{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"028 Getting More Out of Contacts App","description":"We share tips for optimizing your contacts list so it works more efficiently. Tune in for a great discount on a ticket to Macstock 2018! Full show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com \u2028Direct Link to Audio News:  Apple Offering $50 Credit to Customers Who Paid for iPhone 6 and Later Battery Replacements From January to December 2017 \u2014 MacRumors Google News vs. Apple News on iOS \u2014 MacRumors Apple Drops Lightning to USB-C Cable from $25 to $19 \u2014 Mac Observer iPhone 7 Plus tops customer satisfaction survey \u2014 Cult of Mac Castro 3 Review: The Castro You\u2019ve Always Wanted \u2014 Macstories Topics:   Dave switched to TMobile from AT&T and shares his experience How to See Where Apple Tracks You on Your iPhone and iPad \u2014 Macobserver Contacts App Tips: \u2022 Begin at: Settings > Contacts \u2022 Enable Siri & Search even if you turn off Siri for voice search because it\u2019s really useful for looking people up on your iPhone to call them just by pulling down on the home screen \u2022 Sort Order & Display Order: pick something and stick to it then change it on all your devices for consistency \u2022 Short Name - helpful if you\u2019re the type of person who uses a lot of nicknames \u2022 My Info - very important to make sure this is set up properly; I see people adding a second contact card for themselves and making a mess of duplicates because of it; setting this up properly with all fields filled out helps to make filling out online forms less of a chore \u2022 Default Account - this means when you create a new card, it will go to this account if you do not specify otherwise \u2022 Another note on importing, iMazing is a handy app to have for importing contacts from an iOS device so you can better organize them on your Mac if you\u2019re helping a family member, friend or colleague to get set up with their first iOS device PSA: Lots of seniors are getting Bluetooth Hearing Aids and some are feeling really disturbed by the phone ringing in their ears. Help your loved ones out with this if it\u2019s become an issue. Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing and make the necessary adjustments. Apps and Gear: WyzeCam for monitoring your home from your iOS device Manything for monitoring your home using the camera on a repurposed iOS device iMazing for managing contacts on an iOS device with a Mac We have special discount code for our listeners that will save you $70 off the full price of a 2-Day Weekend Pass to Macstock 2018! Contact: email us \u2022 like our Facebook page, tweet @InTouchwithiOS, @TheMacMommy or @daveg65 You can now find In Touch with iOS on Tune In and RadioPublic! Meta: 028 Getting More Out of Contacts App was recorded May 23, 2018. \u201cPlease Listen Carefully\u201d by Jahzzar is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. In Touch with iOS or \u201cITWIOS\u201d 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 the property of Apple Inc. A full list of Apple trademarks is available here. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. We may use affiliate links for products in show notes. When appropriate, software, products, or services provided for review purposes will be disclosed. 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":"