In Touch with iOS

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062 It's Dark Mode for iOS and iPadOS - with Guest Barry Fulk Jun 05, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

IT Professional and podcast enthusiast Barry Fulk, joins Dave to discuss our thoughts on all the new announcements from WWDC including iOS, the new iPadOS, WatchOS, and tvOS.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio

Discussion Topics

Well there was quite a bit of news related to WWDC and the new releases of iOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and the new iPadOS.We comment on them all.

First we talk about iOS13 and these new features:

Dark Mode

Face ID loads 30% faster

iCloud File sharing and Thumb Drive copying of files.

Siri shortcuts and Siri improvements

AirPods Siri can read back messages

Reminders

Apple Maps

Reference MacRumors for all the iOS Features

Security: Users will be able to share their location with an app just once, not permanently. It will also offer background tracking alerts.

Security: "Sign in with Apple" Article https://www.fastcompany.com/90358999/sign-in-with-apple-is-a-great-new-privacy-feature-and-a-weapon

Apple Watch watchOS6

tvOS 13

iPadOS: https://www.imore.com/ipados-faq

iPad use a mouse

https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/03/ipados-includes-additional-keyboard-shortcuts/

Finger commands 3 finger swipe.

Homepod update

HomeKit Video and router support

iTunes change split apps Music, podcasts, Apple TV apps

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About Our Guest: Barry Fulk. He's a world-class Pokemon Go player :D Twitter @fulkb

061 The Family sharing Buying iPhone and iCloud - with Guest Brian Gray Jun 01, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Brian Gray, IT Professional joins Dave to discuss what to expect from WWDC, iPhone tips, family sharing and family iPhone purchase experiences.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio

News

iOS 12.3.1 Fixes These Bugs on Your iPhone and iPad

Apple releases updated $199 iPod touch with A10 Fusion, up to 256GB of storage

iOS 12.3.1 Improves Battery Life of Older iPhones

Topics

WWDC Expectations

Dave and Brian talk about what to expect at WWDC as well as a few of our wish list items

Family sharing experience - Dave reviews his experience converting from a 3 Apple ID family to using family sharing.

Dave had quite an experience helping his family Upgrading iPhones and lets just say it was an adventure.

iPhone Tips

How to Make Bookmark Folders in Safari on the iPhone or iPad

Organizing Your Home Screen: How to Move Apps & Make Folders on the iPhone

App Picks

Dave

GarageBand

Brian

AnyFont

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060 Headphones on your iPhone - with Guest Bob Fairbairn May 15, 2019

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In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Bob Fairbairn, IT Professional joins Dave to discuss Audio devices with your iPhone including headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth speakers and more.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

News

Apple Releases iOS 12.3 With New TV App and Channels Feature TVOS 12.3 and Watch 5.1.2 was released too.

Apple Releases tvOS 12.3 With Updated TV App

Apple Releases watchOS 5.2.1 With ECG Functionality for Additional European Countries

The App Store antitrust case

Topics

LIke we do with all our new guests, we find out what Bob has in his Apple and iOS devices box I know he is like me and gets the latest stuff like Dave.
Bob is a big audiophile we talk about what are the best speakers,, headphones, and other devices that make your iPhone or iPad sound great. Add links here

Airpods vs PowerBeats portability in mind Powerbeats Pro vs. Powerbeats 3

The actual headphones you use are also a huge contributor to sound quality. There are hundreds of headphones. In-ear, on-ear, over-ear. Closed and Open designs. For portable or out and about I really like the in-ear monitor.

For these we need the lightning to 3.5mm headphone "dongle" on the iPhone

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU7E2AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-headphone-jack-adapte

Three headphones that Bob likes for portability:

Etymotic. ER3SE

https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/earphones/er3-new.html

Shure: SE535

https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/earphones/se535

Audeze LCDi4 $2500 (Includes a special lightning cable with DAC)

https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcdi4-ear-headphone

***For both the Shure and the Etymoic the https://www.complyfoam.com/ ear tips improve both the comfort/fit and sound performance and isolation. A set of three sizes are about $20. I highly recommend them.

Bluetooth Speakers

I rarely use Bluetooth speakers as I have found that for a lot of my use case the iPad Pro speakers are really very good. The do not fill the room but they are comfortable. And there is nothing else to keep charged. One of the reasons I get iPad's loaded up with storage is to hold music for offline use. I have an older Bose mini speaker to use when we travel.

HomePod? They are great as a Pair.

Calendaring is still not making me happy. We briefly discuss calendering woes.

App Picks

Bob's Picks

Dave's Picks

News Explorer iOS App

T-Mobile Digits iOS

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About our Guest

Bob Fairbairn:

Most of my work is around what I call "end user computing and mobility". I also have a new startup designing high end systems with some very specific #FutureFi equipment.

Https://bobfa.me

Https://Bobfairbairn.com Audio Systems Design and Sales

Https://SmarterCaTS.com Technology Services including Product Photography.

Twitter @bobfairbairn @bobfairbairnltd

Instagram @m43bob @bobfairbairnltd

059 Happy Birthday Apple Watch Which One Is Right For You - with Guest Chuck Joiner Apr 29, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Chuck Joiner returns the show joining Dave to talk about what Apple Watch is for you.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

News

Chuck was in Vegas for NAB he Reviewed what was some highlights related to iOS.

AT&T CEO Believe 5G Phone Plans Could Be Tiered and Priced on Data Speed

The Apple Watch Launched Four Years Ago Today

Surfer retrieves working Apple Watch six months after losing it in the ocean

Apple TV channel launches on YouTube

iOS 13 will let apps like Lightroom access photos directly from external storage, report claims

PSA: Make Sure to Cancel Apple News+ If You Signed Up for a Free Trial After Apple's March 25 Event and Don't Want to be Charged

Google Fit Launches on iPhone With Apple Health and Apple Watch Integration

iOS 13 Could Finally Turn iPads Into Real Laptop Replacements

Topic

Buying an Apple Watch. What would you do to choose the the right Apple Watch for your needs? We review the current models and discuss.

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About our Guest

Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and provides amazing video podcasts with influential folks in the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner

058 There are so many iPads Which one to Buy - with Guest Kelly Guimont Apr 22, 2019

Show notes

Guest Kelly Guimont is back on the show joining Dave to talk about what iPad should you buy and picking the one that's best for you. We discuss the Apple Support options including the app and YouTube Channel.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

News

Apple outsells Samsung as iPhone tops US mobile activations chart for Q1 2019

BlackBerry Messenger Shutting Down at the End of May

Five big questions about Apple and Qualcomm's surprise settlement

T-Mobile Works With Apple on Robo-Calling Using STIR/SHAKEN

Dave has an Article published in iPhone Life Magazine on the 6 best Podcasts app. Your local library has it! RBDigital app allows you to read the latest issue. Download the iOS App HERE the issue will be on the newsstand soon.

Topics

Buying a iPad. What would you do to choose the the right iPad for your needs? We review the current models and discuss.
How do you get Apple Support App - Do you know about the Support app and have you used this before? Also did you know Apple Support has a great YouTube Channel with all kinds of tips?

Tips

iOS 12.2: What Does AQI in Apple Maps Mean?

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About our Guest

You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter

She writes for The Mac Observer and is the host of The Daily Observations Podcast.

She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

057 What iPhone should you buy and Apple Services with Guest Guy Serle Apr 12, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Guy Serle returns to the show joining Dave to talk about Podcasts app updates, We talk about buying a iPhone and picking the one that's best for you. We discuss the Apple services here now and coming up. Plus Tips on using your iPhone and more!

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

News

With Music for macOS coming soon, legacy iTunes features will disappear or spread to iOS

Apple Podcasts now supports web playback, episode pages, more

You can now listen to Apple Podcasts directly on the web

YouTube TV Increases Price to $49.99/Month, $54.99/Month When Billed Through Apple

Netflix ends AirPlay support on iOS in an ongoing souring of its Apple relationship

83% of Surveyed Teens Own an iPhone

Dave has a Article published in iPhone Life Magazine on the 6 best Podcast sapp. This will be shared soon

Topics

Buying a iPhone. What would you do to choose the phone that meets your needs we discuss.
Apple Services - Now that the dust has settled Dave and Guy have a discussion on the 3 services.

Tips

News+ Paywall workaround for WSJ and other subscriptions on iOS. You need a News+ subscription.

Connecting your airpods and changing the settings in bluetooth.

Tapping a folder with Notifcations using 3D touch to bring up notifications.

Use pages on a iPad as a Teleprompter

Apps

Glympse

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About our Guest

Guy Serle is a Podcaster and Host of the MyMac.com Podcast. He also hosts the Mac To the Future Go podcast on Facebook. His website is Vertshark.com and you can find him on Twitter at @macparrot email: guy@mymac.com

056 News+ Apple Watch Tip and more with Guest Mike Potter Apr 05, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Mike Potter from For Mac Eyes Only podcast and organizer of Macstock conference and expo returns to the show joining Dave to talk about tApple News+ and other announcements that occurred recently. There are some Apple Watch and iPhone tips along with a chat about Macstock conference with a special discount code for In Touch with iOS listeners.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

News

Texture will be shuttered May 28th moves to News+

Apple AirPower Officially Cancelled

Apple Updates iWork Suite for iOS and macOS

Apple Releases First Public Beta of iOS 12.3

Apple Releases WatchOS 5.2

Apple Stores Now Carrying Anker's USB-C PowerCore Fusion Battery and Charger

Topics

Airpods 2 were released then Apple release the PowerBeats Pro we discuss.

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/powerbeats-pro-vs-airpods-2/

News+ we discuss the new service and review it.

https://www.macrumors.com/2019/04/02/apple-news-plus-subscriber-numbers/

New iPads Discussion

iPad Air teardown Macrumors

Apple Credit Card discussion

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-card/

Tips

Apple Watch accessing your keypad audio

How do you leave a group text in imessage

Setting up a eSIM with your carrier. Dave switched to the eSIM on T-Mobile.

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About our Guest

Mike Potter is a IT professional and Host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. He also founded and is the organizer of Macstock Conference and Expo you can find him on Twitter at @macstockexpo

055 The New iPads are Here! with Guest Kelly Guimont Mar 24, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Kelly Guimont from TMO Daily Observations podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about all the new Apple iPads and more! Oh there is a Apple event coming up.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

Well there were so many new hardware releases this week Kelly and Dave just talk about all the iPads, and AirPods, and wait maybe a iPod Touch?

The new iPads are here! Apple released iPad Air 2019 and iPad Mini 5th gen. We talk about the great new iPads that all work with the Pencil. 9to5 Mac did a great article on which one you should buy here.

Apple Event and both TV service and News App subscriptions are coming we talk about what we think will be announced.

We talk about the Apple Stores and our experiences with support. We also talk about the Today at Apple sessions they are now offering. The Apple Store App was updated with the new sessions. iDownload Blog article on this.

Macstock 2019 is July 27,28 you should really consider attending! We talk about this visit the website http://macstock2019.com

About our Guest

You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter

She writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast.

She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

054 Our Top 10 iPhone and iPad Apps with Guest Chuck Joiner the host of MacVoices Mar 13, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Chuck Joiner the host of MacVoices podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about their top 10 iOS apps they use and more! Oh there is an Apple event coming up.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.comDirect Link to Audio

In this episode, we discuss the news of the week and our top 10 iOS apps!

Apple Sends Out Media Invites for an 'It's Show Time' Event on March 25
Apple Offering 10% Bonus When Adding Funds to Your Account for App Store and iTunes Purchases - MacRumors This goes through March 14, 2019 a nice little bonus.
Replacing the batteries in AirPods? Apple can do that for you. _ Apple Insider You can at a cost.
Apple Releases Fifth Developer Beta of iOS 12.2
Here's How Often You Should Shut Down Your iPhone (and Why) - iDrop News Do you shut down iPhone?

Here are top 10 apps that Dave and Chuck picked that they use on the iPhone and iPad. Chuck and i Review what apps we use all the time and why. Apps are listed below

Dave's App List

In no order

Chuck's App List

(In no order)

MacStock Conference July 27,28 Dave and Chuck will be in attendance again this year and we talk about this great conference!

Macstock2019.com

About Our Guest

053 iPhone Spring Break Vacation Photos - with Guest Frederick Van Johnson from the TWIP Podcast Mar 07, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Frederick Van Johnson from This Week in Photo Podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about taking pictures on spring break with the iPhone and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio

In this episode, you we discuss:

Samsung Offers to Supply Foldable Displays to Apple and Google could Apple even consider creating a foldable screen?
Apple Offers Rare Tease of Unannounced Product Feature at Shareholder Meeting USB-C is here to stay with the iPad will it come to the iPhone? Will Apple add more flexibility with using USB-C Hubs for other connections. Right now its limited.
Spring break is coming up and we discuss how you can use your iPhone as your primary camera for all photography during vacation. Here are some of the tips we cover
- Focus & Exposure
- Avoiding Shake
- Preserve Settings
- Long Exposures
- Level Indicator
- Depth Control
- Apple Video on Depth Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqWckzS1aA

Taking photos with your iPad. You know those people who like to take pictures with the iPad.
Taking pictures of of old photos. Dave found a new app Photomyne that gives you great options scanning and cropping old photos. We discuss this and the other options available to make your photos digital.

Apps

Dave's Picks

Frederick's Picks

Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter

MacStock Conference

macstock2019.com

About Our Guest

Frederick Van Johnson @frederickvan is the host of TWIP (This week in Photo). He is a professional podcaster and photographer.