iOS 818: Ready, Set, iPhone Upgrade - Make Your Next Device Swap Flawless
Summary
Hosts Micah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard guide listeners through preparing for an iPhone upgrade ahead of Apple's September 9 event. They discuss purchase options like the Apple Upgrade leasing program and carrier plans, emphasizing the critical importance of creating encrypted local backups using tools like iMazing to preserve data. The episode covers the nuances of eSIM transfers, verifying Apple Pay and Apple Watch connectivity, and proper device erasure procedures. Additionally, Rosemary demonstrates a Shortcuts workflow for sharing photos to a specific iCloud Drive folder, while the ho…
Topics discussed
Intro and OutSystems Sponsorship
Welcome and episode overview
Apple Upgrade program and purchase options
Trade-in methods and in-store transfer tips
Backup strategies: iMazing, iCloud, and local backups
eSIM transfer experiences and carrier switching
Post-transfer verification: data, Apple Pay, and Watch
Erasing old device and storage capacity review
Foldable iPhone rumors and return policies
Final tips and iOS 27 outlook
NetSuite Sponsorship
News: Apple event date and iOS 27 betas
Shortcuts Corner: Photo sharing and iCloud automation
App Caps: Sneaky Sasquatch crossover and Anchor power bank
Outro, Club TWIT promo, and host socials
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