In Touch with iOS

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Well, you will because that’s when new iPhones will be available! Apple Watch aims to help us when we’ve fallen down and can’t get up. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Recap of Apple Event Announcements from September 12th Apple eats a bit of “humble pie” in the opening film to their “Gather Round” event which is a spoof on Mission Impossible. They know they haven’t been able to keep their product announcements...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 >...

The sixth generation of iPad has been released and aimed at the education market. We discuss how Apple’s new education software is going to make learning fun, productive, and meaningful. There is a lot to like in the iOS 11.3 update with more to come soon after the betas have been tested. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio News: Homework! Oh, Homework! is the poem by Jack Prelutsky featured in Apple’s latest iPad ad. Watch Dave read a few lines of it —...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...