429 - AI Workflows, Vision Pro Upgrades, and CarPlay Gets Smarter

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle

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Summary

This week on In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle for a lively discussion covering Apple's latest beta releases, Vision Pro developments, AI tools, and more.

The panel shares personal experiences using AI tools including Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted teaching, and certification preparation using Preview on the Mac. The conversation then turns to Apple's latest developer betas, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and visionOS 27. The team discusses Apple Intelligence integration, Siri enhancements, new platform features, and what these updates could mean for users.

Additional topics include new CarPlay features, Apple's comments on rising memory costs, OpenAI's scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, and Apple's gradual shift away from macOS marketing names. The panel also shares their latest discoveries in the "Things We Found" segment, including apps, hardware, entertainment recommendations, and Vision Pro productivity tips.

The show wraps up with a reminder about Macstock X and the exciting lineup planned for the 10th anniversary event.

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This week in AI

Dave and his sessions on Copilot

Jill taking tests for certification using Preview

Marty did a AI teaching

In Touch With Vision Pro this week.

• visionOS 27 developer beta is now available, bringing Apple Intelligence integration, Siri AI enhancements, and platform improvements announced during WWDC 2026. https://www.apple.com/os/visionos/

• https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-27-release-notes

• Apple continues positioning Vision Pro as a key platform for the new Siri AI experience, with deeper personal context awareness and cross-app functionality. https://www.uploadvr.com/visionos-27-announced-apple-vision-pro-wwdc-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Beta this week. iOS 27 Beta 1 continues. iOS 26.6 Beta 2

https://www.apple.com/os/ios/

https://www.apple.com/os/ipados/

https://www.apple.com/os/watchos/

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/15/apple-releases-ios-26-6-beta-2/

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/15/apple-preparing-ios-26-5-2/

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/18/watchos-27-hands-on/

In Touch With Mac this week

https://www.apple.com/os/macos/

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/16/apple-details-terminal-anti-scam-warning-in-macos/

https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/16/microsoft-just-gave-outlook-for-mac-an-app-wide-liquid-glass-update/

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/17/macos-27-golden-gate-kills-time-capsule-support/

Other Topics

https://www.macobserver.com/news/everything-new-in-carplay-with-ios-27/

News

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/17/apple-increasing-prices/

https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/17/openai-launches-scheduled-tasks-in-chatgpt-details-here/

Apple has started replacing macOS names with version numbers in several ways

New segment We call "Things we found"

Dave https://www.apple.com/shop/product/hsm42zm/a/nimble-sharepower-portable-battery-charger

Guy: Elgato Wave Link 3.0 - https://www.elgato.com/us/en/s/wave-link-app

Jeff: https://linea-app.com/

Jill: Studying with Preview for Mac for a certifications Apple Preview Guide

Marty: Logitech MX Creative Console, 9 Customizable LCD Keys, Stream Deck Accessories, Control Dial for Graphic Design
https://amzn.to/4essNbH

Chuck: For All Mankind https://tv.apple.com/us/show/for-all-mankind/umc.cmc.6wsi780sz5tdbqcf11k76mkp7

Eric: Vision Pro - long press the x of the video window and hit the lock button and it will keep the window from going transparent when you switch back to working in Mac Virtual Display ​​https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/7vKpltsATr

Announcements

Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary ! Dave, Chuck, Jeff, Marty, and Jill are all speaking this year!. With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available) Come join us. Register HERE and use our offer code INTOUCH to save $50

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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 Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @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 Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch 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

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

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. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com

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.

Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on X Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code 703-828-4677. Guy's Daily Drive, Tales from the AI Verse, Warp Speed Weirdos