434 - Apple Beta 4 Deep Dive, iPhone Leasing Rumors, Claude Code & Apple Intelligence

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, he panel discuss Apple's latest betas, Apple Intelligence improvements, Vision Pro updates, iPhone leasing rumors, Claude Code for iOS development, Genius Bar AI notes, AppleCare One, and The Morning Show's final season. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary This week on In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden for a wide-ranging discussion covering the latest developments across Apple's ecosystem. The episode opens with a tribute to longtime technology journalist John C. Dvorak, as the panel reflects on his decades-long influence on computer journalism, podcasting, and the tech community. From there, the conversation turns to Apple's newest developer and public betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27. The panel shares hands-on impressions of Apple Intelligence, Siri improvements, Liquid Glass refinements, Photos enhancements, Vision Pro updates, battery performance, and numerous quality-of-life improvements arriving across Apple's platforms. The discussion continues with reports that Apple may replace its long-running iPhone Upgrade Program with a new leasing model. The group examines how the rumored program could change annual upgrades, financing options, AppleCare coverage, and whether buying an iPhone outright may still be the better value for many users. AI remains a major focus as the panel explores Claude Code's new ability to build, run, and test iOS applications directly inside Apple's Simulator, opening new possibilities for AI-assisted app development. They also discuss newly discovered Mac malware targeting Terminal users, hidden Apple Intelligence features uncovered in macOS betas, expanded international support in Apple Sports, and why AppleCare One continues to become a better value for customers with multiple Apple devices. Rounding out the news, the panel looks at Apple's testing of AI-powered Live Notes at the Genius Bar to improve customer support and repair documentation before discussing Apple's announcement that The Morning Show will conclude after its fifth season. The episode wraps up with another entertaining edition of Things Found, featuring useful apps, accessories, developer tools, and productivity utilities that Apple enthusiasts will want to explore. Topics and Links Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80 In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Seeds Fourth visionOS 27 Beta to Developers visionOS 27 Beta 3 Release Notes Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 4 Apple Seeds watchOS 27 Beta 4 to Developers Apple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 4 to Developers iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here's how it works Apple Seeds iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Release Candidates iOS 26.6 Prepares Your iPhone for iOS 27 Apple Seeds watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 Release Candidates In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 4 Apple Seeds macOS Tahoe 26.6 Release Candidate 'ClickLock' Malware Coerces Mac Users Into Giving Up Passwords Apple's Secret Siri Interface Buried in macOS 27 Beta: How to Enable Other Topics Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report 'Apple Upgrade' Program Reportedly Launching Next Week Claude Code Can Now Build and Test iOS Apps in Apple's Simulator Apple Sports App Updated With Additional Soccer Leagues Following 2026 FIFA World Cup 'AppleCare One' is Now Even More Valuable News Apple Testing New 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar  'The Morning Show' Returning to Apple TV for a Final Season Next Year - MacRumors This weeks "Things we found" Jeff: WhatCable Jill IQAir - AirVisual - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iqair-airvisual-air-quality/id1048912974 Marty - Wallset - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wallset/id6789684479 Dave: Kensington SD5000T5 Dock: https://amzn.to/3RUiQMW Chuck: Eney on Setapp: Eney on Setapp https://app.eney.ai/ Join Setapp: https://go.setapp.com/invite/hsr2uvtn Eric - https://smartish.com/products/wallflower-magsafe-suction-mount-phone-grip-stand magnetic suction grip to help prop up your phone Announcements Macstock X wrapped up for 2026 what a great event! Stay tuned for the Digital pass coming soon Digital Pass | Macstock Conference & Expo Our Host 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 his blog Jeff Gamet - Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @[email protected] and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Buy his art! Jeff Gamet Art 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 [email protected]  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 [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], 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 The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email [email protected]  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677