366 - Spaced Out with Vision Pro, Mirrored iPhones, and Mac Malware Madness

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, The panel honors the late Tim Robertson and shares heartfelt stories from the Apple podcasting community. The conversation then shifts to Apple news including Vision Pro's legal troubles, new immersive apps, and the Bezel app's iPhone mirroring capabilities. The crew also discusses Apple's iOS and macOS beta updates, a surge in Mac shipments, malware alerts, AI developments in Siri, and Apple Music's 10-year milestone. The episode closes with excitement for the upcoming Macstock Conference.

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Episode 366 of In Touch With iOS opens with lighthearted summer vibes and warm panel intros before turning reflective as the group honors Tim Robertson, a well-known figure in the Apple podcasting community. Panelists share their memories and impact stories, setting a heartfelt tone for the episode.

The conversation soon pivots to Apple's Vision Pro, beginning with legal headlines surrounding a former employee accused of leaking trade secrets to Snap. This segues into a discussion about a new app designed to explore Haven One, a future space station. The panel describes their mixed experiences with the immersive app, including moments of awe and literal dizziness.

Dave and guests then focus on the Bezel app, a tool that enables iPhone screen mirroring within the Vision Pro environment. From demo hiccups to moments of smooth integration, the team shares honest thoughts on its usefulness and limitations.

Attention turns to Apple's beta software rollout for iOS and macOS. The panel weighs the quality of new features and what they hope to see as the betas progress. A jump in Mac shipments prompts discussion of Apple's momentum in the hardware market, and speculation rises around rumors of a budget MacBook to rival Chromebooks.

The panel briefly covers a macOS malware warning before getting into Apple's push into generative AI with Siri, and then celebrating Apple Music's 10th anniversary. The show wraps with a preview of Macstock 9 and what attendees can look forward to.

Topics and Links

In Touch With Vision Pro this week.

Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing 'thousands of documents' before joining Snap

Fly around Vast's Haven-1 space station using the Apple Vision Pro

Vast Haven-1 VR on the App Store

Dave discovered that you can share your iPhone on the Vision Pro using Bezel app,

Bezel app - Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro

r/VisionPro on Reddit: Bezel app - Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro

Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro

iPhone mirroring for Vision Pro - Bezel

Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring
Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring on the App Store

Bezel • Mirror any iPhone on your Mac

Beta this week. iOS 26 Beta 2 continues.

Apple Releases Second iOS 18.6 Public Beta

In Touch With Mac this week

Apple's Mac Shipments Are Soaring, Here's Why

High-tech Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update

Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro

Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri

Apple Weighs Replacing Siri's AI, LLMs With Anthropic Claude or OpenAI ChatGPT - Bloomberg

From last week: iOS 26 Brings New Functionality to HomePod We need Jeff's insights.

CarPlay

Jill talks to ChatGPT in her car with CarPlay

CarPlay is getting its biggest update in years, here's what's coming in iOS 26

News

Apple's Satellite Messaging Saves Colorado Mountain Climber's Life

'F1' is Apple's biggest hit with $55M+ opening weekend

Wanna see your all-time most-played songs on Apple Music? Here's how

Announcements

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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

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.

About our Guest

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.

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