In Touch with iOS

036 Special Guest Adam Christianson from Maccast - Siri Shortcuts and More Special guest Adam Christianson from the MacCast Podcast is joining Dave Ginsburg to discuss all things Apple. Well specifically iPhone, iPad, and iOS. We will review what he thinks about the new iPhones, Apple Watch, and discuss Siri Shortcuts. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News When to Expect Apple's Rumored October Event Based on Prior Years - Macrumors iOS 12.1 Beta what's new and whats fixed. 9to5 Mac iOS 12.1 Bug Fix Macrumors Can You Disable Presidential Alerts on iPhone? Or Mute Them? OSX Daily Topics Siri Shortcuts have you used them and whats your favorites? Check out David Sparks Siri Shortcuts field Guide HERE iOS 12 new features what is your top new features added to iOS 12? Password Integration with 3rd party apps Screen time Apple Watch - Did you get a new Series 4? Dave did this past week and we will discuss initial thoughts and is it worth the upgrade. Adam's initial experience with the iPhone Xs and what he likes the most. He does not like the large iPhone Xs Max. The iPhone Xr will be coming out in a few weeks we will discuss if Apple will hit a home run with this one more because of the lower price. Meta: 036 Special Guest Adam Christianson from Maccast - Siri Shortcuts and More was recorded October 4, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Special Guest Chuck Joiner from Macvoices joins Dave. The new iPhone Xs Dave has the Xs Max and Chuck has the Xs we will both give our reviews so far. Apple Watch Series 4 review Dave has not purchased yet and Chuck does have one. Finally, we review many updates and new features with iOS 12. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Stories we discussed SiriusXM to Acquire Pandora for $3.5 Billion - Macrumors Apple Finalizes Shazam Acquisition, App Will Soon Become Ad-Free - Macrumors iPhone XS Max Significantly Outselling iPhone XS, 256GB Most Popular, 512GB Subject to Serious Shortage - Macrumors Apple Watch Series 4 Fall Detection Feature is Off by Default Unless You're 65+ - Macrumors Topics Our initial thoughts on the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. Chuck has the Xs and Dave has the Xs Max Apple Watch Series 4 - Chuck has one and Dave does not (for now) We discuss its features and if Chuck does like it. iOS 12 we review many of the new features and updates. Legacy Device Support Speed improvements Grouped stacked notifications Managing notifications from lock screen Screen time and digital health monitoring New animojis and memojis did you create your Memoji? Wink and tongue support in animojis New Shortcuts app (Workflow) Check out David Sparks new MacSparky course on Shortcuts app. https://learn.macsparky.com/p/siri Music you can search by lyrics now. FaceID greatly improved add additional ones and also able to swipe up to try it a 2nd time if it doesn't work Meta: 035 iPhone Xs vs Xs Max reviews and iOS12 Tips with Special Guest Chuck Joiner was recorded September 25, 2018. Any pricing listed is in US dollars and what was available at the time of this post. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Well, you will because that's when new iPhones will be available! Apple Watch aims to help us when we've fallen down and can't get up. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Recap of Apple Event Announcements from September 12th Apple eats a bit of "humble pie" in the opening film to their "Gather Round" event which is a spoof on Mission Impossible. They know they haven't been able to keep their product announcements so secret anymore, so they made it look as though there was going to be some really extra special super secret product in a briefcase and it turned out to be...well, you can watch it here: September Keynote 2018 — Opening Film and view all of the announcements here. This keynote was especially polished. The opening graphic as Tim Cook walked out on stage was that of a rose gold circle to represent the architectural design of their new digs. Throughout the event, you see that circle design prominently featured on product close-ups like the back of the new Apple Watch and on the single camera of the iPhone XR. They're really emphasizing soft and curvy edges. Apple Watch Series 4 was announced first with even more health features including the built-in ability to take an ECG (electrocardiogram) and Fall Detection. The digital crown now has haptic feedback when turned and the surface of it is a sensor where you place your finger to take an ECG. The speakers have been improved and the microphone was moved to the other side to make using Siri more effective. There are two hardware configurations available in two sizes. The entry-level aluminum 40mm GPS model starts at $399. For an additional $100 you can get the GPS + Cellular model and leave your iPhone at home. Add on $30 more for an additional 4 mm of watch to get the 44mm if you like to live large. Upgrading the bands or case material to stainless steel adds to the price and overall fashion statement you can make with an Apple Watch. It should be noted that you will be able to use all of your existing bands with the new hardware. Here is a link to Apple's shopping page where you can experiment with combinations to find the right Apple Watch for you or someone special. You can also still get Apple Watch Series 3 which is now down to $279 for the base aluminum GPS model. Adding cellular costs $100 more plus whatever your carrier charges you per month for that ability. Earth Wind and Fire Watch Faces In addition to Earth, we'll now have "Wind" (in the form of "vapor" and "breathe") and Fire watch faces from which to choose. Here are four new watch faces coming to existing Apple Watches with watchOS 5 — 9 to 5 Mac watchOS 5 is coming to an Apple Watch near you on September 17th and it's available on all models except the "Series 0." Here is Apple's complete watchOS Feature Availability listing. Good Things Come in Threes Including New iPhones There are now three new iPhone offerings in addition to all the previous models still available. There's now more choice than ever before with a price point and form factor for just about anyone. Despite all the hardware offerings available, by making iOS 12 available on 28 models of iPhone and iPad going back the span of FIVE years, we still can't really call Apple's device lineup "fragmented" because of how they are managed and updated so elegantly. Each base price begins at the 64GB size which has become the sweet spot of hard drive sizes for the budget-minded and storage-conservative users. Even the beloved iPhone SE is still available in 32GB for $349 at authorized resellers for comparison on the low-end and even more budget-friendly. iPhone XS 5.8 inch display $999 and iPhone XS Max 6.5 inch display $1099 — both are available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold finishes. iPhone XR 6.1 inch display $749 is the "budget" model of this year's lineup. It's a vast improvement on the iPhone 5c from the last time they designed a "fun" phone. (Preordering begins October 19th at 12:01 PDT) It is available in White, (PRODUCT)RED, Coral, Yellow, Blue, and Black finishes. We Spent Some Time With Apple's Colorful iPhone XR. Here's What You Should Know — Time Melissa's Budgeting Breakdown When iPhone 8 Plus came out, it was $799 which is $50 more than what iPhone XR costs now. If you're in need of an upgrade and are on the fence between the now $699 iPhone 8 Plus yet really want the iPhone X experience, consider that for $50 more, iPhone XR has a faster chip and Face ID. It's also a smaller, more pocketable form factor with a slightly larger display so there's no sacrifice there. While it only has a single camera system, it's still capable of snapping pictures that feature Portrait mode and Depth Control. You'd be sacrificing telephoto and wide-angle capabilities of iPhone XS, so if you're a traveler or birdwatcher, you may not want to lose out on those features. There is no 3D Touch, but many would argue it's an underused and underappreciated feature that may end up being replaced with Haptic touch in the future anyhow. There's also no need to be concerned about picking out a black or white front with that edge to edge screen. If you're trying to decide between iPhone XR and iPhone XS, an extra $250 ($999 iPhone XS compared to $749 iPhone XR) will get you: Best camera to date: wide angle and telephoto vs single camera Best display to date: 6.5 inch Super Retina HD (OLED) vs 6.1 inch Liquid Retina HD (LED) One additional meter of water resistance depth (2m vs 1m) Even longer battery life 3D Touch vs Haptic touch It's like buying a really good phone but then paying an extra $250 for the luxury and convenience of not also needing to carry a bulkier DSLR camera. You're actually buying a camera that makes phone calls and enables you to have a mobile office. You have to ask yourself what you want and need in a pocket supercomputer capable of performing actual work tasks vs a camera that makes phone calls vs a phone that takes decent pictures. $569 iPhone 7 Plus 32GB is still available through Apple unlocked. $349.99 iPhone SE is the lowest priced iPhone at the smallest size of 32 GB. Apple is no longer selling it unlocked from their site so you'll need to purchase from an authorized reseller now like your cell carrier and know that this model is no longer being manufactured. I love this reference sketch of different iPhone sizes posted on Twitter by Kate Matthews The Green Report Lisa Jackson's report on all Apple is doing for the environment and introduces Daisy the Recycling Robot. Apple makes products that last. Why it's a big deal that Lisa Jackson spoke at Apple's iPhone XS event — Cult of Mac Apple's new recycling robot Daisy will rip apart iPhones — Cult of Mac HomePod update: Stereo pairing is now available. AirPlay 2 now makes it possible for you to: search for your favorite songs by lyrics, create multiple timers (a long-awaited feature), and make and receive phone calls right from your HomePod. You can now use HomePod to ping your devices to help locate them using Find My iPhone just like you can from your Apple Watch. Siri shortcuts will provide flexibility to more apps coming to the HomePod in the future. AppleCare+ now adds loss and theft prevention Apple Debuts New AppleCare+ Theft and Loss Plan Priced at $299 for iPhone XS and XS Max — MacRumors Other Device Updates tvOS update on September 17th will provide a Dolby Atmos update to the 4K model and macOS Mohave will be available September 24th. Apps & Gear Compare all three iPhone X models — Apple See ALL models – Apple Meta: 034 Apple Watch and iPhones in September was recorded September 13, 2018. Any pricing listed is in US dollars and what was available at the time of this post. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

It's getting closer to the release of iOS 12 and we are excited about upcoming announcements. Dave tells us all about the perks of being a T-Mobile customer despite their latest data issues. Melissa wants more out of iOS Photos and describes an app that exemplifies the feature set she wants. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Apple releases iOS 12 developer beta 11, public beta 9 for iPhone and iPad — 9 to 5 Mac Apple Admits its Free iCloud Storage Isn't Enough; Offers a Promotion — The Mac Observer Apple Offering 30-Minute One-on-One Phone Lessons on Editing Images With Photos App — MacRumors T-Mobile's CEO on Experian's Data Breach — T-Mobile Dave's experience using T-Mobile's new support model "Team of Experts" watchOS 5 compatibility includes: Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3 Dave has subscribed to 1Password for Families and Melissa is still in the 1Password old-school camp. EXIF = Exchangeable Image File Format Get your Macstock Digital Pass here: https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/digital-pass/ Apps & Gear: EXIF Viewer LITE by Fluntro EXIF Viewer by Fluntro T-Mobile PixFood Meta: 033 Give Pink a Chance was recorded August 28, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

032 iOS 12 and Visit to Apple Store with special guest Mike Potter This episode was recorded at the Apple Michigan Ave Chicago store Dave welcomed very special guest Mike Potter from For Mac Eyes Only podcast and Macstock coodinator. They were sitting outside the store next to the Riverfront talking about iOS 12 and Mike switching to iPhone.Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Topics: Dave Ginsburg and Mike Potter discuss what was reviewed during the 3 hours sessions Apple provided the Suburban Chicago Apple Users group. They also reviewed the discussion on iOS12. Mike had his first anniversary of switching to iPhone from Android and they disussed what he is happy with and misses. Links and Items Mentioned: Apple Michigan Ave Chicago iOS12 Preview Apple ID Switching from Android to iPhone Fantastical Macstock Digital Pass If you missed Macstock Expo you can purchase access to all the talks and deeper dives click the link below for more information. Its a bargain at $79 and you get access to all session videos on both days. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/digital-pass/ Macstock 2019 dates were announced mark your calendars July 27-28, 2019.The theme will be "Create" Meta: 032 iOS 12 and Visit to Apple Store with special guest Mike Potter was recorded August 11, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

iPhones and roller coasters are not a good combination. Tune in to hear about this adventure as well as some important survival tips for when a lost device takes you on a wild ride! Dave reviews his experience from both presenting and attending the recent Macstock Conference and Expo. Melissa adds some device locating wisdom and an app update. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Apple Releases iOS 12 Developer Beta 6 for iPhone, iPad — The Mac Observer Google Releases Android 9 Pie as Previous Oreo Release is Installed on Just 12% of Devices — MacRumors Apple Supplier TSMC Recovering From 'Debilitating' Computer Virus — MacRumors Getting More Out of Find My iPhone Dave's friend went on a rollercoaster ride — and so did his iPhone — right out of his pocket! Find My iPhone to the rescue! Don't leave home without it enabled on your iOS devices. Tips: • Go to Settings > tap your name at the top > iCloud > Find My iPhone > enable Send Last Location • Enroll in Family Sharing so you can see all members' devices using your own Apple ID• Add an alternate phone number of someone you trust and make sure you can access your Apple ID on their device. • Consider having your Apple ID login credentials stored in their password manager. Be sure to include answers to security questions or other pertinent details.• Use Lost Mode right away • Consider using Guided Access to lock your iPhone into the Find My iPhone app in the event you need to hand off your iPhone (depending on your level of trust in the situation)• If you power off your iOS device, you will not be able to locate it so consider leaving it in locked standby mode.• Keep the battery charged and be mindful of its status and the elements to which your device is exposed. Time is of the essence when the device is lost. Get help with Find My iPhone — Apple Macstock 2018You can still purchase a Macstock 2018 Digital Pass and watch the great content that was presented. It includes: • Saturday's keynote session with Bob LeVitus• All featured Saturday and Sunday morning sessions • Main Stage Only Deeper Dive talks from Saturday and Sunday Apps & Gear:Castro Podcasts version 3.1 Meta: 031 Find My iPhone Is Your Friend was recorded August 8, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

It's time to update iOS again. The App Store turns ten. HomePod makes its way back into Dave's heart as well as his humble abode. Melissa shares tips for remote screen-sharing support from one iOS device to another using TeamViewer. Dave reviews a great iPad stand by Belkin. You won't want to miss out on the apps and gear we recommend in this episode. Tune in for a great discount on a ticket to Macstock 2018 July 21-22! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Happy 10th Anniversary, App Store! — MacRumors New releases: iOS 11.4.1, tvOS 11.4.1, WatchOS 4.3.2, HomePod 11.4.1. iOS 12 Beta 3 was also released. As always, we do not recommend installing the beta on your main device. Use a spare to test it out if you have one. Allow some extra time for updating Apple Watch — perhaps watch an episode of your favorite tv show while it updates. Hands-On With the Siri Shortcuts Beta App in iOS 12 — MacRumors Topics: Airplay 2 is the deal-breaker that inspired Dave to repurchase HomePod. Add in multi-room support with stereo mode and he is a happy camper enjoying the experience. Melissa has tips for using TeamViewer QuickSupport to help support a loved one from afar. Install the apps first and pay close attention to the icon art. Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls > add Screen Recording. To request help, swipe up from the bottom then LONG-press on Screen Recording icon in Control Center then be sure to select TeamViewer (it doesn't SAY QuickSupport, it says TeamViewer with the QuickSupport icon. Next, tap Start Broadcast and send the link via Messages. A link will be texted and when tapped it will offer to open up the screen sharing session in the TeamViewer app. Apps & Gear: TeamViewer: Remote Control TeamViewer QuickSupport Portable Tablet Stage™ by Belkin Belkin Stage: Interactive Whiteboard and Document Camera - free with in-app purchases Stage Pro: Interactive Whiteboard/Document Camera IPEVO Whiteboard Meta: 030 HomePod Returns was recorded July 10, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Apple announced many new features during their WWDC18 keynote from this past week. We discuss those and more of what you may want to consider when it's time to apply the upgrades to iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The upgrades will be released sometime in the coming months, but we want you to be prepared. Tune in for a great discount on a ticket to Macstock 2018! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Free Trials for All Paid Apps Now Possible Thanks to Updated App Store Guidelines — MacRumors Apple's watchOS 5 Adds Automatic Workout Detection, Walkie-Talkie, and More — MacRumors Apple Reveals tvOS 12 With Dolby Atmos Support for Apple TV 4K, Aerial Screensaver Updates, and More — MacRumors Apple's Podcasts app is coming to watchOS — Engadget The iOS 11.4 update adds Messages to the list of iCloud services that back up and store your device data so it synchronizes with your other devices whether they be additions or replacements. We recommend backing up and/or archiving your Messages texts using a tool like iMazing first till you're comfortable with having your text messages stored in the cloud. WWDC Review for iOS 12 iOS 12 Preview — Apple Apple unveils iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad — 9to5Mac Performance - Apple said that iOS 12 doubles down on performance. CPU performance now ramps up 'instantly' when needed, apps launch 40% faster, keyboard appears 50% sooner and slide to take photo is 70% quicker. Siri shortcuts & lock-screen suggestions - Apple has long struggled with how to make Siri smarter without storing lots of personal data. Its new approach is to allow us to create our own Siri shortcuts, to access other apps, and to have Siri make proactive suggestions on the lockscreen, for example when it detects that you have started a workout. Measure app and AR experiences - Almost as soon as ARKit was available, there were a bunch of third-party augmented reality tape measurement apps. Apple has now created its own, able to quickly and easily provide 3D measurements of objects seen by the camera. Improvements to stock apps - Apple announced improvements to Apple Books, Apple News, Stocks and Voice Memos. Stocks and Voice Memos are also coming to iPad for the first time. The biggest overhaul is to the Books app (renamed from iBooks). Third-party maps now available in CarPlay - If you prefer Google Maps or Waze to Apple Maps, you can now use those in CarPlay. Three ways to tackle smartphone addiction - There's been much talk of smartphone addiction over the past year or so, and Apple has responded with three ways to reduce the temptation to pick up your phone too frequently.1. A Do Not Disturb at Bedtime feature winds down notifications at night.2. Grouped notifications pull together all notifications from each app (for example, all Messages appear together).3. Screen Time allows adults to monitor their phone usage, and parents to set limits for kids. Memoji personalized avatars - In addition to several new Animoji characters, Apple now allows you to create your own. Known as Memoji, the idea is that you can use a range of facial features – from hairstyle to glasses – to create an Animoji that looks something like you. iPhone X gestures on iPad - Almost certainly in preparation for a new iPad with reduced bezels and an iPhone X style notch, iOS 12 now allows you to use iPhone X style gestures: swipe-up to return to the home screen, and swipe-down from top-right to open control center. Face ID now recognizes two faces - While most iPhone X users say they would never want to switch back from Face ID to Touch ID, one complaint is that you can't register more that one face. That will be even more important when the iPad adopts the technology, so Face ID can now recognize two faces. Auto-fill of two-factor authentication texts - It's currently a pain when you get a login code texted and have to exit the app, read the text, memorize or copy the code and then return to the app to type or paste it. iOS 12 spots when a text code has arrived and offers it as an autofill option with no need to exit the app. Automatic iOS updates - It's not yet 100% clear how this would work, but a toggle in Settings suggests that you'll be able to configure your iPhone and iPad to automatically install iOS updates. Closing iOS apps now easier on the iPhone X - iPhone X users can now quit apps in the same way as on earlier models. Once you're in the app card view, you can simply swipe up on each app to close it, without the long-press required by iOS 11 on the iPhone X.

We share tips for optimizing your contacts list so it works more efficiently. Tune in for a great discount on a ticket to Macstock 2018! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Offering $50 Credit to Customers Who Paid for iPhone 6 and Later Battery Replacements From January to December 2017 — MacRumors Google News vs. Apple News on iOS — MacRumors Apple Drops Lightning to USB-C Cable from $25 to $19 — Mac Observer iPhone 7 Plus tops customer satisfaction survey — Cult of Mac Castro 3 Review: The Castro You've Always Wanted — Macstories Topics: Dave switched to TMobile from AT&T and shares his experience How to See Where Apple Tracks You on Your iPhone and iPad — Macobserver Contacts App Tips: • Begin at: Settings > Contacts • Enable Siri & Search even if you turn off Siri for voice search because it's really useful for looking people up on your iPhone to call them just by pulling down on the home screen • Sort Order & Display Order: pick something and stick to it then change it on all your devices for consistency • Short Name - helpful if you're the type of person who uses a lot of nicknames • My Info - very important to make sure this is set up properly; I see people adding a second contact card for themselves and making a mess of duplicates because of it; setting this up properly with all fields filled out helps to make filling out online forms less of a chore • Default Account - this means when you create a new card, it will go to this account if you do not specify otherwise • Another note on importing, iMazing is a handy app to have for importing contacts from an iOS device so you can better organize them on your Mac if you're helping a family member, friend or colleague to get set up with their first iOS device PSA: Lots of seniors are getting Bluetooth Hearing Aids and some are feeling really disturbed by the phone ringing in their ears. Help your loved ones out with this if it's become an issue. Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing and make the necessary adjustments. Apps and Gear: WyzeCam for monitoring your home from your iOS device Manything for monitoring your home using the camera on a repurposed iOS device iMazing for managing contacts on an iOS device with a Mac We have special discount code for our listeners that will save you $70 off the full price of a 2-Day Weekend Pass to Macstock 2018! Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 You can now find In Touch with iOS on Tune In and RadioPublic! Meta: 028 Getting More Out of Contacts App was recorded May 23, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Wrangling your address book and all those contact listings can be a big challenge. We share tips on how to get started using the Contacts app on your iOS device so you can be more efficient and organized. Tune in for a great discount on a ticket to Macstock 2018! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Reports Record $61.1 Billion in Revenues and EPS of $273, Beating Wall Street Estimates — The Mac Observer Apple Watch Business is Equal to a Fortune 300 Company, Up 50% — The Mac Observer Apple Seeds iOS 11.4 Developer Beta 3 — The Mac Observer Should T-Mobile and Sprint Be Allowed to Merge? Not if You Believe Their Past Statements.— Slate Tips: Swiping left to delete a conversation or text from your listing of text messages in the Messages app now shows a confirmation message asking, "Would you like to delete this conversation?" and then shows the word Delete in red. This can be annoying for some despite it being there as a feature to protect people from accidentally deleting messages by swiping too quickly. We hope Apple will make this customizable in the future because now it's just as easy to accidentally mute or "Hide" alerts from people when you didn't mean to! This Apple Communities discussion explains it in more detail. It's not that common, but if ever you have the need to remove all the photos from your iOS device in a snap, The Mac Observer has a handy tutorial here: iOS: How to Quickly Delete All iOS Photos and Videos Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary This is handy if you're experiencing an odd problem with the capitalization of wrong words as you type. It could be looking for names in your contacts list that are also words causing them to become automatically capitalized where it should not occur. Introduction to Contacts app on iOSSettings > Accounts & Passwords You can have multiple accounts that populate your Contacts listing. Be aware of which have been enabled because it could contribute to duplicates. Create a separate Apple ID for the sole purpose of sharing a contact list with a partner, family member, or spouse. This way, you can use your main iCloud account for your own professional and personal contacts that are kept separate. Select contacts on a separate iCloud account can be shared and synchronized with those who access that designated account on their devices to collaborate with you. For example, family members will all have the same contact cards for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close friends. If someone changes their address, one family member can edit the card and it will synchronize with everyone else. Use the right tool for the job. A contact list is not the right tool for managing passwords. Do not store passwords or any important information in your contacts list notes because other apps you use may require access to your contacts database and will upload that information to their servers where a data breach could occur exposing that sensitive information. Use a dedicated password manager instead. Instead of adding ICE (In Case of Emergency) to names, use the Medical ID feature in the Health app to add emergency contacts. First Responders know how to access the Medical ID from locked iPhones. Teach young children how to access this screen from a locked phone as well. It's also how they'll learn where they can dial the local emergency code (9-1-1 in the U.S.) Use the Favorites list in the Phone app for an easily accessible list of numbers you call most frequently Apps and Gear:Contacts app RadioPublic iMazing We have special discount code for our listeners that will save you $70 off the full price of a 2-Day Weekend Pass to Macstock 2018! Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65You can now find In Touch with iOS on Tune In and RadioPublic! Meta: 027 Getting Started with Contacts App was recorded May 2, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.