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Apple Seeds Second iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes

Topics

Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 2 is released. Apple Releasing iOS 17.4 in March With These New Features and Changes

Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta

Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers

Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers

Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers

iOS 17.4 Allows Video Calling Apps to Turn Off Hand Gesture Reactions to Prevent Awkward Moments

Apple Releases iOS 17.3.1 With Fix for Text Bug

Apple Releases watchOS 10.3.1 With Bug Fixes

Our guest Dylan has the Vision Pro and did an unboxing last week. He gives us his review and thoughts. Here is his unboxing video. Unboxing the Vision Pro

We find out his likes and dislikes and maybe a demo.

Bad

Difficult to share with others

Keyboard

Battery pack - not battery life

Non-Spatial Apps - from Appl e (Calendar)

Persona

Good

Watching videos is amazing

Siri and dictation work well

iPad Apps

Ability to be productive/multi-tasking in an infinite environment

Ability to toggle from immersive to

Vision Pro news

YouTube Claims an Apple Vision Pro App is On the Roadmap

Apple Shares Vision Pro User Guide and Dozens of Support Documents With Useful Tips

PSA: You'll Have to Visit an Apple Store If You Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode

Vision Pro Demo Appointments Begin Today at All Apple Stores in U.S.

This hospital system just bought 30 Vision Pro units and launched a new 'Spatial Computing Center of Excellence'

The Windows world officially has 3 apps, goodbye iTunes for Windows.

Apple Officially Splits iTunes for Windows Into Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps

Apple Redesigns iCloud App for Windows

News

iOS 17 Adoption is Slower Than iOS 16 Adoption

Apple's 2024 Swift Student Challenge Now Live

Apple TV+ Previews 2024 Lineup of Shows and Films

Bluesky Social Network Ditches Invite Codes, Opens Registrations to All

Our Host

Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios

Our Regular Contributors

Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet

Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. Twitter @benroethig Website: https://roethigtech.blogspot.com

About our Guest

Dylan Stewart first discovered Apple computers and technology in 1981, and ever since then has loved pushing its boundaries to create the simple out of the complex.

In 2001 Dylan founded 2 Smart Techies, a Mac and PC computer consultation company that would set the stage for his future. As it grew, he grew. Along the way, Dylan was dubbed the MacWhisperer, and became the go-to guru for Los Angeles and beyond.

Over the past 20 years, Dylan has hosted podcasts, live trainings and seminars, and online courses. He has recently created the MacWhisperer Monthly Membership to help technology enthusiasts of all ages and technical abilities to improve their skills, and to their tool chests, and take their technology to the next level. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Find Dylan on YouTube, TikTok , Facebook , Linked IN, Instagram: and X/Twitter: @macwhisperer

291 - Is that a Touch Screen on your HomePod? - With Guest Bob Fairbairn Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Feb 03, 2024

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Bob Fairbairn, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Bob joins us for the first time is 4 years and we talk about the release of iOS 17.4 beta 1 that fixes bugs. Apple releases their earnings results The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 percent year over year, we review all the results in the main categories. Vision Pro available tomorrow 2/2 we discuss what the influencers have said and will we buy it. Jeff and Dave pledged to the icon Factory and discuss how this could be a great app. Plus much more.

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iOS 17.4 beta 1 gets rare mid-stream update

Topics

Beta this week. iOS 17.4 Beta 1 was rereleased Apple Seeds First iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes, Re-Releases Dev Beta

Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.4 to Developers

References to 'homeOS' resurface in tvOS 17.4 beta

iOS 17.4: Using Apple's New Podcast Transcript Feature

Apple is updating one of the oldest apps on your iPhone

Apple releases their earnings results The Company posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.18, up 16 percent year over year.

Apple reports first quarter results

Apple's Q1 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways

Apple reports nearly $120B quarter: Full charts

Apple Now Has More Than 2.2 Billion Active Devices Worldwide

Cook 'incredibly excited' about generative AI coming to Apple gear later in 2024

Vision Pro available tomorrow 2/2 we discuss what the influencers have said. Vision Pro Reviews: Surprising Battery Life, 'Weird' Personas, and More

What Reviewers Have Learned about Apple Vision Pro

Vision Pro won't let you save web apps to your home screen

Jeff and Dave pledged to the icon Factory and discuss how this could be a great app. Makers of Twitterrific want to defragment online media with Project Tapestry

The Iconfactory Launches Project Tapestry, a Kickstarter Campaign to Create a Universal Inbox for RSS, Social Media, and More

Will carriers start advertising their logo on every call? AT&T seems to be. Android phones on AT&T will now show brand logos on incoming calls

There are more details on the EU changes with iPhone and iPad. Apple's EU App Store Changes: iPads, TestFlight, Default Stores and More

Apple Further Explains iOS 17.4's New Default Browser Prompt in EU

Here Are All the iPhone Changes Coming to EU Users by March 6

News

Rumor: Apple's Touchscreen HomePod Coming This Year: Everything We Know

Apple Extends Modem Licensing Deal With Qualcomm Through March 2027

Apple Savings Account Interest Rate Increases to 4.50% APY

Apple Card Users Earned More Than $1 Billion in Daily Cash Last Year Apple Press Release.

Honda launches wireless CarPlay retrofit option for select 2018-2022 cars

Apple TV+ viewers watched 17 billion minutes of 'Ted Lasso' in 2023

Apps

Arc Search Review: My New Default iPhone Browser

Orion Web Browser from Kagi

https://kagi.com/orion/

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Bob Fairbairn Does Technology and Audio systems consulting and most of his work is around what he calls "end-user computing and mobility

Websites: http://SmarterCaTS.com Bob's Tool Shop KE9A https://www.bobonstereo.com Land and Lens Mastodon: @bobfa

290 - iOS 17.3 Stolen Device Projection is a Must - With Guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Jan 27, 2024

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Apple must comply with EU with side loading and open browsers with WebKit as well as outside payments for the Digital Markets Act starting with iOS 17.4 Beta. iOS 17.3 is released with Stolen Device Protection and security fixes a must upgrade. Rumors on the possible New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air Models Likely to Launch in March or April 2024. Plus much more.

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iOS 17.4 Beta: All the New Changes - MacRumors

Topics

Beta this week: iOS 17.4 Beta 1 was released today as we record. Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers

Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers

iOS 17.4 Beta Adds New Emoji: Shaking Head, Lime, Phoenix, Brown Mushroom and More

Apple Now Allowing Non-WebKit Engines in EU, Offering More Options for Changing Default Browser

Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union

Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act

Apple Introduces Transcripts for Podcasts

iOS 17.3 was released to the public which we will review next. But:iOS 17.3 is finally here. We review some of the key features and stress why it's very important to upgrade because of security fixes and updates including Stolen Device Protection feature.

iOS 17.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.3 Patch WebKit Vulnerability That May Have Been Exploited

Apple Releases iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and More

iOS 17.3 Features: What's New in iOS 17.3

How to use Stolen Device Protection

Apple Releases watchOS 10.3 With New Watch Face

Apple Releases tvOS 17.3

Apple Releases HomePod 17.3 Software

MacOS Sonoma 14.3 update. Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.3 With Collaborative Apple Music Playlists

News

Apple Music Classical Now Available on CarPlay [Removed]

Apple Re-Adds Access to iTunes TV Show and Movie Wishlists in iOS 17.3

Rumor: New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air Models Likely to Launch in March or April

Apple Received 13 Academy Award Nominations for Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon - MacRumors

Netflix dropping Basic ads-free tier, forcing users to choose a more profitable tier. We talk about bundles and Hulu Disney+

X for iOS Adds Support for Passkeys, Allowing for More Secure Logins

Firmware update released for first-generation AirPods Pro

Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo

289 - Chuck's Apple Watch Masimo Finger - With Guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Jan 20, 2024

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Chuck has returned from CES and gives his insights on the show what he found and what stood out to him. Where will the Apple Watch be without the blood oxygen feature? FindMy did we know there was a limit of devices? The Vision Pro Pre orders tomorrow We review what to expect. Apple Reintroduced the HomePod a Year Ago Today and Jeff has thoughts. U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Non-App Store Purchasing Option, But Apple Will Still Collect Commissions. Plus more.

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Apple Seeds iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 Release Candidates

Topics

Beta this week. iOS17.3 RC is released.

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Version of watchOS 10.3

Apple Seeds tvOS 17.3 Release Candidate

iOS 17.3 Allows iPhones to Connect to Some Hotel Room TVs via AirPlay

Apple Releasing iOS 17.3 Next Week With These New Features

Chuck has returned from CES and gives his insights on the show what he found and what stood out to him. Items he mentioned below.

Blueant Soundblade Under monitor soundbar

https://soundblade.com/products/soundblade

MacVoices interview with BlueAnt: MacVoices #24013: CES Unveiled - BlueAnt's Soundblade Desktop Soundbar Sounds Great

Scosche PB10PD-SP GoBat 10000mAh Compact Dual Port Power Bank

https://amzn.to/3O5mle

Mudra Smart Apple Watch Bands

Mudra Band

Aukey Qi2 Charging and more

Aukey highlights new Qi2 multi-chargers for Apple users at CES 2024

Where will the Apple Watch be without this? Apple to Sell Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature in U.S. Starting Tomorrow

Masimo CEO: Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Sensor is Not Reliable, Customers Are 'Better Off Without It'

Apple Updates Website to Highlight Removal of Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature

FIndMy did we know there was a limit of devices? Apple quietly increased the Find My limit to 32 items

More Vision Pro discussion

Apple Vision Pro Lacks Wi-Fi 6E Support

Vision Pro Hands-On: Reviewers Comment on Weight, Disney+ Experience, Virtual Keyboard and More

Apple Vision Pro App Store Launches

Apple Vision Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch

News

Apple Reintroduced the HomePod a Year Ago Today Jeff gives his views on the HomePod future and other smart speakers

Great discussion on this.U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Non-App Store Purchasing Option, But Apple Will Still Collect Commissions

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Mastodon @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.

288 - Apple Disrupts CES with the Vision Pro - With Jill McKinley and Jeff Gamet Jan 13, 2024

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, and Jeff Gamet. Apple disrupts CES and announces the preorder and release of Vision Pro. Preorder Jan 19 and released on Feb 2, CES2024 is this week we review some of the Apple related tech and some of the other thing things announced, Apple Card savings account had another interest APY increase. ITC wants Apple Watch ban reinstated because Apple has a weak ans uncompelling case. Plus much more.

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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to Developers - MacRumors

Topics

Beta this week iOS 17.3 beta 3 was released this week.

Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.3 to Developers - MacRumors

When Will iOS 17.3 Be Released? - MacRumors

Vision Pro interrupts CES, to launch Feb 2 . Preorders on Jan 19. We discuss the pending release and will we buy one?

The Apple Vision Pro goes on sale in the US on February 2 for $3,499

Vision Pro Lenses $99 for read, $149 Prescription Apple Vision Pro prescription lenses will cost $149 extra

Apple Vision Pro Features 16GB of RAM and Likely Up to 1TB of Storage

Apple Store App Will Use Face Scan to Determine Apple Vision Pro Size - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple Will Only Produce Up to 80,000 Vision Pro Headsets for Launch, Sellout Likely - MacRumors

Your Mac and Apple Vision Pro: What You Can Do (and What You Can't) - MacRumors

CES2024 was the week and many of the great product announcements. AI was all the trend this year,

CES 2024: Satechi Debuts New Qi2 Wireless Charging Stands

CES 2024: Mila Debuts HomeKit-Compatible Smart Air Purifier - MacRumors

CES 2024 Day 2: Transparent TVs From LG, OtterBox's Cactus Leather, Lockly Smart Locks and More - MacRumors

CES 2024: Ugreen Unveils NASync Network Attached Storage Series - MacRumors

Here are the best new devices from CES Unveiled 2024

The best CES 2024 tech you can buy right now | ZDNET

The 12 best mobile accessories at CES 2024 so far: iPhone call recorder, Qi2 chargers, and more | ZDNET

CES 2024: 3 trends to watch as we learn what's next in tech | ZDNET

CES Day 4: ZDNET's top 10 CES stories you don't want to miss | ZDNET

CES 2024: Sennheiser's New Wireless Earbuds Feature Heart Rate and Body Temperature Sensors

CES 2024: Scosche Shares Qi2 BaseLynx Modular Charging System - MacRumors

CES 2024 Day 2: The best gear for Apple users from the show floor

News

Batterygate payments in the wild.. Apple Starts Sending 'Batterygate' Settlement Payments to iPhone Users

Some Apple Music Subscribers Experiencing Library Syncing Issue Across the iPhone and Mac

Apple Card Savings Account Receives Another Rate Increase

Here's How the Apple Card's New Savings Rate Compares to Alternatives

Apple Music Classical Expanding to More Countries Later This Month

Al Gore and James Bell to Retire From Apple's Board of Directors, Dr. Wanda Austin to Join

Apple Releases Magic Keyboard Firmware Update With Bluetooth Security Fix - MacRumors

YouTube discontinues its iMessage mini-app for iPhone and iPad users

ITC Wants Apple Watch Sales Ban Reinstated: 'Apple Presents a Weak and Unconvincing Case'

Our Host

Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios, follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Jill McKinley is a professional in the field of enterprise software, server administration, and IT. She started her technical career in Windows but now exclusively uses a Mac in her personal life. She hosts several podcasts, including Start with Small Steps and Small Steps with God, where she offers tips and insights for a better life. Her podcast is at https://startwithsmallsteps.com and X @schmern.

287 - Guy's Angry Podcaster Photo from AI and 2024 Apple Predictions With Guest Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Jan 06, 2024

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. We welcome back Guy! We have a AI discussion on what it is and how it's going to impact us in the future. Guy asked Microsoft CoPIlot and created an angry podcasters photo. It doesn't quite resemble him and Gaz. Will Apple ever release a foldable iPhone or iPad? We review some of the updates Apple might release in 2024 including a long overdue iPad since none were released in 2023. Plus much more.

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Warning: iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Bricking Some iPhones

Topics

Beta this week. iOS 17.3 Beta 2 was released then pulled as it bricked some iPhones. Apple Pulls iOS 17.3 Beta 2 Due to Boot Loop Issue

Apple Seeds Second Beta of tvOS 17.3 to Developers

Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 10.3 to Developers

Could a foldable iPhone happen?

Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing

AI discussion on what it is and how it's going to impact us in the future.

The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots

Microsoft copilot and other AI clients

Microsoft Copilot on the App Store

Microsoft adding new PC button in its first significant keyboard change in decades

Guy asked CoPIlot and created this angry podcasters photo. It doesn't quite resemble him and It doesn't quite resemble him and Gaz.

2024 Predictions we discuss what Apple is expected to do.

Vision Pro

New iPads first time in 12 years no new iPad was released. Plus iPad Air and iPad Mini

AirPods 4 and Airpods Max USB-C new wireless update

What to Expect From Apple in 2024: Vision Pro, iPhone 16 Models, Revamped iPad Pro and More

Apps

Microsoft Copilot on the App Store

News

T-Mobile Will Shut Down the Tuesdays App and Integrate It Into the New "T Life" App

T-Mobile Offers Free Ad-Supported Hulu to Subscribers

Apple Music Bug Related to 'Add Playlist Songs' Setting is Now Fixed

Apple Fitness+ launching Sound Meditations, workouts for golfers, and more Apple news released Apple Fitness+ offers more ways to stay active and mindful in the new year

Miss Physical Keyboards? New 'Clicks' Accessory Adds Keys to Your iPhone

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Guy Serle Is the host of the MyMac Podcast email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on X Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-436-9501

286 - 2023 Apple, Cord Cutting, and Streaming Year In Review - With Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Dec 29, 2023

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. Its our last show of the year and we talk about the 2023 Apple year in review with Vision Pro, USB-C on the iPhone and many other items that happened this year. Cord cutting and streaming had some interesting things happening including more folks leaving Cable TV to streaming and price increases. Apple legal troubles with watch banning sales and then a stay from the ITC. Lowes has Apple Pay in stores, plus much more.

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Lowe's Retail Stores Now Accept Apple Pay

News

Will the homePod have a screen of some sort? HomePod prototype with touchscreen LCD on top shows up in new images

The latest on the Apple Watch ban in the US

Breaking News Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Sales Ban Paused by US Appeals Court

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Available in Apple Stores Starting Today, Online Sales to Resume Tomorrow

Apple Watch Import Ban Now Official, Apple Appeals Decision

Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now

Email to Tim Cook caused Masimo Apple Watch lawsuit

AliveCor Praises Apple Watch Ban Amid Its Own Health Tech Patent Dispute With Apple

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Once Again Available to Purchase From Apple's Online Store

Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether

Lost In The Latest Apple Watch Patent Battle: The ITC Loophole Creates A Mess

Topics

Beta this week. iOS17.3 Beta 1 continues iOS 17.3 Will Add These Two Useful Features to Your iPhone

Apple year in review. We discuss the best stories and releases of 2023.

Apple in 2023: The Biggest News Stories and Surprises of the Year

Apple year in review 2023: A new computing era

Apple 2023 Year in Review: Next Year will be Bigger | by Mike Anguilano | Dec, 2023

Apple's 2023 Event Plans: New Products Coming in 2023

Cord cutting and streaming services year in review 2023

How streaming got worse in 2023 (and what you can do about it) |

Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads on January 29th

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.

285 - CarPlay and GM InfoPAINment System - With Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig, Kelly Guimont and Brittany Smith Dec 23, 2023

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Brittany Smith and Kelly Guimont, plus regulars Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. GM has its big woes with its Infotainment system constantly crashing. Or as Jeff says InfoPAINment system. Big news Apple has stopped selling the current Apple Watch because of a patent infringement lawsuit. The social engineering saga continues Joanna Stern from WSJ interviews a jailed iPhone thief who tells us how easy it was to steal 1000's of iPhones. Apple now has self diagnostics available for self service repairs. Plus much more.

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Apple TestFlight servers from 2012 to 2015 leak, containing terabytes of data

News

Apple halted sales of Apple Watch Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 no longer available online

Here's how the Apple Watch ban will impact your ability to get your device repaired or replaced

Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why

Apple could avoid US Apple Watch ban with software update

iOS 16.7.4 Update Fixes Issue That Prevented Built-In Apps From Being Reinstalled

Apple News+ Subscription Now Includes 'The Athletic' Sports Coverage

Bloomberg: Vision Pro production moving at full speed, February launch planned

Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions

Apple Card Savings Account gets its first interest rate boost since launch

Topics

Latest updates to iOS17.2 are discussed.

Apple Releases iOS 17.2.1 With Bug Fixes

iOS 17.2 and tvOS 17.2 Kill TV Show and Movie Wishlists With No Warning

Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.1.1 and iOS 17.1.2, Preventing Downgrading

Beta this week. iOS17.3 Beta 1 continues

iOS 17.3 beta 1 is here — here's the new features for your iPhone

CarPlay and iPhone 15 with USB-C and does it work with the USB-C cable? CarPlay with the USB-C iPhone 15

Meanwhile GM has not started out well post CarPlay. GM's CarPlay replacement software is off to a disastrous start

We discussed the social engineering that happened when thieves steal iPhones. Joanna Stern from Wall Street Journal initially reported this way of getting someones passcode and steals the phone and cash.She interviews a jailed thief that talks about how he did it. He Stole Hundreds of iPhones and Looted People's Life Savings. He Told Us How.

Apple is now offering diagnostics of Self service repairs. iPhone 12 and later: Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair

Jeff and Dave report back on the $16 knock off Apple watch band. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1GUqrLtDkJ/

Tips

iMessage Tip OS 17.2, what's your Messages count + storage?? Go to Settings > Tap your name > iCloud > Show all > Messages in iCloud

Announcements

Macstock 7 2023 Digital Pass is now available. Relive the conference as you can Purchase a Digital Pass see the talks that many of our regular guests and contributors did including Dave, Brittany, Chuck, and Jeff. https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. you can find her on Mastodon and Instagram @verso

Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated "well-rounded geek", and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Find her on her YouTube channel of tech tips

284 - Stolen Device Protection for the iPhone - With Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Dec 15, 2023

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. iOS17.2 is released. We do a full review of the key new features. iOS17.3 Beta 1 was released and big news of Stolen Device Protection feature now protects from over the shoulder stealing of passcodes and more. GM thinks CarPlay is not safe and that's why they won't offer it anymore. Where do we buy our Apple Products? Is the Apple Store the best place to go or big box stores and cellular carriers? Plus much more.

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Apple Now Selling Standalone USB-C AirPods Pro Case for $99

News

Apple's foldable iPhone is one step closer as Samsung Display begins internal reshuffle

Really? GM Says It's Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer and GM Says It's Ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for Your Safety

Apple Delays iOS 17's AirPlay in Hotel Room Feature Until 2024

Disney Says The Hulu App Will Not Shut Down As Hulu Content Merges Into Disney+

AAPL stock closes at new record high after adding $1 trillion to market cap this year

Topics

Beta this week. iOS17.3 Beta 1 was released this week.

Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to Developers

Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 10.3 to Developers

Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.3 to Developers

iOS 17.3 Beta Adds Collaborative Apple Music Playlists Again

iOS 17.3 Beta: All the New Features So Far

The big story in iOS17.3 Beta is the Stolen Device Protection that Apple implemented.

Apple Makes Security Changes to Protect Users From iPhone Thefts

iOS 17.3 Beta Adds New Stolen Device Protection Feature to iPhone

iOS 17.2 was released to the public this week. We discuss some of the key new features.

Apple Releases iOS 17.2 With Journal App and More

iOS 17.2: How to Change Your iPhone's Default Notification Sound

iOS 17.2: How to Translate Speech With iPhone's Action Button

iOS17.2 Release Notes

About the security content of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 ****note update list below

Older releases About the security content of iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3

Apple Removes Option to Buy TV Shows and Movies in iOS 17.2 iTunes Store App

Where do we buy Apple products? Ben gives his experience on buying a iPhone from a Apple Store and had difficulties. Here's where people buy their iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Jeff reviews the knock off Apple Watch band. Buy it here. https://amzn.to/3RqsyCs

Announcements

Our Host

Our Regular Contributors

About our Guest

283 - iOS Bluetooth Security and Streaming Bundling With Chuck Joiner Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig Dec 09, 2023

Show notes

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Ben Roethig. There is a big vulnerability with Bluetooth that hasn't been fixed for a while now we discuss other iOS 17 bugs. Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may offer a bundle we discuss bundling of streaming services and streaming TV options. Dave reviews Tablo TV the service where you can access local TV stations over your local network. He also reviews Bexel, the app that mirrors an iPhone and iPad to your Mac.

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