In Touch with iOS

Musically Speaking in iOS with Guest Mike LaPlante

This week's guest is Mike LaPlante who is a podcaster and Musician. With all first time guests of the show Dave asks what Apple devices does Mike Have? We talk about the latest news including the release of iOS 12.1.1 and Watch 5.1.2. Music plays a big part in many lives we chat about the different services available but of course we are partial to Apple Music. Plus much more including some great apps and gear picks.

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

Apple releases iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2, and HomePod 12.1.1 update - 9to5 MacApple Release Notes

watchOS 5.1.2 Brings ECG Function to Series 4- The Mac Observer

Apple Starts Selling USB-C Fast-Charging AC adapter. - 9to5 Mac

Apple Might Be Doing Something With Their Beddit Acquisiton - CNET

Topics and Tips

Dave asks his first time guests how do you use your iOS devices and do you have? We review what Mike has and how he uses them.

Music and iOS. We discuss music services on iOS including Apple Music with Shazam , Spotify, Pandora, and others and what makes them our favorites and maybe there are other services we like.Of course we have to talk about what music we like and using the HomePod to play some music. Music Apps Mike uses is Omni Tuner

With the new iOS 12.1.1 update Apple added eSIM support to the iPhone XR, XS, XS Max. What carriers in the US support i? We talked about Google Fi supporting iPhone there is hope for them supporting eSIM. Click here for the support article from Apple on this.

Siri Shortcuts - Not Ready For Prime Time? You wonder with the outage that happened with 12.1.1 release. We discuss our uses of shortcuts and talked about the outage that occurred here: CLICK

We review siri shortcuts and how we use them as a user like you.

Tip:

Tips alternative Face ID: Settings-->Face ID & Passcode-->Set Alternative Appearance

Apps and Gear

Mike - Audio Record Pro

Dave - Luna Display

About Mike:

Mike LaPlante's new YouTube channel coming in January: The Average Wine Enthusiast. His Twitter handle is @lippo.

042 Fi fy fo fum Google Fi on The iPhone with Guest Guy Serle

This week's guest is Guy Serle from the mymac.com podcast. We talk about the latest news including the iPhone XR is popular and Google brings the Fi service to the iPhone. Dave talks with Guy about his iOS devices and how he uses them. Plus we review the screen recording app and more tips.

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

Apple's New iPhone XR Has Been the Most Popular and Best Selling iPhone Since October Launch

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/iphone-xr-best-selling-iphone/

Apple Trade In bonus credit for iPhone

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/27/apple-iphone-trade-in-bonus-credit/

Google's 'Project Fi' Cellular Service Now Supports iPhone

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/google-fi-cellular-service-iphone-support/

watchOS 5.1.2 Will Enable ECG App on Apple Watch Series 4

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/28/watchos-5-1-2-ecg-apple-watch-series-4/

Opinion piece Apple TV stick?'

https://www.macworld.com/article/3323389/apple-tv/how-an-apple-tv-stick-could-make-apples-video-streaming-service-an-instant-hit.html

Topics:

Guy's iOS devices. What do you have, how do you use them? It will be interesting to hear how how he uses his devices

Apple TV remote Tips. Did you know you can activate the cool fly by Apple TV screensaver from the remote? We talk about some great tips using the Apple TV Remote.

Thanks to Stephen for his feedback on the show. He asks:

By the way, one feature no one ever talks about is Screen Recording. I use it a lot with my volunteer iOS classes in the Library. Now that you can narrate while recording it makes demonstrations go much smoother for me. You can write a script and not forget anything as you talk along side your screen recording. Also no buffering issues like you get over the public library WiFi. Video plays back from your device. Great incorporating the videos in a Keynote.

Screen Recording we review how you do a screen recording and its use.

How do you turn off memories and alerts on iPhone and iPad. We give some tips on this.

Connecting bluetooth headphones and speakers. Did you know Aipods and Beats headphones are stored in iCloud and sync across all devices? We talk about syncing with Bluetooth.

Apps and Gear

Dave:

Osmo Mobile 2 handheld smartphone gimbal

https://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-2

041 iPad iOS Tips and Flickr is Back with Guest Mike Potter

This week's guest Mike Potter from the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast joins Dave this week to talk about the news of the week including Flickr is changing its terms. Then we review some great iPad and iOS tips. Plus a discussion on Macstock 2019 and a one time amazing discount available on Cyber Monday

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

Flickr announced changes. The free plan only allows 1000 photos from the 1TB plan they were offering. If you purchase the pro plan for $49 per year you get unlimited storage. Right now until November 30th you get 30% off 1 year pro account.

IPad Bend gate 2. Ok people why would you bend your iPad? The Verge

Apple posts video on 5 reasons why iPad could be your full time computer. MacRumors. Didn't Dave do a talk about this very thing a Macstock 2015?

Black Friday 2018 - MacRumors Lots of great deals. Including iPad 9.7 for $249.

Topic: iPad and iOS Tips

iPad Tips

• TrackPad for iOS - Our Friend Allison Sheridan posted this tip and I wanted to talk about it. Click here
• Tap space bar on folio keyboard 3x opens iPad Pro with Face ID
• Cmd shift 3 screenshot choice to edit like power volume up
• Cmd shift 4 screenshot right to edit screen

Hey Siri tips face down and Bluetooth for all devices when you are around all (HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch) Apple Support Article

Waking iPad Pro 11 by tapping the screen with Pencil 2. Brings you right to the Notes app.

Charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air Pods with USB to USB-C adapter or USB-c to Lightning cable plugged into iPad Pro 11.

Macstock 2019 is July 27-28, 2019 and it will be here soon! There is a one time discount available on Cyber Monday November 26th.

Macstock 2019 2-Day Weekend Pass on special pre-order for $100 off the regular price!

This discount will not be repeated. Not even the Early Bird Sale coming your way in late January will match it!

To get this special discount, you'll need to visit: https://www.macstockconferenceandexpo.com/cybermonday2018 on Monday, November 26th, 2018, and purchase your ticket before 11:59PM Central Time. We are the first podcast to announce this so take advantage of this amazing discount!

We wrapped up the show discussing the redesigned Apple Refurbished store You can find some amazing deals on iPhones, iPads, and other products on this site. You get a full 1 year warranty and you can even buy AppleCare on these products!

040 The New iPad Pro is here! With Guest Kelly Guimont

Special guest Kelly Guimont joins Dave this week to talk about her experience upgrading from Series 0 to Series 4 Apple Watch. Dave bought the iPad Pro on launch day and will give his thoughts with just one day of use plus it was a birthday present.

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News:

iOS Beta 12.1.1 was released.

iOS 12.1.1 Beta

Topics

Kelly recently upgraded from the series 0 to the series 4 Apple Watch and discusses all the improvements and features. They also talk about all the great apps usage.

Dave has the new iPad Pro 11" and he discusses with Kelly all the great features and is it worth the upgrade for you.

Apps & Gear:

Dave's Gear Pick

iHone IBTW39 Dual Alarm Clock with Qi Charging for iPhone

iHome iBTW39 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock Qi Charges iPhone.

Kelly'a Gear Pick

Twelve South PowerPic for iPhone https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/powerpic

Notes

About Kelly Guimont

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

She volunteers for App Camp 4 Girls

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The iOS App Store recently stopped listing in-app purchases so Melissa explores the trickier side of being an informed consumer and what it could mean for developers as well. Dave tells us all about the treats of being a Jamf customer including MATTER Innovation Hub and how it can benefit our youth. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News: PSA: The iOS App Store is No Longer Listing All In-App Purchases — TekRevue

iPhone XR Review Roundup — Daring Fireball

We are excited to virtually attend yet another one of Apple's Special Events. You can watch as they stream it live from Brooklyn, New York on October 30th. We expect new iPad announcements.

About in-app purchases — Apple

See your purchase history in the App Store or iTunes Store — Apple

View, change, or cancel your subscriptions — Apple

Last week, Dave attended the Jamf Nation User Conference where they introduced an amazing, portable classroom called the MATTER Innovation Hub and he got to tour it. Jamf had this converted shipping container sent to Hope School in Haiti where they have no electricity. The classroom is solar-powered and the teachers are able to educate underprivileged students about coding and technology using iPads.

Ohio State University is now issuing iPads to all incoming Freshmen using jamf to set them up.

Red Lion Hotel chain is piloting the use of Apple TVs in every room with all TV functions and hotel information provided.

Apps & Gear: iShows TV powered by Trakt.tv

Jamf One

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038 Jamf is now and Pixel 3 for iPhone user

This week IT pro and Apple expert Brian Gray is joining Dave Ginsburg from the Jamf Nation user conference (JNUC) to discuss what Jamf is. Brian has a Google Pixel 3 and we debate would he switch as he's an iPhone guy? The iPhone Xr review and it is shipping on 10/26. Plus much more!

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News

There was an iCloud service outage were you affected? The Verge

Facebook Messenger update for iOS has been simplified 9to5mac

iPad Mini 5 rumor - 9to5mac

Apple Event on 10/30 - iMore

Topics

We are recording from Minneapolis, MN at The Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) which is a user conference mostly for IT professionals in the enterprise, education, and healthcare industries and we are attending as IT pros. But we do talk about their product Jamf Now that can be used by consumers and small business that manages your iOS devices so you have control what happens to them.

Brian has been an Apple guy for a very long time and has owned most of the iPhone models. Upon urging from his son (Also an Apple guy) he decided to buy the Google Pixel 3. Dave discusses with him to find out what his thoughts are about the phone and would he really switch from an iPhone. The answers are going to be surprising. Would you switch? We also talk about WhatsApp a messaging app that helps merge the ease of using messaging between Android and imessage. The link is below in the Apps section.

iPhone Xr review - we discuss the review from the Verge the $250 difference between the new iPhone XR and Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone XS. It's the price difference between the XR's 6.1-inch "Liquid Retina" LCD screen and the 5.8-inch OLED screen on the XS. Apart from the display, the XR and XS are far more similar than not: they share the same A12 Bionic processors, main cameras with Smart HDR, iOS 12, gesture controls, wireless charging capabilities, and even the forthcoming dual-SIM support.

Apps

Agenda a new take on Notes LINK

WhatsApp Messaging App LINK

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037 Special Guest Allison Sheridan from Nosillacast Podcast - iOS 12 Tips and Apple Watch Fitness

Special guest Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast Podcast is joining Dave Ginsburg to discuss How the Apple Watch Series 4 has helped her even more with fitness.

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News

Apple Releasing iOS 12.0.1 With Fixes for Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Bug, Lightning Charging Issue- Macrumors

Some Apple Watch Series 4 Models Caught in Reboot Loop Due to Daylight Saving Time Bug MacRumors

Topics

Apple Watch - Allison and I both have the new Series 4 and we discussed what we like and dislike. Also, the new fitness features do you use them and are they beneficial. Features discussed include

• BATTERY!!! 40% left at the end of the day after 2 workouts. I was getting a low battery warning around 6/7 pm
• Workout updates
• • Start and stop workouts
• Walkie Talkie
• Activity Competitions
• • In my first one!
• Advanced Running Features
• Speed
• • Things launch quickly but my favorite is hitting done on a workout when I want to start the new one
• Heart rate doesn't lose track for Steve, and Lindsay gets full exercise credit on walks now
• Fall detection - why I turned it on - I fall a LOT
• Series 4 Apple Watch: How Much Different Is It in Size to Series 3? - Podfeet.com

iOS Tips

• Group Notifications by App - Swipe left and easily get to the settings
• Temporarily disable notifications
• Hidden Weather Lock Screen Widget enabled
• Turn on Flashlight with Siri. You can do that now.
• Enable Favicons in Safari Allison any tips you would like to share?
• • Print to PDF from an email on iOS
  • Tiny Tip - Mark Up Emails on iPad or iPhone without a 3rd Party App https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/10/tt-mark-up-emaisl/

iPhone

We get Allison's take on the new iPhone Xs and what she thinks of hers so far. We love the camera!

• iPhone X vs XS Cameras Compared - Can You Justify the Upgrade? - podfeet.com

Siri Shortcuts and Shortcuts

Allison has some opinions on the use of the use of shortcuts and Siri shortcuts we had a discussion about this and some tips on what you would want to do with them.

• Only Shortcut Allison found so far: On The Sweet Setup I found Frameshot X which puts an iPhone X frame around your screenshots

Meta: 037 Special Guest Allison Sheridan from Nosillacast Podcast iOS 12 TIps and Apple Watch Fitness was recorded October 8, 2018. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

036 Special Guest Adam Christianson from Maccast - Siri Shortcuts and More

Special guest Adam Christianson from the MacCast Podcast is joining Dave Ginsburg to discuss all things Apple. Well specifically iPhone, iPad, and iOS. We will review what he thinks about the new iPhones, Apple Watch, and discuss Siri Shortcuts.

Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News

When to Expect Apple's Rumored October Event Based on Prior Years - Macrumors

iOS 12.1 Beta what's new and whats fixed. 9to5 Mac

iOS 12.1 Bug Fix Macrumors

Can You Disable Presidential Alerts on iPhone? Or Mute Them? OSX Daily

Topics

Siri Shortcuts have you used them and whats your favorites? Check out David Sparks Siri Shortcuts field Guide HERE

iOS 12 new features what is your top new features added to iOS 12?

• Password Integration with 3rd party apps
• Screen time

Apple Watch - Did you get a new Series 4? Dave did this past week and we will discuss initial thoughts and is it worth the upgrade.

Adam's initial experience with the iPhone Xs and what he likes the most. He does not like the large iPhone Xs Max.

The iPhone Xr will be coming out in a few weeks we will discuss if Apple will hit a home run with this one more because of the lower price.

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Special Guest Chuck Joiner from Macvoices joins Dave. The new iPhone Xs Dave has the Xs Max and Chuck has the Xs we will both give our reviews so far. Apple Watch Series 4 review Dave has not purchased yet and Chuck does have one. Finally, we review many updates and new features with iOS 12. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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News Stories we discussed

SiriusXM to Acquire Pandora for $3.5 Billion - Macrumors

Apple Finalizes Shazam Acquisition, App Will Soon Become Ad-Free - Macrumors

iPhone XS Max Significantly Outselling iPhone XS, 256GB Most Popular, 512GB Subject to Serious Shortage - Macrumors

Apple Watch Series 4 Fall Detection Feature is Off by Default Unless You're 65+ - Macrumors

Topics

Our initial thoughts on the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. Chuck has the Xs and Dave has the Xs Max

Apple Watch Series 4 - Chuck has one and Dave does not (for now) We discuss its features and if Chuck does like it.

iOS 12 we review many of the new features and updates.

Legacy Device Support

Speed improvements

Grouped stacked notifications

Managing notifications from lock screen

Screen time and digital health monitoring

New animojis and memojis did you create your Memoji?

Wink and tongue support in animojis

New Shortcuts app (Workflow)

Check out David Sparks new MacSparky course on Shortcuts app. https://learn.macsparky.com/p/siri

Music you can search by lyrics now.

FaceID greatly improved add additional ones and also able to swipe up to try it a 2nd time if it doesn't work

Meta: 035 iPhone Xs vs Xs Max reviews and iOS12 Tips with Special Guest Chuck Joiner was recorded September 25, 2018. Any pricing listed is in US dollars and what was available at the time of this post. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Well, you will because that's when new iPhones will be available! Apple Watch aims to help us when we've fallen down and can't get up. Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com

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Recap of Apple Event Announcements from September 12th Apple eats a bit of "humble pie" in the opening film to their "Gather Round" event which is a spoof on Mission Impossible. They know they haven't been able to keep their product announcements so secret anymore, so they made it look as though there was going to be some really extra special super secret product in a briefcase and it turned out to be...well, you can watch it here: September Keynote 2018 — Opening Film and view all of the announcements here.

This keynote was especially polished. The opening graphic as Tim Cook walked out on stage was that of a rose gold circle to represent the architectural design of their new digs. Throughout the event, you see that circle design prominently featured on product close-ups like the back of the new Apple Watch and on the single camera of the iPhone XR. They're really emphasizing soft and curvy edges.

Apple Watch Series 4 was announced first with even more health features including the built-in ability to take an ECG (electrocardiogram) and Fall Detection. The digital crown now has haptic feedback when turned and the surface of it is a sensor where you place your finger to take an ECG. The speakers have been improved and the microphone was moved to the other side to make using Siri more effective. There are two hardware configurations available in two sizes. The entry-level aluminum 40mm GPS model starts at $399. For an additional $100 you can get the GPS + Cellular model and leave your iPhone at home. Add on $30 more for an additional 4 mm of watch to get the 44mm if you like to live large. Upgrading the bands or case material to stainless steel adds to the price and overall fashion statement you can make with an Apple Watch. It should be noted that you will be able to use all of your existing bands with the new hardware. Here is a link to Apple's shopping page where you can experiment with combinations to find the right Apple Watch for you or someone special. You can also still get Apple Watch Series 3 which is now down to $279 for the base aluminum GPS model. Adding cellular costs $100 more plus whatever your carrier charges you per month for that ability.

Earth Wind and Fire Watch Faces In addition to Earth, we'll now have "Wind" (in the form of "vapor" and "breathe") and Fire watch faces from which to choose.

Here are four new watch faces coming to existing Apple Watches with watchOS 5 — 9 to 5 Mac watchOS 5 is coming to an Apple Watch near you on September 17th and it's available on all models except the "Series 0." Here is Apple's complete watchOS Feature Availability listing.

Good Things Come in Threes Including New iPhones There are now three new iPhone offerings in addition to all the previous models still available. There's now more choice than ever before with a price point and form factor for just about anyone. Despite all the hardware offerings available, by making iOS 12 available on 28 models of iPhone and iPad going back the span of FIVE years, we still can't really call Apple's device lineup "fragmented" because of how they are managed and updated so elegantly. Each base price begins at the 64GB size which has become the sweet spot of hard drive sizes for the budget-minded and storage-conservative users. Even the beloved iPhone SE is still available in 32GB for $349 at authorized resellers for comparison on the low-end and even more budget-friendly.

iPhone XS 5.8 inch display $999 and iPhone XS Max 6.5 inch display $1099 — both are available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold finishes.

iPhone XR 6.1 inch display $749 is the "budget" model of this year's lineup. It's a vast improvement on the iPhone 5c from the last time they designed a "fun" phone. (Preordering begins October 19th at 12:01 PDT) It is available in White, (PRODUCT)RED, Coral, Yellow, Blue, and Black finishes. We Spent Some Time With Apple's Colorful iPhone XR. Here's What You Should Know — Time

Melissa's Budgeting Breakdown When iPhone 8 Plus came out, it was $799 which is $50 more than what iPhone XR costs now. If you're in need of an upgrade and are on the fence between the now $699 iPhone 8 Plus yet really want the iPhone X experience, consider that for $50 more, iPhone XR has a faster chip and Face ID. It's also a smaller, more pocketable form factor with a slightly larger display so there's no sacrifice there. While it only has a single camera system, it's still capable of snapping pictures that feature Portrait mode and Depth Control. You'd be sacrificing telephoto and wide-angle capabilities of iPhone XS, so if you're a traveler or birdwatcher, you may not want to lose out on those features. There is no 3D Touch, but many would argue it's an underused and underappreciated feature that may end up being replaced with Haptic touch in the future anyhow. There's also no need to be concerned about picking out a black or white front with that edge to edge screen. If you're trying to decide between iPhone XR and iPhone XS, an extra $250 ($999 iPhone XS compared to $749 iPhone XR) will get you:

• Best camera to date: wide angle and telephoto vs single camera
• Best display to date: 6.5 inch Super Retina HD (OLED) vs 6.1 inch Liquid Retina HD (LED)
• One additional meter of water resistance depth (2m vs 1m)
• Even longer battery life
• 3D Touch vs Haptic touch

It's like buying a really good phone but then paying an extra $250 for the luxury and convenience of not also needing to carry a bulkier DSLR camera. You're actually buying a camera that makes phone calls and enables you to have a mobile office. You have to ask yourself what you want and need in a pocket supercomputer capable of performing actual work tasks vs a camera that makes phone calls vs a phone that takes decent pictures.

$569 iPhone 7 Plus 32GB is still available through Apple unlocked. $349.99 iPhone SE is the lowest priced iPhone at the smallest size of 32 GB. Apple is no longer selling it unlocked from their site so you'll need to purchase from an authorized reseller now like your cell carrier and know that this model is no longer being manufactured.

I love this reference sketch of different iPhone sizes posted on Twitter by Kate Matthews The Green Report Lisa Jackson's report on all Apple is doing for the environment and introduces Daisy the Recycling Robot. Apple makes products that last.

Why it's a big deal that Lisa Jackson spoke at Apple's iPhone XS event — Cult of Mac

Apple's new recycling robot Daisy will rip apart iPhones — Cult of Mac HomePod update: Stereo pairing is now available. AirPlay 2 now makes it possible for you to: search for your favorite songs by lyrics, create multiple timers (a long-awaited feature), and make and receive phone calls right from your HomePod. You can now use HomePod to ping your devices to help locate them using Find My iPhone just like you can from your Apple Watch. Siri shortcuts will provide flexibility to more apps coming to the HomePod in the future. AppleCare+ now adds loss and theft prevention

Apple Debuts New AppleCare+ Theft and Loss Plan Priced at $299 for iPhone XS and XS Max — MacRumors Other Device Updates tvOS update on September 17th will provide a Dolby Atmos update to the 4K model and macOS Mohave will be available September 24th.

Apps & Gear Compare all three iPhone X models — Apple

See ALL models – Apple Meta: 034 Apple Watch and iPhones in September was recorded September 13, 2018. Any pricing listed is in US dollars and what was available at the time of this post. "Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or "ITWIOS" is an independently produced podcast, publication and social identity and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. All other Apple Inc. trademarks discussed are the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. Unless otherwise noted, these products or services are not a sponsor. Your patronage helps to support our content production at no additional cost to you and does not alter our honest opinion of said product or service.