{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"013 The Future of iPhone","description":"So, you want to get a new iPhone? Check out our tips for preparing and upgrading to the next new thing! Listen to considerations, trade-offs, and thoughts on the future of the iPhone user experience as Dave and Melissa discuss the September 12 \u201cApple Event." Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com Apple Event Breakdown The Apple Event was on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. You can watch it here. Steve Jobs Theater & Apple Campus access were announced and a virtual tour was shown. Apple Retail no longer calls their spaces \u201cstores\u201d but instead they will now be referred to as Town Squares & Plazas. Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular was announced. Heart health is a major area of focus, specifically atrial fibrillation (\u201cafib\u201d) for the future of watchOS. Here is a link to the heart study. Apple TV 4K was announced and pricing for the prior models has dropped. It promotes stunning HDR display for the visually astute. New iPhones announced: iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus to join the existing lineup. We discuss Face ID in an overview addressing popular concerns. We recommend listening to John Gruber\u2019s \u201c200: Episode Cc\u2019, with Special Guest Craig Federighi\u201d How to Pick Out an iPhone That's Right for You \u201cCompare iPhone models\u201d \u2014 Apple We discuss factors you should consider when purchasing a new iPhone: size of the hardware, what kinds of cases will fit, storage capacity, timing, cost, and protection. Refurb Tracker is a good resource for tracking when refurbished iPhones & iPads (and other Apple gear) go on sale B&H Photo is a good place to order online because they do not charge sales tax or shipping Apple provides for an Education Discount, but your school must be participating in the program. Be sure to consider protecting your investment by reviewing warranty and insurance plans. Look at your carrier\u2019s offering and compare the features and cost to AppleCare or SquareTrade. Some carrier plans cover theft while others only cover specific types of damage. Is it a trade-off or a true disadvantage? Face ID vs Touch ID \u2014 you can unlock your iPhone more discreetly with Touch ID vs Face ID. How often is this a need to the point where it becomes a disadvantage for you? Wireless Charging with Qi \u2014 how often do you find yourself using your iPhone while it\u2019s plugged in and charging? Tips for Preparing to Upgrade to iOS 11 1. Get to know new features before you upgrade. \u201cWhat\u2019s new in iOS 11\u201d \u2014 Apple Watch Dave\u2019s video 2. Update your security to 2-Factor Authentication. 3. Use iMazing to back up and even upgrade your device to iOS 11. \u2022 Contact: email us \u2022 like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 \u2022 Meta: ITWIOS 013 The Future of iPhone was recorded September 20, 2017. \u201cPlease Listen Carefully\u201d by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS 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 property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Sometimes we use affiliate links for products in show notes. 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. ","author_name":"In Touch with iOS","author_url":"https:\/\/intouchwithios.com","html":"