Vision Pro Wins, Apple Betas, and Yes, the Polishing Cloth

Episode 399 of In Touch With iOS with host Dave Ginsburg, features a special guest appearance by Katie Fawkes, from Ecamm, alongside Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden. The panel covers Ecamm live streaming workflows, Vision Pro app and game awards, immersive video experiences, iOS 26.2 betas, Shortcuts automation, Mac mini innovations, Apple accessories, iFixit's new AI repair tool, and the latest Apple TV+ news—delivering a packed episode full of insight, humor, and Apple ecosystem expertise. 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 Episode 399 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a full panel—including special guest Katie Fawkes from Ecamm—for a wide-ranging discussion across Apple hardware, software, services, and the evolving creator ecosystem. Katie shares her background at Ecamm and discusses how Mac-first live-streaming tools are empowering a new generation of creators. The panel explores Ecamm's Zoom integration, creative workflows, and why the Mac mini has become a gateway device for many Windows users entering the Apple ecosystem. The conversation moves into Vision Pro news, including visionOS 26.2 RC, Apple's App of the Year winners, and immersive content highlights. The panel reacts to Explore POV winning Vision Pro App of the Year and dives into immersive skiing footage from Red Bull, praising Apple's growing spatial video ambitions. Gaming gets its moment as Porta Newbie is named Vision Pro Game of the Year, with discussion around spatial controls and onboarding challenges. On the software front, the group breaks down iOS 26.2 beta changes, Apple's unusual second release candidate, and early impressions across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and Vision Pro. Productivity apps, Shortcuts enhancements (25+ new actions), and real-world automation use cases spark a lively exchange—especially around using ChatGPT to build shortcuts. Hardware topics include Mac mini rack mounting, Thunderbolt 5 clustering, and Apple accessories—yes, including the infamous Apple polishing cloth. The panel also discusses iFixit's new FixBot AI repair assistant and the ongoing right-to-repair movement. Wrapping up, the show dives into Apple TV+ momentum, Golden Globe nominations, and upcoming releases like Margo's Got Money Troubles, Severance, Slow Horses, Pluribus, and F1. The episode closes with thoughts on Google and Apple collaborating on easier Android-to-iPhone switching, MKBHD's Phone of the Year picks, and why Apple's ecosystem continues to evolve in surprising ways. Topics and Links We welcome first time guest Katie to the show. We find out what Apple devices she uses and about Ecamm Live which our show uses and other projects. The VHS Club In Touch With Vision Pro this week. Vision Pro 2025 Apps of the Year Explore POV App Porta Nuba Porta Nubi: Immersive Puzzles App ‎World of Red Bull - Apple TV Legs of Steel Crew video on the shoot - Facebook Beta this week. iOS 26 RC2 was released Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to Developers and Public Beta Testers iOS 26.2 gets new RC for iPhone ahead of launch - 9to5Mac 15 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 26.2 Apple unveils the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards Jeff asked Katie what productivity apps she uses In Touch With Mac this week macOS Beta 26.2 RC 2 was released. Hands-on: Sonnet RackMac mini - up to three Mac minis in a single enclosure [Video] - 9to5Mac Cool things to keep things clean. Apple Polishing Cloth WHOOSH! Pro 16.9 fl oz Refillable Screen Cleaner & Microfiber Cloth Other Topics Google and Apple partner on better Android-iPhone switching iPhone 17 is MKBHD's phone of the year iOS 26's Shortcuts app adds 25+ new actions, here's everything new - 9to5Mac What's new in Shortcuts for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 - Apple Support JustWatch: These were Apple TV's top global movies and shows in November iPhone 17 Pro lost key Camera app feature that iPhone 16 Pro had News iFixit launches FixBot AI repair helper, with free and paid versions - 9to5Mac Apple TV reveals first look at "Margo's Got Money Troubles" from David E. Kelley Apple's "F1," "Severance," "Pluribus," "Slow Horses," "The Studio" score Golden Globe nods - Apple TV Press Apple scores top nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session ...