iOS Today 818

Apple’s latest iPhone event is around the corner, but are you actually ready to upgrade? This episode digs into the essential, often overlooked steps that could make or break your next device swap.

• Apple Upgrade Program and comparing phone purchasing options
• Tips and tricks for trading in or handing down your old iPhone
• Importance of backups: iCloud, local, and encrypted with iMazing
• Steps for safely transferring data and activating eSIM
• Verifying new phone setup: calls, texts, Apple Pay, and Watch
• How to properly erase the old device before trade-in
• Reviewing device storage and considering foldable iPhone rumors
• News: Apple’s Surprise and Shine event and iOS 27 rollout anticipation
• Shortcuts Corner: Building a share sheet shortcut for photo management
• App Caps: Apple Arcade Sneaky Sasquatch crossover and Anker power bank accessory

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• Transcripts: iOS Today 818 Transcript

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• Apple Upgrade: lease, finance, or buy?
• Quick Start + temporary iCloud storage
• Make an encrypted local backup
• Move eSIM, Apple Watch, and Health safely
• Verify first; erase and trade in last
• Apple schedules “Surprise and shine” event for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT
• iOS 27 beta 8 released August 31
• Subway Surfers+ × Sneaky Sasquatch crossover
• Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)