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In Touch with iOS

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In Touch with iOS, is a podcast that talks about iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Hosted by Dave Ginsburg, he is joined by different guests from the Apple Community. Dave uses his real world experience as a 25 year IT professional and iPhone subject matter expert to teach and entertain his listeners each week. An early adopter of many Apple products including the iPhone, you can be assured Dave will provide his views on the cutting edge of technology.In Touch with iOS by David Ginsburg is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Politics & Government
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  • 442 - AppleCare for the Whole Family and Big September Upgrades

    442 - AppleCare for the Whole Family and Big September Upgrades
    Sep 18 2026
    The latest In Touch With iOS Apple's September software cycle is moving fast. Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Guy Serle to discuss Siri AI and the new iOS 27 era, along with the first iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 betas. The panel also looks at visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, including what the new beta cycle means so soon after Apple's major releases. 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 Long Summary Apple's September software cycle is moving fast. Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Guy Serle to discuss Siri AI and the new iOS 27 era, along with the first iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 betas. The panel also looks at visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, including what the new beta cycle means so soon after Apple's major releases. On the Mac, the discussion includes continuing Tahoe and Sequoia updates and the end of Time Machine backups to AirPort Time Capsule under macOS 27. Other topics include Dave and Marty's AppleCare One Family experiences, new AirPods firmware, an iOS 27 dictation change, CarPlay developments and AI chatbot support, a new Apple Watch charging puck, iPhone 18 Pro details, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple TV news, and T-Mobile's iPhone Handoff charge. Dave also shares an Anker power strip for this week's Things We Found. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week. Vision Pro moves into the next beta cycle with visionOS 27.2. We look at Apple's release notes and the first developer beta as Vision Pro users and developers begin testing the next visionOS update. Apple Releases visionOS 27 With Siri AI and New Spatial Experiences visionOS 27.2 Beta Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation What To Expect With Dodgers Game In Apple Immersive iPhone 18 Pro Makes the Starting Lineup for Apple TV's Dodgers vs. Giants Broadcast Beta this week. Apple has already started the 27.2 beta cycle. We cover iOS and iPadOS 27.2 beta 1, watchOS 27.2 and tvOS 27.2, plus early iOS 27.2 changes involving Health, TV profiles, Siri languages and Visual Intelligence. iPadOS 27.2 beta 1 now available for iPad Major updates for Apple's software platforms are now available iOS 27 and iOS 26.7 Fix More Than 100 Security Bugs iOS 27.2 Beta 1 Topic Summary Apple has moved quickly into iOS 27.2 beta 1. The early beta coverage includes the reason Apple jumped to 27.2, a redesigned Health app in testing, Siri AI access and new language support, TV app profiles, Visual Intelligence, and other changes being discovered in the first seed. Apple Releases First iOS 27.2 Beta 1 Here's Why Apple Just Released an iOS 27.2 Beta Instead of iOS 27.1 iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1 - MacRumors iOS 27.2 Could Save Your Marriage - MacRumors iOS 27.2 Adds Profiles to Apple TV App - MacRumors iOS 27.2 Adds Siri AI in New Languages - MacRumors iOS 27: Use Visual Intelligence in the Camera App - MacRumors Topic Summary iPadOS 27.2 beta 1 begins the next iPad development cycle alongside iOS 27.2. Apple's release notes are the reference for documented changes, fixes and known issues as developers start testing the update. iOS & iPadOS 27.2 Beta Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation Topic Summary tvOS 27.2 beta 1 is now available for developer testing. This first seed starts Apple TV's next point-release cycle, with Apple's release notes tracking documented changes and issues. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/tvos-release-notes/tvos-27_2-release-notes watchOS 27.2 Beta 1 Topic Summary watchOS 27.2 beta 1 moves Apple Watch development beyond the watchOS 27 launch. Developers can begin compatibility testing while everyday users are better served by the current public release. https://developer.apple.com/documentation/watchos-release-notes/watchos-27_2-release-notes In Touch With Mac this week The Mac has both current and next-generation updates in motion. We cover Tahoe 26.7 and Sequoia 15.8, their follow-up release candidates, macOS Golden Gate 27.2 beta 1, notable Golden Gate features, and the important loss of Time Machine backup support for AirPort Time Capsule in macOS 27. macOS Golden Gate Now Available With Siri AI, Visual Intelligence and More Apple Seeds First macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers macOS 27.2 Golden Gate Beta Release ...
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 441 - iPhone Duo Unfolds Apple's Future

    441 - iPhone Duo Unfolds Apple's Future
    Sep 12 2026
    This week is centered on Apple's "Surprise and Shine" September event and the transition in how Apple presents its biggest products. Dave and the panel break down John Ternus's first major event as CEO, Tim Cook's opening cameo, and every major announcement: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5, AppleCare One Family, and Siri AI. We also cover the week's iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS release candidates, plus iOS 26.6.2, 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 Topics and Links Beta this week visionOS 27 reached Release Candidate status alongside Apple's other fall operating systems. Apple Developer lists visionOS 27.0 RC as build 24M362, released September 9. With the event taking most of the spotlight, this is the key Vision Pro software milestone for the week. Apple Seeds watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 Release Candidates - MacRumors Apple Developer Releases - visionOS 27.0 RC (24M362) Apple is at the finish line for the fall OS cycle. iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 reached Release Candidate status on September 9; Apple Developer verifies build 24A435 for both. watchOS 27 RC is build 24R363 and tvOS 27 RC is build 24J360. Apple also announced that iOS 27 will be released September 14. Separately, Apple shipped iOS 26.6.2 (build 23G90) and iPadOS 26.6.2 as maintenance updates. Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2 - MacRumors iOS 26.6.2, iPadOS 26.6.2 land as iOS 27 gets closer to release - AppleInsider Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Release Candidates - MacRumors Apple Seeds watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 Release Candidates - MacRumors Apple Announces iOS 27 Release Date - MacRumors Apple Developer Releases - official RC/build verification Two iOS 27 details are worth calling out. iPhone Handoff will let users move the same phone number between two iPhones, but launch carrier support is limited to T-Mobile in the U.S. and Deutsche Telekom in Germany. Another newly surfaced feature allows compatible Apple gift cards to be redeemed by tapping them to the back of an iPhone. iOS 27's 'iPhone Handoff' Feature Limited to T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom at Launch TMobile Charges $5 Per Month ATT won't charge iOS 27 Will Let You Redeem Apple Gift Cards on the Back of Your iPhone - MacRumors macOS Golden Gate 27 reached Release Candidate status on September 9. Apple Developer verifies macOS 27.0 RC as build 26A428. This release also marks a major platform transition: Apple says macOS 26 is the final macOS release to support Intel Macs and Rosetta, with macOS 27 becoming Apple-silicon only. macOS 26.7 macOS Golden Gate Release Candidate Now Available - MacRumors Apple Developer Releases - macOS 27.0 RC (26A428) Recap of the Surprise and Shine Apple Event Apple's September 9 event introduced iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, along with AppleCare One Family and more detail around Siri AI. This week's show treats the event as the main story and breaks it down announcement by announcement. Everything Apple Announced at the September 2026 Event - MacRumors How Apple Presented the Event: John Ternus Takes the Lead The presentation itself is part of the story. This was John Ternus's first major product event as Apple CEO. Tim Cook appeared as a cameo in the opening film, a deliberate nod to the leadership transition, while Ternus served as the event's primary presenter and connective voice throughout. He also handled the event's signature iPhone Duo reveal, giving the new CEO the biggest product moment of the show. John Ternus Introduces Apple's "Intelligent Personal Hub" — In his first Apple Event as CEO, John Ternus laid out Apple's vision for AI, positioning the iPhone as the "intelligent personal hub" at the center of a user's digital life. Rather than requiring a new category of AI hardware, Ternus argued that the iPhone already has everything an ideal AI device needs: powerful on-device processing, cameras and microphones, connectivity, all-day battery life, personal context, and deep integration with Apple's ecosystem. Privacy is the key differentiator, with Apple Intelligence processing requests on-device whenever possible and using Private Cloud Compute when greater AI capability is required. Apple CEO John Ternus says the best AI device is still the iPhone | TechCrunch iPhone Duo Introduced as "one more thing", Apple's first foldable iPhone is the biggest ...
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • 440 - Jeff Says Nope to AGI — Apple AI, Macs, and iOS 27

    440 - Jeff Says Nope to AGI — Apple AI, Macs, and iOS 27
    Sep 4 2026
    The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. This week, the panel discusses John Ternus taking over as Apple CEO, Tim Cook's farewell, and the executive changes marking a new era at Apple. We cover the latest iOS 27, visionOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27 betas, plus strong AI-driven demand for Mac mini and Mac Studio and changes to Intel Mac support. Other topics include the Lake America mapping controversy, a useful Control Center Shortcut, Storm Radar bringing weather and navigation to CarPlay, Apple TV and Apple One price increases, older Macs becoming obsolete, and this week's Things We Found. 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 Topics and Links Summary This week, Dave is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Guy Serle for a packed episode that begins with a major changing of the guard at Apple. Tim Cook has wrapped up his final day as CEO and moves into the executive chairman role as John Ternus officially takes over. The panel discusses Cook's farewell message, Ternus's first memo to Apple employees, what his hardware-engineering background could mean for Apple's future, and the wider executive changes accompanying the transition, including Phil Schiller scaling back his responsibilities. The crew also covers the latest Apple beta releases, including visionOS 27 beta 8, iOS and iPadOS 27 developer beta 8 and public beta 6, watchOS 27 beta 8, tvOS 27 beta 8, and macOS 27 beta 8. They look at the new iPhone Handoff capability in iOS 27, unexpectedly strong demand for Mac mini and Mac Studio for AI workloads, and Apple giving Mac App Store developers the option to drop Intel support. Other topics include the unusual Lake Ontario/Lake America mapping controversy involving Apple Maps, Google Maps, and MapQuest; a handy Shortcut for jumping directly to the current app's Settings from Control Center; and Storm Radar bringing route-aware weather, alerts, and navigation to CarPlay. In the news, Qualcomm is raising chip prices, several older Macs have moved onto Apple's obsolete-products list, Apple has been inducted into the Brand Hall of Fame, and Apple TV and the Apple One Individual plan are getting more expensive. Plus, Dave's Things We Found pick is the E-Rhino 165W four-port GaN USB-C charger Opening Segment Apple Transition: Tim Cook's Legacy and the John Ternus Era As of September 1, Apple has officially transitioned to a new leadership structure with John Ternus stepping in as CEO and Tim Cook assuming the role of Executive Chairman. This major shift includes Cook's final reflections, Ternus's initial vision for the company, and several notable executive reassignments accompanying the change. Tim Cook's departure from the CEO role On his final day as CEO, August 31, Cook shared an emotional message with Apple staff, expressing deep gratitude and characterizing his leadership years as a singular honor. Cook will continue to provide guidance in his new capacity as Executive Chairman. 9to5Mac - Tim Cook's full memo to employees on his last day as CEO (Aug. 31, 2026) John Ternus's first address as CEO During his first official day, Ternus acknowledged Cook's mentorship and emphasized his confidence in the current workforce. His message highlighted the upcoming September 9 launch and future product roadmaps, suggesting a focus on continuity while the panel analyzes his specific leadership style. 9to5Mac - Read new Apple CEO John Ternus's full memo to employees (Sept. 1, 2026) Apple Leadership Broad executive reshuffling Reporting indicates that the transition involves several high-level moves. Former CFO Luca Maestri has concluded his Corporate Services tenure, with Kevan Parekh assuming those duties. Adrian Perica is no longer appearing on the leadership roster, while Laura Legros has rejoined Apple in a strategic capacity supporting Ternus. 9to5Mac - John Ternus's first day as Apple CEO: Here's the latest (Sept. 1, 2026) Phil Schiller steps back Schiller has officially shifted his focus away from the App Store and product events, though he maintains his status as an Apple Fellow. Eddy Cue will now oversee the App Store with Carson Oliver managing daily operations, while Nola Weinstein takes the lead on events. This raises questions about how much of the senior hierarchy is being restructured at once. MacRumors - Apple's Phil Schiller Scales Back Role as John ...
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    1 hr and 33 mins
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