Thursday, September 21, 2023

iPhone 15 and iOS 17 Check-in

What is your report? Did you update iOS or iPadOS? Do you have App Store doing Auto Updates? Are any of your Studio apps requiring subscriptions now? 

Demo of my choices: 

App Store Tour - in Settings app > App Store > App Updates - automatic > OFF. Open App Store app and go to Account in top right corner. Scroll up to see Available Updates and anything that is not critical to my workflow > Update. Important apps read MORE to see if the developer has gone to Subscription model. Tap name of app to view details, In-App Purchase options and related apps under "You Might Also Like" section. Briefly look at Halide, Metaphor and Photomator for changes pre iOS 17. 

Halide Mark II Pro > Technical Readout for current cameras on device. Wonderful summary. 

Home Screen gestures: swipe between apps for Spotlight Search. Briefly Touch and Hold on app icon for Quick Action menu. Longly Touch and Hold on app icon to get into wiggly Home Screen edit mode. 

PicCollage for Quick Action menu will differ from other apps - up to developer to add items to this menu. 

You are ambassadors for iPhone and iPad features to share with friends and family. 


How big is the Pro Max, can it fit in a back jeans pocket? Is a lanyard or small purse the right fit? 

Carolyn - pick up iPhone 15 Pro Max at Galleria
Chad - 13 Pro w 256GB - upgrade iPhone on pause, delayed update iOS
Irene - upgrade iPhone on pause, delayed update iOS 
Mike - waiting upgrade iPhone - has Sandmarc lenses 
Karen - 12Pro Max w 512GB is good for now 
Colleen - 14 Pro w 256GB - accessories/cables are slowing down upgrade 
Roe - 14 Pro w cellular provider discount - holding off for 16 pro next year
Cheryl - 13 Pro w 512GB - waiting to update later 
Linda - 12 Pro Max w 512GB - not feeling need to upgrade 
Marilyn - 14 Pro w 512GB - 15 Pro Mac w 512GB - too many unused apps 
Charlene - 11 Pro - 15 Pro ordered - Keychain sync data is stuck in a loop in iOS 16  
JoEllen - 14 Pro w 512GB - ordered new Watch for gestures - uses Xfinity mobile and not eligible for Apple 2 year payment options (only offered if paying one of the big three cellular companies!) -  upgraded to new Tesla and amazed at new tech
Melissa - 13 Pro w 256GB - ordered 15 Pro w 256GB on 2 year Apple Card payment plan because 16 Pro will be out this time next year; Watch v6 will be traded-in for v9; lots of new accessories/cables in my future 

Buy out right or buy on installment plan? Trade-in for discount or give to family member? 

Look at apps that are not used or needed to recover some GB of storage space! After the replication to new iPhone is complete, confirm your iCloud subscription only has one phone device backup and one pad device backup. Delete old backup when you are sure of data transfer to recover some iCloud space. 

How about a field trip to explore our various iPhones and the camera/iOS features available? October 5th. Details on where to meet for car pool will be sent in email, plan on 9:30 am departure.