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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley. Episode 364 dives into the latest post-WWDC 2025 announcements from Apple. The panel explores updates to VisionOS, iOS 26, macOS 26 (“Tahoe”), iPad multitasking, CarPlay improvements, and Apple Watch accessibility. With new UI designs, spatial widget integration, AI feature rollouts, and hardware enhancement. 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 of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg is joined by Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, and Eric Bolden to unpack Apple’s post-WWDC 2025 news. The conversation starts with Vision Pro and VisionOS beta capabilities, including spatial widgets and immersive media viewing in a VR environment. Marty details how he’s placing widgets in his virtual space, while Eric highlights improvements in gaze-based navigation. The discussion moves to iOS 26 and its public beta (18.6), spotlighting updates focused on battery life and Apple’s AI features — particularly how regulatory hurdles are shaping rollouts in international markets like China. macOS 26, codenamed “Tahoe,” gets praise for its sleek new “liquid glass” UI and personalization upgrades, including a theming engine that enhances accessibility. The team reflects on UI changes and how they affect daily workflows. Chuck shares insights from Apple leadership on multitasking in iPadOS, while Jill recounts using her iPad in the wild to stay productive. The group continues by reviewing Apple Watch’s new accessibility tools and watch faces, before diving into improved Reminders functionality and syncing. Also on the docket: Meta’s adoption of Passkeys, a new Google ad taking aim at iOS features, Adobe’s Firefly AI toolset, Apple’s Back to School promotion, and new Logitech gear built for Vision Pro. The episode wraps with a preview of Macstock 2024 and closing thoughts from the panel. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week. Marty tested some of the new features on VisionOS 26 beta, Widget App finding it. Fsntasical was tried F1 trailer was watched Scrolling windows with eyes. Beta this week. iOS 26 Beta 1 continues. Apple Seeds Revised iOS 26 Developer Beta to Fix Battery Issue) Apple Releases iOS 18.6 Public Beta ) In Touch With Mac this week Get a First Look at macOS Tahoe's Design and Spotlight Changes) macOS Tahoe's New Theming System Explained) Craig Federighi Explains Why Apple Won't Merge iPad and Mac: 'We Don't Want to Build Sporks') Post WWDC 25 Finds Safari Changes on iOS 26 Go Beyond the Address Bar - MacRumors) Apple Offers Safari Design Choices in iOS 26, Learning from Past Criticism) CarPlay on iOS 26: Here's Everything New) Get Pumped: The 8 Coolest Features Coming to Your Apple Watch in watchOS 26) tvOS 26 Introduces Automatic Sign-In Feature for Apple TV Apps) These tvOS 26 Features Are Only Available on Newer Apple TV Models) Here’s everything new coming to Reminders in iOS 26 ) News Facebook Now Supports Passkeys for Passwordless Login on iPhone and iPad) Apple Begins Selling Wide Range of Accessories in Fun Summer Colors) Apple Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over iCloud Backups) Google Says iOS 26 Copies Three Android Features) Adobe Firefly App Launches on iOS and Android ) Apple's 2025 Back to School Sale Now Live, Offering Free Accessories With Purchases) Logitech Announces Two New Accessories for WWDC) Apple Says iPhone XS is Now Vintage) YouTube fixes crashing issue on mobile apps, tells iOS users to reinstall) 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) 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.
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). About our Guest 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).