342 - Vision Pro One Year and 20 Years of Mac Mini

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. Vision Pro's launch and its innovative features.  We also discuss new iOS beta releases, the health impact of the Apple Watch, and the current status of Apple CarPlay. Additionally, we share excitement for the return of Ted Lasso and the upcoming Star Trek film, Section 31.. 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 Topics and Links We kick off our discussion with a reflection on the soon-to-launch Vision Pro, which celebrates one year since its pre-order announcement. Both Chuck and Jeff weigh in on their experiences with the device. Marty shares his excitement over finally receiving his unit on launch day, discussing the ease of using the Mac virtual display feature that has garnered positive feedback from early adopters. We explore how the hand gesture controls and enhanced features like the theater app contribute to a powerful viewing experience. The conversation shifts to the competitive landscape, as we analyze Samsung's upcoming VR headset project and its similarities to the Vision Pro, debating whether it can stand up to Apple’s innovative tech. Throughout the episode, we touch on the recent beta releases for iOS, including the updates that are introducing new features for enhanced productivity. Marty provides insight into the impact of notification summaries and Apple Intelligence on user experience, reflecting on the balance between technology utility and user satisfaction. We share humorous anecdotes while exploring the Mac updates, including the nostalgia of the Mac mini’s 20th anniversary and the impact of Apple’s iconic 1984 Super Bowl commercial. The group takes a moment to celebrate the unique role the Apple Watch has played in users' lives. From helping Whole Foods’ founder improve his health to being pivotal in Tim Cook's father's emergency, we discuss the profound impact of health tracking features. While opinions are shared on the role of tech in personal health journeys, we emphasize that tools like the Apple Watch are more than just gadgets; they can indeed facilitate significant lifestyle changes. In the latter part of our discussion, we reflect on the recent news surrounding Apple CarPlay, including its delayed rollout and what that means for consumers. The topic shifts to the entertainment realm as Nick Muhammad hints at the return of Ted Lasso for a fourth season, spurring excitement over the beloved show's influence on Apple TV+. Finally, we touch upon the upcoming Star Trek film, Section 31, starring Michelle Yeoh, discussing the anticipation leading to its release and sharing hopes for future Star Trek content. In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Vision Pro: One Year Later - Promise, Potential, and Pricing Challenges Preorders 1/19/24 shipped 2/2/24.  1 Year Ago Apple Vision Pro Preorders Went Live Samsung's VR Headset Looks a Lot Like Apple Vision Pro visionOS 2.3 RC Release Notes MoviePass made a film trailer app for the Oculus Quest and Apple Vision Pro Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3 Here Are Apple's Full Release Notes for iOS 18.3  iOS 18.3 Tweaks Calculator App Functionality  macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically  iOS 18.3 Adds New Visual Intelligence Features for iPhone 16 iOS 18.3 will temporarily remove a feature from your iPhone, but for good reason These two Apple Intelligence features will even work on your Apple Watch iOS 18.3 warns you cropped content isn't actually removed from PDF screenshots In Touch With Mac this week Apple Seeds macOS Sequoia 15.3 Release Candidate to Developers macOS Sequoia 15.3 Launching Soon: Here Are the Release Notes  Apple's Mac Mini Turns 20 Today Apple's Famous '1984' Commercial Aired 41 Years Ago Today Apple Introduced the LaserWriter 40 Years Ago Today Settings > Desktop & Dock turn off “Drat windows to screen edges to tile,” and “Drag windows to menu bar to fill screen. The Grand Central Hall stunt for ‘Severance’ was genius. Its LinkedIn profile might be even better  Apple Says Several Car Makers Still Plan to Support Next-Generation CarPlay  Apple confirms CarPlay 2’s delay with removal of 2024 date from website News Plex Introduces Redesigned Apple TV App That You Can Test Right Now  Lawyer explains why Apple can’t bring TikTok back to the App Store yet  Apple Watch helped Whole Foods founder give up drinking: 'It changed my life' Lifesaving Apple Watch feature came to the rescue of Tim Cook's dad Ted Lasso season 4 ‘will be announced shortly’ per Apple TV+ star Star Trek: Section 31 is firing on all cylinders Announcements Macstock 9 is next summer. It's back again for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. Newsletter link here: https://mailchi.mp/0c81790aa2a8/macstock8-10132503?e=eb0c7039b1 Macstock 8 wrapped up for 2024. But you can purchase the digital pass and still see the great talks we had including Dave talking about Apple Services and more. Content is now available! .  Click here for more information: Digital Pass | Macstock Conference & Expo with discounts on previous events.  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.