365 - Squirrel Chews Fiber Cable, AI Healthcare, and CarPlay Ultra Controversies
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. We dive into Vision Pro’s new 3D collaboration tools and its surprising potential in medical diagnostics. They explore updates in iOS 26 and macOS “Tahoe,” reflect on Apple’s shift away from older devices, and introduce the Setapp app subscription service. The episode also covers CarPlay Ultra’s mixed reception, T-Mobile home internet, and Dave’s adventure with a squirrel chewing AT&T fiber cable, and wraps with a Macstock 9 preview use INTOUCH50 at checkout to save $50 on the 3 day pass.  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 gathers Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden to explore Apple’s recent announcements and beta releases. The show opens with a detailed look at VisionOS 26 and the expanding role of the Vision Pro in both collaborative design and enterprise applications. A standout segment covers a new 3D workspace app called Analog Two, which enables immersive teamwork and spatial project management. The panel goes deeper, discussing Vision Pro’s potential in medicine — including its application in improving colonoscopy procedures. With commentary from each guest, they explore how spatial computing could transform diagnostic and healthcare tools. Shifting to iOS 26, the discussion critiques Apple’s recent features such as HomePod crossfade, noting a perceived lack of excitement. Chuck, Marty, and Guy also reflect on the ongoing transition away from Intel Macs and the support drop-off for older iPhones, prompting a nostalgic conversation on Apple’s hardware evolution. Later, the Dave introduces Setapp — a software subscription platform that bundles a wide range of apps for Mac and iOS — and evaluates its value for productivity and power users. Dave shares his experience with T-Mobile’s home internet service, and a squirrel chewing on AT&T fiber cable knocking out his internet, while the group discusses the branding and industry reception of CarPlay Ultra. The episode wraps up with a preview of Macstock 9 and a celebration of two decades of podcasting, reinforcing the show’s deep roots in the Apple community. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Beta Developer 2 for VisionOS 26 Apple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26 Apple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26) New Magnifier Spatial Releases Analogue 2 Collaborative 3D Immersive Experience Design Platform Built Natively for Apple Vision Pro) Spatial Inc.) VisionOS 26 proves Apple isn’t treating the Vision Pro like a hobby) Apple Vision Pro will help get to the bottom of colonoscopy cancer detection)   Samsung's Headset to Offer Better Displays Than Apple Vision Pro) Beta this week. iOS 26 Developer Beta 2 was released this week.  Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 2 - MacRumors) iOS & iPadOS 26 Beta 2 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation) More discovered items in iOS 26 Beta iOS 26 Brings New Functionality to HomePod ) Apple Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Taking Podcasts Mainstream With iPod and iTunes - MacRumors) In Touch With Mac this week Here's Everything New in macOS Tahoe Beta 2) In Touch With SetApp KeyCue — download on Setapp | Quick access to shortcuts and commands) Proxyman on Setapp | HTTP proxy debugger) OpenIn on Setapp | Open files and links faster) We discuss how SetApp works Sign up for Setapp https://go.setapp.com/invite/hsr2uvtn) T-Mobile ‘home Internet review and a Squirrel hits Dave AT&T fiber Internet…Again News Apple Pulls 'Convince Your Parents to Get You a Mac' Ad From YouTube)  Marty mentioned this video Privacy on iPhone | Flock | Apple) iPhone 4 and FaceTime Launched 15 Years Ago Today) Audi, Mercedes, and other car–makers reject CarPlay Ultra despite Apple claims) 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.   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). Guy Serle is the host of the MyMac Podcast and the (hopefully) reconstituted Guy’s Daily Drive…which isn’t daily, but is done by driving so half accurate. email [email protected]) @MacParrot) and @VertShark) on Twitter Vertshark.com),  Vertshark) on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code  703-828-4677