366 - Spaced Out with Vision Pro, Mirrored iPhones, and Mac Malware Madness
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, The panel honors the late Tim Robertson and shares heartfelt stories from the Apple podcasting community. The conversation then shifts to Apple news including Vision Pro’s legal troubles, new immersive apps, and the Bezel app’s iPhone mirroring capabilities. The crew also discusses Apple’s iOS and macOS beta updates, a surge in Mac shipments, malware alerts, AI developments in Siri, and Apple Music’s 10-year milestone. The episode closes with excitement for the upcoming Macstock Conference. 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! 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The panel describes their mixed experiences with the immersive app, including moments of awe and literal dizziness. Dave and guests then focus on the Bezel app, a tool that enables iPhone screen mirroring within the Vision Pro environment. From demo hiccups to moments of smooth integration, the team shares honest thoughts on its usefulness and limitations. Attention turns to Apple’s beta software rollout for iOS and macOS. The panel weighs the quality of new features and what they hope to see as the betas progress. A jump in Mac shipments prompts discussion of Apple’s momentum in the hardware market, and speculation rises around rumors of a budget MacBook to rival Chromebooks. The panel briefly covers a macOS malware warning before getting into Apple’s push into generative AI with Siri, and then celebrating Apple Music’s 10th anniversary. The show wraps with a preview of Macstock 9 and what attendees can look forward to. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing 'thousands of documents' before joining Snap) Fly around Vast's Haven-1 space station using the Apple Vision Pro) Vast Haven-1 VR on the App Store) Dave discovered that you can share your iPhone on the Vision Pro using Bezel app,  Bezel app - Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro r/VisionPro on Reddit: Bezel app - Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro)  Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro iPhone mirroring for Vision Pro - Bezel)  Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring on the App Store) Bezel • Mirror any iPhone on your Mac)   Beta this week. iOS 26 Beta 2 continues.  Apple Releases Second iOS 18.6 Public Beta) In Touch With Mac this week Apple's Mac Shipments Are Soaring, Here's Why) High-tech Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update) Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro) Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri) Apple Weighs Replacing Siri’s AI, LLMs With Anthropic Claude or OpenAI ChatGPT - Bloomberg) From last week: iOS 26 Brings New Functionality to HomePod) We need Jeff’s insights.  CarPlay Jill talks to ChatGPT in her car with CarPlay CarPlay is getting its biggest update in years, here’s what’s coming in iOS 26) News Apple’s Satellite Messaging Saves Colorado Mountain Climber’s Life) 'F1' is Apple's biggest hit with $55M+ opening weekend) Wanna see your all-time most-played songs on Apple Music? Here’s how ) 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 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).   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