November 20, 2025

Hands-On Apple 209: Understanding Sounds & Haptics

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22 minutes

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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November 20, 2025

Hands-On Apple 209: Understanding Sounds & Haptics

Listen Later

22 minutes

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

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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