Apple.”
👉 Whether you’re here for the serious Apple insights or the Brady Bunch jokes about battery drain, this episode delivers.
Topics and Links
Breaking News
First iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro Orders Now Arriving to Customers
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Launch Day is Near: 4 Things to Know
Apple confirms: The new iPhones have a camera problem | Macworld
In Touch With Vision Pro this week.
Apple Vision Pro finds foothold in business market as consumer sales lag
Beta this week. All OS’es are released this week/
iOS 26 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide - MacRumors
iPadOS 26 review: Your iPad is more Mac-like than ever — and that’s great news
Apple tvOS 26 is here — all the biggest upgrades and changes you can try right now
How to use Apple Watch’s hypertension feature in watchOS 26 - 9to5Mac
Tips on
Liquid Glass
App Changes mail finding where things are
Safari pinch to goto tabs
Day One iOS 26 Updates Required for All iPhone 17 Models
iOS 26.0.1 Coming Soon, Likely With iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Fix
Brief on
AirPods Pro 3 just got their first firmware update
In Touch With Mac this week
Other Topics
How to get Apple's hot new iPhone color without buying an iPhone Pro
Apple explains why your iPhone may drain faster after updating to iOS 26 | Macworld
What did we all buy this week?
Dave bought these things
40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max - Apple
Apple's New Dynamic 40W to 60W Charger Has a Key Advantage
iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe – Orange - Apple
Apple Watch Series 11 Midnight 46mm
AirPods Pro 3
iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange 512GB
Spigen for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case
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Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern.
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