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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, the panel covers Apple's $94B earnings, growth in iPhone and Services, and Vision Pro's market outlook. They discuss macOS Tahoe's new customizable Control Center, AppleCare One savings, iOS 26's spam filtering, and AirTag airline support. The episode wraps with news on JPMorgan possibly taking over the Apple Card. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In this packed episode of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg is joined by an all-star panel: Guy Serle, Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. The show opens with a detailed breakdown of Apple's record-setting Q3 2025 earnings of $94 billion, highlighting growth in iPhone, Mac, and Services, while noting declines in iPad and Wearables. The panel analyzes Tim Cook's commentary, particularly around Apple's increasing investment in AI and hints toward potential acquisitions in the space. The discussion shifts to the Vision Pro, with reflections on Apple's strategy, pricing challenges, and comparisons with competitors like Meta and Xiaomi. Panelists agree that the Vision Pro is still a high-end, early-stage device, but are optimistic about future consumer-focused versions. Software updates take center stage as the team reviews iOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, and watchOS 11.6—all featuring important security and bug fixes. The beta version of macOS Tahoe earns praise for its customizable Control Center, a long-requested feature. AppleCare One, Apple's new bundled protection plan, is explored in depth, especially its integration with the iPhone Upgrade Program and its cost-saving potential. The team discusses an online calculator that helps users determine if switching from AppleCare+ makes financial sense. One hot topic is iOS 26's new spam text filtering, which has stirred controversy among political fundraising groups. The panel weighs in enthusiastically in favor of giving users better control over unwanted messages. Rounding out the episode are updates on AirTag integration with 30+ airlines, enabling real-time luggage tracking, and news that JPMorgan may take over the Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. There's also chatter about the temporary closure of the Apple Store at Caesars Palace Las Vegas—possibly to make room for Vision Pro demos. Topics and Links Breaking Topic: Apple Q3 2025 results Reported 7/31/25. Apple reports third quarter results Apple Q3 2025 results and charts: $95B revenue Apple Reports 3Q 2025 Results: $23.4B Profit on $94B Revenue This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple's Q3 2025 financial call Apple's Q3 2025 Earnings Call Takeaways Apple CEO Tim Cook: iPhone 16 More Popular Than iPhone 15 Tim Cook: Apple just sold its three-billionth iPhone In Touch With Vision Pro this week. Vision Pro decisions on earnings call. Apple Releases visionOS 2.6 Beta this week. iOS 18.6 released, iOS 26 Beta 4 released 1 week ago 7/22/25 Apple Releases iOS 18.6 With Photos Bug Fix iOS 18.6 Includes Over 20 Security Fixes Apple Releases watchOS 11.6 Apple Releases tvOS 18.6 Apple Seeds iOS 26 Public Beta for iPhone 11 Users iOS 26 Message filtering upsetting fundraising politicians that want to annoy iPhone users Shortcuts in iOS 26: Everything new coming to your iPhone, more Apple just released new AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 beta firmware In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.6 How to take full control of your Control Center in macOS Tahoe | Macworld More discussion on AppleCare One plan All-New 'AppleCare One' Plan Compatible With iPhone Upgrade Program https://icare-calculator.vercel.app/ The iPhone Upgrade Program is compatible with AppleCare One – Six Colors Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value AppleCare+ vs AppleCare One: Warranty services compared What to Expect From the Next Apple TV News Apple Store in Caesars Palace Temporarily Closing Next Month - MacRumors JPMorgan Chase Close to Deal Taking Over Apple Card Program, Reports Say Chase Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Become New Apple Card Partner Yet another airline joins in on AirTag luggage tracking support Dave mentioned FindMy smartcards https://amzn.to/4lZamy2 Dropbox Passwords is shutting down, and you have to act fast Retro Rewatch Gilmore Girls episode Announcements ...