# 439  - Marty Bought How Many Macs?

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Podcast: [In Touch with iOS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-touch-with-ios-326179)
Published: 2026-08-30T22:04:00+00:00
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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg. Apple's September 9 event is official, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, and Guy Serle break down what they expect from the iPhone 18, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more. The panel also dives into the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, including Marty's latest purchases, plus iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and visionOS 27 betas. Jeff explains his skepticism about general AI and shares an update on his TextExpander privacy concern. Plus, Virginia gets driver's licenses in Apple Wallet, Apple has a cheaper polishing cloth, Rock Paper Pencil gets new tips, AppleCare gets an AI assistant, and the crew shares their latest Things We Found. 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 Apple has announced its September 9 event, and the panel looks ahead to what could be coming, including the iPhone 18 lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods, and what might be saved for another event. In Touch With Vision Pro covers visionOS 27 Beta 7, improvements to Mac Virtual Display, spatial environments created from panoramic photos, and Apple's upcoming live Friday Night Baseball immersive experience. Beta this week includes iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Beta 7, watchOS 27, tvOS, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. Apple also surprised everyone with new Mac mini and Mac Studio models,…

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