Total Mikah (Audio)

Hands-On Apple 209: Understanding Sounds & Haptics

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Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience.

  • Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones
  • Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods
  • Fine-tuning ringtone and alert volume controls for less disruption
  • "Change with buttons" explained: separation of media and alert volumes
  • Customizing haptic feedback and vibration settings for notifications
  • Setting default sounds for ringtones, texts, voicemail, and mail alerts
  • Keyboard feedback: toggling typing sounds and haptics preference
  • Differences between iPhone and iPad haptics (limitations on iPad)
  • Controlling speaker volume limits and effects on media playback
  • Understanding "Reduce Loud Sounds" to avoid abrupt audio spikes
  • Headphone safety: adjusting reduced loud audio upper limit for AirPods
  • Headphone usage notifications & protecting hearing over seven days
  • Managing USB audio accessory settings and privacy tracking

    • Host: Mikah Sargent

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