iOS Today (Audio)

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iOS Today (Audio) episodes:

July 25, 2024iOS 712: HomePod Tips & Tricks - Intercom, ambient sounds, humidity sensors, & more
In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the world of HomePod and HomePod mini, revealing a treasure trove of tips and tricks. From setting alarms and using intercom features to leveraging built-in sensors and personal requests, the duo explores the full potential of Apple's smart speakers. The episode concludes with a Shortcuts Corner segment, addressing a viewer's question about customizing shortcut menu appearances.
HomePod Tips and Tricks:
Setting alarms: Using voice commands or the Home app to set and manage alarms on HomePod

Shazam integration: HomePod can identify songs playing nearby, though it doesn't save the results

Temperature and humidity sensors: Newer HomePods can measure room conditions

Intercom feature: Send voice messages to specific rooms or the entire house

Ambient sounds: Apple's remastered soundscapes for relaxation and focus

Personal requests: Access messages, reminders, calendars, and more through voice commands

"What's my update?" feature: Get a personalized morning briefing including weather, reminders, and news

Troubleshooting: Rosemary shares her experience with Siri weather responses and offers tips for resolving issues
Feedback:
A listener wants to know how to omit BBEdit from constantly showing up as a "Recent" file
Shortcuts Corner:
Custom menu images: A viewer asks how to add custom images to shortcut menus

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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46min
July 18, 2024iOS 711: Tips & Tricks You Might Have Missed - Personalized vibrations, Live Captions, Reply button
In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard unveil a treasure trove of hidden features and advanced tips for iOS and iPadOS devices. From transforming your on-screen keyboard into a precision text-editing tool to customizing contact notifications, the hosts cover many practical tips to enhance your Apple device experience. They also explore photo editing tricks, Wi-Fi password sharing, live captions in FaceTime, and creating shortcuts for health management.
Keyboard tricks:
Using the spacebar as a trackpad for precise text editing

Quick-switching between letters, numbers, and symbols without changing keyboards
Contact customization:
Setting personalized vibrations and ringtones for important contacts

Managing emergency bypass settings to prioritize notifications
Photo management:
Copying text from screenshots when apps don't allow selection

Applying consistent edits across multiple photos
iOS 17 features:
Streamlined two-factor authentication with automatic code-filling

Customizable home screen layouts and focus modes
Communication enhancements:
Live captions in FaceTime calls

Replying to specific messages in iMessage threads
Feedback:
Discussion on authentication for the new iPhone mirroring feature
Shortcuts Corner:
Medication reminders:
Creating a shortcut to set alarms for medication schedules
Nutritional tracking:
Developing a custom shortcut to log dietary information in the Health app

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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49min
July 11, 2024 iOS 710: Apple Design Award 2024 Winners (Part 2) - Winners for Social Impact, Visuals, and Spatial Computing
In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the second half of the 2024 Apple Design Award winners, covering the categories of Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and the new Spatial Computing category. They discuss standout apps and games that push the boundaries of design and functionality across Apple's platforms, including innovative uses of Apple Vision Pro technology.

Social Impact category winners:

Gentler Streak: A fitness app that takes a more compassionate approach to fitness tracking

The Wreck: A narrative game exploring themes of grief and sisterhood

Visuals and Graphics category winners:

Rooms: An 8-bit style room design app with social features

Lies of P: A Pinocchio-inspired action game with stunning visuals

Spatial Computing category winners:

djay: A DJ app that creates an immersive turntable experience in Apple Vision Pro

Blackbox: A puzzle game that cleverly uses device sensors and features

Shortcuts Corner:

Discussion of how to add custom app icons to shortcuts in iOS 17 and 18

Rosemary and Mikah also addressed a listener question about the potential of AI-enhanced Siri to provide personalized recommendations based on user data, discussing the possibilities and limitations of such features.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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46min
June 27, 2024iOS 709: Apple Design Award 2024 Winners (Part 1) - Showcasing Innovative, Inclusive, and Engaging Apps
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard check out the first set of winners and finalists of the Apple Design Awards 2024. They discuss apps and games that stood out in the categories of Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Interaction, highlighting how these apps and games make the most of Apple's technologies and deliver exceptional experiences. Later in the Shortcuts Corner segment, Rosemary tackles a listener question about creating a medication reminder shortcut.
Main Topic: Apple Design Award Winners - Part 1
Bears Gratitude (winner, Delight and Fun): A cute and colorful journaling app that encourages daily gratitude entries and self-care.

NYT Games (winner, Delight and Fun): A comprehensive collection of games from the New York Times, including crosswords, Spelling Bee, Wordle, and more.

Crayola Adventures (winner, Inclusivity): An adventure game for children that sets a new standard for inclusive character creation options.

oko (winner, Inclusivity): An accessible navigation app that uses AI to provide detailed instructions and assistance for visually impaired users.

Lost in Play (winner, Innovation): A beautifully drawn adventure game that feels like an interactive graphic novel.

Procreate Dreams (winner, Innovation): A powerful drawing and illustration app that takes full advantage of the Apple Pencil and its features.

Crouton (winner, Interaction): A feature-rich recipe manager and meal planner with unique interactions, such as using facial gestures to navigate recipes on iPhone and iPad.

Rytmos (winner, Interaction): A clever puzzle game where solving mazes creates layered audio loops, resulting in a full musical composition.
Shortcuts Corner:
Listener Alex asks for help creating a shortcut to remind his father-in-law to take medication every five hours, without disturbing him during the night.

Rosemary explains that while it's not possible to directly log medication in the Health app, a close solution can be achieved.

She suggests adding an icon to the home screen that, when tapped, logs the medication as taken and sets a reminder for the next dose.

The shortcut should also disable any existing medication reminders and avoid setting reminders during the father-in-law's sleeping hours.

Rosemary walks through the process of creating the shortcut using actions like Find Alarms, Adjust Date, and If statements.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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54min
June 20, 2024 iOS 708: iOS 18 Additional Features - Apple Intelligence, Genmoji, Siri with ChatGPT
In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore the additional features coming in iOS and iPadOS 18 that weren't covered in their initial WWDC recap. They discuss the exciting potential of Apple's new AI capabilities with Apple Intelligence, fascinating updates to the Notes app with enhanced handwriting recognition, and much more. The show concludes with an insightful Shortcuts Corner segment exploring automation improvements tied to AirPods and the Home app.

Main Topic: iOS 18 Additional Features

- Apple Intelligence: Apple's take on generative AI with a focus on privacy and on-device processing. Woven into many new iOS 18 features.

- Writing tools: Enhancements to make text more friendly/professional, summarize, proofread, and more. Smart reply improvements in Mail.

- Image generation: An "image playground" to create custom images based on context. Unique "Genmoji" to make your own emoji.

- Photos: Improved search, memory movies, and the ability to clean up unwanted elements in pictures.

- Siri: ChatGPT integration and potential for other large language models in the future.

- Notes app: Auto-refine and straighten handwriting, copy handwriting as text, audio recording, and more updates coming post-release.

- Calculator app and Math Notes: A new place for handwritten equations, graphing, and dynamic calculation.

- Maps: Integrated hiking trail maps and topographic maps, potentially replacing third-party apps.

- Passwords app: A dedicated place to manage passwords across devices, similar to third-party password managers.

- SharePlay: Shared playback controls on HomePods and screen sharing with device control in FaceTime.

- Wallet app and Apple Pay: "Tap to Cash" for easy money transfer, rewards/points balances, and installment financing options.

- Journal app: Search functionality, widgets for writing prompts and streaks, and integration with Health app.

- Apple TV app: "Insight" feature to identify on-screen people and music, plus enhanced dialogue options on more devices.

- Home app: Granular controls for guest access, HomeKey improvements for hands-free unlocking.

Shortcuts Corner

- AirPods: Head nodding/shaking detection for automation prompts and enhanced voice isolation for better audio in windy conditions.

- Home app: Robot vacuum integration to run cleaning automations when everyone leaves home.

- Energy monitoring: Ability to add utility providers to track energy usage and work towards more eco-friendly automations.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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45min
June 13, 2024iOS 707: iOS 18 Core Features - The Game-Changing Features You Need to Know
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the core features of the highly anticipated iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, fresh off the heels of Apple's WWDC keynote. The duo explores the major changes and improvements users can expect, from the redesigned Messages and Photos apps to the enhanced customization options for the home screen and Control Center. Rosemary also shares her insights on the upcoming changes to the Shortcuts app in the Shortcuts Corner segment.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18:
Messages app improvements: scheduled messages, text formatting, animated effects, and RCS support

Phone app updates: T9 search and the ability to record and transcribe calls

Home screen customization: large icons, free placement of apps, and tinted icons

Control Center enhancements: widget-like functionality and customizable pages

Photos app redesign: new carousel view, collections, memories, and AI-powered features

Mail app updates: categorization, grouping emails, and design changes (coming later)

Siri improvements: seamless switching between typing and talking, and enhanced understanding

Privacy and security updates: limiting app access to contacts, local networks, and Bluetooth devices

Minor updates to the Health, Fitness, Reminders, and Calendar apps
Shortcuts Corner:
App Intents: the magic behind Shortcuts, driving many of the new features

Redesigned Shortcuts app UI: improved organization and faster loading times

Enhanced scripting actions: checking device type and adding multiple conditions to an "if" action

Shortcuts in Control Center and on the lock screen for quick access

Simplified Home app actions for controlling accessories

New Reminders actions: opening specific lists, pinning/unpinning lists

Books app actions: navigating pages, opening specific views, and controlling page scrolling

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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50min
June 06, 2024 iOS 706: Tools for your iPhone & iPad - Simple Scan, Discovery, Text Workflow, Elsewhen, Tally
Your iPhone and iPad can be powerhouse devices — especially when you have the right tools for the job. In this episode of iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great tools and utilities to help you take your iPhone and iPad to the next level of productivity.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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53min
May 30, 2024 iOS 705: Upgrade Your iOS Widgets - Sleep++, Fantastical, Cloud Battery, Peak, CARROT Weather
If you've been rocking the standard, default, first-party widgets from Apple, your widget game needs an upgrade! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best widgets to stay updated, informed, and in control on your iPhone and iPad.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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53min
May 23, 2024 iOS 704: Apple's New M4 iPad Pro - Shiny new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, & Magic Keyboard
In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss their experiences with Apple's newly released M4 iPad Pros and accessories. They cover the new features and improvements, including the OLED display, updated design, Magic Keyboard with function keys, and the new Apple Pencil Pro. Rosemary also addresses a listener's question about creating a shortcut to quickly access downtime settings on a Mac.

M4 iPad Pros:

• The new iPad Pros have an OLED display, offering improved contrast and color reproduction

• Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB, with higher-tier models having more RAM and an extra performance core.

• The Magic Keyboard has been updated with a function row, haptic trackpad, and all-new hardware design.

• The Apple Pencil Pro introduces haptic feedback, a programmable squeeze gesture, and a "barrel roll" feature for adjusting brush/tool shape based on pencil orientation

• Apps like Freeform and GoodNotes are being updated to support the new Apple Pencil Pro capabilities

• Availability varies by model, and waiting for refurbished units or discounts may be beneficial

Shortcuts Corner:

• A listener asks for a way to quickly access downtime settings on their children's Macs

• Rosemary creates a shortcut using the Mac's System Preferences URL scheme to open the downtime settings directly

• She recommends adding the shortcut to the Mac's menu bar for easy access

• While it's not possible to toggle downtime automatically with a shortcut due to security concerns, this method still streamlines the process of adjusting the settings

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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53min
May 16, 2024iOS 703: Safari Extensions Worth Downloading - 1Blocker, Browser Note, Keyword Search
In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the world of Safari extensions, discussing a variety of handy tools that can enhance your browsing experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. From content blockers to custom search engines, the duo explores the benefits and potential drawbacks of these powerful add-ons. Additionally, Rosemary tackles a Shortcuts Corner question about switching Apple Watch faces using Siri.
Safari Extensions:
Browser Note: A simple extension that allows you to stick virtual post-it notes on websites, reminding you of important information when you revisit the page.

Keyword Search: An extension that enables custom search engines for various websites, allowing you to quickly search Amazon, DuckDuckGo, and even TWiT.tv right from Safari's address bar.

1Blocker: A powerful content blocker that prevents ads and trackers from loading on web pages, potentially speeding up your browsing experience and protecting your privacy.

Redirect Web for Safari: An extension that lets you create custom redirect rules for websites, ensuring you always end up on the correct version of a site (e.g., old.reddit.com instead of www.reddit.com).

PayPal Honey: A controversial but money-saving extension that automatically finds and applies coupons and deals as you shop online.

Vinegar and Baking Soda: Two extensions that work together to improve your video watching experience by replacing the native video player controls on YouTube and other video sites with iOS's native controls.

Opener: While not technically a Safari extension, this app allows you to choose which app opens when you click on a link, giving you more control over your browsing experience.
Shortcuts Corner:
Doug asks how to switch Apple Watch faces using Siri without having to confirm the action on his watch when his iPhone is locked.

Rosemary walks through the process of ensuring the shortcut has the necessary permissions to run when the device is locked and troubleshoots potential issues Doug may be facing.

If the "Allow Running When Locked" option is missing, Rosemary suggests resetting the shortcut's privacy settings or recreating the shortcut from scratch.

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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48min

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