244 - Keep Your iPhone Passcode Safe - With Guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, and Jeff Gamet

In the most recent episode of In Touch With iOS hosted by Dave, he's joined by guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, and Jeff Gamet. We have a discussion on Microsoft's intention to incorporate iMessage into Windows. The conversation then shifts to a concerning issue where thieves have been observing people entering their passcodes and then stealing their iPhones, leaving them locked out of their accounts. To combat this, they explore the use of password managers, particularly their favorite one, 1Password. They also delve into the topic of Apple's Health VP, who discusses the future of Apple Watch and glucose monitoring.

 

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News

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Topics

Beta this week. iOS 16.4 Beta 2 was released this week.

Everything New in iOS 16.4 Beta 2: Apple Books Changes, Apple Music Classical Mentions, Apple Pay in South Korea and More

Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Developers

iOS 16.4 Beta 2 Re-Adds Page Turning Animation to Apple Books

Apple Music Classical Launch Could Be Approaching Based on Code in iOS 16.4 Beta 2 

Apple Seeds Second Beta of watchOS 9.4 to Developers

How to use the new Lock Screen Shortcut in iOS 16.4

iOS 16.4 beta hints at HomePod launch in Israel with support for Siri in Hebrew

Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.4 Beta Users

We have some interesting security topics to discuss this week.

There was an article and video on protecting yourself from data thieves. We discuss iPhone built in keychain vs a password manager Do you use one or both? Tips on keeping things secure in both places.  How to Protect Your iPhone Data From Thieves

Don’t Trust Your iPhone’s Passcode to Keep Your Data Safe

If both your iPhone and passcode get stolen, you're in deep trouble

The saga continues: The LastPass hack saga just keeps getting worse

Meanwhile Top US cybersecurity official calls on Microsoft and Twitter to match Apple’s commitment to user security  Apple security is good even though this social engineering issue occurred. 

We are finding out more about the future of Apple Watch and health. We discuss Apple VP of Health discusses future of Apple Watch and health in India 

Apple's Health VP Talks Glucose Monitoring on Apple Watch Amid Rumors of Noninvasive Tracking Breakthrough

What is Microsoft thinking about bringing iMessage to Windows? We discuss. Microsoft is bringing iMessage to Windows with the Phone Link app

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 Mastadon @daveg65, 

Twitter @daveg65.and the show @intouchwithios

 

Our Regular Contributor

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

About Our Guest

Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Expo: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Twitter @macstockexpo and @formaceyesonly

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.