In Touch with iOS

In this episode of In Touch With iOS

Guest Frederick Van Johnson from This Week in Photo Podcast returns to the show joining Dave to talk about taking pictures on spring break with the iPhone and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Direct Link to Audio

In this episode, you we discuss:

• Samsung Offers to Supply Foldable Displays to Apple and Google could Apple even consider creating a foldable screen?
• Apple Offers Rare Tease of Unannounced Product Feature at Shareholder Meeting USB-C is here to stay with the iPad will it come to the iPhone? Will Apple add more flexibility with using USB-C Hubs for other connections. Right now its limited.
• Spring break is coming up and we discuss how you can use your iPhone as your primary camera for all photography during vacation. Here are some of the tips we cover
• • Focus & Exposure
  • Avoiding Shake
  • Preserve Settings
  • Long Exposures
  • Level Indicator
  • Depth Control
  • Apple Video on Depth Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqWckzS1aA

• Taking photos with your iPad. You know those people who like to take pictures with the iPad.
• Taking pictures of of old photos. Dave found a new app Photomyne that gives you great options scanning and cropping old photos. We discuss this and the other options available to make your photos digital.

Apps

Dave's Picks

Spectre Camera

Halide Camera

Freshly

Frederick's Picks

Focos

Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter

MacStock Conference

macstock2019.com

Frederick Van Johnson @frederickvan is the host of TWIP (This week in Photo). He is a professional podcaster and photographer.

He has courses at the TWIP School on different topics by photographers.

TWiP PRO Course on iOS Photography… POCKETSHOOTERS

Guest Allison Sheridan from the Podfeet Podcasts returns to the show joining Dave to talk about Siri and accessibility on the iPhone.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

Direct Link to Audio

News:

iOS 12 Now Installed on 83% of All Devices From the Last Four Years - MacRumors

Apple Will Soon Let Developers Entice Past Subscribers With Discounted iOS, macOS, and tvOS Subscriptions - Macrumors

Topics:

Siri Basics

We all know what Siri can do, let's talk about Siri and some of the basics. We first ask "what do we use Siri for?" What hardware does Siri work on? It's really amazing how helpful Siri can be on all these devices.

Here are a few Siri basics we talked about

• Changing Siri's voice and language

• Go into Siri Search and Shortcuts to make other changes

• You can now ask your device to find the other one. HomePod you can ask Hey Siri where is my iPhone and it sends a ping sound without the need for signing into Find my "iDevice" app.

Accessibility Features

There are so many different accessibility features available for iPhone and iPad we could do a full episode on this alone. We reviewed some of the notable features for accessibility including Vision, hearing, and even literacy.

Accessibility for Everyone. The place to go is Settings> General> Accessibility

Magnifier

Change Text Size

Speech with VoiceOver

Quick On and Quick Off for Accessibility I use the magnifier to turn this on.

Check out this great book on accessibility by Shelly Brisbin

http://www.iosaccessbook.com

Macstock Conference https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/

About our guest: Allison Sheridan hosts the NosillaCast podcast each week "A technology geek podcaster with an EVER so slight Macintosh bias!" at https://podfeet.com. You can also find her on twitter @podfeet and in her NosillaCastaways on Slack at https://podfeet.com/slack and the great NosillaCastaways Facebook Group

This week's guest is Guest Donna Cleveland, Editor in Chief, iPhone Life joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the event Apple is planning and a subscription service for the News App, Apple Watch experiences, iOS 12 tips, and more.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

Direct Link to Audio

News:

Study Finds iPhone XS Max Users Experience More Than Twice as Fast LTE Speeds as iPhone 5s Users on Average - Macrumors

Apple to Announce TV Service at March 25 Event, But Launch is Months Off - Macrumors

• Exclusive deals with other networks? Disney, HBO, Hulu
• • Apple takes 30 percent cut
• Apple originals - Thriller series, partnership with Oprah
• Cost?
• Other streaming services: Acorn TV (british shows $4.99/month)

Apple News subscription service - $10/month

Topics:

As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Donna has and what she uses all the time.

Apple Watch experiences. Donna wrote a great article in the current issue of iPhone Life so Dave and Donna will discuss their experiences with the Apple Watch starting from Series 0 (First Gen) through Series 4.We also discuss some favorite apps we use on the Apple Watch.

• Design
• Speed
• Automatic workout detection, yoga, hiking, activity competitions, pacing tools
• Health: EKG readings, fall detection
• Walkie Talkie
• Raise to Wake
• Waterproof & GPS support
• Topo Maps, Viewranger, REI Co-op

There were some rumors that Apple is planning an event on 3/25 as we discussed in the news. They are planning to expand the News app and add subscriptions based on Apple's purchase of Texture digital magazine subscription service. We discuss the News app and its current use and what we think will be announced with this subscription service and could they add newspapers?

We discuss iOS 13 wants from iPhone Life readers

Mark imessages unread

Multiple user support for ipad

Dark Mode

We discuss iOS 12 tips including grouped notifications, and hidden features and improvements.

• Grouped notifications- podcast and news
• Password management-password generation for apps, duplicate finder, screen time
• Hidden: Do Not Disturb while sleeping, Live LIsten,
• memoji

App Picks

Donna's Picks

Radiooo

Insight Timer

Yousician

1 Second Every Day

Measure App

Dave's Picks

Duck Duck Go Browser App

Brave App Browser iOS

iPhone Life has a great insider site that Dave subscribes to we talk about the site and Donna provides us information about this great site.

About our Guest: Donna Cleveland is Editor and Chief of iPhone Life Magazine. They offer a great insider subscription that offers daily videos on all things iOS. You can reach her by email at [email protected]

This week's new guest Warren Sklar, IT consultant joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the Apple Smart Battery case, 2 Factor authentication, and more.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

Apple Sued Over Not Letting Customers Disable Two-Factor Authentication After Two Weeks - MacRumors

iOS 12.1.4 Update Available for iPhone & iPad, Download Now to Get Group FaceTime Back - 9to5Mac

Apple is taking its in-store iPhone push too far by promoting upgrades instead of repairs - 9to5Mac

AT&T Sued by Sprint for Misleading '5GE' Branding - Macrumors

Many popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without asking - TechCrunch

Topics:

As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices has. I know Warren is like me he may buy a few items when they come out.

Apple Smart Battery Case Apple released their latest Battery cases for the Xr, Xs, and Xs Max. Dave just bought this case for his Xs Max and Warren has one as well We review this case, is it a good case, and worth buying. Other cases including Mophie are other options.

2 Factor Authentication is so important these days and you really should have your accounts protected this way. Your Apple ID has this option but there are other options to protect accounts including Google, Microsoft and 1Password. We talk about these services and how to protect yourself from your iOS device from being hacked. Intego Link on security mentioned.

Our friends at imore wrote an article about 7 things you didn't know what you could do with your Apple Pencil on the iPad. We review some of these tips and see if we have used these tips before.

App Picks

Warren's Picks

DealNews

Just Talk

Dave's Pick

Apple Clips

About our Guest: Warren Sklar, is a IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple you find him in that group all the time and you can request to join..

049 What about the Apple Watch Apps - with Guest Adam Engst, Publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network.

This week's new guest Adam Engst publisher of TidBITS joins Dave to talk about Apple and iOS. We talk about the must have Apple Watch apps, and some great app picks.

Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

Direct Link to Audio

News:

Apple Releases iOS 12.1.3, macOS 10.14.3, watchOS 5.1.3, and tvOS 12.1.2 with Bug Fixes - TidBITSDuckDuckGo Search Engine Integrates Apple Maps - TidBITS

Apple Pay will soon work at Target, Taco Bell and more locations, covering 74% of top US merchants - 9to5Mac

Microsoft Adds NewsGuard to Edge Browser for iOS to Warn Users of Untrustworthy Sites - Macrumors

Apple releasing first iOS 12.2 and watchOS 5.2 Beta - 9to5 Mac

Topics:

As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Adam has I bet there are a few in use.

HomePod issue - Personal requests not working for Adam.

Is Your iPhone Calling Other Countries? Adam wrote this article in Tidbits and we discuss this unusual thing happening with your iPhone

10 must-have apps for your new Apple Watch Macworld had this article reviewing the 10 must apps for your Apple Watch. We discuss each one and if we had any experience using them.

App Picks

Adam's Picks

Libby (public library ebooks via the Overdrive system; I use it with the NY Public Library)

Wireless Tag (requires the associated sensors; I wrote about it in TidBITS a while back)

Hoopla

Eero app

Wireless Tag App

Tidbits Article on Wireless Tag App

Dave's Pick

Quartz Brief

About our Guest: Adam Engst is publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. You can find him on Twitter @adamengst and @tidbits and the Discourse TidBits Forum

This week guest Adam Christianson from Maccast podcast joins Dave. We talk about the news including Apple brings back the iPhone SE (Well it sold out) We review iPhone tips you may not know about and more. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:We might get an iPhone SE 2, after all because the original is back (sorta)

Apple's New Smart Battery Case: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft tells users to switch to iOS or Android as Windows Phone set for obsolescence

Vizio Says 2016 4K SmartCast TVs Will Support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit

Google Fi for the iPhone solid for travelers, but still has same carrier customer service nonsense

Topics:

Samsung and Vizio announced that they are adding support of iTunes and Airplay 2 is Apple ramping up services? We will discuss.

What is dead may never die: Two products Apple may be looking to revive Recent MacWorld article rumors a possible reviving of the iPod Touch and iPad Mini. Is this another way of getting more people using Apple's services?

7 Useful iPhone Tips You Might Not Know

MacRumors posted these great useful tips you might not know. We reviewed each one.

Adam talks about Calendar apps and the start and end times of an appointments you can toggle them into into 5 min time increments.

Locast is a non profit website that rebroadcasts local tv. It's a was a best kept secret as I just found out about it now. They ask for donations to pay for their services. There is a iOS app and its available on Roku and Google Play. We will discuss this and where it could be with cord cutting.

Active Service Military US TV Now is another service related.

Apps

Plant Snap

ExpressVPN - 3 Months free with purchase of a 1 year plan. This is a MacCast podcast special link

TunnelBear

About our Guest

Adam Christianson is host of of Maccast Podcast You can find him on Twitter @maccast

This week first time guest Josh Centers, TidBITS Managing Editor and author is here and we talk about his 2 recent books from Take Control on Notes and iOS 12. We review some great features of Notes and great tips iOS 12. Plus the news of the day. Show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

Direct Link to Audio

News:

Apple Pulls iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Models From Sale in Germany Amid Legal Battle With Qualcomm

Topics:

As we do with all new guests let's find out what iOS devices Josh has. Since he has written books on many of these devices I am sure he has a few.

Our first topic discusses Josh's book Take Control of Notes and we highlight some key features you find in iOS. The first question is why notes? We discuss this. The points below were also discussed

• Make and Manage Notes

• Formatting Notes

• Using Graphics in Notes

We also discuss another of Josh's books Take Control of iOS12 and discuss some great tips below.

• Shortcuts app and Siri Shortcuts

• Hone The Home Screen

• Using Share Sheets

• Special iPad Features

• Search with Spotlight

• Switching apps and closing apps

• Handoff and airdrop

Note: we will keep episode 1 hour I will add more discussion on this time permitting.

Links

Take Control of Notes

Take Control of iOS12

Siri Shortcuts Video Josh Centers YouTube Channel

About our Guest

Josh Centers is Managing Editor of TidBITS and is the author of many other books for Take Control Including Apple TV, Home Automation, and Preview. You can find him on Twitter @jcenters

Happy new year 2019! This week Kelly Guimont host of Mac Observer The Daily Observations podcast returns to the show! This week Is Apple doomed with the weak iPhone sales? What do we look forward to with iOS in 2019? Dave is dabbling in HomeKit and will talk about different plugs and how they are working. Plus much more.

The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

iOS 12 Now Installed on 78% of All Devices From the Last Four Years - Macrumors

Tim Cook says $29 iPhone battery program partly to blame for weak Q1 iPhone sales 9to5Mac

AirPower officially misses 2018 deadline, Apple silent on its status 9to5Mac

Apple Watch Saved Woman Trapped in Car The Mac Observer

Did you know your Apple Watch shows you fireworks when the clock strikes midnight on new years?

Topics

What to look forward to with iOS and devices in 2019 MacRumors did a article on what to expect Dave and Kelly discuss all the things that could happen in 2019 for Apple.

HomeKit Plugs. Daves discussion of the multiple brand plugs he received for Christmas and how they were set up around his house. I have tried all these plugs below and give the lowdown on each one.

Eve Energy

Koogeek

Wemo

iDevice

You can find Kelly Guimont at the following places @verso on Twitter

She writes for The Mac Observer and is the new host of The Daily Observations Podcast.

She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

Second HomePod in Stereo - with Guest Chuck Joiner

This week Chuck Joiner host of MacVoices returns for more great discussion, This week which cellular carriers which one is good for your iPhone. The Amazon Echo now works with Apple Music. Dave now has a 2nd HomePod for Full paired and Chuck is tempted to buy another. show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

Apple Releases iOS 12.2.2 only for iPhone

https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2018/12/17/apple-posts-ios-1212-bug-fix-for-esim-activation-issues

T-Mobile now supports eSIM

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/17/tmobile-esim-iphone-xr-xs-xs-max/

https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/17/18144938/t-mobile-esim-support-iphone-xr-xs-max

T-Mobile / Sprint Merger preliminary Approval

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/business/sprint-tmobile-approval-huawei.html

Amazon Echo now supports Apple Music

https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/14/apple-music-amazon-echo-alexa/

Topics

Amazon Echo enables Apple Music as default music content. Friend of the Show Allison Sheridan wrote a great blog post on how to set it up. Dave and Chuck discuss this new addition to music choices and music in general.

https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/12/how-to-enable-apple-music-on-amazon-echo/

Cellular carriers which ones are good who do we use or like? How well do they work with iPhone. We discuss carriers and our thoughts on which one works or not.

The major carriers

T-Mobile

AT&T

Verizon

Sprint

US Cellular

What are MVNO Carriers?

https://bestmvno.com/mvnos/

Dave bought a 2nd HomePod and its amazing sound who needs a stereo? Only thing that stinks is your mac cannot access the paired speakers. Its very disappointing that you cannot play your Mac on paired speakers only one or the other.

How to pair HomePod Apple support Article:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208807

Apps and Gear Picks

Dave

Wemo Smart Plugs work with HomeKit now with upgrade.

http://a.co/d/bxuRcP5

Chuck

Smart Bulbs and Hue Bulbs

iPhone and iPad Photography with Guest Frederick Van Johnson

This week's guest is Frederick Van Johnson podcaster, host of This week in Photo (TWIP) and pro photographer. The topic this week is iOS, iPhone photography and we have some great items to discuss including how to utilize the iPhone or iPad to take great pictures. Apps including Affinity photo, Snapseed, and more. Add discussions on the latest news, some great apps and gear picks this is an episode not to miss.

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

Direct Link to Audio

News:

Public beta of iOS 12.2.2 and others released

An Apple Watch told a 46-year-old man he had an irregular heartbeat. It was right.

Topics

As for every first time guest of the shop. Dave asks what iOS gear is in Frederick Van Johnson's bag

Affinity Photo vs Photoshop. Photoshop will be coming to the iPad next year but Affinity Photo has been on the iPad for a while is it a worthy replacement?

There are many photography apps have you used them and if so are your thoughts?

Here is the list we reviewed.

Apple Clips

Apple Photos

Snapseed

Camera + iOS

Pixaloop

Plotaverse

MotionPortrait

LivePortrait

LumaFusion

Enlight

Online Photo storage what are your favorite ones?

Flickr

Google Photos

iCloud Photo Library

SmugMug

Gear Picks

Glif iPhone Tripod mount

Joby Gorillapods

Apple Silicon Case for iPhone

iPad Keyboard (iPad Pro 2018)

About our guest:

Frederick Van Johnson @frederickvan is the host of TWIP (This week in Photo). He is a professional podcaster and photographer.

He has courses at the TWIP School on different topics by photographers.

Check out his course on iOS Photography:

TWiP PRO Course on iOS Photography… POCKETSHOOTERS