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.
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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
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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
