354 - CarPlay Malfunction: Engage Manual Control

With Guy Serle, Holden DePardo, Marty Jencius

Episode 354

Hosted by: Dave Ginsburg

Guests: Guy Serle, Holden DePardo, Marty Jencius

Published: April 2025

Website: intouchwithios.com

🔹 Episode Summary

In this episode, the panel dives into a range of topics across Apple's ecosystem, from the Vision Pro's newest immersive content to iOS beta developments and Apple Watch features. The discussion explores both practical tech updates and entertaining anecdotes, giving Apple fans a full spectrum of insights.

🧠 Topics Covered

• Vision Pro Updates
  
  Immersive content like VIP Yankee Stadium showcases the potential of AR in sports. The group shares experiences—some dizzying—with immersive viewing.
  Apple releases immersive documentary from Yankees-Dodgers games

Apple Releases New Immersive Video App for Mac and Vision Pro

• Immersive Videos & Apps
  
  New content like Ice Dive and the introduction of a Mac-based immersive video manager app are discussed, along with the relaxing (and quirky) Infinity Spatial meditation app.

The inside story on Apple's 'Ice Dive' immersive video for Vision Pro

• iOS Beta & App Updates

The hosts discuss iOS 18 betas, new text message effects, and their impact on device performance and battery life.

iOS 18.4 update draining your iPhone's battery? Try these 6 fixes

iOS 18.4.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhones

• iPhone Upgrade Program for Macs
  
  Apple's new affordability program for Mac upgrades receives a positive reception and sparks debate about device longevity and access.

Apple CarPlay Not Working? - 13 Best Ways to Fix It

Did iOS 18.4 wreck CarPlay for you? Try these fixes to get back on trac

• What iPad do we recommend? We review the differences.

iPad 11 vs. iPad Air Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences Compared

iPad Air vs. iPad Pro Buyer's Guide: 30 Differences Compared

• Apple CarPlay & Maps
  
  Troubleshooting recent quirks with CarPlay leads into a chat about the new web version of Apple Maps.

Apple Adds Maps on the Web Support to iPhone

• Emergency SOS Feature
  
  Real-world stories highlight the Apple Watch's life-saving potential.

Apple Shares Emergency SOS Apple Watch Success Story

• Scam Warnings
  
  The team raises awareness of scams targeting Apple users, urging listeners to stay vigilant.

FBI Says Apple Users Need to be Aware of a New Fraud Scheme

• Podcasting Gear Upgrades
  
  A lighthearted segment on Dave's upgrading podcast equipment.

Rodecaster Duo

Shure SM7B

Rode Wireless Pro Gen 3

• Other News

Apple is closing its Northbrook store & there won't be a replacement

• App Highlights
  
  Quick looks at Instagram on iPad, the Apple TV+ subscription offer, and DIY iPhone 16E repairs.

Instagram is Working on an iPad App

How to get Apple TV+ for less than $3 a month - even if you already subscribe

Apple Releases iPhone 16e Parts for Do-It-Yourself Repair

• Macstock 2025 Preview
  
  Dave previews this year's MacStock and offers a discount code INTOUCH50 for early registration discount.

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!

🔧 Picks of the Week

While not listed formally, multiple apps and features discussed throughout the episode serve as unofficial picks, including:

• Infinity Spatial (meditation app)

Meditation Infinity ∞ Spatial App

• Immersive video player for Vision Pro/Mac
  
  

• iOS 18 text message effects

How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhne with iOS 18

• Mac upgrade program

Get a MacBook with this affordable upgrade program

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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

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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 jencius@mastodon.social https://thepodtalk.net

About our Guest

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 Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com, Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code 703-828-4677

Holden DePardo Contact him at feedbaclk@intouchwithios.com