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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. This week we dive into Apple and Google news, from hilarious Vision Pro price guesses to WWDC 3.0 wishlist items and Google’s AI updates. Plus tips on using your iPhone as a Mac mic, vintage iPhone status, and some great gadget deals. 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) Spoutible) Summary In this episode, we cover a mix of fascinating Apple and Google news and updates. We start by sharing how ‘The Price is Right’ contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple’s Vision Pro, highlighting just how surprising the headset’s price point is. Next, we explore the WWDC 2025 VisionOS 3 wishlist, imagining what features Apple might add to improve the user experience. We also discuss the latest status on iOS 18.5, which has no new beta this week but still holds some small refinements. Moving to Mac, we cover handy tips like taking full control of macOS notifications and how to use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac. On the Google front, we recap their exciting I/O announcements including the Gemini app’s new Live View feature and Google Translate becoming the default translation app on iOS devices. Plus, we spotlight a great deal on a wireless CarPlay adapter available at Walmart. Rounding out the episode, we hit the news with Mozilla shutting down Pocket, Fortnite topping App Store charts, iPhone 7 Plus and 8 becoming vintage, and some fresh Apple TV+ series and movie news. Episode Highlights This week in In Touch With Vision Pro: Discussion on how ‘The Price is Right’ contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple’s Vision Pro headset by thousands of dollars. Plus a spotlight on the Mirror Vision App enhancing the Vision Pro experience.
WWDC 25 VisionOS 3 Wishlist What features we hope Apple adds next for Vision Pro in the upcoming VisionOS 3 update.
Updates on iOS 18.5: no new beta release this week, but still worth watching for minor refinements.
In In Touch With Mac this week:
How to take full control of notifications on macOS (Lifehacker)
Using your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac (MacRumors)
Google I/O Announcements Recap: A rundown of everything interesting Google announced, including:
Gemini app for iOS now with Live View real-time visual help
Google Translate is now the default translation app on iPhone and iPad
Deals and Gadgets: Walmart’s wireless CarPlay adapter selling for $33 (originally $80), praised by shoppers for flawless performance.
News Roundup Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket to refocus on Firefox (9to5Mac)
Fortnite tops App Store charts again (MacRumors)
iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 now officially vintage (MacRumors)
Apple TV+ announces a new five-part documentary film portrait “Mr. Scorsese”
New Apple TV+ series from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay announced
Apple’s big summer movie expanding to more IMAX theaters due to overwhelming popularity
Links Mentioned in This Episode 'The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Pro) Mirror Vision App ) WWDC 25 visionOS 3 wishlist: what we'd like to see next for Apple Vision Pro) How to Take Full Control of Notifications on macOS | Lifehacker) Use Your iPhone as a Microphone for Your Mac - MacRumors) Everything Interesting Google Announced at I/O Today - MacRumors) Gemini App for iOS Gets Live View Feature for Real-Time Visual Help - MacRumors) Google Translate Now Available as Default Translation App on iPhone and iPad) Walmart is selling a 'convenient' $80 wireless CarPlay adapter for $33, and shoppers say it 'works flawlessly') News Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket as it refocuses on Firefox) Fortnite Takes Top Spot on App Store Charts) iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Now Considered Vintage) Apple TV+ announces the five-part documentary film portrait 'Mr. Scorsese') Apple TV+ Announces New Series From Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay) Apple's Big Summer Movie Expanding to More IMAX Theaters Due to 'Overwhelming Popularity) Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo) Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo) I hope to see you there! 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 Mastadon @daveg65), and the show @intouchwithios)
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) as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet) 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 [email protected]) https://thepodtalk.net) About our Guest 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). Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at [email protected], on Mastodon) at @[email protected], on his blog, Trending At Work), and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles) podcast.