216 - Setting Fall Detection on Apple Watch and Death Dates on Gadgets - With Guest Mike Potter and Jeff Gamet

In Touch with iOS - A podcast by David Ginsburg

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest Mike Potter and Jeff Gamet. We discuss how important it is to make sure fall detection is turned on, it will save you. There are some gadgets that have death dates as you cannot replace batteries. Even printers, you cannot replace ink sponge unless you hack it. 1Password 8 released for iOS. This version no longer supports standalone vaults, you must have a subscription. Otherwise you keep 1Password 7. Both can be installed. iOS16 Beta 5 adds battery percentage back on the battery but not all models are supported. MOFi vinyl records are digital Jeff has thoughts and more.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show 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 Thanks to Tom W for becoming a new Patreon supporter.  Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page Twitter Instagram News How a Phoenix record store owner set the audiophile world on first HBO Max App for iOS Gaining SharePlay, Shuffle Button, Split Screen Support and More Apple Card Customer Service Woes Responsible for Goldman Sachs Regulatory Probe Future Apple Pencil may gain new 'Sliding' and 'Rolling' Touch Gestures Controls and more Listen to Episode 215 where Dave interviews the developer of the Mimir Podcast app. There is a Giveaway for the person who can answer the question we asked on that episode and you send an email to [email protected] with the correct answer.You receive a coupon code for 1 year free subscription to Mimir Podcast premium features.  Macstock discussion. We talked to Mike about the upcoming digital pass. Buy the digital pass here: Macstock VI Digital Pass Topics Beta this week. iOS16 Beta 5 is out this week  Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to Developers iOS 16 Beta 5: Battery Percentage Now Displayed in iPhone Status Bar Everything New in iOS 16 Beta 5: Battery Percentage in Status Bar, Find My Changes and More Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of watchOS 9 to Developers Apple Seeds Fifth Beta of tvOS 16 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Public Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 Apple to Start Sharing What's New in AirPods Firmware Updates Via iOS 16 Apple Watch Fall detection discussion. We discuss how to make sure this is set up, and what to expect when a loved one falls and what you would see.    Manage fall detection on Apple Watch (Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 and later only) Use fall detection with Apple Watch How to turn on Apple Watch fall detection in watchOS 8 1Password 8 is out for iOS and iPadOS this week. Agile Bits, the creator of 1Password confirmed that 1Password 7 will still be supported and you can have both installed. It's not an upgrade. 1Password 8 does not support local vaults so those of you that do not subscribe should not install it.  1Password 8  was released 1Password 8 for iOS and Android Released With New Design and Features There are hidden death dates on gadgets Gadget graveyard: We found the hidden death dates on popular devices Gadget graveyard: We found the hidden death dates on popular devices Citing Danger of “Ink Spills” Epson Programs End of Life for Some Printers 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 Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios About our Guest Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Expo: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Twitter @macstockexpo and @formaceyesonly Our Regular Contributor 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet