389 - Electron Apps Ate My Mac and The Germaniacs Strike Again

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. We cover Vision Pro leaks, iOS 26 fixes, and Apple's smart glasses strategy. The panel also discusses Wallet delivery tracking, new ringtones, CarPlay Ultra pushback, privacy screens, and iPhone 17 market trends. Expect sharp insights and plenty of laughs—like Jill watching underwear ads on a plane, Marty's Brick House ringtone fail, and the crew dubbing Apple rumor fans "The Germaniacs."

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Summary

Episode 389 of In Touch With iOS kicks off with host Dave Ginsburg and the full panel—Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig—fresh off celebrating a Cubs playoff win.

The conversation dives into Vision Pro updates and Apple's latest security patches, including a quirky "malicious font" bug. From there, the panel dissects an FCC leak that revealed a refreshed Vision Pro with an M5 chip—sparking jokes about the government "protecting secrets by giving them away." Debate follows on whether Apple's reported pivot to AI-powered smart glasses is a strategic win or just creepy.

Jason Snell's VisionOS review gets praise as thoughtful and balanced, while the panel adds their own takes on environments, widgets, and gaming controller support. iOS 26.0.1 and watchOS 26.0.2 are unpacked, addressing iPhone 17 connectivity and battery bugs, while macOS Tahoe gets flak for lingering Electron app slowdowns. Jeff delivers a mini public service announcement about Slack, Discord, and Trello devouring system memory.

The panel shifts gears to Wallet app delivery tracking, which impresses some while frustrating others with inaccurate status updates. A lighter segment celebrates Apple finally adding seven new ringtones, prompting stories: Marty blasting Brick House in a faculty meeting, Jill rocking '80s ringtones, and Jeff's Futurama theme drawing smiles in public.

Other highlights include:

• CarPlay Ultra controversy — Ford pushes back, Jill's Subaru story about passengers killing her map, and Chuck's take on carmakers clinging to "unique" interfaces.

• Privacy screen protectors — Jill recalls spying underwear ad designs on a plane, Jeff insists "just don't show sensitive info in public," and Marty questions if this "solution" solves a problem at all.

• Market trends — iPhone 17 Pro demand surges while the iPhone Air lags, with trade-in deals and China demand influencing sales.

Topics and Links

In Touch With Vision Pro this week.

About the security content of visionOS 26.0.1

FCC Accidentally Leaks Apple's Next Vision Pro - MacRumors

Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses

visionOS 26 Review: Keep moving toward the future

Beta this week.

Apple Releases iOS 26.0.1 With Fixes for Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Camera Issues on iPhone 17 Models

Apple Releases watchOS 26.0.2, visionOS 26.0.1 and tvOS 26.0.1

iPhone Cell Network Bug Fixed With iOS 26.0.1 Update

Apple Notes in iOS 26.1 adds new swipe gesture for power users

How to fix iMessage activation issue on iOS 26

iOS 26.1 release date: Here's when to expect the next iPhone update

In Touch With Mac this week

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 With M3 Ultra Bug Fix

Electron apps causing macOS Tahoe performance problems

Other Topics

iOS 26: Track Emailed Orders in Apple Wallet

iOS 26 added seven brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here

Ford CEO Provides Update on CarPlay Ultra - MacRumors

Best Privacy Screen Protectors For iPhone 17 Pro Max

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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.

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.

Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. X @benroethig and all other social media @benroethig. Website: https://roethigtech.com/