420 - MacBook Neo Is Hot, Apple AI Grows, and is Vision Pro doomed or Not
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Vision Pro sparks debate with real-world medical breakthroughs and Hollywood use cases while critics call it “doomed.” Meanwhile, MacBook Neo demand surges, Apple expands AI and iCloud features, and MacStock 2026 heats up with major announcements. 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 In Episode 420, Dave...
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419 - Tim Cook Steps Back: A New Era Begins at Apple With John Tennus
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, Ben Roethig. Apple enters a new era as Tim Cook transitions to Executive Chairman and John Ternus steps in as CEO. The panel breaks down what this means for Apple’s future, alongside iOS 26.5 beta updates, Vision Pro developments, AI expansion, CarPlay upgrades, and a major phishing scam targeting Apple users. 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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418 - Apple’s Neo Boom, Vision Pro Updates & Router Ban Confusion
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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...
info_outlineThe 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.
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Summary
In episode 405 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a full panel including Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, and Jeff Gamet to dissect the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem. The episode covers a wide range of topics from hardware shortages and software betas to major security breaches and executive transitions.
The panel discusses the recent Vision Pro beta releases, noting that while the updates are relatively minor, they significantly improve connectivity with game controllers. Looking ahead, Apple Arcade is set to launch a "Retrocade" on February 5th, bringing 3D immersive versions of classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids to the headset. The team also reviews the recent immersive Lakers NBA game, sharing mixed feelings about the audio quality and app stability, but ultimately expressing excitement for the future of sports in VR.
Current MacBook Pro stock is reportedly thinning, with wait times stretching into March. This has fueled speculation about an imminent release of M5 Pro and M5 Max models. The panel debates whether users should upgrade now or wait for the rumored M6, while also considering how NVIDIA's priority at TSMC for AI chips might be impacting Apple’s supply chain.
The discussion takes a serious turn regarding a massive 1TB data breach at Apple manufacturing partner Luxshare. The stolen data allegedly includes confidential product designs and engineering documents from 2019 through 2025, raising concerns about reverse engineering and hardware vulnerabilities. On the software side, 1Password has introduced a new anti-phishing feature that warns users when they attempt to paste passwords into suspicious websites. The panel also revisits Walmart’s continued refusal to accept Apple Pay, noting that the retailer prefers its own "Walmart Pay" system to maintain control over customer purchase data.
Apple TV+ continues to gain momentum with six Academy Award nominations for the film F1. The panel also previews upcoming content, including the March 27th premiere of For All Mankind Season 5, and discusses other popular series like Starfleet Academy and Monarch.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to reports that John Ternus is being groomed as the next Apple CEO. Ternus has recently taken over management of the design teams, a move seen as a way to expose him to broader business operations before Tim Cook eventually retires. While some panelists express anxiety over a post-Cook era, others highlight Apple’s history of strong succession planning.
Topics and Links
In Touch With Vision Pro this week.
Apple Seeds Second Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers
visionOS 26.3 Beta 2 Release Notes
Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in February for Vision Pro
Dave, Marty, and Eric give thoughts viewing the Lakers Immersive game
When and how to watch Lakers games in Apple Immersive format on Vision Pro
What it’s like to watch an NBA game courtside in Apple Vision Pro
Beta this week. iOS 26.3 Beta 2 continues.
In Touch With Mac this week
MacBook Pro Buyers Now Facing Up to a Two-Month Wait Ahead of New Models
Other Topics
Major data breach could expose Apple secrets
Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in the U.S. in 2026, Here's Why
Apple Tops 2025 Smartphone Market With 20% Share, 10% Growth
Apple drops to 7th in U.S. patent rankings for 2025 as grants fall 11%, per report
Apple tops the 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list—finishing No. 1 for the 19th year in a row
News
Apple's F1 Movie Nominated for Best Picture at 2026 Oscars
Apple scores six Academy Award nominations
Apple TV reveals first look at season five of hit space drama “For All Mankind”
ChatGPT Atlas Gains Tab Groups, Auto Google/AI Search Switching
1Password Launches Anti-Phishing Warnings for Pasted Passwords
Apple's John Ternus Takes Over Design in Latest CEO Succession Move
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