December 05, 2024

iOS Today 730: Taking Your Devices On the Road and Offline

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36 minutes

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into strategies for using your Apple devices when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. From downloading offline maps and media to utilizing satellite messaging, here are some practical tips for staying productive, informed, and entertained in areas with poor or no connectivity.

Offline Media Preparation: Rosemary recommends carrying a compact 4TB SSD to store ebooks, audiobooks, and movies for entertainment during travel or in areas with no internet.

iOS Offline Maps: iOS 17 and later offer robust offline map capabilities that work without internet connectivity.

Saving Web Content Offline: Reading List feature allows users to save web pages for offline reading.

Downloading Media for Offline Use: Apple TV app and Music app allow downloading entire seasons, episodes, playlists, or individual tracks.

Satellite Connectivity Features: iPhones can now use satellite connectivity for messaging and emergency services.

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Addressing a listener's challenge with rescheduling overdue reminders while maintaining original time settings.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

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December 05, 2024

iOS Today 730: Taking Your Devices On the Road and Offline

Listen Later

36 minutes

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into strategies for using your Apple devices when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. From downloading offline maps and media to utilizing satellite messaging, here are some practical tips for staying productive, informed, and entertained in areas with poor or no connectivity.

Offline Media Preparation: Rosemary recommends carrying a compact 4TB SSD to store ebooks, audiobooks, and movies for entertainment during travel or in areas with no internet.

iOS Offline Maps: iOS 17 and later offer robust offline map capabilities that work without internet connectivity.

Saving Web Content Offline: Reading List feature allows users to save web pages for offline reading.

Downloading Media for Offline Use: Apple TV app and Music app allow downloading entire seasons, episodes, playlists, or individual tracks.

Satellite Connectivity Features: iPhones can now use satellite connectivity for messaging and emergency services.

Shortcuts Corner

Addressing a listener's challenge with rescheduling overdue reminders while maintaining original time settings.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Want access to the video version 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.

You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

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