436 - Vision Pro in the OR and CarPlay on the Water
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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435 - Apple Earnings Soar While the iPhone Upgrade Program Evolves
In Touch with iOS
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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434 - Apple Beta 4 Deep Dive, iPhone Leasing Rumors, Claude Code & Apple Intelligence
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, 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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433 - MacStock Memories, Apple vs. OpenAI, and the Future of the Smart Home
In Touch with iOS
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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432 - Live at Macstock: 10 Years of In Touch With iOS and Vision Pro, iOS 27, Apple TV
In Touch with iOS
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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431 - The One Where Apple Says “Please Update Now”
In Touch with iOS
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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430 - Apple’s Price Shock and the Future of HomeKit
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. 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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429 - AI Workflows, Vision Pro Upgrades, and CarPlay Gets Smarter
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 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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428 - Apple’s AI Strategy Is Starting to Look Smarter
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. 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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427 - WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Finally Grows Up?
In Touch with iOS
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...
info_outlineThe 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 InTouchwithiOS.com
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Summary
In episode 413, David Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden for a packed discussion across Apple’s ecosystem.
The show kicks off with breaking news: Apple secures a favorable ruling in the ongoing Apple Watch blood oxygen dispute. The panel explores what this means for current and future Apple Watch users, including the workaround using the iPhone and whether full functionality could return.
Vision Pro takes a major step forward with NVIDIA GeForce NOW support, enabling higher frame rates and improved gaming experiences. The panel discusses how this positions Vision Pro as a more serious gaming and computing platform.
iOS 26.4 brings a long-awaited improvement to Family Sharing, finally allowing individual payment methods—something users have wanted for years. Meanwhile, tvOS gets subtle but useful discovery improvements.
A standout segment focuses on the MacBook Neo, with strong early impressions. The panel highlights its surprising performance in real-world use, including Final Cut Pro workflows, multitasking, and even running Windows via Parallels. A new companion podcast—the Neo Notebook—is also announced.
Apple also releases AirPods Max 2, featuring the H2 chip, improved ANC, and better audio performance, though at a higher price point. The discussion explores whether the upgrade is compelling enough.
The episode wraps with excitement for MacStock 2026 and continued community engagement.
Topics and Links
Breaking News
ITC Judge Rules Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Workaround Does Not Infringe Masimo Patents
In Touch With Vision Pro this week.
visionOS 26.4 Release Candidate Now Available for Apple Vision Pro
visionOS 26.4 Beta 4 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation
Apple Vision Pro gains smoother gameplay with Nvidia's top GeForce Now streaming plan
Beta this week.
Apple Seeds iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 Release Candidates
macOS Tahoe 26.4 RC Release Notes: 6 New Features Coming to Mac
iOS 26.4 to finally let Family Sharing members use their own payment methods
Apple Releases watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Release Candidates
Here Are Apple's Release Notes for iOS 26.4 - MacRumors
Apple Adds 'Genius Browse' Movie and TV Recommendations to Apple TV in tvOS 26.4 - MacRumors
Apple Urges iPhone Users Running Outdated iOS Versions to Update Immediately
In Touch With Mac this week
macOS Tahoe 26.4 Release Candidate Now Available - MacRumors
New segment: In Touch with Macbook Neo
Despite hardware limits, Parallels supports running Windows on MacBook Neo
MacBook Neo runs Premiere Pro and almost 60 Chrome tabs without issues
New vodcast The Neo Notebook starting Sunday March 23rd 9 PM EST
Other Topics
Apple introduces AirPods Max 2
Apple announces AirPods Max 2 update with H2 chip, same price
AirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new
Cool thing Spigen's New AirPods Pro 3 Case Is Modeled After the Original Macintosh Mouse
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Rolling Square Wallet Tracker: https://amzn.to/4stzQqC
News
Perplexity Launches Comet AI Browser for iPhone With Built-In Assistant - MacRumors
Apple's Head of Home Hardware Leaves for Smart Ring Maker Oura
Apple's First Lightning iPhone is Now Obsolete
Apple buys Final Cut Pro plug-in partner, MotionVFX
Announcements
Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary ! Dave, Chuck, Jeff, Marty, and Jill are all speaking this year!. With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock’s sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available) Come join us. Register HERE Its official! Dave is speaking for a 10th consecutive year!!
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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 Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65 and the show @intouchwithios
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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 Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch 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
Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.
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. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com
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