In Touch with iOS

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.

So many acronyms, so little time yet we manage to discuss many in one episode. First there was WWDC then news from the FTC followed by a PSA about VPN on your iOS and don't forget about 2FA! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Thanks to Barry Fulk for joining Dave on Episode 007 of In Touch with iOS. "Tech Support Scams" — FTC Consumer Information A look into Call Protect from AT&T "Chicago's New Apple Store Looks Like a Giant Laptop" by David Matthews of DNA Info We briefly review some more thoughts on WWDC and Dave already has iOS 11 beta installed on his iPhone SE ready to play. He can't wait to tell us about customizing Control Center plus a new built-in video screen capturing feature! Beta 2 was released. Another cool new feature is activity sharing in Messages has been updated to show the actual achievement accomplished when a friend cheers you on using Apple Watch. "What's new in iOS 11 beta 2? Hands-on with 25+ features and changes [Video]" — 9 to 5 Mac VPN PSA "How to choose the best VPN service for iPhone and iPad" — 9 to 5 Mac| "A VPN can stop internet companies from selling your data — but it's not a magic bullet" — The Verge "How to Make $80,000 Per Month on the Apple App Store" — Medium "Apple Removing Hundreds of Thousands of 'Problematic' Apps From the App Store" — The Mac Observer We wanted to share links to Betty White's 2 Factor Authentication video series, but unfortunately they were taken down by YouTube. Melissa shares some traveling tips for getting the most out of your iOS devices while on the road with family. Anker battery packs are good. Anker PowerCore+ Portable Charger External Battery Planet of the Apps — requires an Apple Music subscription to watch. Breaker iMazing Mini Free iPhone & iPad backup without iTunes Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don't miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 008 So Many Acronyms was recorded June 23, 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.

This week David is joined by a very special guest co-host Barry Fulk. They talk about all things WWDC — well at least all iOS things. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com iOS 11 The New iPad Pro 10.5 inch watch OS 4 tvOS 11 New Home Pod Apple's Official iOS 11 Preview Page iOS 11 will run on: * The iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, and 7 Plus. * The iPad Air and Air 2; the iPad Mini 2, 3, and 4; the fifth-generation iPad; and all iPad Pros. * The sixth-generation iPod Touch. No more 32-bit apps Apple Announces New 'Files' App Coming With iOS 11 — Mac Rumors iOS 11 first look — iMore So many exciting upgrades to the new iPad Pro 10.5 inch! iPad Pro — Apple watchOS 4 watchOS 4 FAQ: Everything you need to know! — iMore Apple Watch Preview — Apple tvOS 11 Amazon Prime will be available on Apple TV later this year. Not much else was discussed during the conference. HomePod"HomePod is a powerful speaker that sounds amazing, adapts to wherever it's playing, and together with Apple Music, gives you effortless access to one of the world's largest music catalogs. All controlled through natural voice interaction with Siri.1 It takes the listening experience to a whole new level. And that's just the beginning." — Apple Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don't miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 or Barry @fulkb ITWIOS 007 WWDC Extravaganza was recorded June 5, 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.

You can always learn something new whether it be from Apple by way of their new workshops or from our friends all across the globe sharing tips. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com "Today at Apple" "I tried one of Apple's new free photography classes — here's what I learned" — Business Insider "Apple's Angela Ahrendts on The New In-Store Experience" — LinkedIn SlideShare "How to Shoot on iPhone 7" is a YouTube channel playlist created by Apple with tips on using iPhone camera "Apple to discontinue iPad mini as device gets squeezed from both ends" — BGR We have our first listener feedback from Knightwise of knightwise.com regarding our last episode topic of using data and iOS devices while traveling. He shares some great advice for us all. PDF Expert $9.99 Tip: iOS 10 Safari: Close All Tabs at Once — David Chartier's Finer Things in Tech "iPhone 101: Deleting numbers in the iOS Calculator app" — engadget "Apple's new iCloud security requirements: How it affects you and the software you use" — Macworld WWDC will take place June 5–9 and we recommend you tune in to see all the announcements as it will be streamed live. Look for a new icon on your Apple TV closer to the time. Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don't miss it! Use Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 006 Learn Something New was recorded May 24, 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.

Kids get Siri to say the funniest things and they are better at it, too. On Apple Watch, sharing is caring, except when it isn't sharing...so friends come to the rescue! Questions to ask your carrier before traveling abroad with your iOS device. iWork and iLife are now free for all. Listen to our podcast in a new podcast player, we have recommendations! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Tips:Celebrate Spring with some iOS Easter Eggs! Here are some ways you can interact with Siri: • Say, "Hey Siri" then ask your question right away with only a brief pause. • Say, "Hey Siri" then wait for the audio prompt (two quick tones) and then ask your question out loud. • Press and hold the home button down while asking your question out loud and then release the home button for the response. You will see a visual indication that your device heard you and is about to respond. Here are some "Siri" phrases or commands you can speak out loud: "Flip a coin." "Roll the dice." or "Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!" Spoken in your best Batman voice, "Hey, 'Puter." Dave's new toy: TASCAM's US-2x2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface Adventures in Troubleshooting Sharing Issues with Apple Watch! Dave helps a friend with a new iPhone and we talk about the merits of the iPhone SE model. Are you traveling abroad with an iPhone or iPad? We talk about different plans, carriers, and options to consider when you're taking a trip. Send us YOUR tips or feedback and we'll share it on the next episode! @In Touch with iOS on Twitter or reach us on our Facebook Page. • News:"iWork and iLife apps are now free for old and new Mac and iOS users" via Ars Technica • Apps:Castro: Podcast Player by Supertop is Melissa's "crush" of a podcast player right now and Dave still likes Downcast best because it manages video. Melissa is enjoying Castro's "triage" method for consuming podcast audio. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don't miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Meta: ITWIOS 005 Party Line was recorded April 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.

Melissa's family Spring Break vacation was in sync with Dave's March Madness vacation, so they all met up in Las Vegas, NV to take in the sights. Of course they couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit the local Apple Store where they had a great time chatting with "Apple Store Steve." He showed them some great new tips and they will share them with you! Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Tips from Vegas: 1. Super-fast print to PDF: pinch out in the print sheet to save a PDF 2. Audio AND visual ways to ping iPhone from Apple Watch: long-press the iPhone ping button on Apple Watch and the torch will flash along with a single tracking sound 3. Catch an incoming call on Apple Watch and place it on hold to answer it on iPhone: turn Digital Crown to scroll up then tap 'Answer on iPhone.' Your caller will be greeted by your "Digital Assistant" and placed on hold while you retrieve your iPhone. You can even ping your iPhone in the event you can not locate it. Same as the previous tip, tap and hold the iPhone ping icon and it will also flash the light to make it easier to locate by sight. • New Gear: A new iPad was released! Compare tech specs for iPad Pro (2 sizes) and iPad or iPad mini 4There are 3 screen sizes and this refers to the measurement taken from one corner to the other diagonally: 12.9 inches, 9.7 inches, and 7.9 inches Vegas was not a good place to rest, but thankfully SleepPhones® Effortless came to the rescue! SleepPhones® Effortless SleepPhones® Wireless • News & Updates: iOS 10.3.1 was released along with watchOS 3.2, tvOS 10.2 "A tour of iOS 10.3: Checking out APFS, the Settings app, and other tweaks" — Ars Technica "The 8 best new features Apple added to your iPhone in iOS 10.3" — BGR Then 10.3.1 was released. "iOS 10.3.1 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad" — Ars Technica "Apple's iOS 10.3.1 Update Fixes Critical Broadcom WiFi Security Flaw" — The Mac Observer "watchOS 3.2 Adds Theater Mode, SiriKit" — The Mac Observer "Apple Releases tvOS 10.2 with Watch Anywhere Video Rental Support" — The Mac Observer "APFS in iOS Isn't Any Faster Than on the Mac" — The Mac Observer 64bit file system and apps are end of the road in 32bit: "How Do I Know Which Apps Will Not Be Compatible With iOS 11?" — AppAdvice "Pages, Numbers, & Keynote for Mac and iOS add editing features & Touch ID for password protected docs" — 9 to 5 Mac • Apps: Puffin Web Browser Puffin Academy Downcast Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don't miss it! Use Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 004 What Happens in Vegas was recorded April 5, 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.

Dave and Melissa have some catching up to do so they discuss their most recent gear upgrades, tips, and software recommendations. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com Check out Suburban Chicago Apple Users where Dave is President and hosts SIGs (Special Interest Groups). What are the advantages and disadvantages of syncing our music and photos in the cloud compared to storing your iTunes Library on an external drive? Dave and Melissa discuss managing music on a road trip. Email us your ideas as well! How do you name your external drives? Do you have a specific naming convention you find helpful? Leave us a comment. Melissa discusses her first Apple Watch Series 1 purchasing experience and first impressions. Milanese Watch Band Melissa'a 4th Generation Apple TV first impressions and favorite game Sketch Family TV for Apple TV SketchParty TV Free free, IAP: Premium Word Lists $1.49 and IAP: Custom Word List Editor $5.99 SketchParty TV $7.49 for both features combined The Jackbox Party Pack 3 The Jackbox Party Pack 3 for Apple TV Melissa's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar first impressions iMazing to the rescue! You can try it out for free here. Melissa's experience with the iPhone 6s Program for Unexpected Shutdown Issues and how it adds value to an aging iPhone Tip:To enable the new Magnifier tool in iOS 10 on currently supported iPhones, go to Settings then General then Accessibility then Magnifier and switch it ON. When you want to magnify something, triple-click the iPhone Home Button. AppBox Pro: Useful 26 Tools in One by AllAboutApps lets you take magnifying with your iPhone to the next level by capturing photos. It's free to try and $4.99 IAP to remove ads. Join us at Macstock 2017! This is the third annual Macstock where Dave and Melissa will both be giving presentations. Don't miss it! Use Macstock 2017 Coupon Code: intouchwithios for $30.00 OFF your ticket. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 003 What's New was recorded March 15, 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.

Dave and Melissa discuss some new hardware, software updates, security, and workflows. Listen to find out more about interesting use cases for the apps and services they recommend. Do you like meatloaf? Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Hardware: Apple's $39.00 Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is a very versatile tool compared to the $29.00 non-power-out Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. It's all John Gruber's fault that we like meh.com. • Updates: Melissa discusses developing workflows, challenges and tips for using Apple TVs with projectors in an education environment connected to an enterprise network. Apple TV Remote iTunes Remote Dave reviews iOS 10.0 beta "iOS 10 Beta 5 Tidbits: New Lock Screen Sound, Widget Tweaks, and More" — MacRumors • Security: Melissa and Dave discuss Social Engineering and what to look for along with some good advice for avoiding scams. "This Is What Apple Should Tell You When You Lose Your iPhone" — Hackernoon "Don't Let Your iPhone Spill The Beans" — TheMacMommy • Apps: Calendars 5 Melissa uses Siri a lot. It even plays "Bad Cop" in parenting scenarios. Melissa discusses user experience differences in Apple Maps vs Google Maps while driving. Grocery Gadget is something the whole family can use in both practical and not-so-practical ways. It's free with $1.49 IAP subscription fee to remove ads iAllowance (Allowances, Chore Charts & Rewards) Cost: free with limitations or $5.99 full version "Advanced Chore Charting: iAllowance App Review" via TheMacMommy • Workflows: Melissa wants to find a better way to get video files off her iPhone and onto a teacher's PC when she volunteers at school for recording projects. Is the iXpand Flash Drive the right tool for the job? Better sleep with SleepPhones wired or wireless — our critiques and wishes Wired SleepPhones Wireless SleepPhones Dave talks about his Apple Store experience in getting his wife's replacement iPhone case which comes with a one-year warranty. • Tips: We discuss how to get the best value from Apple's iCloud service in our homes for our family members. Dave recommends purchasing iTunes Gift Cards when they go on sale. Melissa's uses the iAllowance app to manage iTunes Gift Card balances among family members. Did you know you can send iTunes Gift Cards by Email? • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: ITWIOS 002 Easy Bake iPhone was recorded August 9, 2016. This episode was sponsored in part by meatloaf. 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.

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and provide some background on what makes us so passionate about our subject matter. We discuss the gear we currently use in our everyday lives, work, and play. Full show notes are on our website InTouchwithiOS.com • Equipment: Dave currently uses: iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro 9.7, Apple TVs — both 3rd and 4th Generation models, and 2014 MacBook Pro 15-inch. His wife has an iPhone 6 Plus. Melissa currently uses: iPhone 6s, iPad 4th Generation, Apple TV 3rd Generation, and 2009 MacBook Pro 15-inch. Her husband uses an iPhone 5s and her children use an iPhone 4s each in addition to an iPhone 3Gs for games. Melissa enjoys supporting her family and their gadgets along with repurposing older tech wherever she can. • News: We discuss the rumors surrounding the elimination of the headphone jack and what that means to us. We both like to use corded SleepPhones, but what will happen when there is no longer an audio port? AcousticSheep's SleepPhones ClassicVideo reveals what Apple's iPhone 7 headphones may look like via BGR Possible iPhone 7 Lightning to 3.5 mm Adapter Surfaces in New Photos via MacRumors • Retro: Melissa likes to repurpose older tech and Dave talks about how he recoups resale value by selling off older devices to put the money towards a new device. How will iPhone users like Melissa's Dad locate their misplaced iPhones if they ditch their landline service and don't have reliable access to the Find My iPhone app? We discuss alternatives to consider for those who want to keep a landline. Dave recommends OOMA as an IPT (Internet Protocol Telephony) home phone or landline option. • Beta: Melissa talks about how she'll soon have a blind client and what that may mean for learning more about interface features of the Mac and iPhone operating systems. Our new friends in the Accessibility Community: Allison Hartley and Dr. Robert Carter host The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast. They both gave presentations at Macstock 2016. Dave discusses Apple's Beta Program for iOS 10 and working with public betas. We don't advise it unless you're one of the Crazy Ones! Dave's favorite new beta feature is Safari Split Screen View. • Contact: email us • like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 • Meta: Dave is recording with Blue Microphone's The Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter and Mic Preamp. Melissa is recording with Audio-Technica's ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone. ITWIOS 001 Introductions was recorded July 31, 2016. 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.