045 Second HomePod in Stereo - with Guest Chuck Joiner

Second HomePod in Stereo - with Guest Chuck Joiner This week Chuck Joiner host of MacVoices returns for more great discussion, This week which  cellular carriers which one is good for your iPhone. The Amazon Echo now works with Apple Music. Dave now has a 2nd HomePod for Full paired and Chuck is tempted to buy another. show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio News: Apple Releases iOS 12.2.2 only for iPhone https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2018/12/17/apple-posts-ios-1212-bug-fix-for-esim-activation-issues T-Mobile now supports eSIM https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/17/tmobile-esim-iphone-xr-xs-xs-max/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/17/18144938/t-mobile-esim-support-iphone-xr-xs-max T-Mobile / Sprint Merger preliminary Approval https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/18/business/sprint-tmobile-approval-huawei.html Amazon Echo now supports Apple Music https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/14/apple-music-amazon-echo-alexa/ Topics Amazon Echo enables Apple Music as default music content. Friend of the Show Allison Sheridan wrote a great blog post on how to set it up. Dave and Chuck discuss this new addition to music choices and music in general.  https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2018/12/how-to-enable-apple-music-on-amazon-echo/ Cellular carriers which ones are good who do we use or like? How well do they work with iPhone. We discuss carriers and our thoughts on which one works or not. The major carriers T-Mobile AT&T Verizon Sprint US Cellular What are MVNO Carriers? https://bestmvno.com/mvnos/ Dave bought a 2nd HomePod and its amazing sound who needs a stereo? Only thing that stinks is your mac cannot access the paired speakers. Its very disappointing that you cannot play your Mac on paired speakers only one or the other. How to pair HomePod Apple support Article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208807 Apps and Gear Picks Dave Wemo Smart Plugs work with HomeKit now with upgrade. http://a.co/d/bxuRcP5 Chuck Smart Bulbs and Hue Bulbs