In Touch with iOS

David Ginsburg
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Mar 11, 2023 • 1h

245 - Apple Classical Music and iCloud Plus - With Guests Guy Serle and Ben Roethig

In the most recent episode of In Touch With iOS, Dave is accompanied by guests Guy Serle and Ben Roethig. The main topic of discussion is Apple's upcoming release of a Classical Music app, which is set to debut this month. The guests delve into why this app is separate from Apple Music. Additionally, they explore the exciting features of iCloud+, including Hide My Email, Private Relay, HomeKit Video, and the ability to recover contacts and calendar data via icloud.com. Other topics covered include the release of the yellow iPhone 14, the use of HomePod temperature and humidity sensors, and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Apple Card's Savings Account Feature Nears Launch Yellow iPhone? Yes there is. Apple Announces New Yellow Color Option for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Apple's iPhone 14 Silicone Cases Now Available in Four New Colors Apple Releases Over 20 New Apple Watch Bands and AirTag Accessories, Including New Hermès 'Casaque' Line Apple Announces iPhone 14's Satellite Feature Launching in Six More Countries Later This Month T-Mobile confirms its free MLB․TV offer will return this year; MLB app updated for 2023 season Friday Night Baseball returns to Apple TV+ and MLB App Now Supports Live Activities Apple's deal with MLS includes an opt-out clause if enough people don't subscribe Ivory now lets users create a Mastodon account directly from the app Latest 'Today at Apple' session lets you 'Believe' you can create a Ted Lasso poster with iPad and Apple Pencil Jason Segel and Harrison Ford comedy 'Shrinking' renewed for season two at Apple TV+ Topics tvOS 16.3.3 was released. Apple Releases tvOS 16.3.3 With Fix for Siri Remote on Latest Apple TV Beta this week. iOS16.4 Beta 3 was released this week. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 9.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 16.4 to Developers Apple Releases Second Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3 Ventura Beta Users iOS 16.4 beta hints at Car Key feature dropping NFC support in the future Apple Music Classical is finally to be launched on March 28th and has its own app. We give our thoughts Apple Music Classical on the App Store Apple Music Classical launching on March 28, here's a first look How to set Apple Music Classical to auto-download to your iPhone as soon as it's available Apple Classical has what Apple Music needs: An app that isn't bundled with iOS Apple Music Classical will launch on March 28 with 'world's largest' catalog iCloud. We talk about some of the great features of iCloud+ including https://www.icloud.com/icloudplus/ Hide my Email Custom Email Domain Private Relay HomeKit Secure Video Home app - Accessories - Apple Family Sharing There are some great features accessing icloud.com on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Data Recovery on icloud.com restoring Files, bookmarks in Safari, contacts, and calendars. iCloud+ plans and pricing Tips How to Disable iCloud Private Relay for Specific Website on iPhone & iPad How to Unsend Email on Mail for iPhone & iPad Using the temperature and humidity settings on the HomePod Mini and HomePod 2nd Gen How to get the temperature and humidity level of a room using your HomePod 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guests Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-436-9501 Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com
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Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 25min

244 - Keep Your iPhone Passcode Safe - With Guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, and Jeff Gamet

In the most recent episode of In Touch With iOS hosted by Dave, he's joined by guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, and Jeff Gamet. We have a discussion on Microsoft's intention to incorporate iMessage into Windows. The conversation then shifts to a concerning issue where thieves have been observing people entering their passcodes and then stealing their iPhones, leaving them locked out of their accounts. To combat this, they explore the use of password managers, particularly their favorite one, 1Password. They also delve into the topic of Apple's Health VP, who discusses the future of Apple Watch and glucose monitoring. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Apple could be new home for Pac-12 football streaming after passing on NFL AI-Powered Bing Search Comes to Microsoft Edge, Skype and Bing iOS Apps Sonos Era 100 & Era 300 HomePod competitors coming in March Apple Increases Trade-In Values for Select iPhones, iPads and Macs Apple Now Charging More for Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacements on iPhones, iPads and Macs Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.4 Beta 2 was released this week. Everything New in iOS 16.4 Beta 2: Apple Books Changes, Apple Music Classical Mentions, Apple Pay in South Korea and More Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Developers iOS 16.4 Beta 2 Re-Adds Page Turning Animation to Apple Books Apple Music Classical Launch Could Be Approaching Based on Code in iOS 16.4 Beta 2 Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 9.4 to Developers How to use the new Lock Screen Shortcut in iOS 16.4 iOS 16.4 beta hints at HomePod launch in Israel with support for Siri in Hebrew Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.4 Beta Users We have some interesting security topics to discuss this week. There was an article and video on protecting yourself from data thieves. We discuss iPhone built in keychain vs a password manager Do you use one or both? Tips on keeping things secure in both places. How to Protect Your iPhone Data From Thieves Don't Trust Your iPhone's Passcode to Keep Your Data Safe If both your iPhone and passcode get stolen, you're in deep trouble The saga continues: The LastPass hack saga just keeps getting worse Meanwhile Top US cybersecurity official calls on Microsoft and Twitter to match Apple's commitment to user security Apple security is good even though this social engineering issue occurred. We are finding out more about the future of Apple Watch and health. We discuss Apple VP of Health discusses future of Apple Watch and health in India Apple's Health VP Talks Glucose Monitoring on Apple Watch Amid Rumors of Noninvasive Tracking Breakthrough What is Microsoft thinking about bringing iMessage to Windows? We discuss. Microsoft is bringing iMessage to Windows with the Phone Link app 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About Our Guest Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Expo: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Twitter @macstockexpo and @formaceyesonly 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.
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Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 14min

243 - Binder of Show Notes on Apple - With Jeff Gamet and Guest Web Bixby

In the newest episode of In Touch With iOS hosted by Dave, he is accompanied by guests Web Bixby and Jeff Gamet. Jeff shares his opinions on the recent news of a potential import ban on Apple Watch and the stance of President Biden on the matter. During the show, we get to know first-time guest Web Bixby better, including his history with Apple, and he even showcases his meticulously organized Binder of notes for the show. Other topics covered in the episode include the recent Apple services outage and how to access the system status page, Google paying Apple to stay out of the search market, and the fact that the iPhone was the most traded-in and upgraded smartphone in 2022. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Apple Store App Updated With Improvements for Saved Items and Enhanced Store Information Apple Releases 'Car Keys Tests' App for Licensed MFi Developers Tile Adds Undetectable Anti-Theft Mode to Tracking Devices, With $1 Million Fine If Used for Stalking Apple Watch import ban gets dangerously close: President Biden upholds the ITC's AliveCor ruling You missed this but You can now get Apple's MLS Season Pass for free from T-Mobile, here's how YouTube TV working to fix crashing issue on Apple TV as redesign rolls out more widely Google Photos for iOS Now Supports Magic Eraser Tool for Google One Subscribers Topics We welcome our first time guest Web Bixby to the show. We find out more about him and what Apple products he uses in business and home. Beta this week. iOS 16.4 Beta 1 is still in testing. How to enable iOS betas from the Settings app with 16.4 and later Rumors for the next beta Apple Now Testing iOS 16.5 Internally as One of Final Updates Before iOS 17 Looks like Apple had an outage this week. Do you know how to find what services are out? Apple - Support - System Status Did Google pay Apple more money? Google Allegedly Pays Apple Portion of Chrome Search Revenue as Part of Secretive Non-Compete Deal Apple services continue to exceed expectations. We discuss this and future including the Apple One Bundle. Apple Services revenue exceeds Nike & McDonalds combined Trading in an iPhone? Phones were the top devices turned in through trade-in and upgrade programs in 2022 Tips How to Recover Deleted Messages on iPhone How to find the serial number of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Pencil – even if it's lost 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guest Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Feb 18, 2023 • 1h 15min

242 - ChatGPT and Your iPhone - With Guest Brittany Smith and Jeff Gamet.

In the most recent episode of In Touch With iOS, Dave is joined by guests Brittany Smith and Jeff Gamet to delve into a fascinating conversation about ChatGPT, which piques the interest of Bing and Microsoft. They also explore the compatibility of ChatGPT with the iPhone and Apple Watch. In addition, they discuss the release of iOS 16.4 Beta 1, and whether the HomePod is still relevant, given that it has been five years since its launch and a new 2nd gen model has been released. The possibility of Apple introducing hardware subscriptions is also considered, along with other interesting topics. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Ted Lasso season 3 premieres March 15th! Apple announces release date for Ted Lasso season three Big 1Password update for iOS and Mac brings over 100 improvements and changes Apple Reportedly Planning to Limit iPhone 15's USB-C Port in the Same Way as Lightning Plex launches new feature for skipping TV show and movie credits, available on Apple TV and iOS Goldman Sachs drops consumer credit expansion, casting shadow over Apple Savings accounts https://cordcuttersnews.com/paramount-is-lowering-the-price-of-its-showtime-bundle/ T-Mobile Customers Can Get Free MLS Season Pass in Apple TV App Apple reveals iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 usage stats for the first time Topics Very important to update to iOS 16.3.1 with security updates. PSA: Make Sure to Update Soon, macOS Ventura 13.2.1 and iOS 16.3.1 Address Actively Exploited Vulnerability ​​Apple Releases watchOS 9.3.1 With Bug Fixes and Security Updates Apple Releases HomePod 16.3.2 Software With Fix for Siri Request Failures Apple Releases iOS 16.3.1 With iCloud Fix, Crash Detection Optimizations and More Beta this week. iOS 16.4 was released today to developers and public beta.. Everything New in iOS 16.4: Emoji Characters, Web Push Notifications, Beta Installation Simplification, and More Roundup: Here's every new feature and change in iOS 16.4 beta 1 Improved way to register device with beta profile. Apple starts killing off developer beta profiles in iOS 16.4 iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 Betas Add Support for Web Push Notifications Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 9.4 to Developers iOS 16.4 Beta Adds New Emoji Like Donkey, Jellyfish, Pink Heart, Hyacinth, Ginger, Goose, Shaking Face and More iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 Let Developers and Public Beta Testers Opt in to Betas Directly From Software Update Settings iOS 16.4 Adds New Podcasts App Features Across iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay iOS 16.4 Beta Re-Adds HomeKit Architecture Upgrade iOS 16.4 Lays Groundwork for Apple Cash High-Yield Savings Account HomePod was launched 5 years ago. We discussed history and the future. HomePod Launched Five Years Ago Today, Faced Several Setbacks Along the Way iFixit Tears Down Second-Generation HomePod Updated actions and new features in the Shortcuts app on iOS 16.3 ChatGPT made news this week with Microsoft announcing Ai interaction with Bing. Microsoft's New AI-Powered Bing Uses ChatGPT Tech. Here's How to Try It How To Use ChatGPT on iPhone and Apple Watch Apple hardware subscription would be a big step – raising big questions 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guest Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated "well-rounded geek", and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Find her on her YouTube channel of tech tips.
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Feb 11, 2023 • 1h 4min

241 - iPhone Dark Mode, MacBook Pro, & Streaming News - With Jeff Gamet and Guest Holden DePardo

In this week's episode of "In Touch with iOS", host Dave is joined by Jeff Gamet and guest Holden DePardo. They share tips on using Dark Mode on the iPhone and moving apps from Spotlight. Jeff also gives his initial thoughts on his new M2 MacBook Pro. The team also covers the Myst Mobile game for iPhone and iPad, as well as Dave's review of the Kensington Qi dock and Plugable iPad dock. Additionally, they discuss the ongoing changes in the streaming industry, including the recent news that HBO Max and Discovery+ will not merge, and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Some iPhone Users Complain of iCloud Backup Issues After Updating to iOS 16.3 Apple to Re-Release Revamped HomeKit Architecture in iOS 16.4 iPhone 14 Pro Over 20% Faster Than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Benchmarks Drunk driver busted after iPhone calls cops after crash Apple Pay Later service is getting ready for its public release and Apple Pay Later' Now Being Tested by Apple Store Employees Ahead of Launch Apple releases a MagSafe Duo firmware update that won't fix any of its problems UnitedHealthcare offers cash for your Apple Watch health data Remastered 'Myst Mobile' Game Now Available on iPhone and iPad Topics Beta this week. 2 weeks without a beta iOS 16.3 is the current OS. HomePod 16.3.1 tvOS 16.3.1 Dave has a few product reviews this week. Plugable 8-in-1 USB C Docking Station for iPad with Stand Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3XirVf2 Kensington Ipad and Mac USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Docking Station with Qi Charging. Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3DX5g19 Kensington MD120U4 USB4 Hub Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3IaOcHG We discussed Streaming services this week and there was quite a bit of activity. HBO Max is abandoning merging services with Discovery+, Disney+ has lost 2.4M subscribers and more. Unbundling HBO Max and Discovery+ is a win for a la carte TV Disney Plus Lost Subscribers for the First Time In Touch with Mac this week. Jeff moved to a M2 MacBook Pro from his 2019 Intel. We find out what his experience was and impressions since upgrading. Tips iPhone Dark Mode: Settings > Display and brightness. Spotlight search for apps on iPhone and you can drag the app onto the home screen How to arrange your apps in CarPlay in iOS 16 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, Twitter @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 About our Guest Holden DePardo studies computer science and is on Twitter:@holdendepardo
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Feb 4, 2023 • 1h 12min

240 - Tracking a Flight in a Message and Apple TV Cord Cutting - With Guests Kelly Guimont and Guy Serle

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guests Kelly Guimont and Guy Serle. We have some tips this week including how to track a flight in iMessage and tipping with the Apple Watch calculator. Apple Q1 23 results they made money but didn't hit predictions. MLS on Apple TV is available. Kelly with a network fix and tip on Apple TV. Dave explores cord cutting and fails. Plus more topics. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Apple still made money. Apple Reports 1Q 2023 Results: $30.0B Profit on $117.2B Revenue Amid 'Challenging Environment' Apple results and charts: $117.2B quarter is still a step back iPhone: $65.78 billion (vs. $71.63 billion) Mac: $7.74 billion (vs. $10.85 billion) iPad: $9.40 billion (vs. $7.25 billion) Wearables, home, and accessories: $13.48 billion (vs. $14.70 billion) Services: $20.78 billion (vs. $19.5 billion) Tim Cook comments on Quarter Apple Pay Later 'launching soon' according to Tim Cook Tim Cook on the possibility of Apple layoffs: 'A last resort kind of thing' Tim Cook confirms Q1 iPhone revenue would have grown if not for supply issues Apple Watch attracted a record number of first-time buyers in Q1 2023 Apple hits milestone of 2 billion active devices as Services set new revenue record More News How Apple Music is taking over its first Super Bowl Halftime Show Passenger sees his lost wallet fly to different cities thanks to AirTag after airline says it couldn't find it MLS Season Pass launches on Apple TV app ahead of soccer season start MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Topics Apple Preparing iOS 16.3.1 Update for iPhone as Wait for iOS 16.4 Beta Continues Beta this week. When Will the iOS 16.4 Beta Be Released? Lets talk about some of the HomePod reviews and our thoughts. New HomePod Reviews Offer Hands-On Look at Sound Quality, Siri, and More and there is a ring \New HomePod Can Still Stain Some Wooden Surfaces Apple TV topics. Also, this is a vexing thing that Kelly finally resolved: How to Disable Auto-Playing Video Previews on Apple TV Kelly's Apple TV detects the network all the time now! Dave continues to explore cord cutting without any real success. We discuss the gaps between the channels that are offered and services that do or do not have them. Suppose.tv and mybundle.tv are good places to go. Tips How to Track a Flight on Your iPhone How to Use Your Apple Watch to Split the Bill and Calculate Tips We answered a question for listener N2Tech: Why do some cell services not support the Apple Watch? Is there a technical reason? AA Many of the NVMO Apps Notability for iPad adds new 'Pencil' feature for a 'lifelike handwriting experience' 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, Twitter @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 About our Guest Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose you can find her on Mastodon @verso Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-436-9501
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Jan 27, 2023 • 59min

239 - Use Security Key to Unlock Your iPhone With Guest Guy Serle and Ben Roethig

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave.He is joined by guests Guy Serle and Ben Roethig. iOS16.3 was released to the public this week notably Apple added Security Keys providing enhanced security using a Yubikey. The Mac Mini M2 256GB SSD is slower than the previous model. Tips include how to report spam texts and bonus sending the report to your carrier. Apple still provides security updates to older devices and there are Apple web based user guides for your devices. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Apple gives some older iPhones OS updates, going back to iPhone 5s iPadOS 15 drops support for newer iPads in 15.7.3 security update If you own an older iPhone, you need to install this update ASAP to patch a dangerous flaw Tweetbot Developer Tapbots Launches 'Ivory' App for Mastodon Apple Preparing to Re-Release Revamped HomeKit Architecture That Was Removed From iOS 16.2 Gurman: Apple Not Working on New HomePod Mini Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iPhone 13 Lineup in Europe, U.S. to Follow Soon Apple pauses in-house Wi-Fi chip development Topics Beta this week. iOS16.3 has been released to the public this week. We will cover the new features and more. Apple Releases iOS 16.3 With Security Keys for Apple ID, New HomePod Support, Bug Fixes and More Security Keys in iOS16.3 Apple Explains iOS 16.3's New Security Keys Feature and Support article from Apple: About Security Keys for Apple ID iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 add hardware security key support iOS 16.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.3 - MacRumors Apple Releases watchOS 9.3 With New Watch Face, Bug Fixes Apple Releases HomePod 16.3 Software With Humidity and Temperature Sensing, Find My Improvements, Audio Tuning, and More How to Use the Temperature and Humidity Sensors on HomePod and HomePod Mini Apple Releases tvOS 16.3 iOS 16.3 fixes pesky CarPlay bug that broke Find My support in Siri iOS 16.3 change review: Hardware security keys, HomePod feature updates, and more In Touch with Mac topics New 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro Have Slower SSD Speeds Than Previous Models Apple Releases macOS VNew 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro Have Slower SSD Speeds Than Previous Models This Mac app lets you link different Dock settings to different display setups Apple's Mac security is so good, it's sending used M1 MacBooks to the scrap heap CarPlay in EV's. These are the best CarPlay apps for EV owners How to fix HomePod and Home app repeatedly asking for your Apple ID password and failing to authenticate Tips Do you know Apple provides updated user guides for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV? Books iPhone User Guide on Apple Books iPad User Guide on Apple Books Web Guides are always updated - You can add these to the home screen on your iPhone. iPhone User Guide iPad User Guide - Apple Support Apple Watch User Guide Apple TV User Guide How to Copy & Paste between iPhone Apps Using Live Text. Some apps will not let you tap and copy text to paste it into another app. Here is how you get around that. Take a Screenshot of this app screen Go into photos and open the screenshot you just created. Tap onto the text and you will be able to copy that text. Then paste it into the app of your choice. Notes is usually a good place. Report spam texts on iPhone. You can report them 3 ways Use report spam here by tapping the link in the message Swipe left to delete the message and select Delete and report Junk to Apple. You also can report the message directly to your carrier. Tap and copy the message and paste it into a new message. In the To box enter 7726 and send the message. You will get a response from the carrier like this 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guests Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 703-436-9501 Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig https://roethigtech.blogspot.com
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Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 8min

238 - In Touch with Mac and a New HomePod - With Guests Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, and Jeff Gamet

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, and Jeff Gamet. We have a new segment In Touch with Mac and talk about the new M2 Mac Mini and MacBook Pros. Apple unexpectedly announced a new full size HomePod. We discussed this and the difference with the original model. Apple TV requires an iPhone to accept iCloud terms and conditions. iOS16.3 will be released next week and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditionsApple Releases New Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max Ted Lasso season three confirmed for spring as Apple TV+ unveils a dozen new original series Apple Launches Black Unity Sport Loop With Matching Apple Watch Face and iPhone Wallpaper Topics Beta this week. iOS 16.3 RC was released and will be out next week. iOS 16.3 Coming Next Week: Here's What's New Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 to Developers iOS 16.3 is coming next week with these features and fixes Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 9.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 16.3 to Developers HomePod 16.3 Software Beta Adds Humidity and Temperature Sensing to HomePod mini, Find My, Audio Tuning and More iOS 16.3 Expands Advanced Data Protection Option for iCloud Encryption Globally iOS 16.3 Code Reveals Apple Continues to Work on Classical Music App Apple surprised all of us this week and announced the release of a new HomePod. We discussed this. Apple Announces New HomePod for $299 With Full-Size Design, S7 Chip, and More Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence New HomePod vs 2018 HomePod - compared New HomePod Can't Be Stereo Paired With First-Generation HomePod Everything That's Changed in the New 2023 HomePod - MacRumors Meanwhile Apple to Expand Smart-Home Lineup, Taking On Amazon and Google Advanced Data Protection has created a problem for HomePods, here's how to fix it How to set a sleep timer on HomePod Hard not to talk about all the Mac releases this week so we have a new segment called In Touch with Mac and discuss the new M2 processors, New Mac Minis and MacBook Pro. Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple introduces new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro — more powerful, capable, and versatile than ever Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows M2 Pro chip destroys Apple's old M1 Max, benchmarks reveal massive performance leap 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guests 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 Mastadon @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethg https://roethigtech.blogspot.com
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Jan 14, 2023 • 1h 15min

237 - New Tech at CES and It's a Dark Sky in Carrot - With Jeff Gamet and Guest Kelly Guimont

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet. Dave has returned from CES and reviews some of the hot tech he found at the show. Xfinity Stream app now supports AirPlay (finally). Dark Sky is gone but Jeff found the one that does replace it in Carrot. Replacing an iPhone battery costs more. Business can customize they Apple Maps listing and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News Comcast Xfinity Stream App Gains AirPlay Support Eddy Cue Shares Letter Reflecting on Apple's Services in 2022 Apple celebrates a groundbreaking year in entertainment Apple TV Users Complain About tvOS 16.2 'Watch Now' Redesign Apple Increasing the Price of Out-of Warranty iPhone, Mac, and iPad Battery Replacements Starting in March Apple Reportedly Planning No Major Updates for AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, or Apple TV in 2023 Apple Maps Now Allows Businesses to Customize Their Listings Introducing Apple Business Connect Topics Beta this week. 16.3 Beta 2 is out Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 9.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 16.3 to Developers CES coverage. Dave talks about his experience at the show after 3 long years since his first visit. CES 2023: OtterBox Debuts iPhone Case With Built-In Grip and MagSafe Support CES 2023: Withings Debuts iPhone-Connected Urine Reader That Goes in Your Toilet Nuwa Pen: The pen gets smarter as Nuwa shows off its smart ballpoint and app combo Scosche MagSafe Power Bank Compatible Portable Charger HyperPack Pro with Apple Find My Compatibility CES 2023 Innovation Award Product HyperPack Pro https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperpack-pro-with-apple-find-my-compatibility/x/9639886#/ The Dark Sky weather app is gone but Jeff has a new replacement. What are the reasons and we discuss other options. Miss Dark Sky? Here Are 5 Top Weather Apps for iPhone Kelly's weather Station: Tempest Weather System 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guest Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose you can find her on Instagram @verso and Mastadon @verso
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Dec 31, 2022 • 1h 12min

236 - Apple 2022 Year in Review and 2023 Predictions - With Jeff Gamet and Guest Patrice Brend'amour

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Patrice Brend'amour, and Jeff Gamet. Our 2nd annual year in review with Patrice and Jeff. We review what Apple announced in the 3 events and press release in 2022. We review what is in store for 2023 including AR headset, lack of sales of iPhone 14 Plus and what will Apple do, and more. Dave received an awesome gift in the Grid Studio torn down iPhone 4s nicely framed. The Home App Apple has it on their major issues list. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News iPhone 15 Ultra' Won't Be Exclusively Assembled by Foxconn iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island requires special manufacturing process from Samsung Apple Adds iOS 16.2's Home App Upgrade to Internal List of Major Issues Topics Beta this week. iOS16.3 Beta 1 continues. Patrice gives her review so far. Tip turn off Home hub on Apple TV due th thread. Apple year in review 2022. Apple had only 3 events plus a press release in 2022. We did a recap of the announcements (reviewed below) and what did stand out to us this year. The March 6th event was entitled Peek Performance. They announced the iPhone SE (3rd generation) with the Apple A15 Bionic chip and Ceramic Shield with a base price of $429. The iPad Air (5th generation) was announced with the Apple M1 chip, Center Stage.Studio Display and Mac Studio. WWDC 2022 was June 8-10 and as always new OS are announced. iOS16, iPadOS16, also announced watchOS 9 as well as updates to CarPlay, HomeKit, Parental Controls. MacBook announcements. The third event on September 7th was entitled Far Out. What was introduced was the Apple Watch Series 8, 2nd-generation Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra. Other announcements included the 2nd-generation AirPods Pro, iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. New Apple processors included the Apple H2 and A16 A press release on October18 announced The 6th-generation iPad Pro with the Apple M2 chip, 10th-generation iPad with the Apple A14 Bionic chip, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad‎, and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K console with the Apple A15 Bionic chip iPadOS 16 is scheduled to be released on October 24 with the new iPad models appearing in stores on the October 26. The new Apple TV 4K console arrived on November 4. In memoriam: 5 once-great products Apple killed in 2022 RIP iPod Touch. So what do we expect in 2023? The panel discusses some of the possibilities of what Apple will be up to next and we make some predictions about them. Possible big changes include CarPlay HomePod Reevaluate iPhone 14 Plus and future iPhone 15 Models Wearables Plus more surprise predictions. Dave received a great Christmas Present: https://gridstudio.cc/collections/iphone Beautifully frame tear down of an iPhone 4S. Really a cool thing to have hanging in your office or elsewhere, 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, Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios Our Regular Contributor 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 About our Guest Patrice Brend'amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com

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