iOS 818: Ready, Set, iPhone Upgrade - Make Your Next Device Swap Flawless
Summary
Hosts Micah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard guide listeners through the essential steps for upgrading to a new iPhone ahead of Apple's upcoming September event. They cover purchase options like Apple Upgrade, the importance of encrypted local backups using tools like Amazing, and the nuances of eSIM transfers. The episode also includes a Shortcuts Corner tutorial for automating photo sharing and deletion, along with app caps for the Sneaky Sasquatch crossover and a new Anchor laptop power bank.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Episode overview and upgrade preparation
Apple Upgrade program and purchase options
Trade-in methods and in-store tips
Backup strategies and iMazing usage
eSIM transfer and carrier experiences
Post-transfer verification checklist
Erase process and storage review
Foldable iPhone rumors and trade-in strategy
Final tips and iOS 27 preview
Sponsorship: NetSuite Next
News: Apple event and iOS 27 beta
Shortcuts Corner: Photo sharing automation
App Caps: Sneaky Sasquatch and Anchor battery
Outro and Club Twit promotion
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