iOS Today (Audio)

iOS 737: A Tour of the Tips App - Setup checklist, Genius Picks, & more!

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Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard check out the often-overlooked Tips app on Apple devices, showing how it can be a powerful tool for discovering features and learning device functionality. They explore how the app has evolved from basic instructions to become an essential resource for both new and experienced users, complete with interactive demos and deep links to settings.

  • Get Started section contains essential setup checklists for new devices, covering Face ID, Apple account, iCloud backup, and emergency contacts
  • Navigate Your iPhone feature provides interactive tutorials with animations for basic gestures and controls
  • Practice mode lets users try gestures with real-time feedback and haptic responses
  • What's New in iOS section highlights latest features and updates
  • Genius Picks section showcases expert-curated tips, including lesser-known features like Vehicle Motion Cues for reducing motion sickness
  • Complete user guides for iPhone, Apple Watch, HomePod, Apple TV, and AirPods
  • Tips widget can be added to home screen and customized for different Focus modes
  • Search function helps quickly find specific features or solutions
  • Tips can be bookmarked and shared with others

    • Feedback

    • Question about disabling CarPlay navigation prompts to home/work

      • Shortcuts Corner

      • An explanation of how to customize the Apple Health data export based on specific health data types (steps, sleep, blood oxygen, etc.)

        • Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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