Apr 2, 2022
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Jeff Gamet. iOS 15.4.1 update now has security fixes and battery drain fixes. We find out why automatic updates for iOS sometimes take 4 weeks to install. We review our favorite podcatchers and how we listen to podcasts. Streaming sites can now link to external websites. Unlocking your Mac using your Apple Watch and more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
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News
Man arrested for tracking car by attaching Apple Watch to a wheel
Google Releases Chrome 100 for iOS and Desktop With Updated Icon
Apple Stores Will Now Decline to Repair iPhones Reported as Missing
Apple now allowing reader apps to link out to membership websites
YouTube TV finally rolling out picture-in-picture (PiP) to the iPhone and iPad
T-Mobile delaying Sprint 3G network shutdown as it migrates legacy customers to 5G
Here are the first MLB games coming to Apple TV+ starting next month
T-Mobile Offers Free MLB.TV Subscription Ahead of 2022 Baseball Season
WSJ: Apple TV+ praised by quality over quantity, nearly doubled its revenue in 2021
Receive a text from yourself? It's definitely spam
Apple purportedly plans to bring more of its financial services in-house
Apple Maps Incorporates HAAS Safety Cloud to Improve Roadway Hazard Alerts - MacRumors
Death knell sounds for iPhone 6 as Twitter app drops support | AppleInsider
Apple considering adding new flash memory suppliers to protect iPhone supply | AppleInsider
Topics
Beta this week. We are now 2 weeks with no beta software to test. Longest drought I can remember.
Apple released updates to all devices fixing various security flaws and battery drain on iPhone
Apple Releases iOS 15.4.1 With Fix for Battery Drain Issue - MacRumors
Apple Releases HomePod 15.4.1 Software With Siri Fix - MacRumors
Apple fixes iOS 15.4 battery-drain issue with software update | Ars Technica
Apple releases iOS 15.4.1 with battery issues fix for iPhone and iPad - 9to5Mac
It would take weeks before updates would run on iOS well Apple's Craig Federighi Explains Why iOS Auto-Updates Often Arrive Several Weeks Late
Apple was restricting streaming services from connecting to their website.things have changed Apple finally lets Netflix, Hulu, and other apps link to their own websites | Macworld
Apple Business Essentials has launched and we discuss its benefits. Apple's 'Business Essentials' Service Expands to All Small Businesses - MacRumors
How do we listen to podcasts? The most common way is to use a Podcatcher like Apple Podcasts, Pocketcasts, or Downcast. There so many other podcasteres these are our favorites. Both Jeff and Warren use Apple Podcasts Dave really likes PocketCasts.
The Best Podcast Player Apps for 2022 | PCMag
The Best Podcast Apps in 2022 for both listening + recording
Tips
Unlock with Apple Watch could be the most useful Mac feature you're not using
WiFi needs to be turned on to connect. Rearrange wired connection to as primary connection on Mac so you can keep WiFi on.
Our Host
Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/daveg65 follow him on Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios
About our Guest
Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s managing editor, and Smile’s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet
About our 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.