135 - Which Apple Watch is for You and It Can Open Your iPhone Soon With a Mask

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we discuss what Apple Watch is best for you. iOS 14.5 Beta 1 includes Face ID works with a mask using Apple Watch. Apple One bundles 4 months later are they still worth it? Plus tips on screenshots and requesting desktop website.

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PSA reminder - if you haven't already done so make sure you updated your iPhone and iPad to iOS 14.4 since it had 3 serious security flaws.

Beta this week. iOS 14.5 Beta 1 the big announcement was the ability to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask with your Apple Watch. We review all the changes added along with iPadOS, WatchOS, and tvOS. Warren did have an issue with his Series 5 Watch and Face ID we talk about this in the topics.

Hands-On With the Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking Feature in iOS 14.5

Everything New in the iOS 14.5 Beta

iOS 14.5 to Add Support for Joint Apple Card Accounts

Apple Fitness+ Gaining AirPlay 2 Support in iOS 14.5

iOS 14.5 Enables 5G in Dual-SIM Mode on iPhone 12 Models

iOS 14.5 Adds an Option to Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch if You're Wearing a Mask

Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 7.4 to Developers

Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14.5 to Developers

Apple TV Series 3 slow death. YouTube is pulling the app from the old Series 3 Apple TV it seems this version is becoming obsolete sooner or later. Older Apple TV will require AirPlay for YouTube video playback starting next month

Warren decided to upgrade the Apple Watch to Series 6 as he was having issues with iOS 14.5 beta and Face ID. He reviews his experience. We also discuss what Apple Watch is right for you. Which Apple Watch should you buy?

Apple One bundle 4 months later. Is the Apple bundle still worth it? The Apple One Bundle was released in October 2020 and 4 months later we talk about the value and is it worth it to you in the long run.. Apple TV+ subscribers will continue receiving credit refunds until June

Apple One

Family sharing does come in handy as part of the 2 higher tiers with this bundle. Dave talks about one of his family members not able to backup her iPad and iPhone due to space limitations

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Taking Screenshots of a website page and save as a PDF.

Using Request Desktop Site in Mobile Safari

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