iOS Today (Audio)

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Join Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent for iOS Today, TWiT.tv's podcast for all things iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and more! From app reviews to helpful tips and tricks, from the latest news... more

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iOS Today (Audio) episodes:

February 13, 2025iOS 739: Sharing the Love on iOS - Ink Cards, Felt, and Givingli
In this Valentine's Day-themed episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore a few iOS apps and features perfect for sharing love and appreciation with others. From physical card-sending services to digital solutions and customizable widgets, they cover multiple ways to make Valentine's Day special using Apple devices.
Felt: Physical card-sending app with various card styles, custom designs, and the ability to add special items like confetti, chocolates, and stickers to your mailings

Ink: Another physical card service that offers photo cards, calendars, and customizable gifts like mugs and socks

Widgetsmith: App for creating custom widgets, including countdown timers and photo displays perfect for showcasing loved ones on your home screen

Givingli: Digital card and gift service that lets you send virtual cards with attached gift cards from popular retailers like Starbucks, Amazon, and Taco Bell

Valentine's Gifts and Stickers: App offering themed stickers and GIFs for Messages, with both free and paid options

Messages "Send Later" feature: Built-in iOS capability to schedule messages in advance for special occasions
Shortcuts Corner
Question about creating a shortcut to dynamically adjust sleep schedules based on bedtime routine. Plus, adorable dogs!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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41min
February 06, 2025iOS 738: Notes Apps Showdown - Cheatsheet, Freeform, Notion, & more
In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into a comprehensive comparison of popular note-taking apps for iOS, examining their unique features and use cases. They also discuss Apple's surprise launch of a new event planning app called Apple Invites.
Apple Notes: New iOS 18 features including Math Notes, collaborative note-taking capabilities, and family wish list sharing functionality

Freeform: Apple's infinite canvas app that enables collaborative brainstorming, room planning, and freeform content organization with drawing support

Bear: A beautiful Markdown-based notes app with custom keyboards and nested tags, available with a free tier and subscription options

Obsidian: A powerful, customizable note-taking app with community plugins and the ability to create personal wikis

Drafts: An advanced text editor that creates new drafts automatically, featuring powerful actions, custom themes, and extensive widget support

Notion: A versatile workspace tool with templates for various use cases, featuring databases, calendars, and collaborative features
News
Apple launches new "Invites" app requiring iCloud+ subscription to create invitations. It features shared photo albums, weather information, Apple Music playlist integration, and Apple Intelligence for custom backgrounds
Feedback
Question about limiting group chat notifications in driving focus mode

Request for help with continuous reading of non-Kindle ebooks using iOS accessibility features

Discussion of potential workarounds including sending content to Kindle and exploring alternative solutions

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today

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47min
January 30, 2025iOS 737: A Tour of the Tips App - Setup checklist, Genius Picks, & more!
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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41min
January 23, 2025iOS 736: Managing Notifications on Your iPhone - Tips and Tricks to Minimize Distractions
In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss managing notifications on iPhones and iPads, sharing tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your device's notifications and minimize distractions.
Main Topic: Managing Your Notifications
Auditing notifications from the lock screen by swiping left on a notification and tapping Options

Customizing notifications for individual apps in the Notifications settings

Choosing how notifications are displayed: Count, Stack, or List view

Scheduled Summary: Bundling non-critical notifications to be delivered at set times throughout the day

Using Focus modes to control which notifications come through during specific times or activities

Enabling Focus filters to customize app content based on the active Focus mode

Utilizing the Notifications summary and time-sensitive notifications for better notification management
Shortcuts Corner: What's New For iOS 18
New Shortcuts actions available in iOS 16.1 and later, including opening specific App Store pages and the Control Center

Send a Check-in action for sharing location via Messages, useful for automation triggers like starting a workout

Move, rename, and search actions now available on all platforms

Health and Fitness actions for opening specific data types and views

Freeform app gains actions to rename and update boards

Get Current App action enables more powerful automations based on the active app

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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45min
January 16, 2025iOS 735: Level Up Your Lock Screen - Wallpaper styles, placing widgets, & linking a Focus
In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard demonstrate how to customize iPhone lock screens, exploring everything from widgets and fonts to Focus mode integration and automation. They also tackle a viewer question about triggering Mac actions from an iPhone using Keyboard Maestro.
How to access lock screen customization by long-pressing while unlocked

Exploring different lock screen styles including astronomy, emoji, weather, and colour options

Customizing widgets in the top date/time area for quick information access

Changing time display options including fonts, colors, and number systems

Adding up to four small widgets or two rectangular widgets below the clock

Customizing bottom controls (formerly just flashlight and camera) with various app shortcuts and actions

Integration with Focus modes to automatically change lock screens based on activity

Tips for using Always-On Display settings, including hiding wallpaper for better battery awareness

How lock screens connect to home screen layouts and Apple Watch faces for a cohesive experience
Shortcuts Corner
Kenny asks about running a Keyboard Maestro script to eject Time Machine drive remotely. Plus, an adorable pet tax!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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38min
January 09, 2025iOS 734: Magic with Messages - Scheduling, Check In, GIFs, & more!
In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the Messages app's numerous features and hidden capabilities. From advanced safety features like Check In to productivity enhancements like scheduled messages and screen sharing, the hosts reveal powerful tools that many users might not know exist within their Messages app.
Message Organization

-Pin up to 9 conversations to the top of your messages list

-View shared media, links, and collaborations by tapping on contact names

-Access photos quickly by long-pressing the plus button

Message Editing Features

-Edit or unsend recently sent messages

-Schedule messages to send at specific times and dates

-Set message reminders that trigger when messaging specific contacts

Safety Features

-New Check In feature allows friends/family to monitor your journey safety without constant location sharing

-Location sharing options: temporary, day-long, or indefinite

-Battery-efficient alternative to constant Find My location sharing

Audio Messages

-New automatic transcription feature for voice messages

-Dictation option available through microphone button

-Transcriptions happen on-device before sending

Screen Sharing

-Share screens through FaceTime integration

-Draw on shared screens to highlight items

-Request remote control access to help troubleshoot issues

-SharePlay integration for watching content together

Settings and Filters

-Filter unknown senders to reduce spam

-Customize message retention periods

-Control read receipts per contact

-RCS messaging support in certain regions

Shortcuts Corner Segment

-Detailed walkthrough of creating automation for alarm control to benefit a warehouse worker.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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43min
January 02, 2025iOS 733: Starting 2025 With Good App-its - MyRoutine, Pass4Wallet, HomePass, and more!
In this New Year's episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard kick off 2025 by exploring apps that can help viewers build and maintain better habits. They show off various habit-tracking and productivity apps, from sophisticated routine builders to Apple's new built-in journaling solution.
MyRoutine - A science-backed habit tracking app that uses the Fogg Behavior Model to help users build habits by connecting them to existing situations.

Habit Kit - A beautifully designed habit tracker that allows users to set custom goals, categorize habits, and track multiple completions per day!

Apple Journal - Apple's native journaling app that automatically suggests entries based on locations, activities, and photos.

Pass for Wallet - A completely free app for digitizing physical cards, tickets, and passes into Apple Wallet. Helps declutter physical wallets!

HomePass for HomeKit - A comprehensive solution for storing HomeKit device codes across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary created a clever automation solution for a viewer who keeps forgetting their phone in the car. The shortcut uses CarPlay connections and reminders to notify users on their Apple Watch when leaving their vehicle.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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32min
December 19, 2024iOS 732: Our Favorite Apps of 2024 - Fastmail, Balatro+, Croissant, & more!
As another year winds down, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard reflect on the most impressive and useful apps that defined their digital experiences in 2024. In this special episode, the hosts dive deep into their personal favorites across various categories.
Balatro: A unique card game that even non-card players will love

Flighty: The ultimate flight-tracking companion

Carrot Weather: Bringing personality & precision to weather forecasting

Fastmail: An email app packed with powerful features

Croissant: Simplifying cross-platform social media posting

Call Sheet: The ultimate companion for TV and movie enthusiasts

Plus, a few more!

Beyond their top picks, Mikah and Rosemary share insights into how these apps have improved their daily digital lives, offering listeners practical advice on finding and using the best iOS apps of the year.
Feedback
Chris wrote in asking about a method to easily format email replies with different colors for each response.
Shortcuts Corner
Jack asked about a CarPlay notification issue with a shortcut automation. His home arrival notification would activate on the screen but had no audio!

Whether you're looking to optimize your iOS experience or just curious about the year's best apps, this episode of iOS Today is a must-listen!

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

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52min
December 12, 2024iOS 731: App Store Award Finalists 2024 - Kino, Moises, OmniFocus 4, & more!
Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user.
iPhone App of the Year Finalists:

-Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes.

-Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava.

-Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing.

iPhone Game of the Year Finalists:

-AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy.

-WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts.

-Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay.

iPad App of the Year Finalists:

-Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters.

-Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection.

-Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools.

Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists:

-OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates.

-Adobe Lightroom

-Shapr 3D CAD Modeling

-Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here

Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists:

-Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics

-Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation

-Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters

Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists:

-Jigspace: 3D model interaction app

-NBA Live

-What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience

-Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator

Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists:

-Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features

-Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times

-Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health

Cultural Impact Finalists:

-Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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49min
December 05, 2024iOS 730: Taking Your Devices On the Road and Offline - Don't get caught unprepared!
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

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37min

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