In Touch with iOS

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Chuck Joiner and welcomed last minute guest Guy Serle. Guy has his first show after setting up his new desk. The Magsafe battery pack for iPhone 12 worth it? Not for the iPhone 12 Pro Max. There os a patent for Apple TV set top box could it replace your cable box and other devices if its released? iOS14.7 and iPadOS14.7 was released to the public. We reviewed the new features. The very first beta firmware for developers on AirPods Pro and Warren will not install it. . We talk about Virtual Macstock 2021 coming soon with limited capacity VIP in person venue Plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Photos of Apple's New MagSafe Battery Pack Provide First Look at Thickness, MagSafe Battery Pack Tidbits: Thickness, Weight, Charging Details, and More Nomad cover for the battery. Instagram for iOS introduces Sensitive Content Control Automattic, owner of Tumblr and WordPress.com, buys podcast app Pocket Casts Jon Stewart Promo for Upcoming Apple TV+ Show Makes Fun of Billionaire Space Race and Ted Lasso Season 2 Premieres July 23rd, AirTag Helps Man Recover Wallet on the New York Subway a Day after Losing It iOS and Android Activations Now Split Evenly in the U.S., Research Shows Topics Beta this week. iOS15 Beta 3 is still going. iOS 15: What's New With Notifications and what else are we finding in beta? Safari changed and the floating address bar was reverted back. You can now install beta firmware on AirPods Pro. How to Install Apple's Beta Firmware on AirPods Pro Developers only and its beta proceed with caution. iOS14.7 has been released to the public with some new features and bug fixes. Here are links to stories we reviewed and what is new. Apple Confirms iOS 14.7 Fixes WiFi Bug and Many Other Vulnerabilities Apple Releases iOS 14.7 With MagSafe Battery Support and Apple Card Family Credit Limit Combining iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 Features: What's New iOS 14.7 Bug Prevents iPhones with Touch ID to Unlock Apple Watch Automatically Apple makes a rare move and releases iPadOS 14.7 on a different day than iOS 14.7, Apple support article on what was added. About the security content of iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 iPadOS 14.7 was released a day later not a normal thing Apple has done in the past. Apple Releases iPadOS 14.7 With Apple Card Merging Option, Fix for 3.5mm Headphone Jack to USB-C Adapter Bug Not much updated to WatchOS 7.6 Apple Releases watchOS 7.6, Bringing ECG and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications to 30 New Regions So there are some devices that don't work Apple Music's Spatial Audio Feature Doesn't Work With Built-In Speakers of iPhone XR, iPad, or iPad mini I could see a nice face iPad Mini. We discuss. Rumor: 2021 iPad mini to Feature Mini-LED Display This is a good thing I could get used to not paying for a Cable box. . A future Apple TV set-top box may replace your cable box : Apple World Today We debate streaming services vs Cable TV and the value they have. Suppose | Compare Streaming TV Services Live TV Streaming Services Channel Comparison - Cordcutting.com Tips You know this Message feature you send to your loved ones or friends when you can't take their call. You can send a message on your iPhone to avoid using the "Sorry, I can't talk right now"? Go to Settings > Phone, and Respond With Text, then replace one of the existing messages with your own. Dave is one to listen to news, music, or a podcast as you drift off to sleep? I know I am not alone. Did you know you can have your iPhone stop playing music after a certain time - just set a Timer, choose how long you want your timer to last for, and before you complete, press 'When Timer Ends'. You can then scroll down to the bottom and select 'Stop Playing'. Virtual Macstock 2021 Macstock 2021 is virtual with added limited VIP in person seats! Virtual Macstock 2021 Register for the Free virtual Macstock or better yet join in person. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Our Host David Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. He is also President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group. 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 and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email [email protected] @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-436-9501 About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Patrice Brend'amour and Jeff Gamet. We discuss 8 features introduced in iOS4 11 years ago that are still used today. How toRename AirTags, running shortcuts to automate you waking up. What faces and complications we use on the Apple Watch. Apple One Bundle is it till worth the cost and which ones do we have, iOS14.7 beta 5 fixes wifi issue plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple TV+ Series 'Defending Jacob' Now Available on DVD and Blu-ray Rancher Uses Apple Watch to Find iPhone 12 in a Haystack in Apple's Latest Ad U.S. President Joe Biden to Direct FTC to Draft Right to Repair Rules Some Users Report Sudden HomePod Failure on 14.6 and 15 Beta Software Apple Participating in Sales Tax Holiday for Select U.S. States Apple TV+ Posts New 'Ted Lasso' Video Ahead of July 23 Premiere Topics Our new Guest Patrice like us Apple Stuff Patrice has. Beta this week. iOS 14.7 Beta 5 was released. iOS15 Beta 2 and Public beta is still in full swing. Thoughts on iOS15 so far. Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers and Public Beta Testers Latest iOS 14.7 beta fixes bug that caused certain network names to disable your iPhone's Wi-Fi Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of watchOS 7.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of tvOS 14.7 to Developers Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers and Public Beta Testers Faces and complications what do we use on the Apple Watch Navigating the App store finding what you want in apps. The LIDAR app Jeff "discovered:" Canvas Pocket 3D Room Scanner ‎Canvas: Pocket 3D Room Scanner on the App Store We haven't talked about the Apple One Bundles in a while how do you sign up for them and are they valuable. How to Sign Up For an Apple One Bundle on an iPhone "Apple One" subscription plan These 8 iOS 4 Features We're Still Using 11 Years Later. Its hard to believe it's been 11 years since iOS 4 was released and there were some great features that were added that were revolutionary. We continue to use them and take them for granted but they are as valuable today. Multitasking Spellcheck Home Screen Folders Game Center Custom Wallpapers AirPlay Retina Display FaceTime Tips How to Rename AirTags Jeff's How to do Everything with AirTag: How to do Everything with Apple's AirTag How to run shortcuts automations when you wake up Hide your Photos and Videos in iOS Apps Transloader for Mac, iPhone and iPad Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guests 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 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by regular guest Jeff Gamet. There were 100 million iPhones sold in less that 7 months. Shortcuts review with Jeff he talks about a great one that adds a iPhone frame to a screenshot. iOS15 Pubilc beta was released we still say don't do it on a primary device. Control Center and what do we add to the menu and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News iPhone 12 Passes 100 Million Sales in First Super-Cycle Since iPhone 6 Try Out T-Mobile's Network For Free With eSIM Apple Releases Apple Watch International Collection Bands and Faces Here are the bands Apple Watch United States International Collection Sport Loop Apple quietly buys Roku remote button for struggling Apple TV+ Topics Beta this week. There is so much beta including iOS14.7 Beta 4 and iOS15 Public betas released. Apple Releases Revised Versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Second Betas Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Apple Seeds First watchOS 8 Public Beta Apple Releases First Public Beta of tvOS 15 Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 7.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 14.7 to Developers The First iPhone Went on Sale 14 Years Ago Today what we remember with the Shortcuts - Jeff has some great shortcuts he is going to review. Shortcuts Corner: Apple Frames for iPhone 12 and SE, Get Image Resolution, Encode Images to Base64, and Search Articles in Reeder Folders in Shortcuts. Control Center on iOS what so we add and use all the time? We review what works for us. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren We are joined by new guest Dan Wassink from Dan's Tutorials. Warren had success with his AppleTag after his dog chewed it, As a new guest Dan tells us about all the Apple stuff he owns. Dan also givss us some great tips using the Control Center on Apple TV you may not know about. MultiTasking on the iPad we give some tips and what has changed in iPadOS15 plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Another person accidentally swallows an AirPod, still works after being 'retrieved' iCloud Calendar spam continues to impact users, despite Apple's multiple fixes iPhone 12 Mini Production Reportedly Ended Earlier Than Expected Due to Relatively Low Sales iOS Bug Causes Specific Network Name to Disable Wi-Fi on iPhones Fox Now App No Longer Supports Third-Generation Apple TV YouTube Says iOS Picture-in-Picture Coming to All US Users Apple's Shazam Music Discovery Service Surpasses 1 Billion Shazams Per Month AppShopper is Shutting Down on June 30, 2021 OneDrive for Web Gains Image Editing Tools, Coming to iOS App Soon Apple Releases Revised AirTag Firmware Update Topics Warren has news about the AirTag from his dog biting it and Apple is replacing it. As we always ask with our new guests, Dan Wassink tells us all the Apple gear he has and how he uses them, Beta this week. iOS14.7 Beta 3 is still out released last week no word on when this will be released to the public. iOS15 Beta 1 rolls on from the WWDC announcement 2 weeks ago. Public beta should hit in July. What features are starting to stand out. iOS 15 beta hands-on: 300+ changes and features [Video] Multi-tasking on the iPad (I have the beta on my iPad) How to use some of the photo recognition that is coming in iOS 15 with iOS 14 (Scan in the Notes app will recognize text and add to Spotlight search). Demonstrated in one of my lessons. Redesigned Safari - We discuss how most of are not a fan so far. Apple publishes new user guide detailing how sideloading and third-party app stores would undermine iPhone security the panel discusses how the App Store needs improvement to make things better. Tips Control Center on the Apple TV - I demonstrated this with your user group and decided it'd be a good lesson. Something probably not used often? Apps Dan YouTube Ads Auto-Skipper - A new app I discovered and love! Mutes and skips those pesky YouTube ads automatically. The best 99¢ I've spent in a while! Note-Doesn't work on M1s. Dave NetNewsWire for iPhone and iPad adds iCloud sync, Twitter and Reddit integration, more Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Dan Wassink @danwassink is the the owner, trainer, and most everything else for Dan's Tutorials. He has created over 2,000 lessons on how to use the Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. He also helps out a local school that is Apple based, and has worked for Apple. With over 10 years of experience in online training, he is ready to help you! About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by returning guests Holden DePardo and Brian DePardo. Warren's dog bit her airtag and we wondered did it survive and keep working? Many complaints about iPadOS15 and lack of features we discuss. There were many items not discussed during the WWDC keynote including supporting NTFS drives to copy files to the iPad and more. Are Apple Podcast subscriptions worth it and we we review this. There 2 betas iOS14.7 and iOS15 plus 3 great app picks by our guests. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Launches Podcasts Subscriptions Facebook to launch its own podcast platform next week Apple CEO Tim Cook: Sideloading Apps Would 'Destroy the Security' of the iPhone Congress to vote on new antitrust package that wants zero Apple pre-installed apps on the iPhone Sonos Complains About Apple's Restrictions on Third-Party Siri Access in Antitrust Hearing Angry Birds Reloaded, Doodle God Universe and Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City Coming to Apple Arcade Apple to Reduce Apple TV+ Free Trial to Three Months From July 1 Apple Maintains 5G Market Lead in Q1 2021 Despite Vivo and Samsung Gains Beats Studio Buds vs. AirPods and AirPods Pro Topics AirTags and Dogs Warren's dog Lola did bite the tag did it survive? Well it would not pair to hos iPhone we discuss. How to reset your AirTag Beta this week. iOD 14.7 Beta 3 was released are we closer to finally being released now that iOS 15 is in full swing? iOS15 Beta week 2 and it will not be released as a public beta until July 2021. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers iOS15 still in beta 1 You Won't Get These iOS 15 Features without an iPhone XS/XR or Newer We talk about the many items that were discovered added to iOS15 and iPadOS15 that were not mentioned in the WWDC keynote. Of note the support of NTFS drives and a progress indicator. iPadOS 15: Files App Gains NTFS Support, Progress Indicator, and More iPhone Apps on iPadOS 15 Now Run in Landscape iOS 15 Allows You to Request Refunds for In-App Purchases Directly Within Apps App Picks Brian: iA Writer - Best writing tool out there. pwd - Password Generator - Beautiful free password generator Holden CardHop Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guests Holden DePardo studies computer science and co-hosts two podcasts: Respawn Aim Fire and Networked Podcast. Twitter: @holdendepardo Brian DePardo is a writer and IT Professional living in Dallas, TX he is on Twitter @briandepardo About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Kelly Guimont and Jeff Gamet. #WWDC21 is all the talk we love Live Text! iOS has 2 betas will iOS 14.7 Beta 2 and iOS15 was released this week. The iPad finally has Widgets on the home screen and the app library with app shelf . Great new privacy stuff added including iCloud Private Relay @davehamilton has a great article with an in depth review of this . iCloud+ and so many new privacy features at no cost and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News The news this week was #WWDC21 and what new things were released. We dig into this in the topics. Topics Kelly and Dave review the WWDC predictions they gave from last week's episode. Beta this week iOS14.7 Beta 2 is still out and should be released soon. Meanwhile iOS15 and PadOS15 was announced at WWDC this week. It's a developer beta only and Apple will release the public beta in July. We talk about iOS15 iOS 15 Preview - Features and iPadOS15 iPadOS 15 Preview - Features what's exciting and what to look forward to as a few of us have it installed. iPadOS15 finally has widgets and Apple Library with a shelf stack plus the new live text feature. Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 8 to Developers Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 15 to Developers Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS and iPadOS 15 to Developers iOS 15 Compatible With All iPhones That Run iOS 14 iOS 15 Preview - Apple iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple watchOS 8 Preview - Apple WWDC announcements were great but it was quite a bit to take in. We discuss SharePlay FaceTime Live Text Visual Look Up iPadOS15 added Widgets to home screen, App Library, and App Shelf Stack Weather App more features added from Dark Sky App could Dark Sky days be numbered? Here are some of the items we discuss beyond the OS releases. There are many features we may miss this week look to see us discuss in future shows. Privacy iCloud+ iCloud+ Pricing is same its all included Account recovery Add recovery contact list and call them and get code. Digital Legacy Program, so when someone passes this gives loved ones access to their iCloud account iCloud Keychain Gets Time Based One Time Passwords 3 weeks of free access to iCloud storage when migrating a device. Mail Privacy Protection Hide my Email creates unique random email sends to your email. HomeKit Secure Video does not go against storage and unlimited cameras. Private Relay - Insures privacy Traffic is encrypted. iOS 15 'iCloud Private Relay' Feature Won't Be Available in China, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and More iCloud+ to Let iCloud Mail Users Personalize Their Email Domain Name Our friend Dave Hamilton from Mac Observer's Mac Geek Gab wrote this exciting article about iCloud Privacy Relay. Digging into Apple's iCloud Private Relay and we give our thoughts on this topic. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guests Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Kelly Guimont. #WWDC21 is coming next week. We give our predictions to what could get announced including, HomeOS and a new iMessage upgrade. The iPod celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and could there be a new iPod Touch that supports lossless audio? iOS 14.6 has had complaints about battery drain we give tips on iOS battery life. iWork app updates for iOS & new wallet app website that does a great job explaining its benefits plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Highlights Benefits of the Wallet App, Apple Pay, and Apple Cash on New Webpages connect your Apple Cash card to the app store. Discontinued HomePod now widely unavailable at Apple Stores, but still in stock online Apple TV App Now Available on Android TV OS Check out Ted Lasso - a sub-podcast of TeeVee iPhones are the most popular devices for trade-in, upgrade programs : Apple World Today Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.7 Beta 2 Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.7 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 7.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 14.7 to Developers WWDC Predictions and we will compare on next weeks show. Apple WWDC 2021: How to watch and what to expect Kelly and Dave give their predictions. HomeOS could this be a standalone OS for HomePod and maybe a HomePod with video? homeOS to join Apple's macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS? : Apple World Today Messages Apple's iMessage to Finally Get Major Update at WWDC? Airpods 3 could they announce these? It is the 20th anniversary of the iPod. Could the iPod Touch be upgraded? Maybe with cellular data? You could wish for those who don't want an iPhone. Concept: Meet iPod Max with Apple Music Lossless and AirPods Max focus New OS's of course. Will iPadOS be revolutionary? Tips Some Users Reporting Excessive Battery Drain Following iOS 14.6 Update iOS 14.6 Battery Life Draining Issues? 8 Tips to Help - FaceTime video calls can also drain the battery. 15 Features Low Power Mode Disables or Reduces on Your iPhone Apps Firefox launches major Mac/iOS update with refreshed design Apple Updates iWork for iOS and macOS With New Linking Features and More Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren with guest Jeff Gamet We review the new iPad Pro Dave has the 11" and Warren the 12.9" model.Su iOS 14.6 released we review new features including why do you have to un/re pair the Apple Watch Series 3. Our favorite iPad cases. A review of the new Siri Remote for the Apple TV The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Zoom Adds Support for iPad Pro's New Center Stage Feature HomePod and HomePod mini to Gain Support For Apple Music Lossless Audio in Future Software Update here is the cable Warren mentioned. Some New Apple TV 4K Users Report 4K Content Incorrectly Labeled as HD Apple TV 4K Very Easy to Repair but Siri Remote Battery Difficult to Replace, Teardown Shows Topics iOS 14.6 was released this week. We review some of the key features. How do I add a family member to my Apple Card? iOS 14.6 Features: Everything New in iOS 14.6 Beta this week. iOS 14.7 beta 1 is still out, no new changes to beta this week. iPad Pro reviews. Dave has the new 11" iPad Pro and Warren has the 12.9"model and we both give out reviews of what we like and dislike about them. Dave ran benchmarks on the 2018 vs 2021 model and did find some interesting results. iPad cases what are the ones we use and work. Warren bought the Logitech case for 12.9 Dave has these cases Apple Magic Keyboard Moft Stand Float and Case Zugu iPad Case Apple Pencil how do we use it and is it of value to you. We discuss what apps we like to use and do you value it. Dave reviews the new Siri Remote for the Apple TV. https://9to5mac.com/2021/05/27/apple-tv-siri-remote-control-tv-receiver/ Forgot to mention this earlier in the show about iOS 14.6 the fact that its crazy you have un / re pair the Series 3 Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 3 Owners Now Required to Perform Restore When Updating Due to Storage Constraints Audio streaming with the new Apple TV 4K to your TV. Apple TV 4K: How to Stream Audio From Your TV's Inputs to HomePod (eARC) Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Guest Guy Serle. Apple Lossless is here and it doesn't with Apple Airpods or HomePods. iOS 14.6 RC 2 and iOS 14.7 Beta is out we discuss. You can already hack a AirTag, the new iPad Pro is shipping to everyone and Dave will receive his 11" model. We also talk about How to manage your iPhone and iPad storage on the device as well as managing iCloud. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News It's already possible to hack an AirTag AirTags Work as an NFC Trigger for Apple Shortcuts New 'Beats Studio Buds' Revealed in iOS and tvOS 14.6 Microsoft Teams now available to friends and family Apple Store App on iPad Gets Redesign New 12.9-inch iPad Pro 'Works Perfect' With Previous Generation Magic Keyboard, But Fit is a 'Little Bit Snug' Apple Rolling Out Fix for Greyed Out App Tracking Transparency Toggle Apple Music app repeatedly crashing for CarPlay users running iOS 14.5.1 Apple announces a slew of accessibility updates Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.6 RC and iOS 14.7 Beta 1 were released. Apple Seeds iOS and iPadOS 14.6 Release Candidate to Developers Apple Seeds tvOS 14.6 Release Candidate to Developers Apple Seeds watchOS 7.5 Release Candidate to Developers iOS 14.7 beta lets you set timers on HomePod using Home app Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6 and macOS Big Sur 11.5 to Developers iPad Pros have shipped and they are receiving rave reviews. Dave should receive his next week and we discuss what we use are iPads for and is it worth upgrading. Apple Music with Lossless support, Spacial audio, and Dolby Atmos was announced this week. We discuss why the Apple Airpods, Pro, and Mac don't work witt this and is this really a big deal. The links below review some of what was discussed. Apple Music Gaining Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio in iOS 14.6, Not All Tracks Supported at Launch Apple Music Launching Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio in June at No Extra Cost AirPods, AirPods Max and AirPods Pro Don't Support Apple Music Lossless Audio Apple Music Lossless: What Devices are Supported? HomePod Will Support Spatial Audio for Apple Music, But Not Lossless Audio AirPods Max Won't Directly Support Lossless Apple Music Over Lightning How to listen to Apple Music Lossless, Hi-Res Lossless, Dolby Atmos Tips How to Reduce Your iCloud Backup Data Size on iPhone / iPad How to Free Up Storage Space on iPhone and iPad Apps Award-Winning iPhone Camera App Halide Expands to iPad With New 'Pro View' Camo Luma Fusion Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MacParrot or VertShark Podcasts: MyMac Podcast http://mymac.com , Mac to the Future GO! Podcast

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by The Tech Savvy Lawyer Michael DJ Eisenberg and Jeff Gamet. We get a legal view of Epic v Apple trial as we discuss. The Apple One bundle, 2 Apple ID's, and iCloud there is a support document for that. The new iPad Pro with M1 processor is shipping soon we discuss how file management will work and if it can be a full time device. Plus the news and more The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News AirTag Used to Successfully Track a Mailed Package Across the UK Find My Network Exploited to Send Messages You had to know this was coming. Testing Out a 3D-Printed AirTag-Compatible Apple TV Remote Case Good to see there are competitors. Chipolo ONE Spot Now Available to Pre-Order as Cheaper AirTag Alternative With Find My Integration Early M1 iPad Pro Orders Now Preparing to Ship Apple Merging 'iCloud Documents and Data' Service With iCloud Drive in May 2022 Two Months After it Was discontinued, HomePod Models Remain Available to Purchase Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.6 Beta 3. Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.6 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 7.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 14.6 to Developers iOS 14.6 Beta Brings Tweaks to Podcasts App Following Complaints We talk about the upcoming iPad Pro with the M1 Processor and increase in speed and how will it help with file management on the files app. M1 iPad Pro Over 50% Faster Than Previous Generation in Early Benchmarks Epic vs Apple we discuss with Michael his thoughts on where this trial is and if he has any opinions on its outcome. There was a great discussion on this with the panel.. Epic Games vs. Apple Trial Begins With Opening Remarks Underway Epic vs Apple - The Story of the Trial so Far Judge in Epic vs. Apple Case Floats Potential Compromise Apple finally clarifies those (Like Dave) who have 2 Apple ID's from years ago and where the iCloud subscription goes. Apple clarifies iCloud issue for Apple One subscribers with two Apple IDs Apps Chrome for iOS Gains Widget Support With Version 90 Release Authenticator by 2Stable | Secure two-factor authentication app. Jeff suggests Authy as another 2FA option. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guests 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, Michael D.J. Eisenberg is a Washington, DC based attorney. He helps Veterans with their disability benefits appeals before the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Members with their Medical/Physical Evaluation Boards, and Federal Employees with their Federal Employment matters. Michael has taken his 40 year love of computers into a blog helping his fellow attorneys at The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page where he also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast. On his podcast, he interviews judges, attorneys and others in the legal arena where they talk about how computers, software and hardware enhance their practice of law and their services to their clients.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Jeff Gamet, Must install security update for iOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS. AirTag reviews and discuss everything you need to know including does it work tracking a dog. iPad Pros pre ordered, did we buy one and thoughts. New Brave iOS browser update plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1 With Fixes for App Tracking Transparency Bug, WebKit Security Issues Apple releases watchOS 7.4.1 with security improvements Apple Begins Transition to Randomized Serial Numbers With Purple iPhone 12 Brave Browser for iOS Gains New Playlist Feature for Queueing Video and Audio Content Deezer's New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.6 Beta 2 was released. Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.6 to Developers No noticeable changes in this release. AirTag Reviews our thoughts after almost 1 week using them, Warren has them on his dogs and Apple says Why doesn't Apple want you to track your dog with an AirTag? It's Possible to Drill a Hole Through an AirTag Jeff has a great video on AirTag he did on YouTube. How to do Everything with Apple's AirTag. He still has Tile and may not want to replace them with AirTag. But there are billions of iPhones out there. But Tile app does kill battery life. Can Warren add a AirTag to help with his garage door opener and his Tesla? Apple's AirTag Has a Hidden Developer Mode AirTag Anti-Stalking Measures 'Just Aren't Sufficient' Says Washington Post Report AirTag Removable Battery Sparks Child Safety Concerns iPad Pro ordered who ordered what? Looks like you will be waiting long for a iPad Pro 12.9 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Now Delivers as Late as Mid-July It Will Cost $699 to Repair a Broken 12.9-Inch M1 iPad Pro Without AppleCare Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Brittany Smith and Jeff Gamet. Apple has phenomenal Q2 results, iOS 14.5 is out we discuss all the great changes including unlock with mask using the Apple Watch and turning on Apple Watch backup to iCloud. Using. Color balance on an Apple TV great new tool in tvOS 14.5. The, Apple Clips app update with AI support do still we still use that app? Plus so much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple's Jaw-Dropping Q2 2021 by the Numbers Apple says 50% of Mac and iPad buyers during Q2 were new to the devices Apple Began Preparing for AirTag Regulatory Approval Nearly Two Years Ago We also talk about did we order them will they arrive on Friday 4/30? Apple Says New 12.9-Inch iPad Pro is 'Functionally Compatible' With Older Magic Keyboard, But Fit May Be Imperfect When Closed - iPad Pro preorder is tomorrow 4/30. Apple's Clips App Adds Immersive AR Spaces Enabled With LiDAR Scanner Apple releases updated firmware version for AirPods and AirPods Pro Apple testing new tags feature in the App Store for improved granularity in search [Offiically rolling out] Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.6 Beta 1 is still out from last week when iOS 14.5 RC was released. Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.6 to Public Beta Testers iOS 14.5 was released on Monday 4/26 and is now finally out! It only took 87 days and 8 betas to finally release it. We go over our favorite features and well of course we all love being able to unlock our iPhone wearing a mask with the Apple Watch. Jeff Gamet even did a video about this. How to Unlock Your iPhone with AppleWatch While Wearing a Face Mask This Wikipedia article shows the list of all the changes in iOS 14.5: iOS version history - Wikipedia HomePod 14.5 was also released. MacOS 11.3 Big Sur now allows HomePod Pairs play in sync. The Apple TV in tvOS 14.5 is the color balance feature that lets you tweak the colors of your TV on Apple TV and we discuss this. Jeff Gamet has a great video he did on using the color balance tool. How to Color Balance your Apple TV Apple TV Siri Remote is it worth purchasing to replace the old one? Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guests Brittany Smith is a Productivity, ADHD, and Technology Coach in Portland, Oregon. Life's Mission: making stuff suck less. Giant nerd: Master's of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Star Wars-everything, Apple-enthusiast (obviously), and loves talking about the intersection of our brains and technology. Her website is Devise & Conquer Coaching Tech Tips on YouTube: Devise & Conquer Follow her on Twitter: @addliberator 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren and guest Chuck Joiner. The Apple Event was this week we talk about the new AirTag, iPad Pros, and Apple TV 4K and will we be buying new stuff. iOS 14.6 Beta 1 is out, new Apple Card Family and Podcasts App. Also is the Apple trade in worth it and AppleCare+ for Apple TV plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple's Trade-In Partner Phobio Has Reportedly Faced an 'Alarming Uptick' in Complaints Apple's Greg Joswiak: No Plans to Merge Mac and iPad Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta RC was released this week which is a near final version. As well at the same time iOS 14.6 Beta is released to start testing. Apple wastes no time with the next update. Apple releases first betas of iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and more to developers iOS 14.6 makes it easier for beta users to install RC build and skip other available beta updates Apple Event Coverage Spring Loaded Apple Event was really loaded with new product releases. We review the event, the products, and what we are going to buy. Briefly: Apple Card now adds Apple Card Family and you can now have your spouse on the same account as well as you can add family sharing members like kids on to use the card with limits. The Credit limits will be combined and the lowest APR will be added to the combined account. Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini have Purple as a color choice. Not the 12 Pro pr 12 Pro Max. AirTag The AirTag is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance. 31 different emoji can be engraved on the AirTag, but not all at once. Sorry. You can spend $449 on a luggage tag for your $29 AirTag thanks to Hermès, who are kind enough to throw the AirTag in at that price. iPad Pro The maximum storage capacity of the iPad Pro has been increased to 2TB and the storage is up to 2x faster. Graphics performance is 40% faster than the A12Z iPad Pro and 1500 times faster than the original iPad. The M1 in the iPad Pros is 75 times faster than the original iPad and 50% faster than the A12Z iPad Pro's CPU. 5G mobile connectivity is available worldwide, with millimeter wave limited to the US. The iPad Pros support WiFi 6. Storage options range from 128GB to 2TB Memory options 8GB RAM with the 128, 256, and 512GB storage. 16GB RAM with 1TB and 2TB The 11" iPad Pro weighs 1.03 pounds (466 grams) unless you get the cellular model, which adds .01 pound (4 grams), while the 12.9" model weighs in at 1.5 pounds (682 grams) and a smidge more for the cellular model. Apple revealed that the 1TB and 2TB models feature a whopping 16GB of memory, while the lower capacity models have 8GB. The Liquid Retina XDR display on the 12.9" iPad Pro has 10,000 Mini-LEDs, 2596 local dimming zones, a 1,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits of full screen brightness, and 1600 nits of peak brightness. The 11" model is 2388 x 1668 pixels with a 600 nit brightness. Both screens have 1.8% reflectivity. The new TrueDepth camera has a 12MP sensor, with a 122-degree field of view and 𝑓/2.4 aperture. The TrueDepth camera captures video at 1080p and 25, 30, or 60 fps. Apple TV 4K with new Siri Remote AppleCare+ for Apple TV Now Available for the First Time The device streams 4K video just as the name suggests. New Siri Remote! At 5.8 x 1.4 inches, the Siri Remote is a little larger than the one it replaces and weighs 63 grams. The Apple TV 4K now supports Bluetooth 5 an upgrade to the older model's Bluetooth 4. WiFi 6 is supported. The new Apple TV 4K uses the A12 Bionic chip. They are still selling the Apple TV HD with the new Siri Remote for $149 The new 2nd season of Ted Lasso will be released on July 23rd. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave - This is a simulcast of For Mac Eyes Only with Mike Potter and Chuck Joiner and Dave joins them to react to the Apple announcements during the Spring Loaded Event on April 20, 2021. You can view the event at this link. Watch the Event Items announced AirTag New iPad Pro Purple iPhone 12 New Apple TV 4K with New Siri Remote

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by guest Kelly Guimont. Dave has a very first new (used) car with CarPlay and he reviews all the great features and does a comparison to Android Auto. Spring Loaded Apple event is coming next week we review what could be released. iOS 14.5 beta 8 is released and it should be released next week. Is there a new HomePod TV Box coming soon? We review. Samsung iTest lets you see an Android on your iPhone plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Siri Reveals Apple Event Planned for Tuesday, April 20 Apple's 'Spring Loaded' Event Officially Announced for Tuesday, April 20 Apple Fitness+ Getting New Workouts for Expecting Mothers, Older Adults, and More on April 19 iPhone 12 Mini Missing From Top 5 Best Selling Smartphone List of January 2021 Plus there are rumors that the iPhone 13 will not have a mini version. Roku unveils new remote with dedicated Apple TV+ button, 'find my remote' feature Apple TV+ has the highest-quality content out of all streaming services Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 8 was released this week is expected to be released next week during the Apple Event. Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, public release expected soon Two-Thirds of iPhone Users Expected to Block Ad Tracking Could this be a thing? Bloomberg: Apple developing connected TV box with integrated HomePod speaker and FaceTime camera This was a sad announcement and we reviewed this. Logitech discontinues its popular universal Harmony remotes Dave's first few days with CarPlay. Dave bought a new (used) Dodge Charger and it was 7 years in the making to finally have a car with CarPlay and boy was he happy. He gives first impressions and no surprise its great. iOS - CarPlay Here are some photos of the interface. Compared to Android Auto Very strange you can "experience an Android using Samsung's 'iTest' Lets You Try a Galaxy Device on Your iPhone Does it make you want to switch? I don't think so. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren. NFC tags and setting up with iPhone and Tesla. App privacy is coming are you ready to see popups. iOS14 has a 90% adoption rate. Find my and 3rd party devices are now available . Plus camera app tricks taking burst and video in 1 step. New iPad pro rumors and will there be a new iPad Mini. How do you find the hidden code scanner. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Adjusts Trade-In Value of iPad Pro, iPhone 11, and Select Mac Models Gazelle Decides Not to End Device Trade-In Program After All Upcoming Apple TV Could Support 120Hz Refresh Rate According to tvOS 14.5 Beta Code Apple Arcade gets hit iOS classics, NBA 2K21, many more iOS 14 Adoption Reaches Estimated 90% Less Than Seven Months After Launch iPhone 12 Holds Its Value Over 20% Better Than Samsung Galaxy S21 Range Apple Announces Find My Network With Support for Third-Party Devices Find My's New Third-Party Accessory Support Works With iOS 14.3 and Later Third-Party Accessory Makers Can Access U1 Chip in iPhones for Find My T-Mobile Launches Unlimited 5G Home Internet for $60/Month Plus new trade in plans for iPhone 11. Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 7 is still continuing Apple Seeds Seventh Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Seventh Beta of tvOS 14.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Reminds Developers About Upcoming App Tracking Transparency Enforcement in iOS 14.5 When will iOS 14.5 finally be released? We talk about the new app privacy tracking that seems to be holding things up. iPhone Apps Asking to Track You? Answers to Your iOS 14.5 Privacy Questions iPad rumors we discuss what is potentially going to be released. Leaked Dummy Units Show iPad Mini 6 With Thick Bezels and Home Button, New iPad Pro Models Warren bought some NFC tags to use in his Tesla via the iPhone and he reviews his experience and we explain what NFC tags can do for you. Tips Camera tricks. In iOS 14 Apple changed the camera app where you were able to press and hold the shutter button to take burst shots. Launch the camera app, swipe (do not press) the shutter button to the left and hold and it will take burst shots as many as you want. You can also start a video from the shutter button. Launch the camera app position the iPhone in landscape mode a must for videos and swipe (do not press) the shutter button up or down (or right in portrait position) depending on its position and it records video. Swipe the shutter back and it stops. Find the Code Reader App. You can search on home screen for it or you can add it to the control center. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Jeff Gamet. Happy 45th to Apple! Siri will no longer have a default voice you pick. AppleTV its future and rumored new remote. App rankings what are the most popular iOS 14.5 Beta 6 is released adding battery recalibration tool and Siri voice default. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Happy Birthday Apple - Founded April 1, 1976 Microsoft Shuts Down Cortana App for iOS and Android We do not think anyone is really sad about this. Uber iOS App Could Soon Include Augmented Reality Directions for Finding Your Driver Apple Announces Digital WWDC 2021 Event Taking Place June 7-11 Apple Support App Gains Updated Coverage Details, Reservation Reminders and New App Clip Topics Important everyone should upgrade! Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 to Fix Actively Exploited Security Vulnerability Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 6 was released. We discuss the changes here are the article links. Apple Seeds Sixth Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of tvOS 14.5 snd HomePod to Developers iOS 14.5: Siri no longer defaults to a female voice, two new choices added Apple introduces battery recalibration tool for iPhone with iOS 14.5 beta 6 More surveys but this does make sense. Android Rapidly Losing Users to iPhone we discuss why we love iPhone and why are more android users moving over to iPhone. AppleTV what is its future? The story this week is Apple is finally redesigning that often complained about Siri Remote. Apple developing new Remote for the next-generation Apple TV we discuss the remote, and AppleTV device future. Exclusive: Here's our first look at the 'B519' remote for Apple TV Apps We are discussing something new this week with Apps. App Annie does rankings of the top apps in the US from free to paid and iPhone or iPad we review the latest rankings. Today's Top App Store Rankings and our thoughts and do we use them. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Holden and Brian Depardo. iPhone 12 Mini is still slow selling but someone on the panel thinks it rocks. Stopping spam calls and T-Mobile has it covered. The mirroring app Reflector upgraded to version 4. Listener asks my iPhone 8 and what you should upgrade to plus apps, apps, and more, The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Developing New 'HomePod' Models With Screens and Cameras HomePod mini reportedly includes room temperature and humidity sensor, could be enabled through software update Apple may pay Samsung Display over reduced OLED iPhone 12 mini panel orders Apple Updates iWork Apps for iOS and macOS to Version 11 Recently-Created Shortcuts Links Are Currently Broken UPDATE Apple Fixes iCloud Links for Sharing Shortcuts iPhone 11 Pro survives 30-day dive in a deep-freezing lake iPhone 12 Pro Max is Among 'Best Smartphones of 2021' Says Consumer Reports Topics iOS would not be here if it wasn't for Mac OS X. Mac OS X is 20; was born of 'a desperate act' by Apple Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 5 was released. Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Removes 'Siri Remote' Mentions in tvOS 14.5 Beta, Changes 'Home' Button Name Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers How do you stop spam calls? T-Mobile Completes Spam Prevention Rollout, Now Authenticates Calls From 98% of Wireless Users Reflector the great screen sharing app to share your iOS app has been updated to support the M1 processor and more. 'Reflector' AirPlay mirroring app updated with M1 Mac and Big Sur support, new device frames, more we review this and its improvements. A Listener email at [email protected] asked I have a iPhone 8 and want to upgrade. What would be the best choice? The iPhone SE might be a great choice iPhone SE vs iPhone 8: The only choice for home button lovers we discuss differences and if you like Touch ID you might like the choice. Tips Changing your photo default settings from HEIC to most compatible. Settings > Camera > Formats. Set it to Most Compatible to favor .jpg files. Set it to High Efficiency to favor .heic files. .heic is a new file format for images that is much better in every way than the old .jpg format: it's smaller, and produces better compression with fewer artifacts. The only reason you might not want to use it is that it hasn't been implemented by every single service yet, so some places don't like it and when you find such a place and want to upload a photo there, you'll have to convert the .heic to a .jpg before you upload. How to Switch Between Apps on iPhone & iPad Apps Opera launches modern redesign for minimalist iPhone browser Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guests Holden DePardo studies computer science and co-hosts two podcasts: Respawn Aim Fire and Networked Podcast. Twitter: @holdendepardo Brian DePardo is a writer and IT Professional living in Dallas, TX About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave, Warren is off our guest this week is Davis Knight. Apple discontinued the HomePod, Dave bought the Watch braided Solo loop band gives his review, Future with glucose monitoring with Apple Watch, Oprah tells you about her books via Siri, iOS Beta 4 14.5 how to change the passcode on Apple Watch plus more.. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Maps Displays COVID-19 Vaccination Locations in United States Brand loyalty increasing for iPhone and dipping for Android, survey suggests Siri Can Now Tell You What Oprah's Reading iPad Pro With Thunderbolt and Mini-LED Display Coming 'As Early As April' T-Mobile teams up with SiriusXM to give customers a better version of Pandora for free Flipboard app adds dynamic iOS 14 home screen widgets with curated headlines Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 4 was released this week. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] This could happen. Apple might soon deliver standalone iOS security updates Music updates Apple Music adding new 'City Charts' daily playlists with iOS 14.5 Apple Maps could soon be able to tell you how busy a business is based on anonymous location data Dave finally decided to buy the Braided Solo loop for his Apple Watch Series 6. 44mm Atlantic Blue Braided Solo Loop the best part was he was able to go into an Apple Store for the first time since the pandemic hit and was able to go through and test sizes. He gives his review and is it worth the price for this band. How do you wash your bands? Apple announced this past week that the big boy HomePod is being discontinued. Apple Discontinues Full-Sized HomePod to Focus on HomePod Mini We discuss Apple's decision and where the speaker market is going. Will Apple come out with another HomePod down the road? Best HomePod alternatives now that it's been discontinued With the Apple Watch there has been discussions that the next model Series 7 could possibly gain a built in glucose monitor for checking blood sugars. Davis hosts the Diabetic Savvy podcast and we discuss the future with the Apple Watch and what Apple will possibly do in this area. Apple Watch blood sugar sensor 'coming in Series 7' – report This was an interesting new iPad Pro Stand released by Kensington. Review: Kensington StudioDock caters to iPad Pro-centric creatives we discuss how this stand fits with the iPad and is it a good design. Western Digital Releases Its First 2-in-1 Flash Drive for Moving Content Seamlessly Between iPhone and USB Type-C™ Devices | Western Digital SanDisk brand. Amazon - SanDisk 256GB iXpand Flash Drive Luxe for iPhone and USB Type-C Devices Tips How to Switch Between Apps on iPhone & iPad Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Davis Knight is an Apple technology enthusiast and owner of DiabeticSavvy.com, a culinary focused media company that includes his website, youtube channel and podcast that advocates and empowers the diabetic community through great food and conversation. He also does programs and promotion for the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group. You can find him on Twitter @diabeticsavvy About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by guest Guy Serle. iPhone 12 Mini is not so popular, iOS 14.4.1 out with security fixes, Dave reviews GoDonut stand and MightyMic pro for iPhone. When will iOS 14.5 be released to everyone its been a while. Flavortown app you can order food and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Leaker Suggests Apple Event to Be Held on March 23 Apple to invest $1.2 billion in silicon design center in Germany Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 With Security Fixes Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.2 With Security Updates iPhone 12 Mini Faces Production Cut Due to 'Far Lower' Demand Than Expected Apple must face consumer privacy lawsuit in open court, judge rules Apple Watch summons immediate help for man who fell through ice 2021 Pacifica - Uconnect 5 and Wireless CarPlay Review Apple Now Able to Repair an iPhone 12 Pro's Cracked Rear Glass Without Replacing the Entire Device Sonos Unveils Portable $169 Roam Speaker With AirPlay 2, Sound Swap, and More T-Mobile Automatically Opting Customers In to Expanded Data Collection Program for Targeted Ads Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 3 is still continuing When might Apple release iOS 14.5 to the public? We discuss what is delaying the release of this version well its privacy. The also are changing how you choose to "follow" instead of subscribe in Apple Podcasts App Lets Users 'Follow' New Content Instead of 'Subscribe' in iOS 14.5 Dave reviews the GoDonut universal stands for any tablet or smartphone. It works really well with the iPhone and iPad in different positions keeps it upright depending on your needs and gives you a great way to view your device on a desk or any table or maybe while you are cooking. It comes in fun colors and also they offer a 360 degree model that lets you spin in 360 for different positions. It doesn't support the larger iPad Pro 12.9 model but supports the smaller 11" and smaller models as its not stable with the larger sizes. Although you can use 2 GoDonuts to stand it up. Here are some photos. Dave also reviews the Ampridge Bluetooth MightyMic for iPhone or iPad. It has Bluetooth 5.0 support and is the size of a thumb drive. I played a demo recording I thought the sound was good. It also supports external mics I tested it with a lapel mic and works really well. The only negative is you cannot use it with the core apps like camera and audio recording but does work as a mic of the phone. The video app Filmic Pro works very well with this mic. Apps Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen iOS Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MacParrot or VertShark Podcasts: MyMac Podcast http://mymac.com , Mac to the Future GO! Podcast About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jeff Gamet. Apple TV 3rd gen slow death, We talk about all the paid and free streaming TV services that work great on your iPad cool stuff includes metal iPhone tripod mount and iPad HoverBar and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple TV+ Billie Eilish Documentary Drew Record Number of New Subscribers Apple Launches Service for Transferring iCloud Photos and Videos to Google Photos Amazon Launches GameOn Clip Recording App On iOS Plex Now Integrates With Apple's TV App on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV Topics Our thanks to PodSwap for adding us to their press page. Dave talked about this on Episode 138 it's a great service to swap your AirPods. Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 3 was released this week. With Warren out this week Jeff and Dave discuss their thoughts on the pending features that stand out and what we look forward to for all devices Including the HomePod and the ability to finally play music from your Mac to a pair and unlocking your iPhone with your Apple Watch while you have a mask on. Apple Seeds Third Public Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 iOS 14.5 Beta 3 Enables 'Items' Tab in Find My to Keep Track of Beats Headphones and Third-Party Accessories Here is a clarification about the "default" music app in 14.5 Apple Clarifies Ability to 'Set Default' Audio Apps in iOS 14.5 you cannot set it as default but you can ask Siri to play the song on a specific music service. iOS 14.5 Beta 3 Includes 'Item Safety Feature' for AirTags and Other Tracked Items to Help Prevent Stalking watchOS 7.4 beta 3 with iPhone mask unlock feature for Apple Watch now available Where are the AirTags? Apple TV 3rd Gen is slowly fading away with the announcement this week that YouTube and MLB not supporting the device and the only way to steam those apps is AirPlay. We discuss where this device is going and what the potential future of Apple TV is. YouTube App No Longer Available on 3rd-Gen Apple TV, AirPlay Now Required to Watch Videos The streaming world continues to evolve and with the change today as we recorded this of CBS All Access to Paramount Plus we discuss where streaming is going and review what services are worth the time and money. Here is a list of ones we discussed with links to the iOS apps. Everything to Know About Paramount+ PlutoTV Hulu Amazon Prime Video Plex Roku Crackle Xumo Peacock Discovery+ Tubi HBO Max Locast Tips and Cool Stuff How to shut down an iPhone without buttons Metal Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoe,Woohoto 360 Rotation HoverBar Duo – Twelve South Macstock 2021 was planned for an in person event but with the current situation going on event host Mike Potter decided to keep it virtual and posted a video here and he even did a tour of the Woodstock, IL town square where the movie Groundhog Day was filmed. Macstock Update: 2021 and Beyond we discuss and look forward to another great event sometime in July. Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave, Warren was off he had internet issues but Dave is joined by guest Mike LaPlante. We talk about Apple Maps and Mike's challenge with finding locations. Dave gets replacement AirPods with this new service PodSwap and reviews. Getting text from screenshots and more The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio NewsHow can a comparably small company beat Apple to market with a iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack? Anker's MagSafe-compatible battery pack will stick to your iPhone on March 3rd Feb 24th Marks Steve Jobs' 66th Birthday Apple Offers Developers Clarification on Some App Privacy Data Reporting Requirements Apple Surpassed Samsung as World's Largest Smartphone Maker in Fourth Quarter There will never be a free tier of Apple Music, confirms head of licensing Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 2 is still current Warren seemed to think it was going to be released to the public this week and it didn't happen we discuss review what we look forward to in the new features including unlocking your iPhone with a mask on using your apple watch. Apple Maps have evolved over the years Mike had a challenge of showing the location of a site we discuss what his experiences were and where Maps are today. Apple's indoor mapping format adopted as community standard Dave took a test drive with the AirPods swapping service PodSwap this is a service that will send you refurbished AirPods with brand new batteries and you send them back your old ones that have short battery life. This is only the AirPods and not the case. Right now they only swap the 1st gen AirPods and will be swapping the 2nd gen models soon. In the future they are looking at swapping the AirPods Pro. the cost is $59.99 for a pair which is much cheaper than buying from Apple. These are replaced with actual AirPods with new batteries installed. Tips Replacing Skip Button functionality in Music app on iPhone iPhone images to text: how to convert screenshots, pics How to Find iPhone with HomePod How to view and delete old iCloud backups on iPhone Apps Lensa - High quality photo editing software designed specifically for photos of people. Makes faces look better with a fair amount of granular control and removes backgrounds...maybe someone else already brought this app up on the show. Overcast gains redesigned Apple Watch app with chapter skipping, speed controls, and more Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Mike LaPlante has been creating content for the internet for 17 years, most of it Apple and tech-related. He now produces a show for YouTube that deals with all things enological. The show is called The Average Wine Enthusiast on YouTube. You can also find him on Instagram at The Average Wine Enthusiast About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren are joined by guest Chuck Joiner. iPhone 12 most popular 5G smartphone in USA. There are great 3rd party music apps that work with Apple Music. Keep your WiFi private and control Camera with Applw Watch. Plus tips and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News iPhone 12 Pro Max Named Most Popular 5G Smartphone in United States Apple Pays $163.34 Million in Licensing Fees for Songwriters and Publishers Apple Says Some iPhone 12 Hardware Issues Will No Longer Require Replacing the Entire Device Apple Releases watchOS 7.3.1 With Fix for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Charging Issue Apple Offering Free Repairs for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Models With Power Reserve Issue Not Fixed by watchOS 7.3.1 Apple Offering Discounts on Fitness Subscription Apps for Apple Card Users Apple Launches 'For All Mankind' Companion Podcast Apple Music 'Replay 2021' Playlist Now Available CBS All Access Ad Awareness Campaign Reminds Apple TV Owners About Its Rebrand to Paramount+ Next Month Brydge unveils multi-touch support for its iPad Pro+ keyboard, new 10.2-inch iPad case LastPass free restricts users to one device type in March Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 beta 2 Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 https://www.macrumors.com/2021/02/17/apple-releases-watchos-7-4-public-beta-2/ Apple Seeds Second tvOS 14.5 Beta to Developers Apple Music Subscribers Can Share Lyrics and Song Clips in iOS 14.5 Beta 2 Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More iPadOS 14.5 Beta 2 Mutes Built-In Microphone on iPad When Smart Folio is Closed Interesting music player we discuss this as alternative option to Apple Music app. Doppler Music Player to Gain Siri Support, Spotlight Integration, and CarPlay App Listener question: Dan asks where do you find your IMEI and serial number on your iPhone? Go to General > About. The iPhone serial number is listed at the top. Scroll down towards the bottom and you will see EID for electronic SIM and IMEI for the physical SIM, You can also further down under Primary and the network, IMEI, ICCID, and MEID is listed there. Apple Security Guide was updated we review what iOS14 does to protect you. Apple Updates Platform Security Guide, Says Kernel Extensions Won't Be Supported on Future Apple Silicon Macs Apple Platform Security Tips Mirrored Selfies go to Settings > Camera Keep Your Wi-Fi Address Private Now you can join Wi-Fi networks with a private address. This means that your device's network address won't be visible to networks, net- work operators, and other network observers, keeping said parties from tracking you and creating a user profile of you.Settings > Wi-Fi How to control your iPhone Camera with Apple Watch Apps TV Forecas‪t ‎Soor ▹ on the App Store Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren are joined by podcaster and author Shelly Brisbin. We talk about her book iOS Access For All with iOS14 updates.iOS14.5 Beta had new defaults and your AirPods can be refreshed. Buy her book https://iosaccessbook.com The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News More than 100M people wear an Apple Watch, analyst says iPhone 12 mini sales continue to lag in early 2021, new data suggests Gmail iOS App Has Out of Date Warning After 2 Months of No Updates as Google Delays Privacy Labels Satechi Launches Dual-Sided 2-in-1 USB-C Charger for Apple Watch and AirPods Third-Generation Apple TV Losing Support for CBS All Access in Transition to Paramount+ Next Month CBS and Showtime bundle no longer available through Apple TV app, ahead of Paramount+ launch Google Fi Expanding VPN to iPhone Users Starting This Spring PopSockets Launches New PopMount for Taking Photos Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.5 beta 1 has no changes but there are some changes in setting defaults including setting default podcast player and Music service using Siri, and safe browsing through Safari. Siri Setting in iOS 14.5 Beta Lets Users Select Default Music Streaming Service YouTube Website's Picture-in-Picture Works Again in iOS 14.5 Beta Apple Maps Adds Waze-Like Features in iOS 14.5 for Crowdsourcing Accidents, Speed Traps and Hazards iOS 14.5 Beta Directs 'Safe Browsing' Traffic in Safari Through Apple Server Instead of Google to Protect Personal User Data Our guest Shelly Brisbin has updated her great book iOS Access for All for iOS 14 she talks about whats new in iOS 14 added since iOS13. We go in depth to talk about the updates to VoiceOver and Speech, Low Vision features with improvements to the magnifier, hearing including a great way to provide visual alerts of sounds. Open Accessibility > Under Hearing > Sound Recognition you can turn this on and turn on individual sounds including baby crying. As well some of the Physical and Motor settings including the popular back tap. How is the iPhone 12 physically? We talked about what improvements Apple has made with the iPhone 12 compared to the previous models to help those with disabilities. Tips What to do with old/dying AirPods – replacements, recycling Chrome for iOS tests locking your Incognito tabs with Touch and Face ID Microsoft To Do levels up with new home screen widgets for iPhone and iPad Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Shelly Brisbin @Shelly is a writer, editor, podcaster, and cocktail enthusiast. She does a podcast Parallel on Relay FM Her book iOS Access for All can be purchased here at https://iosaccessbook.com About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we discuss what Apple Watch is best for you. iOS 14.5 Beta 1 includes Face ID works with a mask using Apple Watch. Apple One bundles 4 months later are they still worth it? Plus tips on screenshots and requesting desktop website. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple TV+ Sees Record Weekend Viewership With 'Palmer' Launch macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta Adds Support for HomePod Stereo Pairs Shazam for iPhone Gains a Home Screen Widget in Latest App Update Microsoft takes on Keychain with Autofill features on iOS, macOS Medical Doctors Underline Potential Risk of iPhone 12 Interference With Pacemakers Topics PSA reminder - if you haven't already done so make sure you updated your iPhone and iPad to iOS 14.4 since it had 3 serious security flaws. Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 1 the big announcement was the ability to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask with your Apple Watch. We review all the changes added along with iPadOS, WatchOS, and tvOS. Warren did have an issue with his Series 5 Watch and Face ID we talk about this in the topics. Hands-On With the Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking Feature in iOS 14.5 Everything New in the iOS 14.5 Beta iOS 14.5 to Add Support for Joint Apple Card Accounts Apple Fitness+ Gaining AirPlay 2 Support in iOS 14.5 iOS 14.5 Enables 5G in Dual-SIM Mode on iPhone 12 Models iOS 14.5 Adds an Option to Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch if You're Wearing a Mask Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14.5 to Developers Apple TV Series 3 slow death. YouTube is pulling the app from the old Series 3 Apple TV it seems this version is becoming obsolete sooner or later. Older Apple TV will require AirPlay for YouTube video playback starting next month Warren decided to upgrade the Apple Watch to Series 6 as he was having issues with iOS 14.5 beta and Face ID. He reviews his experience. We also discuss what Apple Watch is right for you. Which Apple Watch should you buy? Apple One bundle 4 months later. Is the Apple bundle still worth it? The Apple One Bundle was released in October 2020 and 4 months later we talk about the value and is it worth it to you in the long run.. Apple TV+ subscribers will continue receiving credit refunds until June Apple One Family sharing does come in handy as part of the 2 higher tiers with this bundle. Dave talks about one of his family members not able to backup her iPad and iPhone due to space limitations Tips Taking Screenshots of a website page and save as a PDF. Using Request Desktop Site in Mobile Safari Apps Discovery+ Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Jeff Gamet. We talk about using widgets on your iPhone. Warren creates a homemade magsafe case..sort of. Carrot weather has a major update. Apple has big Q1 2021 results. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Reports Record-Setting 1Q 2021 Results: $28.8B Profit on $111.4B Revenue [Conference Call Transcript] Apple's Services Revenue Hits All-Time High of $15.8B Billion in Q1 2021 Apple Extends Free Apple TV+ Trials Until July Apple Continues to Dominate Tablet Market With an Estimated 19.2 Million Shipments in Q4 2020 Apple Takes Top Spot in Global Smartphones Market With Record 82 Million iPhone Shipments in Q4 2020 Apple Now Has Over 1 Billion Active iPhones Worldwide, 1.65 Billion Total Devices Apple's New 'Time to Walk' Feature Launches Today for Fitness+ Subscribers Google to Stop Collecting Advertising Identifiers in iOS Apps in Response to iOS 14's Upcoming Tracking Prompt Apple invites developers to attend special online event on improving apps widgets Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.4 was released to everyone no beta at the moment except MacOS BigSur. Very important iOS 14.4 is installed on every iPhone due to a very serious security flaw. iOS 14.4 Features: Everything New in iOS 14.4 Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 With New Camera Warnings and Bug Fixes Apple Releases tvOS 14.4 for Fourth and Fifth-Generation Apple TV Models Apple Releases watchOS 7.3 With Unity Watch Face, Expanded ECG Availability and More Warren did an experiment with MagSafe and made his own MagSafe case. He reviews how he created this and links here to what materials and cases he used. Amazon.com: CHOETECH Magnetic Metal Plate, Compatible with Apple Magsafe Charger and Wireless Charger for Magnetic Phone Car Mount Holder Cradle with Adhesive (Compatible with Magnetic Mounts) 2 Pack Amazon.com: Satechi Magnetic Sticker - Compatible with iPhone 11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11 & iPhone 12 Cases Without MagSafe Steelie - The World's Greatest Mobile Device Holder Jeff talks about Widgets in iOS David Smith's black home screen icons: https://www.david-smith.org/blog/2014/10/15/blank-icon-slots/ Custom Widget Apps: Widgetsmith ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store Hidgets ‎Hidgets on the App Store Color Widgets ‎Color Widgets on the App Store Pedometer++ ‎Pedometer++ on the App Store Apps CARROT Weather 5.0 Launches With Fresh Design, More Snarky Dialogue and Customization Options ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store What the Forecast iOS Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we review the Hubble iPad Case with a hub, Beta iOS 14.4 is almost out, Speck AirPods Pro case ClipFlip. Bluetooth Wireless mic for iPhone plus iOS news this week. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News There's Still No Sign of Privacy Labels for Most Google iOS Apps Apple Shifting Some Production From iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 Pro to Meet Demand Fitness+ Subscribers Now Have Nearly 300 Workouts to Choose From Beeper Promises to Bring iMessage to Android and Windows, Unify 15 Chat Service Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.4 Release Candidate was released today as we record. The links below Apple Seeds iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 Release Candidate to Developers Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 7.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of tvOS 14.4 to Developers and Public Beta Testers Warren received the Maskfone and tested it and reviews are in, and they are not good. Engadget review of the MaskFone Don't get your hopes up for the first facemask with built-in earbuds Dave spoke to a number of product vendors from CES here are interviews from each. Interview with Ethan from Fledging the Hubble iPad Hubble for iPad: All-In-One USB-C Hub+Case for iPad Air and iPad Pro Dave does a video review of Hubble for IPad from the show and describes the great features https://youtu.be/lgu46Jbq1D0. Presidio ClickFlip for Airpods and the Presidio Cases. He reviews the Presidio perfect Clear Case - Brandi Presidio Clickflip Airpods Pro Cases Presidio Perfect-Clear Case for iPhone 12 Pro Max Shows the ClipFlip and clear case on video MightMic Pro wireless from Ampridge. Spoke top Paul Ackel MightyMic Pro Wireless SmartPhone Microphone Mobile View Apps Microsoft Lists now available to download from the App Store How to make iPhone polls with Agree app for free ‎PocketTube Subscription Manage on the App Store YouTube subscription manager Our Host Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by guest Kelly Guimont. #CES2021 was this week we talked about our first impressions of the show and review some great new products including a mask with an earphone and mic. You can stop your airpods from auto connecting and new beta release this week. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Roku Acquires Rights to Quibi Content for Less Than $100 Million Apple and Hyundai hope to reach Apple Car deal by March Netflix reportedly testing AirPods spatial audio support Apple Planning to Bring Music and Podcasts Apps to Microsoft Store Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.4 Beta 2 was released this week. Some notes on beta: Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 7.3 to Developers Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 14.4 to Developers iOS 14.4 Will Introduce Warning on iPhones With Non-Genuine Cameras CES 2021 we attended this event virtually for the first time and with Dave coming off his first in person CES in 2020 this was definitely a different experience. The media events at Pepcom and ShowStoppers were a bit more personal but overall the show was good. We all give our highlights of this week and look for interviews Dave did with some of the exhibitors in next week's show. CES 2021: Satechi Launches Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station MaskFone by BinaTone Owl Wired Smoke / Carbon Monoxide works with Home Kit. https://getowlhome.com/ CES 2021: Kensington's New StudioDock Combines iPad Pro Docking Station With iPhone and AirPods Chargers Belkin 2-1 MagSafe iPhone and Airpods charging https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-WIZ010/ Belkin SoundForm Freedom earbuds https://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-AUC002/ has FindMy Support Noopl Hearing https://www.bwone.com/noopl-to-unveil-breakthrough-audio-device-via-pepcoms-digital-experience-at-ces/ CES 2021: Scosche Debuts New Car Mounts Compatible With Apple's MagSafe Charger Tips How to stop AirPods from connecting to other Apple devices Apps 'Denim' is a new iPhone app that lets you create stunning cover artwork for your playlists Last week we talked about the Remote App it does not work with any of his TVs as he owns as they are older than 2 years and both of them Samsung. The developer did confirm it did not work at this time so make sure your TV works with this app before purchasing. About our Podcast Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group About our Guest Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Jeff Gamet. Pre CES events and Dave talks about some new products. 2021 and what to expect with Apple. New accessories roundup new app for viewing documents that works well. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Google Planning to Update iOS Apps With Privacy Labels Soon iPhone 12 mini Sales Have Been Disappointing in the US iPhone 12 Costs 21 Percent More to Make Than iPhone 11 Apple touts the success of its various services Apple Newsroom Link. Loup Ventures foresees future Apple services such as Health+, Maps+, Podcasts+, more Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.4 was released on 12/16/20 no updates since then are we near a release? Dave has some new products received as gifts and wanted to provide a review but did he keep them? Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone 12 sold by Apple Otterbox iPhone 12 Pro Max Case with Colorful Highlights | Aneu Series sold by Apple This Hub is designed to be used with a M1 Mac with Thunderbolt 4 but he tested it with iPad and it works great. OWC Thunderbolt Hub for M1 Mac, Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac, and Thunderbolt 4 PC Warren's Amazon Case Jeff's iPhone car mount CES starts next week but some of the products have been announced at press events this week here are a few. Jabra Announces New Color Additions to Elite 85t Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds Movo Introduces Smartphone Lenses for the Content Creators The Movo SPL Smartphone Lens Series comprises 3 different, high-quality, universal, clip-on lenses designed specifically for use with smartphones, both iOS and Android. Each lens offers a dynamic and unique perspective solution including fisheye, telephoto and wide angle. The Movo SPL series of lenses safely and conveniently attaches to any smartphone camera system without any additional hardware needed. It creates a dynamic photo and video capture experience on any smartphone by providing a variety of visual perspectives. Movo Smartphone Lenses (SPL Series) models: SPL-FE Super Fisheye Lens: 238-degree, clip-on lens for smartphones; $39.95 SPL-TELE Telephoto Lens: 3X zoom perspective, clip-on lens for smartphones; $39.95 SPL-WA Wide Angle Lens: 18-mm perspective, clip-on lens for smartphones; $39.95 They will be released in late in the Q1 2021. 2021 what do we expect from Apple. More insight on what to expect from our panel. Tips Zoom now allows AirPlay sharing so you can share your iPhone or iPad natively right in Zoom. Apps Overviewer is a new app that turns an iPhone into a document camera for Zoom and virtual learning APP LINK 'TV Remote' turns your iPhone into a universal control for TVs APP LINK About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is Joined by Holden DePardo and Brian DePardo. We review 2020 and Apple all the great things that happened this year and there was quite a bit including 4 virtual events. What we expect in 2021 and Beta 14.4 is out. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Loses Copyright Claims in Lawsuit Against Corellium 9 of Top 10 U.S. Smartphone Activations on Christmas Day 2020 Were iPhones HomePod mini works with 18W power supplies after 14.3 software update Gazelle is ending its used device trade-in program Topics 2020 Year in Review for iOS/iPadOS and hardware. With the world upside down because of the pandemic, Apple had a banner year with many new product releases, WWDC and 3 virtual events. What were our top things that Apple announced. We list below some of the highlights. January - iPad turned 10 March - New iPad Pros and iPad Magic Keyboard April - iPhone SE 2nd Gen was released June - WWDC held virtually for the first time iOS14 and iPadOS 14 was announced in beta. September - was the 1st virtual event announced New Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, iPad Air w/ Touch ID on the power button, Apple One Bundles October was the 2nd virtual event announced iPhone 12 models and HomePod Mini. iOS14 released to everyone. November was the 3rd virtual event in which they announced the First Apple Silicon M1 Macs which can also run iOS / iPadOS applications. December Apple announced the new $550 AirPods Max Headphones and Fitness+ was released. What do we expect for 2021? we discuss what Apple may release next year. New iPad Pro is one thing discussed. Beta this week: iOS 14.4 beta was released on 12/6/20 with no beta number. Doe it have ad tracking notification enforced? Currently it is optional for developers to prompt the user. Its possible Apple may start enforcing it with iOS 14.4. Magsafe accessories we discuss which ones we use and are they worth it. iPhone 12 mini (is there a market for it?) Brian has the iPhone 12 Mini and gives his review and we discuss if this model lives up to its size. App Clips (have you used them?) we discuss and mention Panera Bread has an App clip built into Apple Maps. If you search for a Panera Bread location and tap the one near you it will give you the option of ordering directly within the Maps app. Tips Important tip on How to erase and prepare an Apple Watch for gifting, recycling, or selling Great information with obtaining 2 years of transactions How to get an accounting of your Apple Cash transactions Apps Brian's Picks SolarWatch NetNewsWire Dave's Pick SurfShark iOS About our Guests Holden DePardo studies computer science and co-hosts two podcasts: Respawn Aim Fire and Networked Podcast. Twitter: @holdendepardo Brian DePardo is a writer and IT Professional living in Dallas, TX.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Chuck Joiner. We debate the Facebook vs Apple anti-tracking, iOS 14.3 whats new, review of Fitness+, Airpods Pro Max comparing to high end headphones, App Store privacy settings, and why some of us don't like the HomePod handoff. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News macOS Big Sur 11.1 Enables Full-Screen iPhone and iPad Apps on M1 Macs iOS 14 Now Installed on 81% of iPhones From the Last Four Years Facebook Says Apple's Upcoming Anti-Tracking Prompt is 'More About Profit Than Privacy' and Backs Epic Games vs. Apple [Updated] and Apple Responds to Facebook's Anti-Tracking Criticism, Says Users Deserve Control and Transparency Here is a link to Apple's App Store Privacy policy: App Store & Privacy Topics A side note our discussion on the AirPods Pro Max from last week: here is more info and a comparison to high end headphones from a MacVoices viewer describing comparisons to high end. Who are the AirPods Max aimed towards? It's the same market or type of consumer that these wireless headphones are aimed at; Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Copper ($699) DALI‌ IO-6 ($499) Sennheiser RS 195 ($449) Master & Dynamic MW65 ($499) Focal Listen Bluetooth Wireless ($490) With the exception of noise cancellation, what the AirPods Pro Max brings to the table that these other brands don't is the following; Spatial Audio Atmos, 7.1 support Active Noise Cancellation Transparency mode Adaptive EQ using mics and sensors Ear and neck detection Multiple SoC for extended battery life and computation audio processing Apple grade pairing lagless wireless audio, auto switching the ability to add features, over time, via software updates So if you're someone that appreciates high-end audio AND tight-integration with the Apple ecosystem, there's a good chance these headphones are for you. As well as there's the fashion angle. Beta this week. iOS 14.4 Beta 1 was released to developers and Pubic beta and we discuss whats new. Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to Developers Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 7.3 to Developers Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14.4 to Developers Upcoming HomePod 14.4 Software Update to Add New HomePod Mini U1 Features iOS 14.3 is officially out. We review all the new features. 10 (good) reasons to install iOS 14.3 Privacy Nutrition Labels App Clips ProRAW format for high-end iPhones Proximity Controls for HomePod Fitness+ Weather adds Air Quality Shortcuts get stealthy TV app gets better adds TV+ tab iOS 14.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 14.3 Apple Releases 14.3 Software for HomePod and HomePod Min How to Assign Primary Users to Individual HomePods in the Same Household Apple Releases watchOS 7.2 With Fitness+, Cardio Fitness Notifications, and More Fitness+ was released this week. Apple Fitness+ we discuss the features and what to expect with this new service.Here is How to Sign Up for Apple Fitness+ and Its included with the AppleOne Premier bundle. Apple Fitness+ Works on iPhone and iPad Without an Apple Watch but you cannot airplay videos to AppleTV since it has its own app. Life Time Health & Fitness Club Offering Apple Fitness+ as Part of Membership here are Countries Where Apple Fitness+ is Available and here is How to Find an Apple Fitness+ Workout. . The Fitness app is not on the iPad here is How to Download the Fitness+ App on iPad here is How to Download an Apple Fitness+ Workout for Offline Viewing Tips How to use Handoff with HomePod and HomePod mini 4 ways to create a new contact on your iPhone Apps Copy That iOS from OWC Halide Camera App About our Guest 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. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we talk about the new AirPods Max are they worth the price, review and give our opinions on how they will be. Fitness+ will be out next week will it be popular and will we use it. App picks and iOS 14.3 is almost out for all. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, points users towards Voice Memos instead Brave Browser for iOS Updates App to Remove Reward Features That Violated App Store Rules Microsoft confirms Xbox cloud gaming is coming to iOS in spring 2021 Google Photos lets you sync liked images w/ Apple Photos Apple Music adds animated album covers in iOS 14.3, macOS 11.1 Disney+ gains 13M subscribers in two months, hits 86.8M paying users [u] ‎The Disney Vault Is Officially Open : App Store Story Disney vault is officially open on Disney+ Apple Confirms Family Sharing for In-App Purchases and Subscriptions is Now Available Apple launches repair program for iPhone 11 display with touch issues Apple Confirms 29W Power Adapter Incompatible With MagSafe Duo Charger Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.3 Beta 4. Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to Developers HomePod OS 14.2.1 Apple Releases 14.2.1 Software for HomePod and HomePod Mini AirPods Max were released this week and we discuss all there is to know about them. Apple introduces AirPods Max, the magic of AirPods in a stunning over-ear design AirPods Max Unboxing Videos: 'More Than Good Enough to Compete With Other High-End Headphones' AirPods Max development took at least 4 years Apple didn't include the U1 chip in the new AirPods Max Fitness+ is being released December 14th we discuss and will we try it out. Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14 Apple's Jay Blahnik Explains How Fitness+ Will Work for Beginners Apps Dave's Pick ‎Scanner Pro by Readdle on the App Store Warren's Pick 9to5Toys on the App Store ZeroLemon MagSafe charger clone About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Guy Serle. We review iOS apps running on the M1 Silicon Macs and are they worth the installation. Outlook.com email keeps asking for password, top 20 apps for 2020, revised accessibility site for Apple, and App picks of the week. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Could Be Forced to Include a Charger with Every iPhone Sold in Brazil Google Authenticator iOS App Gains New Export Accounts Option Multiple iPhone 12 Users Report Sudden Drops in 5G and LTE Cellular Coverage Apple Watch Sets New Record With Estimated 11.8 Million Shipments Last Quarter iOS 14.2 Quietly Added FaceTime 1080p Support to iPhone 8 and Later Models MagSafe Duo Charger for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch Now Available for Purchase AppleCare Memo Hints at Potential Hardware Announcement Next Tuesday Apple revamps its Accessibility page to spotlight iOS and macOS features Family Sharing for Subscriptions Now Available Topics Beta this week. iOS, iPadOS, tvOS 14.3 Beta 3 and WatchOS 7.2. the beta update includes a few minor new features, like ProRAW support for iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras, Apple Releases Third Betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 7.2 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 14.3 Update to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Many users are complaining about iOS14 mail asking to sign back into your Outlook.com email account. After iOS 14 updates, required to reset password for Outlook in Apple Mail App - Microsoft Q&A Running iOS apps on a M1 Silicon Mac. We discuss how you install the iOS apps on your Silicon Mac and ways around offloading them when the developer doesnt "allow" it. We also discuss why would you want to run them on your Mac. https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/18/21574207/how-to-install-run-any-iphone-ipad-app-m1-mac Apple Announces top downloaded iOS games for 2020 we discuss and might have a played a few. Apple Shares Top 20 Most Downloaded Games and Apps of 2020 Apple revamped their accessibility site and we discuss all the great features added. Apple revamps its Accessibility page to spotlight iOS and macOS features Apple Accessibility Site Tips Remove Location Data From Photos App Of the Week Guy's Pick Robot wants kitty ios Warren's Pick ‎Secret Photo Vault - Keepsafe on the App Store Dave's Pick ‎Lightleap - Formerly Quickshot on the App Store About our Guest Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MacParrot or VertShark Podcasts: MyMac Podcast http://mymac.com and Mac to the Future GO! Podcast About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Jeff Gamet. We review the HomePod Mini and provide a demo on its sound. Dave reviews the MagSafe Charger and a Samsung T5 SSD drive for the iPad. Also some great hidden iPhone tips. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Xbox Series X Controller Support Coming to Apple Devices Original iPhone SE, iPhone 6S could be left behind in iOS 15 Cable companies offered brandable Apple TV remote alternative iFixIt Teardown shows iPhone 12 Pro Max's enlarged camera module Apple Releases iOS 14.2.1 for iPhone 12 Specific Bugs Apple Fitness+ Arriving with iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2? Sensor Tower: top five widget apps for iOS 14 installed on 15% of US iPhones Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.3 Beta 2. the beta update includes a few minor new features, like ProRAW support for iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras, Apple releases second developer betas of tvOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 iOS 14.3 beta makes it easier to set custom app icon HomePod Mini Reviews. Both Jeff and Dave received their HomePod Mini and provide their reviews. Jeff went a step further and posted many pictures on social media comparing them to Amazon Echo and the big boy HomePod. He did provide an audio demo to get an idea of the sound. Jeff's Demo Setup Dave's Review of the Apple MagSafe charger for iPhone 12. It also works with wireless charging on iPhone's wireless and the AirPods and Airpods Pro with wireless charging. MagSafe Charger Also a review of the Samsung T5 External SSD 1TB for the iPad and Mac SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive Dave appeared on the MacVoices 2020 first of many gift guides and gave some great options for gifts along with Chuck Joiner, Kelly Guimont and Brett Terpstra joined him the show is broken down in 2 parts? MacVoices #20260: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #1 (1) MacVoices #20261: MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #1 (2) Tips Wifi and Bluetooth Access in Control Center Calculator erase numbers Accessiblity Visual indicator Apps Dave's Picks Video 2 Photo iOS FilmBox iOS About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we both have our iPhone 12 Pro Max and we give our review. We talk iPhone Backup and problems restoring. Beta 14.3 is out and we review the one more thing event. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Begins Issuing Monthly Credits to Apple TV+ Subscribers Through January HomePod Mini Begins Shipping to Customers, First Orders Arrive November 16 iPhone 12 Mini Users Report Lock Screen Touch Sensitivity Issues Disney+ Surpasses 73 Million Paying Subscribers Topics Dave and Warren both received their iPhone 12 Pro Max Dave has a Pacific Blue 256GB and Warren a Silver 256GB. We give our first impressions with its performance and new features including the new camera. Dave had quite the ordeal trying to restore his backup to the new iPhone 12 Pro Max as it seemed his back up was corrupt after hours of trying and it also would not restore iPhone to iPhone. So he decided to just set it up manually and signed into his iCloud account. He wanted to delete the backup and it would not allow that. He reviews this. Turned out Apple had locked the backup for 48 hours and it took 1 hour talking to Apple Support We discuss the back up process and how to restore your iPhone when failure occurs Cases. There are many cases available for the iPhone 12 Pro Max here are some choices. THREEBEES Compatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max Case TOZO Compatible for iPhone 12 Pro Max Case Speck Products Presidio Perfect-Clear iPhone 12 Pro Max Case, Clear/Clear iPhone 12 Pro Max Leather Case with MagSafe iPhone 12 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe . Beta this week. iOS 14.3 Beta 1. Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to Public Beta Testers iOS 14.3 will suggest third-party apps to users during the iPhone or iPad setup process The HomePod Mini is shipping this week and Dave has 2 on order and will be giving a review in future episode. One more thing even was this past week we review all the Mac Announcements including Warren's purchase. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren are joined by attorney Michael DJ Eisenberg. We talk about using iOS devices at law firms, iOS and your digital legacy and final thoughts before we pre order our iPhone 12 Pro Max. iOS 14.2 was released with HomePod Intercom. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio As we always do we ask our new guest what iOS devices he has and how he uses them, News Apple announces special event for November 10: 'One more thing' and its Dave's Birthday :) Apple Watch Now Supports Standalone Spotify Streaming Pandora Update Adds HomePod Support 'The Mandalorian' Supports AirPods Pro Spatial Audio AirPods Pro free replacement eligibility: how to check yours Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.2 has been released to all as of today along with HomePod, WatchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Apple Releases iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 With New Emoji, Control Center Music Recognition, Intercom, Wallpapers and More Apple Releases 14.2 Software for HomePod With New Siri, Intercom and Home Theater Features Apple Releases tvOS 14.2 for Fourth and Fifth-Generation Apple TV Models Apple fixes three iOS zero-days exploited in the wild About the security content of iOS 12.4.9 Dave and Warren are on the eve of pre ordering the iPhone 12 Pro Max is it worth it? iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone XS Max: Should You Upgrade? HomePod Mini pre order is also tomorrow. Michael as an attorney we find out how iOS works in a law firm. We also talk with Michael about your digital legacy and tips on how to protect yourself when you pass and making sure your devices are accessible. About our Guest Michael D.J. Eisenberg is a Washington, DC based attorney. He helps Veterans with their disability benefits appeals before the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Members with their Medical/Physical Evaluation Boards, and Federal Employees with their Federal Employment matters. Michael has taken his 40 year love of computers into a blog helping his fellow attorneys at The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page where he also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Tech Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast. On his podcast, he interviews judges, attorneys and others in the legal arena where they talk about how computers, software and hardware enhance their practice of law and their services to their clients. Twitter @tslp13 About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren are here we review the new Apple One Bundle and give cost comparisons. iPad Air vs iPad Pro and is the Pro with it. Warren gets a braided solo loop for his watch at the Apple Store. A new App Pick ClipDrop is reviewed. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Clips gets its biggest update ever iPhone 12 Lineup Enables Personal Hotspot Over Faster 5GHz Wi-Fi iPad Air Might Make the Pro Obsolete Microsoft now rolling out full iPadOS trackpad support to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps T-Mobile activates mid-band 5G in nearly 200 new cities and towns Topics Beta this week. 14.2 RC was released after a bug that kept popping up that it needed updating and it wasn't ready. It should be on track to be released this week along with pre orders or the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Hands-on with iOS 14.2 RC top changes and features [Video] Warren has a new watch band and his experience with the band measurement at the Apple Store His son has the iPhone 12 why not go with the pro? He gives his impressions. We also talk about a great Trade-In Deal with T-Mobile. Apple One Bundles are here! We discuss the different packages available, is it worth the and you can add an additional 2TB of storage to iCloud bringing the maximum to 4TB. Apple One bundle now live: discounted Apple Music and more How much money can you save with the Apple One subscription bundle? iPad Air vs iPad Pro is the Air the worthy model? 2020 iPad Air vs. iPad Pro: Hands-On Comparison Tips Press and hold the App Store Icon and brings up Menu you can select Update right to the update section. How to Listen to Audiobooks on an Apple Watch How to Change Tips on the AirPods Pro How to Force Restart iPhone SE (2020 model) iPhone 12: How to Hard Reset, Enter DFU, Recovery Mode, and More How To Use iPhone 12 Pro To Measure Person's Height Apps ‎ClipDrop - AR Copy Paste on the App Store - Website: https://clipdrop.co/ About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren and Jeff Gamet joins us this week. Warren has way too many iPhone cases, many more choice for iPhone chargers now that its not included, earwax is the issue with your AirPods, and intercom comes to the HomePod..sort of. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Updates iMovie and GarageBand for iOS With New Features Apple TV app launching on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 next month Earwax in AirPods, or a fault? New Apple tool will find out. Quibi video service shuts down 6 months after launch, 1 day after Apple TV app release Apple's TV Remote App Pulled From App Store Since Functionality is Available in Control Center iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air orders have begun iPhone 12 Supports Downloading OTA iOS Updates On 5G Apple eyeing 'Express' store format to help deal with iPhone 12 demand Topics Warren attempted selling his iPhone 11 Pro Max prematurely. He has quite a collection of cases a total of 13 to be exact. What iPhone 12 models are we all ordering? iOS 14.1 was released. Apple Releases iPadOS and iOS 14.1 With Multiple Bug Fixes Ahead of iPhone 12 Launch very strange release prior to this. Then this happened again. Another iOS 14 Bug Resets Default Mail and Browser App After App Updates Beta this week. iOS 14.2 Beta 4 was released. Beta 4 of iOS 14.2 & iPadOS 14.2 Released for Testing and iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 Beta 4 Download Available Now Public Beta Apple seeds fourth public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 to public beta testers WatchOS Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 7.1 to Developers Whats new with Chargers? There are some great values now that the power adapter will not be included with the iPhone 12. Best iPhone 12 Chargers 2020 HomePod 14.1 was released adding Intercom support to the HomePod and ready for HomePod Mini. Hands-On with the HomePod's New Intercom Feature, Alarms, and Siri Tricks Why should you buy the HomePod Mini? About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. Jeff is moderating this event on October 28, 2020: How to Get in the Automation Mindset + Intro to Zapier About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Kelly Guimont. We do a final recap of the Apple new HomePod Mini and iPhone 12. Dave does a review of a new Netgear Mesh router be bought that set up nicely using his iPhone. Some Safari iOS tips including translate websites. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News MagSafe-Compatible iPhone Accessories Coming From PopSocket Dolby Atmos Coming to HomePod With Apple TV 4K Walmart opens limited preorders for the new iPad Air, ships October 23 Topics Beta this week. iOS 14.2 Beta 3 was released this week Apple releases third public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 5 Things to Know About the iPadOS 14.1 Update 5 Things to Know About the iOS 14.1 Update HomePod Mini was a great announcement and what an amazing price what were our thoughts and will we buy one. We discuss what iPhone would be best for you with the new iPhone 12 announced there are so many models still available one may fit you better than others. Which iPhones are Dave and Kelly getting? This is a great guide to all iPhone sizes. iPhone 12 Size Comparison: All iPhone Models Side by Side Magsafe Charging will it be worth it? We discuss the new way to charge iPhones. No more power adapters and they include the Lightning to USB-C cable pick yourself up a 100W USB-C charger 100W, AUKEY Omnia USB C Charger (Upgraded) with GaNFast Technology, PD Charger Power Delivery 3.0 iPhone 11 Pro Max, 5G in a few minutes what is it and why did Apple make such a big deal about it during the event this week? Dave bought a new mesh router from Netgear with WIFI 6.He wanted to discuss how amazingly easy it was to set up just using a iPhone and the Nighthawk App. This is a link to the Costco Site. https://www.costco.com/netgear-nighthawk-whole-home-mesh-wifi-6-system%2c-3-pack.product.100536361.html Tips Safari in iOS Tips Translate in Safari When you navigate to a website an want to translate it Tap the Aa button in the bar and select translate. Show the settings and show how to add languages to make it easier to translate. Toggle between English and other language. Privacy Report - Click the Aa button on the bar and select Privacy report. You would be amazed how many trackers there are on some websites. Brower Default - When you install other browsers like Firefox, Edge, Chrome, and some others you now can change the default browser. Goto Settings > in this case Chrome and select Default Browser. Clipboard privacy. iOS 14 now is watching when apps use your clipboard. When you copy and paste something from one app to another you will get a warning like this. About our Guest Kelly Guimont writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @verso

The latest episode of In Touch With iOS Dave is joined by Mike Potter, Gary Malpas, Chuck Joiner, and Eric E and provide their first-hand reactions to Apple's Hi Speed Event where they announced HomePod mini and the entire lineup of iPhone 12 models including the mini, Pro, and Pro Max! The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio This Episode was simulcasted with For Mac Eyes Only my thanks to Mike Potter for hosting and help with editing this episode. HomePod mini iPhone 12 & 12 mini iPhone Pro and Pro Max Links to our Co-Hosts and Guests Mike Potter - For Mac Eyes Only Chuck Joiner - MacVoices Gary GazMaz Malpas - MyMac.com Eric Erickson

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by Adam Christianson from the Maccast podcast. We talk to Adam about his new Series 6 and compare notes with Dave. Warren can move his Tesla with his iPhone using a remote app, Apple Event coming up and what do we expect and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Stops Selling Earphones and Speakers From Rivals Ahead of Expected New Product Launches Apple Announces iPhone 12 Event for October 13 Leaker Confirms HomePod Mini Coming This Year Apple October 13 "Hi, Speed" event wallpapers tvOS 14.0.2 Now Available Apple Providing Apple TV+ Subscribers With Three Months of Free Access, Extending Free Trial Subscriptions Through January Seems Apple Support hasn't been on top of outages. PSA: First Free Year of Apple TV+ Subscriptions Ending, Expect Charges on October 31 Apple Adding iPhone 5c to Vintage Products List on October 31 OtterBox and Brydge announce collaboration on new accessories following strategic investment Apple to Announce Q4 2020 Earnings on October 29 Apple Music saw its paid subscriptions grow 21% in the second quarter DuckDuckGo Releases Driving, Walking Directions Powered by Apple's MapKit Topics Beta this week. There are no changes; we are still on iOS 14.2 Beta 2 which now works on the iPhone XR. Adam did upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 6 to the Series 2 which was quite a jump. Dave discusses with him first impressions and what he likes and dislikes about the new model and more. Tip: When you upgrade your Apple Watch make sure you have the latest version of WatchOS. You can set up the Watch as new and upgrade then restore it with your backup . Apps Warren App Picks Tesla App ios Tesla Remote iOS Trivia Royale iOS About our Guest Adam Christianson is host the of Maccast Podcast You can find him on Twitter @maccast About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS we are joined by guest co-host Guy Serle and our special guest Brett Terpstra. We talk about iText Editors and note apps Dave reviews the Sketchboard Pro for iPad and battery drain tips. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio We Welcome our New Guest Like we do with all new guests we find out more about Brett and what iOS devices he uses. News iOS 14.2 beta code hints no free EarPods with 'iPhone 12' Apple TV App Reportedly Coming to Xbox, 'Likely' in Time for Series X/S Launch on November 10 Apple Acquired Podcast App Scout FM Earlier This Year The iPod Nano is Now 'Obsolete' Topics Beta this week.iOS 14.2 Beta 2 Adds New Emoji Characters like Ninja, Pinata, Bubble Tea, Polar Bear and More Apple releases second developer betas of iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, ninth macOS Big Sur beta Using text editors can be handy when you use them on an iPad or iPhone. Brett has a great comparison of these and what they would be good to use for. iTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared Battery drain issues on your Apple Watch and iPhone Apple suggests wiping and restoring both seems extreme. We also talk about Missing GPS Data or Facing Excess Battery Drain on iPhone or Apple Watch? Apple Recommends Restoring your Device iOS 14 Battery Drain Issues: 11 Tips to Improve iPhone Battery Life Google annouches pixel 5 and 4a ahead of eminent iPhone 12 launch. Plus a $49 google chromecast and $99 speaker what's next for the HomePod and Apple TV? Roundup: Google preempts iPhone 12 with new 5G-enabled Pixel 5 and 4a, redesigned Chromecast, more Dave interviewed the founder of SketchBoard Pro JJ at CES earlier this year and he has one in his hands to review which is designed for the iPad so artists have a board to help them with comfort while drawing. Sketchboard Pro for iPad Artists Tips Messages in iOS 14. Pinning messages including group messages and single messages by swiping right or tap and hold. Reply to a prior message in group message by tapping and holding the message and reply to just that. That also works in one on one message. watchOS 7: How to Share Apple Watch Faces About our Guest Brett Terpstra is a coder, author and web developer as well as a podcaster. You can find all his work at brettterpstra.com and Twitter @ttscoff About our Guest Co-Host Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MacParrot or VertShark Podcasts: MyMac Podcast http://mymac.com Mac to the Future YouTube channel Mac to the Future GO! Podcast Want to help me with all the content I create? Buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Do that Patreon thing: https://patreon.com/macparrot PayPal me: https://paypal.me/macparrot

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren they are joined by guest Jeff Gamet. Dave has the new Apple Watch in blue and gives his review. IOS 14 features are reviewed with App library and Widgets plus more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Releases iOS 14.0.1 With Fix for Bug That Resets Default Apps After Rebooting Apple Stops Signing iOS 13.7 After Releasing iOS 14, Downgrading No Longer Possible Apple Updates iWork Apps for iOS With Support for Scribble, New Image Picker, Editable Shapes and More iOS 14 adoption rapidly outpacing iOS 13 as users react to widgets, PIP, and more 1Password Partners With Privacy for Virtual Credit Cards Apple Now Allowing Band-Only Returns For Ill-Fitting Solo Loop Topics Beta this week. Apple releases first public betas of iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2 and iPhone XR was pulled from beta because of bugs. Apple Watch Series 6 was out last week and Dave traded in his Series 4. He gives his thoughts on the new Watch and is it worth an upgrade. watchOS7 discussion. With iOS 14 released lets review some of the great features and what we like and maybe dislike about it. Battery Life BackTap Control Center changes Editing/removing home screens, activating App Library Widgets Spatial Audio for AirPods Pro Picture in Picture screen now available on the iPhone. You can now go look at other things while connected to FaceTime and be paused. Apps Widgetsmith Fantastical About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren talk all about the Apple Event with New Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Air and a new service bundle AppleOne. Airpods Pro goes spacial and another beta 14.2 just after iOS14 is released. Plus change your default iOS browser. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Just Quietly Made These Two Key Improvements to AppleCare+ Amazon Music now has podcasts Apple and Barclays Stop Issuing 'Apple Rewards Visa' as Product Financing Shifts to Apple Card DuckDuckGo Gets iOS 14 Update, Can Be Set as Default Browser App New AirPods Pro Firmware Introduces Spatial Audio Support and Automatic Switching Topics Another thanks to Mike Potter and the For Mac Eyes Only podcast for the dual podcast last episode. Beta this week iOS14.2 was released to developers today and Warren reviews the changes. iOS 14.2 Beta Adds New Shazam Music Recognition Feature for Control Center Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 to Developers [Updated] Apple Event this week there were quite a few announcements. We reviewed the event and what was announced. Apple Watch Series 6 with Blood Oxygen Monitoring and New colors, New faces, solo loop bands. Also announced Apple Watch SE with Family Set up to pair multiple watches to one iPhone. iPad 8th Gen 10.2" with pencil and keyboard support starts at $329 with $299 education discount. iPad Air 10.9" with A14 chip, USB -C and Touch ID in power button. Who needs a Pro with the specs of Air stars at $599. Fitness+ to compete against Peloton its a workout service $9.99 per month $79.99 a year coming in the fall. 3 Months free with Apple Watch purchase. Apple announced iOS14, iPadOS14, WatchOS 7, tvOS14 were released today. It made total sense since there are new iPads and Apple Watch and someone (Friend Guy Serle) thought it would be released next year. Apple did make developers unhappy giving them less than 24 hours to have their apps ready. AppleOne Bunde, Starting at $14.95 you can now bundle many of the services for a better price. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

This special Episode of Touch With iOS Dave joins Mike Potter on For Mac Eyes Only as we dual podcast with Guests Chuck Joiner, Gary Malpas, and Eric Erickson as we react to all the announcements from the Apple event. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio What was announced at the Event: Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch SE AppleOne Bundles iPad 8th Gen with A12 Chip and boost in speed iPad Air with A14 Bionic Chip and USB-C Support Apple Watch Family Setup for those without an iPhone (Need Apple Watch with Cellular) Fitness + Competing with Peloton.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren talk about what they expect at the Apple event on Sept 15th, We give tips on how to take a full page screenshot on iPhone, how to turn your iPhone or iPad into a webcam, how to remove apps from Apple Watch, and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple One Bundle Revealed in Android Code Apple One services bundle possibly confirmed in Apple Music code Analyst Examines Apple Card One Year Later Apple releases iOS 13.7 with Exposure Notifications Express system Carrier marketing email confirms 'iPhone 12' 5G support | Appleinsider Topics An Apple event was announced for 9/15 we talk about what to expect and what could be released. Should you wait to buy an Apple Watch? Are there new iPads coming? When will the iPhone 12 be released? AirTags Are Now in Production – Could They Launch at the Apple Event Next Week? Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 8 was released to Developers and the public. We review what changed and when we expect iOS14 to be released. iOS 14's App Library: The FAQ Apple Releases Eighth Betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Apple Seeds Eighth Beta of watchOS 7 to Developers Tips Turn off Significant locations Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services Screenshot an entire webpage on a iPhone or iPad Hold the spacebar down and you can move your cursor wherever you want. Hold down the . to bring up the URL extensions like .ORG or .COM etc. How to Install & Remove Apps on Apple Watch Shift the keyboard to the left or right for one handed typing hold emoji key down Apps There is a new app out there that can turn your iPhone or iPad into a webcam its called Camo by Reincubate which a a UK company that came up with this really cool app. What you need is to install the app on your Mac and on your iPhone. Of course the quality is amazing especially using a iPhone 11 Pro Max camera. There is a free version and the Pro version adds tons more settings including access to all 3 lenses on the iPhone 11 Pro as well as post production zoom. This is a subscription model $39.99 per year. GoodNotes 5 Updated to Support Document Sharing via iCloud Sync ‎Reincubate Lookup on the App Store Did you know that Apple identifies iPhones with these codes in the model number? Google Maps for Apple Watch Now Available for Download on App Store Synology Drive iOS Newsnation iOS Newsbreak ios App About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS Guest Jeff Gamet joins Dave and Warren this week to talk about the latest news including Jeff's first comments on Epic vs Apple. Dave reviews the Function101 AppleTV and gives his first thoughts. Also tips on how to mirror your AppleTV to your Mac and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Fortnite on iOS and Mac losing cross-platform compatibility over Apple battle Your iPhone copy of Fortnite is about to become out of date [Updated] Apple apologizes to WordPress, no longer requires free app to add purchases Apple Newsroom Redesigned With Emphasis on Featured Stories, Shares Profile of Alabama Teacher Portrice Warren Facebook again criticizes iOS 14 privacy changes, warns of drastic effect on advertising industry Users can now create Shortcuts to switch accounts on Apple TV with iOS 14 and tvOS 14 AAPL stock split prompts rejig to Dow Jones Industrial Average Many iPhone App Ads Hide Malware Topics Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 6 was released to developers. Apple releases iOS 14 beta 6 to developers, here's what's new Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of watchOS 7 to Public Beta Testers iOS 13.7 was released this week. Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 13.7 to Developers With New Exposure Notification Opt-In [Update: Public Beta Available] and looks like all it adds is more COVID-19 exposure notifications without downloading an app. Dave received the Function101 remote for AppleTV he gives his review. Pros Larger size nice buttons and automatically connects to most TV's his Samsung worked right out of the box. Cons No voice or home button so no Siri and accessing to the home menu to switch users Tips How to Chat with Apple Support How to Mirror Your Apple TV to Your Mac for Screenshots or Presentations Apps Apple releases update for iMovie for iOS, iPadOS & macOS Better Manage Your Subscriptions With Subtrack Jeff - AirVisual Air Quality Forecast Jeff - Soosee Food Scanner The latest In Touch With iOS Guest Jeff Gamet joins Dave and Warren this week to talk about the latest news including Jeff's first comments on Epic vs Apple. Dave reviews the Function101 AppleTV and gives his first thoughts. Also tips on how to mirror your AppleTV to your Mac and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Fortnite on iOS and Mac losing cross-platform compatibility over Apple battle Your iPhone copy of Fortnite is about to become out of date [Updated] Apple apologizes to WordPress, no longer requires free app to add purchases Apple Newsroom Redesigned With Emphasis on Featured Stories, Shares Profile of Alabama Teacher Portrice Warren Facebook again criticizes iOS 14 privacy changes, warns of drastic effect on advertising industry Users can now create Shortcuts to switch accounts on Apple TV with iOS 14 and tvOS 14 AAPL stock split prompts rejig to Dow Jones Industrial Average Many iPhone App Ads Hide Malware Topics Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 6 was released to developers. Apple releases iOS 14 beta 6 to developers, here's what's new Apple Seeds Third Public Beta of watchOS 7 to Public Beta Testers Apps Apple releases update for iMovie for iOS, iPadOS & macOS Better Manage Your Subscriptions With Subtrack Jeff - AirVisual Air Quality Forecast Jeff - Soosee Food Scanner About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet, and soon as the host of That Interview Show. About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple

The latest In Touch With iOS Guest Brittany Smith joins Dave and Warren. We talk productivity with your devices including using shortcuts. How many apps do you have on your device? Tip on News+ audio playback iOS14 Beta 5 and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio New Guest Because Brittany is a new guest on the show, we find out more about her and the Apple gear she uses. News Apple Worked With U.S. Government on 'Secret' iPod Apple Renames 'Beats 1' to 'Apple Music 1' and Launches Two More Radio Stations Apple Launching Discounted $9.99 Per Month CBS All Access and Showtime Bundle for Apple TV+ Subscr Warren Likes Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ it has already been renewed for a 2nd season. Dave likes it now too great show. Apple becomes first public company to reach a $2 trillion market cap Apple terminating Epic's developer account over Fortnite App Store protest Adobe's Recent Lightroom iOS App Update Deleted User Photos and Lost Data is Unrecoverable Topics Beta this week. iOS14 Beta 5 was released to developers some things of note there is a way to turn on a hidden folder in Photos and lots of other tweaks. We find out what Warren thinks about the updates. What's New in iOS 14 Beta 5: Bigger Apple News Widget, Alarm Clock Wheel, Hidden Photo Album Changes and More Apple Releases Fifth Betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 iOS 13.6.1: Should you install it? Some think this small update has been causing more bugs have we experience that? Productivity- Brittany is a productivity coach and we talk about ways to improve your productivity using your iPad and iPhone. We talk about using shortcuts and do not disturb. Shortcuts Directory Brittany mentioned How many apps do we have on our iPhones should you offload ones you don't need to keep you productive. Tips How to Listen to the news in the Apple News app This is the support article from Apple. This is not supported on the iPad. Apps Warren Simple Commands iOS Brittany Drafts iOS OmniFocus Dave iMazing iDrive About our Guest Brittany Smith is a Productivity, ADHD, and Technology Coach in Portland, Oregon. Life's Mission: making stuff suck less. Giant nerd: Master's of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, Star Wars-everything, Apple-enthusiast (obviously), and loves talking about the intersection of our brains and technology. Her website is Devise & Conquer Coaching Tech Tips on YouTube: Devise & Conquer Follow her on Twitter: @addliberator About our Co-Host Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

The latest In Touch With iOS Our guest this week is Davis Knight. We talk about the Apple service bundle, Setapp released iOS apps out of beta, podcasting, plus tips on space on your device, Apple Notes, and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio New Guest We find out what iOS devices our guest has and how he uses them and get to know Davis. News Leaker Jon Prosser: Apple Watch and iPad Launching in September, iPhone 12 Event to Take Place in October Apple's Bundle Prime equivalent "Apple One" will launch in October What is the Apple One services bundle? New Fitness streaming service to compete with Peloton. Apple TV+ subscribers could get huge discount on Showtime, CBS Wall Street Journal Sticking With Apple News Because It Brings 'Genuinely Different Audience' Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6.1 With Fix for Storage Issue and Green Tinted Displays Apple Launches Apple Music Beta Website With iOS 14 Design ad 'Listen Now' Tab to Replace 'For You' Apple Ordered to Pay PanOptis $506 Million for Violating LTE Patents The iPhone has set a Q2 record in the U.S. as overall market declines Topics Beta this week - Nothing new our guest does not dabble in beta as he had a bad experience on his primary devices. Like we say (except Warren) never put beta software on your primary device! Setapp Subscription Service Adds iOS Companion Apps - We talked about Setapp when it was in Beta for iOS apps well its now available to everyone. Is this acceptable to Apple? Apple Removes Fortnite from App Store for Violating In-App Payment Guidelines More controversy on with in App Purchases. Note: Google booted Fortnite from the Google Play store too. Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store Podcasting - Davis just started up a podcast where we talk about how you get your content in place so you can listen on your iOS device. Tips How can you tell how much space Podcasts and TV+ apps are taking up? Moving Notes into folders How do you force close apps on Apple Watch and do a reset. About our Guest Davis Knight is an Apple technology enthusiast and owner of DiabeticSavvy.com, a culinary focused media company that includes his website, youtube channel and podcast that advocates and empowers the diabetic community through great food and conversation. He also does programs and promotion for the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group. You can find him on Twitter @diabeticsavvy

The latest In Touch With iOS Warren is off this week emergency fill in and guest Chuck Joiner was on the show. We talk about all the apps we use on our iPhone. We talk about the Wyze Camera and the new wireless offering. Video editing on the iPad and more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple veteran Phil Schiller transitions to new 'Fellow' role, Greg Joswiak promoted to SVP of marketing Android is finally getting its version of Apple's AirDrop Wait we had this for years now Google copied Apple? Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients Google Announces New Mobile Features for Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Including Upcoming Dark Mode Google's $349 Pixel 4a vs. Apple's $399 iPhone SE Apple TV+ is Suddenly Very Appealing to The Superstars of TV And Film 9to5Mac posted a guide to all the movies and TV shows on Apple TV+ it just keeps growing. Apple TV+ Plus Guide: Here's all the Apple TV shows and movies available now Microsoft ends cloud streaming beta for iOS, preps Android-only launch PowerCore Play 6K from Anker works with iOS and Android Instagram clones TikTok with new short-form 'Reels' video feature launching today Who needs TikTok? Standalone 5G network sees T-Mobile reach 2,000 more towns Will the new iPhones get 5G this round coming up? Original iPad Mini From 2012 Now Considered 'Vintage' by Apple Topics Beta this week. With Warren off this week we just do a brief review on what is new with beta 4. Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of tvOS 14 to Developers Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 7 to Developers What apps are on your iPhone? Dave and Chuck discuss what key apps they use all the time and what ones they do not use at all. Should we delete them or just leave them when you need them? Wyze Cam is awesome we talked about a cowboy hat for the new Wyze cam wireless Video editing on the iPad. Both Chuck and Dave do podcasts and there are many ways to edit video but would we want to use an iPad to do this? There are a few options out there including Luma Fusion (which is the best) will Apple bring Final Cut Pro to the iPad? About our Guest 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.