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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Mike Potter, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. In this special 400th episode of In Touch With iOS, Dave and an all-star panel celebrate the show’s journey while diving into the latest Apple news. Topics include visionOS 26.2 Travel Mode, iOS 26.3 beta, iOS 26.2 security updates, macOS 26.2 improvements, AirPods Max’s five-year anniversary, motion sickness features, Shazam’s new music insights, and Google’s Gemini AI in Chrome. A fun, reflective, and informative milestone episode. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In this milestone 400th episode of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg is joined by an all-star panel of longtime friends and contributors to celebrate nearly a decade of Apple-focused conversations, insights, and community. The episode opens with reflections on the show’s history, including each guest’s first appearance on the podcast and the versions of iOS that were current at the time—highlighting just how much Apple’s ecosystem (and the show itself) has evolved over the years. From there, the panel transitions into this week’s Apple news and updates, including visionOS 26.2, which introduces a new Travel Mode designed for use in cars, trains, and buses, as well as iOS 26.3 beta, which continues Apple’s push to make switching between Android and iPhone easier than ever. The group discusses real-world experiences with the Android-to-iPhone transfer process, notification forwarding to non-Apple wearables, and early impressions of the beta. The discussion continues with iOS 26.2, now publicly released, emphasizing its many security fixes, multitasking improvements on iPad, AirDrop security enhancements, Apple Music and Podcasts updates, HomePod stability improvements (or lack thereof), and new customization options like Liquid Glass transparency controls. On the Mac side, the panel dives into macOS 26.2, with notable improvements in system stability for some users, plus new camera features like Edge Light, updated reactions controls, and enhancements to apps like Freeform and Apple News. The episode wraps with a look ahead to MacStock, including a call for new presenters, followed by heartfelt thanks to listeners and contributors who’ve helped make 400 episodes possible. Topics and Links Here we are 400 episodes!. We look back to the very first time appearance of our panelists on the show and how Apple evolved over the years. The show started with episode 1 on June 1, 2016 and it continued to evolve over the years until finally the show released weekly episodes starting in 2018.  We look back at our other regular panelists' first appearances and what version of iOS was around during that time.  Guy Serle Episode 009 Podcasting and iOS July 9, 2017 Latest iOS  iOS 10 Mike Potter Episode 032 – “iOS 12 and Visit to Apple Store August 11, 2018 iOS 12  Chuck Joiner Episode 35 iPhone Xs vs Xs Max reviews and iOS12 Tips September 25, 2018 Dave the one and Only episode he did the show Solo Episode 068 september-apple-event-by-innovation-only September 12, 2019 iOS 13 released 9/19/19 Jeff Gamet Episode 107 The Power of an iPhone Charger  July 14,2020  iOS 13 Jill McKinley 264 Dave Cuts the Cord and an Apple convert. With Guest Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, and Ben Roethig  July 30, 2023  iOS 16 MartyJencius 298  No New iPads for You and Macstock 8 – With Guest Marty Jencius, Jeff 298 Gamet, and Ben Roethig March 24. 2024 iOS 17 Eric Bolden 353 Hawk Talk: Eric’s Vision Pro Adventures & iOS 18.4 Breakthroughs April 4, 2025 iOS 18 In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Releases visionOS 26.2 With Travel Mode Updates Beta this week.  iOS 26.3 Beta 1 is released this week  Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Features: What's New So Far iOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding Option for Third-Party Wearables iOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android Apple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas iOS 26.2 was released to the public this week.  Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements - MacRumors Update Now: iOS 26.2 Fixes 20+ Security Vulnerabilities - MacRumors iOS 26.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.2  PSA: iOS 26.2 Turns on Automatic Software Updates for Some Users - MacRumors Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates - MacRumors Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.2 With Performance Improvements iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone iPhone 12 Users in Australia Should Update to iOS 26.2, Here's Why In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light Use Edge Light to illuminate your face during video calls First macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers Other Topics This hidden Vehicle Motion Cues adjustment in iOS 26 solved my motion sickness issues AirPods Max Launched Five Years Ago Today - MacRumors Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour - MacRumors News New Shazam Feature Will Reveal the Most Popular Moment of a Song - MacRumors AirPods Pro 3's Static and Noise Issues Haven't Been Resolved - MacRumors Google Rolls Out Gemini AI for Chrome on iPhone and iPad - MacRumors Apple Quietly Discontinued Flyover City Tours in Apple Maps - MacRumors Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025.If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X is July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Guest Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo   Our Regular Contributors 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 Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at https://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677
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