May 7, 2021
The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by Jeff Gamet, Must install security update for iOS, iPadOS, and WatchOS. AirTag reviews and discuss everything you need to know including does it work tracking a dog. iPad Pros pre ordered, did we buy one and thoughts. New Brave iOS browser update plus more.
The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com
News
Apple releases watchOS 7.4.1 with security improvements
Apple Begins Transition to Randomized Serial Numbers With Purple iPhone 12
Brave Browser for iOS Gains New Playlist Feature for Queueing Video and Audio Content
Deezer’s New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback
Topics
Beta this week. iOS 14.6 Beta 2 was released. Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.6 to Developers No noticeable changes in this release.
AirTag Reviews our thoughts after almost 1 week using them, Warren has them on his dogs and Apple says Why doesn't Apple want you to track your dog with an AirTag?
It's Possible to Drill a Hole Through an AirTag
Jeff has a great video on AirTag he did on YouTube. How to do Everything with Apple’s AirTag. He still has Tile and may not want to replace them with AirTag. But there are billions of iPhones out there. But Tile app does kill battery life.
Can Warren add a AirTag to help with his garage door opener and his Tesla?
Apple's AirTag Has a Hidden Developer Mode
AirTag Anti-Stalking Measures 'Just Aren't Sufficient' Says Washington Post Report
AirTag Removable Battery Sparks Child Safety Concerns
iPad Pro ordered who ordered what? Looks like you will be waiting long for a iPad Pro 12.9 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Now Delivers as Late as Mid-July It Will Cost $699 to Repair a Broken 12.9-Inch M1 iPad Pro Without AppleCare
Our Host
Your Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT Professional With over 22 years experience working with Mac and Windows as well as iOS devices. He is also President of The Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group
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,
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