In Touch With Ios

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

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 To

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 discus

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 App

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 fo

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 Liste

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,

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
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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

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 so

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, s

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,

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

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 B

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 r