In this episode of In Touch With iOS Dave and Warren are Joined by Guest Chuck Joiner from MacVoices. Dave is going to CES for the first time Chuck gives his pre show predictions. Dave bought a Ecobee smart thermostat and we talk about HomeKit and tips!

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

Direct Link to Audio

News

Apple Works With Group to Develop Open Standards for Smart Home Devices

This Apple Watch charger plugs directly into a USB-C port so you can carry fewer cords

Apple Arcade adds new annual $49.99 subscription option

Introducing MusicBot: The All-in-One Apple Music Assistant, Powered by Shortcuts

Topics

Consumer Electronics show is coming up in a few weeks January 2020 and Chuck is the master of CES with all the interviews with many of the vendors at the show. We discuss what to expect at the show and this will be Dave's very first time attending the show Chuck might give some pointers to him.

Dave decided to finally take the plunge and get a smart thermostat from Ecobee. He discusses the experience and finds out what others on the panel have or do they have one? We also discuss HomeKit and where it is going and what other devices are in our homes.

Ecobee Thermostat

Tips

New tip found that Apple promoted on Twitter. Did you know you can take a screen shot on your iPad with the Apple Pencil? Here is the tip

How to Hide Photos On iPhone

2019 looking back with Apple.

About our Co-Host

Co-Host: Warren Sklar, @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

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