Summary: This week Mark and Tim give #askMTJC advice on updating Xcode 9 and it's benefits. They also discuss the FreeDOS project. Tim discusses Mike Ash's suggestion of wiping the iPhone 6 Plus and reinstalling iOS 11. iPhone X devices start to ship out in advance of new orders. KRAK is a new WPA2 exploit that affects all users and is being patched. Senator Al Franken queries Apple about Face ID and privacy. Picks: Xcode Main Thread Checker, Three Finger Drag, iTune 12.6.3 Thanks Gord! <strong>Episode 166 Show Links:</strong> <ul class="links"> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mingy92/status/920049142734512128" target="_blank">Matthew Ingwersen on Twitter: "@mtjc_podcast should I update to Xcode 9.0.1 or does it actually cause more issues than it solves?"</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.raywenderlich.com/147308/secure-ios-user-data-keychain-touch-id" target="_blank">How To Secure iOS User Data: The Keychain and Touch ID</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/FreeDOS_Project/status/916988220247805953" target="_blank">FreeDOS on Twitter: "@mtjc_podcast I hope you mention #FreeDOS in the podcast!"</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380815931/itguytec-20" target="_blank">In the Beginning...was the Command Line: Neal Stephenson: 9780380815937: Amazon.com: Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295" target="_blank">How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A_TEP-RAig" target="_blank">iPhone 6 Plus Rotation on iOS 11 - YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mikeash/status/919218708614131712" target="_blank">mikeash on Twitter: "Day two after wiping and restoring my phone in a desperate attempt to fix slowness. Still great. I might just keep this 6+ for another year!"</a></li> <li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201269" target="_blank">Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rubin-9783b2/" target="_blank">Mark Rubin | LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/17/iphone-x-suppliers-on-schedule-to-meet-2017-demand/" target="_blank">iPhone X Parts Suppliers Reportedly on Schedule to Meet 2017 Production Demand - Mac Rumors</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imore.com/krack" target="_blank">KRACK, the WPA2 exploit that kills Wi-Fi security, and what you need to know right now | iMore</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/919988216501030914" target="_blank">Rene Ritchie on Twitter: "Apple has confirmed to me that #wpa2 #KRACK exploit has already been patched in iOS, tvOS, watchOS, macOS betas. Deeper dive to follow."</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/16/apple-face-id-senator-response/" target="_blank">Apple Responds to Senator's Request for Info on Face ID Privacy and Security - Mac Rumors</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2017/09/27/apple-face-id-security-paper-support-document/" target="_blank">Apple Shares In-Depth Security Info on Face ID in New White Paper and Support Doc - Mac Rumors</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thehip.com/long-time-running/" target="_blank">Long Time Running | The Tragically Hip</a></li> </ul> <strong>Episode 166 Picks:</strong> <ul> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/code_diagnostics/main_thread_checker" target="_blank">Main Thread Checker | Apple Developer Documentation</a></li> <li><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204609" target="_blank">Turn on "three finger drag" for your Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support</a></li> <li><a href="http://osxdaily.com/2017/10/09/get-itunes-12-6-3-with-app-store/" target="_blank">Get iTunes 12.6.3 with App Store for Mac and Windows</a></li> </ul>
