{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"394 - Turkey Vultures and Vision Pros: The iOS 26.1 Episode","description":" The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius.  We unpack Apple\u2019s latest OS updates, new Vision Pro features, and the Ultra 3 Watch\u2014with laughs about turkey vultures, DACs, and not testing fall detection by jumping off cliffs. Plus: Apple\u2019s record-breaking quarter, new App Store web app, and Apple TV rebranding.Jeff reviews the Audioengine HXL DAC, calling it \u201ctiny but mighty\u201d for audiophiles, while Marty praises Apple\u2019s new App Store web interface for making app discovery easier across all devices. 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 Episode 394, Dave and the panel dive deep into Apple\u2019s fall updates with laughter, insights, and the occasional turkey vulture reference. The crew explores the rollout of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.1, covering both the new features and the \u201cwhy is my audio weird?\u201d moments. Dave shares his Vision Pro M5 experience with the new dual knit band that may be the best $100 head strap you didn\u2019t need\u2014but bought anyway. Marty highlights VisionOS improvements, including Logitech Muse stylus support and developer fixes. Jill and Eric praise the Vision Pro stability and clarity, while Guy laments Apple\u2019s confusing numbering scheme. The conversation shifts to iOS 26.1, with battery life improvements, manual workout logging, and AI-powered updates leading the list. Jeff warns about audio glitches, while Jill celebrates working out manually (on her Watch, that is). The crew debates iPadOS\u2019s new multitasking\u2014and how everyone accidentally triggers Slide Over now. There\u2019s lively discussion on HomePod performance, tvOS tweaks, and watchOS bugs, including Eric\u2019s hilarious tip: turn off Bluetooth so the update doesn\u2019t take seven hours. Jill debuts her Apple Watch Ultra 3, promising not to test fall detection by \u201cthrowing herself off a mountain\u201d\u2014a running joke that quickly derails into chaos (\u201cDon\u2019t go hiking with Jill!\u201d). Later, Jeff reviews the Audioengine HXL DAC, calling it \u201ctiny but mighty\u201d for audiophiles, while Marty praises Apple\u2019s new App Store web interface for making app discovery easier across all devices. Finally, the crew cheers Apple\u2019s Q4 financial performance, with record-breaking $102.5 billion revenue, strong Mac sales, and unstoppable Services growth. As Dave puts it\u2014\u201cApple\u2019s doomed\u2026 to keep making money.\u201d Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Releases visionOS 26.1 With Vision Pro App for iPad visionOS 26.2 Beta 1 Release Notes Apple Releases First watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Betas Dave received his Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band Beta this week. All OS 26.1 was released to the public. iOS 26.2 Beta was released this week.  iOS 18.7.2 now available for iPhone, here\u2019s what\u2019s new  Apple Releases iOS 26.1 With Liquid Glass Toggle, Slide to Stop Alarm, New Apple Intelligence Languages and More Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with Liquid Glass controls and more Apple Releases iPadOS 26.1 With Slide Over Multitasking Apple Releases tvOS 26.1 Apple Releases watchOS 26.1 With Bug Fixes Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.1 With Performance Improvements iOS 26.2 Beta 1 was released this week Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to Developers Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta  In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 With New Liquid Glass Setting and More First macOS Tahoe 26.2 Beta Now Available to Developers Other Topics Jeff gives his review of the Audioengine HXL Portable Balanced Headphone Amplifier & DAC Jill has her new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and gives her first impressions Apple Launches App Store for the Web App Store on the Web News Charts: Apple caps off high-flying fiscal year with Q4 record Apple\u2019s fiscal 2025 in charts \u2013 Six Colors Apple TV+ to Apple TV Rebrand Now Official, Here's the New Intro Apple One Gets New Colorful Logo Following Apple TV Rebrand [Updated] Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they\u2019re ready in 30-45 days. 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 has already been announced 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   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer\u2019s managing editor, and Smile\u2019s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social\u202c 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\u2014Buzz 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 http:\/\/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 ","author_name":"In Touch with iOS","author_url":"https:\/\/intouchwithios.com","html":"