In Touch with iOS

In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Chuck Joiner returns the show joining Dave to talk about what Apple Watch is for you. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Chuck was in Vegas for NAB he Reviewed what was some highlights related to iOS. AT&T CEO Believe 5G Phone Plans Could Be Tiered and Priced on Data Speed The Apple Watch Launched Four Years Ago Today Surfer retrieves working Apple Watch six months after losing it in the ocean Apple TV channel launches on YouTube iOS 13 will let apps like Lightroom access photos directly from external storage, report claims PSA: Make Sure to Cancel Apple News+ If You Signed Up for a Free Trial After Apple's March 25 Event and Don't Want to be Charged Google Fit Launches on iPhone With Apple Health and Apple Watch Integration iOS 13 Could Finally Turn iPads Into Real Laptop Replacements Topic Buying an Apple Watch. What would you do to choose the the right Apple Watch for your needs? We review the current models and discuss. Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this both Chuck and Dave are speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and provides amazing video podcasts with influential folks in the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner

Guest Kelly Guimont is back on the show joining Dave to talk about what iPad should you buy and picking the one that's best for you. We discuss the Apple Support options including the app and YouTube Channel. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple outsells Samsung as iPhone tops US mobile activations chart for Q1 2019 BlackBerry Messenger Shutting Down at the End of May Five big questions about Apple and Qualcomm's surprise settlement T-Mobile Works With Apple on Robo-Calling Using STIR/SHAKEN Dave has an Article published in iPhone Life Magazine on the 6 best Podcasts app. Your local library has it! RBDigital app allows you to read the latest issue. Download the iOS App HERE the issue will be on the newsstand soon. Topics Buying a iPad. What would you do to choose the the right iPad for your needs? We review the current models and discuss. How do you get Apple Support App - Do you know about the Support app and have you used this before? Also did you know Apple Support has a great YouTube Channel with all kinds of tips? Tips iOS 12.2: What Does AQI in Apple Maps Mean? Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this and Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About our Guest You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter She writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Guy Serle returns to the show joining Dave to talk about Podcasts app updates, We talk about buying a iPhone and picking the one that's best for you. We discuss the Apple services here now and coming up. Plus Tips on using your iPhone and more! Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News With Music for macOS coming soon, legacy iTunes features will disappear or spread to iOS Apple Podcasts now supports web playback, episode pages, more You can now listen to Apple Podcasts directly on the web YouTube TV Increases Price to $49.99/Month, $54.99/Month When Billed Through Apple Netflix ends AirPlay support on iOS in an ongoing souring of its Apple relationship 83% of Surveyed Teens Own an iPhone Dave has a Article published in iPhone Life Magazine on the 6 best Podcast sapp. This will be shared soon Topics Buying a iPhone. What would you do to choose the phone that meets your needs we discuss. Apple Services - Now that the dust has settled Dave and Guy have a discussion on the 3 services. Tips News+ Paywall workaround for WSJ and other subscriptions on iOS. You need a News+ subscription. Connecting your airpods and changing the settings in bluetooth. Tapping a folder with Notifcations using 3D touch to bring up notifications. Use pages on a iPad as a Teleprompter Apps Glympse Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this and Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About our Guest Guy Serle is a Podcaster and Host of the MyMac.com Podcast. He also hosts the Mac To the Future Go podcast on Facebook. His website is Vertshark.com and you can find him on Twitter at @macparrot email: [email protected]

In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Mike Potter from For Mac Eyes Only podcast and organizer of Macstock conference and expo returns to the show joining Dave to talk about tApple News+ and other announcements that occurred recently. There are some Apple Watch and iPhone tips along with a chat about Macstock conference with a special discount code for In Touch with iOS listeners. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Texture will be shuttered May 28th moves to News+ Apple AirPower Officially Cancelled Apple Updates iWork Suite for iOS and macOS Apple Releases First Public Beta of iOS 12.3 Apple Releases WatchOS 5.2 Apple Stores Now Carrying Anker's USB-C PowerCore Fusion Battery and Charger Topics Airpods 2 were released then Apple release the PowerBeats Pro we discuss. https://www.macrumors.com/guide/powerbeats-pro-vs-airpods-2/ News+ we discuss the new service and review it. https://www.macrumors.com/2019/04/02/apple-news-plus-subscriber-numbers/ New iPads Discussion iPad Air teardown Macrumors Apple Credit Card discussion https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-card/ Tips Apple Watch accessing your keypad audio How do you leave a group text in imessage Setting up a eSIM with your carrier. Dave switched to the eSIM on T-Mobile. Are you coming to Macstock this year? We talk about this and Dave is speaking for a 5th year! Podcast listeners use Offer code intouch at checkout and you save $10 off the early bird price. Click HERE to buy your tickets today! About our Guest Mike Potter is a IT professional and Host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. He also founded and is the organizer of Macstock Conference and Expo you can find him on Twitter at @macstockexpo

In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Kelly Guimont from TMO Daily Observations podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about all the new Apple iPads and more! Oh there is a Apple event coming up. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Well there were so many new hardware releases this week Kelly and Dave just talk about all the iPads, and AirPods, and wait maybe a iPod Touch? The new iPads are here! Apple released iPad Air 2019 and iPad Mini 5th gen. We talk about the great new iPads that all work with the Pencil. 9to5 Mac did a great article on which one you should buy here. Apple Event and both TV service and News App subscriptions are coming we talk about what we think will be announced. We talk about the Apple Stores and our experiences with support. We also talk about the Today at Apple sessions they are now offering. The Apple Store App was updated with the new sessions. iDownload Blog article on this. Macstock 2019 is July 27,28 you should really consider attending! We talk about this visit the website http://macstock2019.com About our Guest You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter She writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Chuck Joiner the host of MacVoices podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about their top 10 iOS apps they use and more! Oh there is an Apple event coming up. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio In this episode, we discuss the news of the week and our top 10 iOS apps! Apple Sends Out Media Invites for an 'It's Show Time' Event on March 25 Apple Offering 10% Bonus When Adding Funds to Your Account for App Store and iTunes Purchases - MacRumors This goes through March 14, 2019 a nice little bonus. Replacing the batteries in AirPods? Apple can do that for you. _ Apple Insider You can at a cost. Apple Releases Fifth Developer Beta of iOS 12.2 Here's How Often You Should Shut Down Your iPhone (and Why) - iDrop News Do you shut down iPhone? Here are top 10 apps that Dave and Chuck picked that they use on the iPhone and iPad. Chuck and i Review what apps we use all the time and why. Apps are listed below Dave's App List In no order PDF Expert Just Press Record Citimapper Twitter ios Downcast 1Password iOS Carrot Weather iOS SiriusXM iOS YouTube iOS YouTubeTV iOS Chuck's App List (In no order) Overcast ios Waze iOS Gmail iOS Camera+2 BusyCal iOS Messages iOS Apple Music iOS White Noise iOS Notes iOS Audible MacStock Conference July 27,28 Dave and Chuck will be in attendance again this year and we talk about this great conference! Macstock2019.com About Our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and provides amazing video podcasts with influential folks in the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner

In this episode of In Touch With iOS Guest Frederick Van Johnson from This Week in Photo Podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about taking pictures on spring break with the iPhone and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio In this episode, you we discuss: Samsung Offers to Supply Foldable Displays to Apple and Google could Apple even consider creating a foldable screen? Apple Offers Rare Tease of Unannounced Product Feature at Shareholder Meeting USB-C is here to stay with the iPad will it come to the iPhone? Will Apple add more flexibility with using USB-C Hubs for other connections. Right now its limited. Spring break is coming up and we discuss how you can use your iPhone as your primary camera for all photography during vacation. Here are some of the tips we cover Focus & Exposure Avoiding Shake Preserve Settings Long Exposures Level Indicator Depth Control Apple Video on Depth Control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqWckzS1aA Taking photos with your iPad. You know those people who like to take pictures with the iPad. Taking pictures of of old photos. Dave found a new app Photomyne that gives you great options scanning and cropping old photos. We discuss this and the other options available to make your photos digital. Apps Dave's Picks Spectre Camera Halide Camera Freshly Frederick's Picks Focos Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter MacStock Conference macstock2019.com About Our Guest Frederick Van Johnson @frederickvan is the host of TWIP (This week in Photo). He is a professional podcaster and photographer. He has courses at the TWIP School on different topics by photographers. TWiP PRO Course on iOS Photography… POCKETSHOOTERS

Guest Allison Sheridan from the Podfeet Podcasts returns to the show joining Dave to talk about Siri and accessibility on the iPhone. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: iOS 12 Now Installed on 83% of All Devices From the Last Four Years - MacRumors Apple Will Soon Let Developers Entice Past Subscribers With Discounted iOS, macOS, and tvOS Subscriptions - Macrumors Topics: Siri Basics We all know what Siri can do, let's talk about Siri and some of the basics. We first ask "what do we use Siri for?" What hardware does Siri work on? It's really amazing how helpful Siri can be on all these devices. Here are a few Siri basics we talked about Changing Siri's voice and language Go into Siri Search and Shortcuts to make other changes You can now ask your device to find the other one. HomePod you can ask Hey Siri where is my iPhone and it sends a ping sound without the need for signing into Find my "iDevice" app. Accessibility Features There are so many different accessibility features available for iPhone and iPad we could do a full episode on this alone. We reviewed some of the notable features for accessibility including Vision, hearing, and even literacy. Accessibility for Everyone. The place to go is Settings> General> Accessibility Magnifier Change Text Size Speech with VoiceOver Quick On and Quick Off for Accessibility I use the magnifier to turn this on. Check out this great book on accessibility by Shelly Brisbin http://www.iosaccessbook.com Macstock Conference https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/ About our guest: Allison Sheridan hosts the NosillaCast podcast each week "A technology geek podcaster with an EVER so slight Macintosh bias!" at https://podfeet.com. You can also find her on twitter @podfeet and in her NosillaCastaways on Slack at https://podfeet.com/slack and the great NosillaCastaways Facebook Group

This week's guest is Guest Donna Cleveland, Editor in Chief, iPhone Life joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the event Apple is planning and a subscription service for the News App, Apple Watch experiences, iOS 12 tips, and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Study Finds iPhone XS Max Users Experience More Than Twice as Fast LTE Speeds as iPhone 5s Users on Average - Macrumors Apple to Announce TV Service at March 25 Event, But Launch is Months Off - Macrumors Exclusive deals with other networks? Disney, HBO, Hulu Apple takes 30 percent cut Apple originals - Thriller series, partnership with Oprah Cost? Other streaming services: Acorn TV (british shows $4.99/month) Apple News subscription service - $10/month Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Donna has and what she uses all the time. Apple Watch experiences. Donna wrote a great article in the current issue of iPhone Life so Dave and Donna will discuss their experiences with the Apple Watch starting from Series 0 (First Gen) through Series 4.We also discuss some favorite apps we use on the Apple Watch. Design Speed Automatic workout detection, yoga, hiking, activity competitions, pacing tools Health: EKG readings, fall detection Walkie Talkie Raise to Wake Waterproof & GPS support Topo Maps, Viewranger, REI Co-op There were some rumors that Apple is planning an event on 3/25 as we discussed in the news. They are planning to expand the News app and add subscriptions based on Apple's purchase of Texture digital magazine subscription service. We discuss the News app and its current use and what we think will be announced with this subscription service and could they add newspapers? We discuss iOS 13 wants from iPhone Life readers Mark imessages unread Multiple user support for ipad Dark Mode We discuss iOS 12 tips including grouped notifications, and hidden features and improvements. Grouped notifications- podcast and news Password management-password generation for apps, duplicate finder, screen time Hidden: Do Not Disturb while sleeping, Live LIsten, memoji App Picks Donna's Picks Radiooo Insight Timer Yousician 1 Second Every Day Measure App Dave's Picks Duck Duck Go Browser App Brave App Browser iOS iPhone Life has a great insider site that Dave subscribes to we talk about the site and Donna provides us information about this great site. About our Guest: Donna Cleveland is Editor and Chief of iPhone Life Magazine. They offer a great insider subscription that offers daily videos on all things iOS. You can reach her by email at [email protected]

This week's new guest Warren Sklar, IT consultant joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the Apple Smart Battery case, 2 Factor authentication, and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Sued Over Not Letting Customers Disable Two-Factor Authentication After Two Weeks - MacRumors iOS 12.1.4 Update Available for iPhone & iPad, Download Now to Get Group FaceTime Back - 9to5Mac Apple is taking its in-store iPhone push too far by promoting upgrades instead of repairs - 9to5Mac AT&T Sued by Sprint for Misleading '5GE' Branding - Macrumors Many popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without asking - TechCrunch Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices has. I know Warren is like me he may buy a few items when they come out. Apple Smart Battery Case Apple released their latest Battery cases for the Xr, Xs, and Xs Max. Dave just bought this case for his Xs Max and Warren has one as well We review this case, is it a good case, and worth buying. Other cases including Mophie are other options. 2 Factor Authentication is so important these days and you really should have your accounts protected this way. Your Apple ID has this option but there are other options to protect accounts including Google, Microsoft and 1Password. We talk about these services and how to protect yourself from your iOS device from being hacked. Intego Link on security mentioned. Our friends at imore wrote an article about 7 things you didn't know what you could do with your Apple Pencil on the iPad. We review some of these tips and see if we have used these tips before. App Picks Warren's Picks DealNews Just Talk Dave's Pick Apple Clips About our Guest: Warren Sklar, is a IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple you find him in that group all the time and you can request to join..

049 What about the Apple Watch Apps - with Guest Adam Engst, Publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. This week's new guest Adam Engst publisher of TidBITS joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the must have Apple Watch apps, and some great app picks. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Releases iOS 12.1.3, macOS 10.14.3, watchOS 5.1.3, and tvOS 12.1.2 with Bug Fixes - TidBITSDuckDuckGo Search Engine Integrates Apple Maps - TidBITS Apple Pay will soon work at Target, Taco Bell and more locations, covering 74% of top US merchants - 9to5Mac Microsoft Adds NewsGuard to Edge Browser for iOS to Warn Users of Untrustworthy Sites - Macrumors Apple releasing first iOS 12.2 and watchOS 5.2 Beta - 9to5 Mac Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Adam has I bet there are a few in use. HomePod issue - Personal requests not working for Adam. Is Your iPhone Calling Other Countries? Adam wrote this article in Tidbits and we discuss this unusual thing happening with your iPhone 10 must-have apps for your new Apple Watch Macworld had this article reviewing the 10 must apps for your Apple Watch. We discuss each one and if we had any experience using them. App Picks Adam's Picks Libby (public library ebooks via the Overdrive system; I use it with the NY Public Library) Wireless Tag (requires the associated sensors; I wrote about it in TidBITS a while back) Hoopla Eero app Wireless Tag App Tidbits Article on Wireless Tag App Dave's Pick Quartz Brief About our Guest: Adam Engst is publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. You can find him on Twitter @adamengst and @tidbits and the Discourse TidBits Forum

This week guest Adam Christianson from Maccast podcast joins Dave. We talk about the news including Apple brings back the iPhone SE (Well it sold out) We review iPhone tips you may not know about and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News:We might get an iPhone SE 2, after all because the original is back (sorta) Apple's New Smart Battery Case: Everything You Need to Know Microsoft tells users to switch to iOS or Android as Windows Phone set for obsolescence Vizio Says 2016 4K SmartCast TVs Will Support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Google Fi for the iPhone solid for travelers, but still has same carrier customer service nonsense Topics: Samsung and Vizio announced that they are adding support of iTunes and Airplay 2 is Apple ramping up services? We will discuss. What is dead may never die: Two products Apple may be looking to revive Recent MacWorld article rumors a possible reviving of the iPod Touch and iPad Mini. Is this another way of getting more people using Apple's services? 7 Useful iPhone Tips You Might Not Know MacRumors posted these great useful tips you might not know. We reviewed each one. Adam talks about Calendar apps and the start and end times of an appointments you can toggle them into into 5 min time increments. Locast is a non profit website that rebroadcasts local tv. It's a was a best kept secret as I just found out about it now. They ask for donations to pay for their services. There is a iOS app and its available on Roku and Google Play. We will discuss this and where it could be with cord cutting. Active Service Military US TV Now is another service related. Apps Plant Snap ExpressVPN - 3 Months free with purchase of a 1 year plan. This is a MacCast podcast special link TunnelBear About our Guest Adam Christianson is host of of Maccast Podcast You can find him on Twitter @maccast

This week first time guest Josh Centers, TidBITS Managing Editor and author is here and we talk about his 2 recent books from Take Control on Notes and iOS 12. We review some great features of Notes and great tips iOS 12. Plus the news of the day. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Pulls iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Models From Sale in Germany Amid Legal Battle With Qualcomm Topics: As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Josh has. Since he has written books on many of these devices I am sure he has a few. Our first topic discusses Josh's book Take Control of Notes and we highlight some key features you find in iOS. The first question is why notes? We discuss this. The points below were also discussed Make and Manage Notes Formatting Notes Using Graphics in Notes We also discuss another of Josh's books Take Control of iOS12 and discuss some great tips below. Shortcuts app and Siri Shortcuts Hone The Home Screen Using Share Sheets Special iPad Features Search with Spotlight Switching apps and closing apps Handoff and airdrop Note: we will keep episode 1 hour I will add more discussion on this time permitting. Links Take Control of Notes Take Control of iOS12 Siri Shortcuts Video Josh Centers YouTube Channel About our Guest Josh Centers is Managing Editor of TidBITS and is the author of many other books for Take Control Including Apple TV, Home Automation, and Preview. You can find him on Twitter @jcenters

Happy new year 2019! This week Kelly Guimont host of Mac Observer The Daily Observations podcast returns to the show! This week Is Apple doomed with the weak iPhone sales? What do we look forward to with iOS in 2019? Dave is dabbling in HomeKit and will talk about different plugs and how they are working. Plus much more. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: iOS 12 Now Installed on 78% of All Devices From the Last Four Years - Macrumors Tim Cook says $29 iPhone battery program partly to blame for weak Q1 iPhone sales 9to5Mac AirPower officially misses 2018 deadline, Apple silent on its status 9to5Mac Apple Watch Saved Woman Trapped in Car The Mac Observer Did you know your Apple Watch shows you fireworks when the clock strikes midnight on new years? Topics What to look forward to with iOS and devices in 2019 MacRumors did a article on what to expect Dave and Kelly discuss all the things that could happen in 2019 for Apple. HomeKit Plugs. Daves discussion of the multiple brand plugs he received for Christmas and how they were set up around his house. I have tried all these plugs below and give the lowdown on each one. Eve Energy Koogeek Wemo iDevice You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter She writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

Second HomePod in Stereo - with Guest Chuck Joiner This week Chuck Joiner host of MacVoices returns for more great discussion, This week which cellular carriers which one is good for your iPhone. The Amazon Echo now works with Apple Music. Dave now has a 2nd HomePod for Full paired and Chuck is tempted to buy another. show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Releases iOS 12.2.2 only for iPhone https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2018/12/17/apple-posts-ios-1212-bug-fix-for-esim-activation-issues T-Mobile now supports eSIM https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/17/tmobile-esim-iphone-xr-xs-xs-max/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/17/18144938/t-mobile-esim-support-iphone-xr-xs-max T-Mobile / Sprint Merger preliminary Approval https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/business/sprint-tmobile-approval-huawei.html Amazon Echo now supports Apple Music https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/14/apple-music-amazon-echo-alexa/ Topics Amazon Echo enables Apple Music as default music content. Friend of the Show Allison Sheridan wrote a great blog post on how to set it up. Dave and Chuck discuss this new addition to music choices and music in general. https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/12/how-to-enable-apple-music-on-amazon-echo/ Cellular carriers which ones are good who do we use or like? How well do they work with iPhone. We discuss carriers and our thoughts on which one works or not. The major carriers T-Mobile AT&T Verizon Sprint US Cellular What are MVNO Carriers? https://bestmvno.com/mvnos/ Dave bought a 2nd HomePod and its amazing sound who needs a stereo? Only thing that stinks is your mac cannot access the paired speakers. Its very disappointing that you cannot play your Mac on paired speakers only one or the other. How to pair HomePod Apple support Article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208807 Apps and Gear Picks Dave Wemo Smart Plugs work with HomeKit now with upgrade. http://a.co/d/bxuRcP5 Chuck Smart Bulbs and Hue Bulbs

iPhone and iPad Photography with Guest Frederick Van Johnson This week's guest is Frederick Van Johnson podcaster, host of This week in Photo (TWIP) and pro photographer. The topic this week is iOS, iPhone photography and we have some great items to discuss including how to utilize the iPhone or iPad to take great pictures. Apps including Affinity photo, Snapseed, and more. Add discussions on the latest news, some great apps and gear picks this is an episode not to miss. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Public beta of iOS 12.2.2 and others released An Apple Watch told a 46-year-old man he had an irregular heartbeat. It was right. Topics As for every first time guest of the shop. Dave asks what iOS gear is in Frederick Van Johnson's bag Affinity Photo vs Photoshop. Photoshop will be coming to the iPad next year but Affinity Photo has been on the iPad for a while is it a worthy replacement? There are many photography apps have you used them and if so are your thoughts? Here is the list we reviewed. Apple Clips Apple Photos Snapseed Camera + iOS Pixaloop Plotaverse MotionPortrait LivePortrait LumaFusion Enlight Online Photo storage what are your favorite ones? Flickr Google Photos iCloud Photo Library SmugMug Gear Picks Glif iPhone Tripod mount Joby Gorillapods Apple Silicon Case for iPhone iPad Keyboard (iPad Pro 2018) About our guest: Frederick Van Johnson @frederickvan is the host of TWIP (This week in Photo). He is a professional podcaster and photographer. He has courses at the TWIP School on different topics by photographers. Check out his course on iOS Photography: TWiP PRO Course on iOS Photography… POCKETSHOOTERS

Musically Speaking in iOS with Guest Mike LaPlante This week's guest is Mike LaPlante who is a podcaster and Musician. With all first time guests of the show Dave asks what Apple devices does Mike Have? We talk about the latest news including the release of iOS 12.1.1 and Watch 5.1.2. Music plays a big part in many lives we chat about the different services available but of course we are partial to Apple Music. Plus much more including some great apps and gear picks. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple releases iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2, and HomePod 12.1.1 update - 9to5 MacApple Release Notes watchOS 5.1.2 Brings ECG Function to Series 4- The Mac Observer Apple Starts Selling USB-C Fast-Charging AC adapter. - 9to5 Mac Apple Might Be Doing Something With Their Beddit Acquisiton - CNET Topics and Tips Dave asks his first time guests how do you use your iOS devices and do you have? We review what Mike has and how he uses them. Music and iOS. We discuss music services on iOS including Apple Music with Shazam , Spotify, Pandora, and others and what makes them our favorites and maybe there are other services we like.Of course we have to talk about what music we like and using the HomePod to play some music. Music Apps Mike uses is Omni Tuner With the new iOS 12.1.1 update Apple added eSIM support to the iPhone XR, XS, XS Max. What carriers in the US support i? We talked about Google Fi supporting iPhone there is hope for them supporting eSIM. Click here for the support article from Apple on this. Siri Shortcuts - Not Ready For Prime Time? You wonder with the outage that happened with 12.1.1 release. We discuss our uses of shortcuts and talked about the outage that occurred here: CLICK We review siri shortcuts and how we use them as a user like you. Tip: Tips alternative Face ID: Settings-->Face ID & Passcode-->Set Alternative Appearance Apps and Gear Mike - Audio Record Pro Dave - Luna Display About Mike: Mike LaPlante's new YouTube channel coming in January: The Average Wine Enthusiast. His Twitter handle is @lippo.

042 Fi fy fo fum Google Fi on The iPhone with Guest Guy Serle This week's guest is Guy Serle from the mymac.com podcast. We talk about the latest news including the iPhone XR is popular and Google brings the Fi service to the iPhone. Dave talks with Guy about his iOS devices and how he uses them. Plus we review the screen recording app and more tips. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple's New iPhone XR Has Been the Most Popular and Best Selling iPhone Since October Launch https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/iphone-xr-best-selling-iphone/ Apple Trade In bonus credit for iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/27/apple-iphone-trade-in-bonus-credit/ Google's 'Project Fi' Cellular Service Now Supports iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/google-fi-cellular-service-iphone-support/ watchOS 5.1.2 Will Enable ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4 https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/watchos-5-1-2-ecg-apple-watch-series-4/ Opinion piece Apple TV stick?' https://www.macworld.com/article/3323389/apple-tv/how-an-apple-tv-stick-could-make-apples-video-streaming-service-an-instant-hit.html Topics: Guy's iOS devices. What do you have, how do you use them? It will be interesting to hear how how he uses his devices Apple TV remote Tips. Did you know you can activate the cool fly by Apple TV screensaver from the remote? We talk about some great tips using the Apple TV Remote. Thanks to Stephen for his feedback on the show. He asks: By the way, one feature no one ever talks about is Screen Recording. I use it a lot with my volunteer iOS classes in the Library. Now that you can narrate while recording it makes demonstrations go much smoother for me. You can write a script and not forget anything as you talk along side your screen recording. Also no buffering issues like you get over the public library WiFi. Video plays back from your device. Great incorporating the videos in a Keynote. Screen Recording we review how you do a screen recording and its use. How do you turn off memories and alerts on iPhone and iPad. We give some tips on this. Connecting bluetooth headphones and speakers. Did you know Aipods and Beats headphones are stored in iCloud and sync across all devices? We talk about syncing with Bluetooth. Apps and Gear Dave: Osmo Mobile 2 handheld smartphone gimbal https://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-2

041 iPad iOS Tips and Flickr is Back with Guest Mike Potter This week's guest Mike Potter from the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast joins Dave this week to talk about the news of the week including Flickr is changing its terms. Then we review some great iPad and iOS tips. Plus a discussion on Macstock 2019 and a one time amazing discount available on Cyber Monday Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Flickr announced changes. The free plan only allows 1000 photos from the 1TB plan they were offering. If you purchase the pro plan for $49 per year you get unlimited storage. Right now until November 30th you get 30% off 1 year pro account. IPad Bend gate 2. Ok people why would you bend your iPad? The Verge Apple posts video on 5 reasons why iPad could be your full time computer. MacRumors. Didn't Dave do a talk about this very thing a Macstock 2015? Black Friday 2018 - MacRumors Lots of great deals. Including iPad 9.7 for $249. Topic: iPad and iOS Tips iPad Tips TrackPad for iOS - Our Friend Allison Sheridan posted this tip and I wanted to talk about it. Click here Tap space bar on folio keyboard 3x opens iPad Pro with Face ID Cmd shift 3 screenshot choice to edit like power volume up Cmd shift 4 screenshot right to edit screen Hey Siri tips face down and Bluetooth for all devices when you are around all (HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch) Apple Support Article Waking iPad Pro 11 by tapping the screen with Pencil 2. Brings you right to the Notes app. Charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air Pods with USB to USB-C adapter or USB-c to Lightning cable plugged into iPad Pro 11. Macstock 2019 is July 27-28, 2019 and it will be here soon! There is a one time discount available on Cyber Monday November 26th. Macstock 2019 2-Day Weekend Pass on special pre-order for $100 off the regular price! This discount will not be repeated. Not even the Early Bird Sale coming your way in late January will match it! To get this special discount, you'll need to visit: https://www.macstockconferenceandexpo.com/cybermonday2018 on Monday, November 26th, 2018, and purchase your ticket before 11:59PM Central Time. We are the first podcast to announce this so take advantage of this amazing discount! We wrapped up the show discussing the redesigned Apple Refurbished store You can find some amazing deals on iPhones, iPads, and other products on this site. You get a full 1 year warranty and you can even buy AppleCare on these products!

040 The New iPad Pro is here! With Guest Kelly Guimont Special guest Kelly Guimont joins Dave this week to talk about her experience upgrading from Series 0 to Series 4 Apple Watch. Dave bought the iPad Pro on launch day and will give his thoughts with just one day of use plus it was a birthday present. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: iOS Beta 12.1.1 was released. iOS 12.1.1 Beta Topics Kelly recently upgraded from the series 0 to the series 4 Apple Watch and discusses all the improvements and features. They also talk about all the great apps usage. Dave has the new iPad Pro 11" and he discusses with Kelly all the great features and is it worth the upgrade for you. Apps & Gear: Dave's Gear Pick iHone IBTW39 Dual Alarm Clock with Qi Charging for iPhone iHome iBTW39 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock Qi Charges iPhone. Kelly'a Gear Pick Twelve South PowerPic for iPhone https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/powerpic Notes About Kelly Guimont Writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast. She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls Meta: 040 The New iPad Pro is here! With Guest Kelly Guimont was recorded November 10, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

The iOS App Store recently stopped listing in-app purchases so Melissa explores the trickier side of being an informed consumer and what it could mean for developers as well. Dave tells us all about the treats of being a Jamf customer including MATTER Innovation Hub and how it can benefit our youth. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: PSA: The iOS App Store is No Longer Listing All In-App Purchases — TekRevue iPhone XR Review Roundup — Daring Fireball We are excited to virtually attend yet another one of Apple's Special Events. You can watch as they stream it live from Brooklyn, New York on October 30th. We expect new iPad announcements. About in-app purchases — Apple See your purchase history in the App Store or iTunes Store — Apple View, change, or cancel your subscriptions — Apple Last week, Dave attended the Jamf Nation User Conference where they introduced an amazing, portable classroom called the MATTER Innovation Hub and he got to tour it. Jamf had this converted shipping container sent to Hope School in Haiti where they have no electricity. The classroom is solar-powered and the teachers are able to educate underprivileged students about coding and technology using iPads. Ohio State University is now issuing iPads to all incoming Freshmen using jamf to set them up. Red Lion Hotel chain is piloting the use of Apple TVs in every room with all TV functions and hotel information provided. Apps & Gear: iShows TV powered by Trakt.tv Jamf One Meta: 039 iOS Tricks and Treats was recorded October 28, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

038 Jamf is now and Pixel 3 for iPhone user This week IT pro and Apple expert Brian Gray is joining Dave Ginsburg from the Jamf Nation user conference (JNUC) to discuss what Jamf is. Brian has a Google Pixel 3 and we debate would he switch as he's an iPhone guy? The iPhone Xr review and it is shipping on 10/26. Plus much more! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News There was an iCloud service outage were you affected? The Verge Facebook Messenger update for iOS has been simplified 9to5mac iPad Mini 5 rumor - 9to5mac Apple Event on 10/30 - iMore Topics We are recording from Minneapolis, MN at The Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) which is a user conference mostly for IT professionals in the enterprise, education, and healthcare industries and we are attending as IT pros. But we do talk about their product Jamf Now that can be used by consumers and small business that manages your iOS devices so you have control what happens to them. Brian has been an Apple guy for a very long time and has owned most of the iPhone models. Upon urging from his son (Also an Apple guy) he decided to buy the Google Pixel 3. Dave discusses with him to find out what his thoughts are about the phone and would he really switch from an iPhone. The answers are going to be surprising. Would you switch? We also talk about WhatsApp a messaging app that helps merge the ease of using messaging between Android and imessage. The link is below in the Apps section. iPhone Xr review - we discuss the review from the Verge the $250 difference between the new iPhone XR and Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone XS. It's the price difference between the XR's 6.1-inch "Liquid Retina" LCD screen and the 5.8-inch OLED screen on the XS. Apart from the display, the XR and XS are far more similar than not: they share the same A12 Bionic processors, main cameras with Smart HDR, iOS 12, gesture controls, wireless charging capabilities, and even the forthcoming dual-SIM support. Apps Agenda a new take on Notes LINK WhatsApp Messaging App LINK Meta: 038 Jamf is now and Pixel 3 for iPhone user was recorded October 23, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

037 Special Guest Allison Sheridan from Nosillacast Podcast - iOS 12 Tips and Apple Watch Fitness Special guest Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast Podcast is joining Dave Ginsburg to discuss How the Apple Watch Series 4 has helped her even more with fitness. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple Releasing iOS 12.0.1 With Fixes for Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Bug, Lightning Charging Issue- Macrumors Some Apple Watch Series 4 Models Caught in Reboot Loop Due to Daylight Saving Time Bug MacRumors Topics Apple Watch - Allison and I both have the new Series 4 and we discussed what we like and dislike. Also, the new fitness features do you use them and are they beneficial. Features discussed include BATTERY!!! 40% left at the end of the day after 2 workouts. I was getting a low battery warning around 6/7 pm Workout updates Start and stop workouts Walkie Talkie Activity Competitions In my first one! Advanced Running Features Speed Things launch quickly but my favorite is hitting done on a workout when I want to start the new one Heart rate doesn't lose track for Steve, and Lindsay gets full exercise credit on walks now Fall detection - why I turned it on - I fall a LOT Series 4 Apple Watch: How Much Different Is It in Size to Series 3? - Podfeet.com iOS Tips Group Notifications by App - Swipe left and easily get to the settings Temporarily disable notifications Hidden Weather Lock Screen Widget enabled Turn on Flashlight with Siri. You can do that now. Enable Favicons in Safari Allison any tips you would like to share? Print to PDF from an email on iOS Tiny Tip - Mark Up Emails on iPad or iPhone without a 3rd Party App https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/10/tt-mark-up-emaisl/ iPhone We get Allison's take on the new iPhone Xs and what she thinks of hers so far. We love the camera! iPhone X vs XS Cameras Compared - Can You Justify the Upgrade? - podfeet.com Siri Shortcuts and Shortcuts Allison has some opinions on the use of the use of shortcuts and Siri shortcuts we had a discussion about this and some tips on what you would want to do with them. Only Shortcut Allison found so far: On The Sweet Setup I found Frameshot X which puts an iPhone X frame around your screenshots Meta: 037 Special Guest Allison Sheridan from Nosillacast Podcast iOS 12 TIps and Apple Watch Fitness was recorded October 8, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

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

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

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Well, you will because that's when new iPhones will be available! Apple Watch aims to help us when we've fallen down and can't get up. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Recap of Apple Event Announcements from September 12th Apple eats a bit of "humble pie" in the opening film to their "Gather Round" event which is a spoof on Mission Impossible. They know they haven't been able to keep their product announcements so secret anymore, so they made it look as though there was going to be some really extra special super secret product in a briefcase and it turned out to be...well, you can watch it here: September Keynote 2018 — Opening Film and view all of the announcements here. This keynote was especially polished. The opening graphic as Tim Cook walked out on stage was that of a rose gold circle to represent the architectural design of their new digs. Throughout the event, you see that circle design prominently featured on product close-ups like the back of the new Apple Watch and on the single camera of the iPhone XR. They're really emphasizing soft and curvy edges. Apple Watch Series 4 was announced first with even more health features including the built-in ability to take an ECG (electrocardiogram) and Fall Detection. The digital crown now has haptic feedback when turned and the surface of it is a sensor where you place your finger to take an ECG. The speakers have been improved and the microphone was moved to the other side to make using Siri more effective. There are two hardware configurations available in two sizes. The entry-level aluminum 40mm GPS model starts at $399. For an additional $100 you can get the GPS + Cellular model and leave your iPhone at home. Add on $30 more for an additional 4 mm of watch to get the 44mm if you like to live large. Upgrading the bands or case material to stainless steel adds to the price and overall fashion statement you can make with an Apple Watch. It should be noted that you will be able to use all of your existing bands with the new hardware. Here is a link to Apple's shopping page where you can experiment with combinations to find the right Apple Watch for you or someone special. You can also still get Apple Watch Series 3 which is now down to $279 for the base aluminum GPS model. Adding cellular costs $100 more plus whatever your carrier charges you per month for that ability. Earth Wind and Fire Watch Faces In addition to Earth, we'll now have "Wind" (in the form of "vapor" and "breathe") and Fire watch faces from which to choose. Here are four new watch faces coming to existing Apple Watches with watchOS 5 — 9 to 5 Mac watchOS 5 is coming to an Apple Watch near you on September 17th and it's available on all models except the "Series 0." Here is Apple's complete watchOS Feature Availability listing. Good Things Come in Threes Including New iPhones There are now three new iPhone offerings in addition to all the previous models still available. There's now more choice than ever before with a price point and form factor for just about anyone. Despite all the hardware offerings available, by making iOS 12 available on 28 models of iPhone and iPad going back the span of FIVE years, we still can't really call Apple's device lineup "fragmented" because of how they are managed and updated so elegantly. Each base price begins at the 64GB size which has become the sweet spot of hard drive sizes for the budget-minded and storage-conservative users. Even the beloved iPhone SE is still available in 32GB for $349 at authorized resellers for comparison on the low-end and even more budget-friendly. iPhone XS 5.8 inch display $999 and iPhone XS Max 6.5 inch display $1099 — both are available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold finishes. iPhone XR 6.1 inch display $749 is the "budget" model of this year's lineup. It's a vast improvement on the iPhone 5c from the last time they designed a "fun" phone. (Preordering begins October 19th at 12:01 PDT) It is available in White, (PRODUCT)RED, Coral, Yellow, Blue, and Black finishes. We Spent Some Time With Apple's Colorful iPhone XR. Here's What You Should Know — Time Melissa's Budgeting Breakdown When iPhone 8 Plus came out, it was $799 which is $50 more than what iPhone XR costs now. If you're in need of an upgrade and are on the fence between the now $699 iPhone 8 Plus yet really want the iPhone X experience, consider that for $50 more, iPhone XR has a faster chip and Face ID. It's also a smaller, more pocketable form factor with a slightly larger display so there's no sacrifice there. While it only has a single camera system, it's still capable of snapping pictures that feature Portrait mode and Depth Control. You'd be sacrificing telephoto and wide-angle capabilities of iPhone XS, so if you're a traveler or birdwatcher, you may not want to lose out on those features. There is no 3D Touch, but many would argue it's an underused and underappreciated feature that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We reflect on three years of Apple Watch plus tips for using Safari on multiple devices. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Google Play Music's Switch to YouTube Remix Could Give Apple Music a Big Subscriber Boost — The Mac Observer Apple Releases iOS 11.3.1: Includes Security Fixes and Addresses 3rd Party Screen Replacement Problem for iPhone 8 - The Mac Observer Happy Third Birthday Original Apple Watch! — The Mac Observer Flickr bought by SmugMug as Yahoo breakup begins — The Guardian Topics: Sync tabs with iCloud so you can start reading on one device and pick up on another Add emojis to bookmark favorites to make them easier to see Using Handoff with iOS PSA on DND iPhone X is good for for seniors Apps & Gear: Contact Cleanup Radio Paradise Flickr You can now find In Touch with iOS on Tune In! Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: 026 Happy Birthday Apple Watch was recorded April 25, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

We share our most favorite tips for getting more out of Safari in iOS! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Is Planning to Launch a News Subscription Service — Bloomberg Apple's iPhone 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' feature helping to reduce dangerous habits — appleinsider Messages in iCloud is still slated for a future release. It will likely show up as one of the apps you can toggle on or off in your iCloud settings. Settings > Safari: Autofill: We recommend using a password manager and doing the little bit of extra work required to interact with websites that require you to log in. Saving passwords in Safari on iOS is technically secure, but it enables complacency which can lead to insecure human behavior that hackers bank on. Block Pop-ups: We do not recommend enabling this especially if you log into banking or medical website portals regularly. It has been known to cause those sites to malfunction. If you feel safer with it enabled, be sure you know how to disable it when a website does not respond. Reading List > Automatically Save Offline: We recommend enabling this feature as it is really useful. If your device is older and has a small hard drive, know that this feature can eat up space over time. These are some of the Safari tips we discussed: • What is a tab? • How do you close tabs? • How do you close multiple tabs at once? • Can you reorder the tabs into a different sequence? • Can tabs be searched? • How to load the desktop version of a website • Should you use an ad blocker? • What is Private mode? • How do you switch between Private mode and "regular" mode? • How to use Reader View — TheMacMommy • Customizing the share sheet: We recommend moving 1Password (or your password manager app of choice) to the first spot. • Find on Page • Bookmarks vs Reading List and the case for each • Reading List for articles and saving them for offline access Still need more help? Check out the Safari section in this iPhone guide from Apple: https://help.apple.com/iphone/11/#/iph1a4721132 Apps & Gear: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Puffin Web Browser Firefox Focus: Privacy Browser You can now find In Touch with iOS on Tune In! Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: 025 Navigating Safari was recorded April 18, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Last time we talked a lot about devices that stay put. This time we want to talk about devices on the go — things we can wear while interacting with audible content. We'll discuss tips for using Apple Watch with earpieces as well as news and hacks. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News Apple announces March 27th event focusing on education — The Verge Apple Acquires the Digital Magazine Service Texture — TidBITS Apple Releases iOS 11.3 Developer Beta 6 for iPhone, iPad — The Mac Observer Apple opens WWDC 2018 registration: June 4-8 in San Jose — 9 to 5 Mac Apple Music Growing at Record Pace With Two Million Subscribers Added in Just Five Weeks — MacRumors Wearable Devices • Use the built-in Now Playing screen on Apple Watch to control playback while listening to podcasts • Melissa has an iPhone hack for connecting a lanyard to an iPhone case. Thread a lanyard through the speaker cut-outs on the bottom of an iPhone case so that the iPhone hangs upside down with the glass facing outward. This way, it will be in the correct orientation when you pick up the phone to view the screen or snap a photo. • Outcast app on your Apple Watch makes it easy to listen to podcasts with just a Bluetooth headset while leaving your iPhone parked somewhere else. Plan for reduced Apple Watch battery life by downloading podcast episodes ahead of time then charging your watch before leaving to use it. If you don't have Apple AirPods, the cheaper counterparts are not as easy to pair, so plan on having a set of Bluetooth earpieces that remain paired to your Apple Watch and keep them charged up. Plan on downloading your podcast episodes when you have time to devote to keeping the Apple Watch screen awake. The investment of time needed for getting the podcast episodes to your watch is worth it for how liberating it feels to not have to carry your iPhone around. • Bluetooth earpiece recommendations: SleepPhones MJYun Wireless Earbuds Make the jump to truly wireless earbuds for just $32 today on Amazon - BGR Apps & Gear: RBdigital Outcast Apple Support Twitterific App Advice You can now find In Touch with iOS on Tune In! Here is our link: https://tunein.com/radio/In-Touch-with-iOS-p1102769/?topicId=120289506 Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: 023 Wearable was recorded March 18, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Dave took one for the team and got himself a HomePod, so we dig deep and discuss why it should or should not be your personal assistant. We discuss apps for managing podcasts, third-party keyboards, spam caller blocking, and camera tweaks. We also cover apps that repurpose your devices in fun ways. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Apple Releases iOS 11.2.6 With Fix for Telugu Character Bug That Causes iOS Devices to Crash — MacRumors Apple Releases Minor watchOS 4.2.3 Update With Bug Fixes — MacRumors Apple Releases Minor tvOS 11.2.6 Update — MacRumors Repurpose Your Old Phone into a Security Camera - The Digital Story Dave concludes that HomePod is great for those who live fairly exclusively in the Apple ecosystem. If you are an Apple user with a discerning taste for sound, and this will be your first speaker, then go for it! The sound is amazing and the internal microphone recognition is uncontested. Unfortunately, there were more downsides than value for Dave to keep the HomePod. It could not compete with other devices that already suit Dave's personal assistant needs. There is no Spotify or SiriusXM — it's Apple Music all the way and will likely remain that way. You can't make phone calls or manage your calendar from HomePod. As Melissa points out, it really doesn't seem like it's a family-friendly product at this time as there are no distinguished voices. While it may currently disappoint on features, the hardware is impeccably crafted giving it great potential to be more than just another assistant in a can. We think HomePod can only get better and we look forward to future iterations. Melissa discusses her recent presentation at her local Mac Users' Group on the topic of podcatchers. We will keep evaluating these apps for you, our dear listeners, and report our observations so you can make informed choices. Apple's HomePod speaker: Either way late or way early — Yahoo! Finance Google's Art Selfie App Not Working in Texas or Illinois? Thank Tricky Biometric Laws — Fast Company Nuance Discontinues Swype Keyboard for iOS and Android — MacRumors Apps & Gear: Real Fireplaces HD Manything Focos Photo App for Portrait mode on iPhone 7 Plus, 8 Plus, X. Allison Sheridan did a screencast on this app. Hiya Caller ID and Block Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: 022 Five Days with HomePod was recorded February 21, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. "In Touch with iOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Home Pod is finally coming to an Apple place near you, but neither Dave nor Melissa plans on getting one anytime soon. That won't stop us from having some fun with all the virtual assistants we already know and love! We'll give you some fun ideas to try out when training for your very own virtually assisted lifestyle. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Current Software Versions: iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, tvOS 11.2.5 for 4th Gen and later, macOS 10.13.3; Apple TV 3rd Gen is current at 7.2.2. It looks like Apple is still supporting this model somewhat because they pushed the Amazon video app to it. Welcome to Home Pod — Apple $349.00 US; available February 9, 2018 Here are some obvious questions about the HomePod — The Verge Can Apple's HomePod outdo Echo, Google Home? — CNet David Pogue's sneak preview of the Apple HomePod — Yahoo! Finance Virtual Assistants: we can learn to use them better by practicing skills with some tools you may already have: • Apple TV: practice using the voice search to watch TV Set up iTunes and Home Sharing so you can use the iTunes Remote app to control sound in your home from different devices. This should hold you over until a Home Pod makes more sense in your home. Other devices that have the iTunes Remote app installed can control audio playback. You can stream audio to different speakers throughout your home when connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Practice and learn spoken commands for using Siri — click the link or just say "Hey Siri, help." and a list will be presented on your screen with topics AirPlay - what is it and how do you use it? Use AirPlay or Screen Mirroring on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch — Apple Get help with AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch — Apple The Apple TV Remote app can be used to control one or more Apple TVs when both the devices and Apple TVs are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Multiple people in the same home and on the same network can control the Apple TV from their device. (You can set it to be locked with a code so that a local prankster can't hijack the screen.) Tips: Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your Apple TV to: • share photos you took at an event with the family • project online course material for a group Phonewise is a course Melissa and her family are currently taking. She shares her iPad screen to her Apple TV so the whole family can watch the videos and engage with the course content. • use an app like Paper or My blackboard for sketching out your ideas for all to see Use and customize Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — Apple Put a shortcut to the Apple TV remote on your iPhone in the Control Center: Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls > tap the + sign to add Apple TV Remote. (Note: this does not work for Apple TVs prior to the 4th Generation. For older Apple TVs you must still use the app.) Use Guided Access to lock the user into a single app or for using an iOS device in a kiosk to perform a specific task. Melissa uses Guided Access as a parenting tool for her young children. She likes the ReColor app as a go-to. Apps & Gear: iTunes Remote Apple TV Remote YouTube TV Paper by FiftyThree My blackboard ReColor Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: ITWIOS 021 A Little Assistance Please was recorded February 05, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Should Apple be our Nanny when it comes to parental controls on the devices our children use? Melissa has a rant on why this could have less than desirable outcomes for families. She shares some valuable resources for parenting in the digital age. Podcasts are a great way to learn more about a subject of interest. Dave shares some more apps worth checking out that can make listening to podcasts more productive. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio New Siri Podcast News Feature Begins Rolling Out in iOS 11.2.2 – MacRumors Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of iOS 11.2.5 to Developers and Public Beta Testers – MacRumors This seemingly innocent link causes big problems on Mac and iOS – Cult of Mac Open Letter from Jana Partners and CALSTRS to Apple Inc. – Jana Partners Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World – by Devorah Heitner, PhD Raising Digital Natives Phonewise Boot Camp for Parents Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Help Topic Black Mirror - Arkangel Apps & Gear: Currently, our favorite aggregator apps for managing podcasts are Downcast and Castro 2, but we will continue to point out other apps so our listeners can make an informed choice. CastBox iCatcher iHeartRadio Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Podcast App & Player Radio.com The Podcast App TuneIn Radio: NFL & Podcasts Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad Cell Phone Finger Ring Stand & Vent Mount iAllowance Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: ITWIOS 020 Who's Your Nanny? was recorded January 17, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Dave and Melissa catch up and ring in the new year with some new gear as well as updates to user experiences and operating systems. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Apple to Offer $29 iPhone Battery Replacements, More Battery Health Info in iOS — MacRumors Apple Releases iOS 11.2.2 With Security Fixes to Address Spectre Vulnerability — MacRumors Melissa is loving her new iPhone 8 Plus and Portrait Mode in the new camera. Dave covers High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) HEIF is the new image compression technique used by Apple in iOS 11 to reduce the size of photos you capture on your iPhone in a move to conserve storage space. Suppose you have a JPG photo with a 5 MB file size, it will be reduced to 2.6 – 3 MB, as a result of HEIF compression. With this technique, there's no sacrifice on image quality at all, and that's probably why Apple decided to implement this in the latest iOS version. Melissa shares her experience and some considerations to be aware of with iCloud Family Sharing. Apps & Gear: iMazing HEIC Converter A tiny and free desktop app for Mac and PC which lets you convert Apple's new iOS 11 photos from HEIC to JPG or PNG MultiTimer: Multiple timers So many different types of timers to help you manage time on tasks and for making your time count. Camera+The latest update to this app adds the ability to transfer applied edits between images. Silk iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus Wallet Case - VAULT Protective Credit Card Grip Cover - "Wallet Slayer Vol.1" Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: ITWIOS 019 Happy New Gear was recorded January 10, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

It's been pretty smooth sailing for Dave and his iPhone X, but Melissa went on a fishing expedition with the whole family in iCloud and reeled in a Black Friday deal or two. Notch or no notch, Apple has kept us all very busy applying software patches and spackle across their product line. Lots of growing pains are being smoothed over, so don't hesitate to apply the latest updates for iOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, and tvOS 11.2, as well as several macOS updates. If you are curious about getting your whole family connected with iCloud this holiday season, have a listen to this deep dive for some ideas on what's possible before you attempt to connect accounts or migrate data. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: iPhone Crashing with Apple's 12/2 Notification Bug? Fix it with iOS 11.2 — The Mac Observer Apple Releases tvOS 11.2 for 4th and 5th Generation Apple TV Models— MacRumors Amazon Prime Video Available on Apple TV — The Mac Observer Everything Apple Pay Cash, From Setup to Sending Money — The Mac Observer Apple Admits Video Platform Defeat to YouTube — The Mac Observer Tips: Apple Support YouTube Page Dave has been consistently impressed by Face ID on the new iPhone X. Melissa had some questions last episode about how Face ID works in the dark and our friend Barry has some good resources for helping us all learn more about it: Face ID — iMore Apple's New Face ID Biometric System Works in the Dark and When Your Face is Obscured by Hats and Beards — MacRumors How to "see" the crazy dot map the iPhone X uses to scan your face — iMore Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals of note were BestBuy's 2017 iPad sale and Amazon's digital $100.00 iTunes Gift Card deal. Keep checking your local listings because this is the time of year for those kinds of sales. iTunes Gift Card deals are the best way to reduce your costs on iCloud Storage Plans when you buy it at the yearly price in the form of iTunes credit. Apple will first charge your iTunes Gift Card credit before it charges your credit card on file, so keep it topped up and save with these annual sales. Melissa's new 2017 iPad was instrumental in helping to get iCloud Family Sharing set up because it runs iOS 11 which is required for administering a Family Sharing account. Some might view all she went through as a total nightmare, but she sees it as an opportunity to dissect how it all works and what might suit the needs of others. Apple has a handy Apple Support app where you can get help from the comfort of your couch. They can run a remote diagnostic on your device and advise you on what steps to take in troubleshooting. Melissa recommends taking screenshots along the way to document the information. Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: ITWIOS 018 Adventures in iCloud was recorded December 6, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Dave has an iPhone X and more iOS updates have been released. Melissa wants to know just how stealthy is an iPhone X? Dave demonstrates Animoji and hilarity ensues. It's soon time for Thanksgiving in the US and that means lots of food followed by lots of shopping. We list apps and websites to check for scoping out the best deals on iOS gear and app sales. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio It just wouldn't have been a successful iPhone X launch if Dave had not obtained one for himself on 11/03 so he gives us a full review on how it was purchased and set up. He discusses his change of heart from the iPhone 8 Plus and explains how it does take a little time getting used to no home button and swiping up to close apps. Melissa has lots of questions about the new gestures and the stealthiness of iPhone X as they discuss Face ID vs Touch ID and many other features and comparisons between the two iPhone models. Animojis are so much fun! Link to Monkey Animoji • iOS 11.1.2 is out, go get it — 9to5 Mac Most fixes are for iPhone X, but it's an update to all devices running iOS • Apple pushes HomePod release to early 2018 — TechCrunch • "iPad Pro — What's a computer?" — Apple What deals are we hoping to find for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? • Apple Store app sometimes has deals and give-aways so scroll all the way to the bottom of the Discover area to check them out • App Store app will likely showcase lots of deals on apps – both reduced pricing and free so be sure to scope out the App Store after eating that big plate of food • We like checking Amazon for deals on iOS gear • Square Trade might offer deals on their device insurance plans that may compete with Apple's AppleCare+ • B&H Photo has an Apple Buying Guide. • Target has an app to help you scout out their deals on Apple gear • App Advice is an app with a website for reviewing apps and their sales. You may also want to check out their Daily App Advice app. AppZapp Notify helps you find both iOS and Mac apps that have gone on sale or have been updated. AppShopper.com is a good social sharing website. Their AppShopper Social app hasn't been updated for iOS 11, but their email newsletter has been helpful. Check out apps shared by Melissa by viewing her AppShopper user page. Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Meta: ITWIOS 017 Resistance is Futile was recorded November 19, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Have you upgraded to iOS 11 yet? Well, of course you have! We discuss tips for dealing with the latest changes doled out by Apple. We also review OWC's Thunderbolt 3 Dock and the Day One app for journalling. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: • AT&T will no longer participate in Plenti after October 31, 2017 — AT&T • You can now change your Apple ID from a third-party email to an Apple domain — 9 to 5 Mac iOS 11.1 Update: • video: "10 years in the making: The evolution of iOS" — Computerworld from IDG • iOS upgrades are automatically downloaded to your device when they become available but you do not need to apply them right away. We talk about the perception that many feel where they must upgrade the operating system and how to make it suit your needs instead. Get help with over-the-air iOS updates — Apple • 3D app switcher is back in iOS 11.1! OWC Dock Review • The Thunderbolt 3 Dock from OWC enriches our user experience by connecting iOS devices to the Mac for rapid charging using the high-powered ports and for those times when you still want to connect your iOS device to a Mac for upgrading or managing data with tools like iMazing External monitor problem iMac 2017 High Sierra — Apple Support Communities macOS High Sierra Broke Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter on Thunderbolt 3 Dock — TheMacMommy • Day One Journal for iOS & Apple Watch• Day One for macOS There are In-App Purchases for different add-on services Tips: • How to delete pesky voicemails that won't stay deleted: put iPhone into Airplane mode, then delete voicemails, then disable Airplane mode — delete voicemails again if necessary, they should now stay deleted. found in iMore Forums: Voicemail won't delete • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 016 Dealing with Change was recorded November 1, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Dave was joined by the mobility professional and podcaster at large, Barry Fulk. Dave and Barry did a face-to-face episode and talk about iOS 11 new features they like. Barry also has the Apple Watch Series 3 and gives his review of the new watch. The new Apple Store Chicago opens on October 20 and more. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Apple Store Chicago Opening Dave will be visiting the store and will share photos. Apple Michigan Ave From last episode Dave had to exchange his iPhone 8 Plus since the screen had a defect. AppleCare rep called him from Austin TX for feedback relating to the cause. KRACK Security issue with WPA2 wifi LINK Apple Watch Series 3 Review - Barry has the LTE model and gives his thoughts. Did Barry upgrade? Dave and Barry review the iPhone 8 Plus and talk about should you buy the iPhone 10. Barry also discusses the new AR features. iOS 11 features review What are our favorites? Screen shot markup, screen recording using voice, wifi password sharing, new device setup, AR, portrait / stagelight (8+), HEIF photo compression and JPEG, Apple maps improvements, do not disturb while driving. Dave also talked about the new screen sharing feature in the tool TeamViewer. iOS 11 is installed on almost 55% adoption 1 month after launch. LINK • Apps Ikea Place ARise Drag N' Boom PCalc • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @daveg65, @fulkb • Meta: ITWIOS 015 iOS 11 Feature and Tips Review was recorded October 18, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Living in iOS 11 and watchOS 4: ways to get the latest upgrade and updates on to your device, what we like about it, hiccups to be aware of, what's in store for the future? Visiting new Apple Stores, err, Town Squares and Plazas and customer service experiences. Tips for using your devices in the event of an emergency. All this and more, available in our full show notes at InTouchwithiOS.com Dave shares his experiences with Apple Watch repair and iPhone replacement. He has recently visited some of the newly renovated Apple retail spaces. We still need to get used to calling them Town Squares or Plazas. Here is a demo Dave made that shows Qi wireless charging in action. Dave has been running the betas and Melissa has mixed thoughts on using iMazing for both iOS 11.0.1 and 11.0.2 upgrade and update. Changes of note in watchOS: easier-on-the eyes passcode entry screen; Silent Mode takes an extra swipe to get to. iPhone battery drain is pretty bad on iPhone 6s, but it will hopefully get better soon. 3D Touch App Switcher is missing, but Craig says it's coming back. Melissa is on the hunt for the best iPhone 8 Plus case. Please send us your suggestions! It needs to be a wallet style with strap and taking photos with it needs to be easy and not get in the way of the flash. • Tips "Here's How to Get Better Battery Life in iOS 11" — the Mac Observer Emergency Tools Medical ID in iOS makes it easier to become an organ donor. There is a new flashlight tool on Apple Watch and you should know how to use them both. Learn how to avoid making an accidental 9-1-1 call while resetting your phone. iOS Photos Dave's video: "iOS 11 Photos Changes Reviewed" Listening to Podcasts Apple provides an easy way to get started listening to podcasts with their own Podcasts app, but there are some settings you should be aware of because they can chew through a limited data plan and fill up an iPhone with a smaller storage capacity. Here is a tutorial Melissa created using the new screen recording feature in iOS: "Change Apple's Podcasts Default Settings to Save on Your Data Plan" — TheMacMommy Go to Settings > Podcasts > switch Cellular Data: OFF if you want to be sure you're not using your data plan when you leave Wi-Fi. Change Refresh Every to: Manually so podcasts are not downloading in the background. You'll have more control over when you want to get them to your phone. Change Download Episodes: OFF to save data, or ON if you know you want to download podcasts for listening to them later or while traveling, then only download them while on Wi-Fi. Switch Delete Played Episodes: ON so they don't fill up your phone over time. • Apps iMazing • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 014 Upgraded was recorded October 4, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

So, you want to get a new iPhone? Check out our tips for preparing and upgrading to the next new thing! Listen to considerations, trade-offs, and thoughts on the future of the iPhone user experience as Dave and Melissa discuss the September 12 "Apple Event." Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Apple Event Breakdown The Apple Event was on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. You can watch it here. Steve Jobs Theater & Apple Campus access were announced and a virtual tour was shown. Apple Retail no longer calls their spaces "stores" but instead they will now be referred to as Town Squares & Plazas. Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular was announced. Heart health is a major area of focus, specifically atrial fibrillation ("afib") for the future of watchOS. Here is a link to the heart study. Apple TV 4K was announced and pricing for the prior models has dropped. It promotes stunning HDR display for the visually astute. New iPhones announced: iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus to join the existing lineup. We discuss Face ID in an overview addressing popular concerns. We recommend listening to John Gruber's "200: Episode Cc', with Special Guest Craig Federighi" How to Pick Out an iPhone That's Right for You "Compare iPhone models" — Apple We discuss factors you should consider when purchasing a new iPhone: size of the hardware, what kinds of cases will fit, storage capacity, timing, cost, and protection. Refurb Tracker is a good resource for tracking when refurbished iPhones & iPads (and other Apple gear) go on sale B&H Photo is a good place to order online because they do not charge sales tax or shipping Apple provides for an Education Discount, but your school must be participating in the program. Be sure to consider protecting your investment by reviewing warranty and insurance plans. Look at your carrier's offering and compare the features and cost to AppleCare or SquareTrade. Some carrier plans cover theft while others only cover specific types of damage. Is it a trade-off or a true disadvantage? Face ID vs Touch ID — you can unlock your iPhone more discreetly with Touch ID vs Face ID. How often is this a need to the point where it becomes a disadvantage for you? Wireless Charging with Qi — how often do you find yourself using your iPhone while it's plugged in and charging? Tips for Preparing to Upgrade to iOS 11 1. Get to know new features before you upgrade. "What's new in iOS 11" — Apple Watch Dave's video 2. Update your security to 2-Factor Authentication. 3. Use iMazing to back up and even upgrade your device to iOS 11. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 013 The Future of iPhone was recorded September 20, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

In addition to new hardware like iPhone and Apple TV, we discuss features we hope will be addressed in the upcoming September 12th Apple Special Event. Family Sharing for iCloud service in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra is our focus in this discussion. If you're considering making the switch from a shared Apple ID to a Family Sharing plan, have a listen! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Leaked document shows how Apple decides to replace or repair your iPhone — Tech Insider Refer to Apple's System requirements for iCloud (Published: July 17, 2017) and see if they update it after September 12th. There is a lot to consider if you plan on setting up a Family Sharing account, with or without iCloud storage plans. Which Apple ID should be used for the "Organizer" role? iCloud: View and change Family Sharing settings will help you understand what the Organizer can see and do. You may need to modify your child's birthdate if you used an age older than thirteen and feel you may now benefit from Apple's parental control abilities. What happens if the family "Organizer" dies or loses access to the Apple ID or account? This may be a good time to follow Apple Communities Discussion on Family Sharing. • Resources: iCloud in iOS 11 FAQ: Everything you need to know! — iMore List of iOS 11 Compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Models — MacRumors Adoption Rates for iOS — Apple iOS 11 is compatible with these devices — Apple What types of content can I share with Family Sharing? — Apple Giving a Kid an iPhone or iPod touch? Do This First. — Lifewire How to Stop and Turn Off Family Sharing — Lifewire • Apps: Get ready for iOS 11 with iMazing before you upgrade. Use it to back up or archive your text messages. Take iMazing Mini for a spin. There is a lot to consider and making a visual mind map may help. MindNode 2 for macOS is ON SALE for $19.99 US and MindNode 4 for iOS is $9.99 US. They synchronize across your devices so you can start your ideas on your Mac and tweak them on your iPhone or iPad. There is even an Apple Watch version! Learn more about MindNode here. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 012 iClouded Judgment was recorded September 6, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

We got the beat…well, Dave does! We talk about how to get good deals and a free education with iPad Pro and some spiffy new headphones. iTunes U Collections are on the move and digital magazines are free with your trusty, dusty library card. There are new tutorial videos for iPad you'll want to check out. Apps aren't always used for their original purposes and Melissa finally finds an iPhone clip that hasn't been murdered by the Arizona sun! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com iTunes U Collections Are Moving to Apple Podcasts — MacStories Apple hypes iOS 11 with new iPad Pro videos — The Verge How to get free digital magazines from your library — cnet RB Digital Free digital magazines with your participating public library with a twenty-first century twist! You just need your library card number, an RB Digital login, and the iOS app. Dave's iPad Pro 10.5 256 GB Recap: He was able to return his iPad and swap it out from a 64GB to 256GB as well as take advantage of the Beats promotion for Education. Previously he purchased a new MacBook Pro and they let him get the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones for free. The Beats X bluetooth are free with iPad Pro, but he opted to go with the Powerbeats 3 earphones for $50 which is $150 the price. He also reviews the case he bought that holds Apple Pencil. KHOMO iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Case with Pen Holder Apple's back-to-school deals include free $300 headphones when you buy a new Mac or iPad — Business Insider Buy a Mac or iPad Pro. We'll supply the Beats. — Apple We discuss sharing an Apple ID and how managing Contacts and groups is still challenging in iOS 10. Will it remain a challenge in iOS 11? • Apps & Tips:HoursTracker Melissa challenges us to think about an app we use in a way other than its intended use. Learn more about HoursTracker here. Hamilton – The Official App David enjoys the game Heads Up!The trivia game from Ellen DeGeneres that she plays on her show — AppAdvice Melissa reviews an iPhone car clip by LaRen — finally something that just may hold up to the hot, Arizona sun! • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 011 Beat Deals with iPad and iOS 11 was recorded August 25, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Recorded live from Macstock 2017! David and Melissa talk about the conference and all the great people attending including friends and fellow podcasters. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com David received some great feedback on his presentation about Efficiencies of iOS. Kirschen Seah wrote up some amazing sketch notes from the conference. here are her notes from David's presentation and here are her notes from Melissa's Presentation. More notes and photos from the conference are HERE This was the Macstock Conference and Expo Schedule We talked about the different presentations including ours as well as a review of Barry Fulk's Mac Mingle. Speakers and attendees hung out eating, drinking, and listening to live music. The eclectic band covered some off-the-wall tunes like a Brady Bunch song and a gem from King Tut. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 010 Live from Macstock 2017 was recorded July 16, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

We have a special guest! Guy Serle joins Dave to talk about how you can podcast using your iPad or iPhone. They also discuss Amazon Prime Day and its merits. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Do you know about Prime Day on July 11? They have some great apps to use for iOS, but is the service really worth it? Amazon Prime Members Enjoy Many Free Benefits with These Apps — AppAdvice How does Guy use iOS? IK Multimedia iRig PRO DUO 2 Audio Technical ATR2100 USB Cardioid Dynamic Mic • Apps Hopper for Travel Spreaker Boss Jock Twisted Wave • News: Jawbone is going out of business — The Verge Qualcomm is trying to ban iPhones from being sold in the US — The Verge Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations as well as our special guest host Guy Serle. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 or @macparrot • Meta: ITWIOS 009 Podcasting and iOS was recorded July 9, 2017. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.