About this episode

This episode discusses essential steps for a flawless iPhone upgrade and device swap.

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 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Rosemary Orchard

Topics covered

• iPhone upgrade
• device swap
• data transfer
• eSIM activation
• backup importance
• Apple news
• photo management

Keywords

• iPhone upgrade
• device swap
• data transfer
• eSIM
• backups
• Apple news
• photo management

Sponsors

OutSystems, NetSuite

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Apple Upgrade Program, iCloud, iMazing, Apple Arcade, Anker

Products: Sneaky Sasquatch

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