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iOS Today (Audio) episodes

January 31, 2023iOS 639: iOS Collaboration Stations - iCloud Sharing, Safari Tab Groups, iWork Collaboration, SharePlay
Thanks to the interconnectivity available via iCloud, you can share and collaborate with other iOS, iPad, macOS, and tvOS users. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent show you some ways to take advantage of the built-in collaboration features of Apple's platforms.
Use iCloud to share and collaborate – Apple Support

Collaborate on projects with Messages on iPhone – Apple Support

Share Tab Groups and collaborate in Safari on iPad – Apple Support

Collaborate on documents in Pages, Numbers and Keynote on iPhone, iPad and Mac – Apple Support

Get started with Freeform on iPad – Apple Support

Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPhone – Apple Support
News
Apple slashes iPhone trade-in prices but increases others

iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a 'game changer' by search and rescue teams

Apple Music 'Replay 2023' Playlist Now Available

Apple HomePod (second-gen) review: playing it safe - The Verge
Shortcuts Corner
Craig wants to create a time- and weather-based automation that automatically sends SMS messages.
Feedback & Questions
Jon needs help getting iOS Today to AirPlay on a television.

Alice's daughter needs help getting email to sync between an iPhone and a MacBook Air.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: PCalc

Mikah's App Cap: Creatures of the Deep

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 15 min
January 24, 2023iOS 638: AirPlay Augmentations for iPhone & iPad - HomePod (2nd Generation), AirPlay Audio & Video, Sonos
Apple has revealed a new HomePod, so Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent take some time to talk about the 2nd-generation device and share some tips and tricks for using AirPlay to stream audio and video.
Use AirPlay to stream audio - Apple Support

Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use AirPlay with Apple devices – Apple Support

Sonos

Belkin - SoundForm Connect

Encounter+

Scorecard
News
iOS 16.3 fixes multiple security vulnerabilities along with iOS 15.7.3 and other updates

Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn - MacStories

Apple HomePod 2 already facing delays in major markets
Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary Orchard shows you how to reset your HomePod volume, cat-proof your HomePod, and create a wakeup alarm that's linked to your HomePod Stereo pair.
Feedback & Questions
Ken wants to know about an app mentioned on iOS Today that lets users track subscriptions.

Todd asks Rosemary and Mikah to create an episode of iOS Today focused on weather stations.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Thwip

Mikah's App Cap: Wallaroo

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 24 min
January 17, 2023iOS 637: Weather Apps for iOS - CARROT Weather, Weather.app, AeroWeather, Windy.app, Living Earth
iOS darling, Dark Sky, has come to an end and folks are on the lookout for new weather apps to replace it. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent demonstrate a few weather apps to help you find your Dark Sky replacement.
Weather

CARROT Weather

Met Office Weather Forecast

Living Earth - Clock & Weather

AeroWeather

Windy.app - wind & weather
News
Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max, with more game-changing performance and the longest battery life ever in a Mac

Apple introduces new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro — more powerful, capable, and versatile than ever

iOS 16.3 beta slightly changes how 'Call with Hold' for Emergency SOS works

Apple Maps Now Allows Businesses to Customize Their Listings

The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions

The end of the Twitter client era
Shortcuts Corner
Scott needs help creating a weather-based automation for Lutron electric shades.

Simon wants to know how to better organize and find Shortcuts once they've been created.

Mikah is looking for a way to create a greeting based on the time of day (good morning, good afternoon, good evening).
Feedback & Questions
Ashley shares an app recommendation (TV Launcher) and thanks Rosemary for her help with multi-timezone calendar entries.

Jeremy shares some suggestions on how to remember a CarPlay-connected phone that's been left in the car.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Shift Cam SnapGrip, SnapPod, and SnapLight

Mikah's App Cap: Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 27 min
January 10, 2023iOS 636: Productive, Creative, Useful, and Entertaining Apps for iOS - Things 3, Runestone, DaVinci Resolve
Let's take a look at some of the best apps for productivity, creativity, utility, and entertainment. Christopher Lawley joins Mikah Sargent in an episode focused on the tools Christopher uses to create, organize, and play.
Things 3

Craft - Docs and Notes Editor

Runestone

DaVinci Resolve

Ferrite Recording Studio

Fontcase - Manage Your Type

Timery for Toggl

Highlights: PDF Reader & Notes

Lumy

Anybox: Bookmark & Read Later

TV Forecast
News
Apple Plans to Drop Key Broadcom Chip to Use In-House Design

MacBook butterfly keyboard lawsuit: How to check if you're eligible for up to $395 payout

In re MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement
Feedback & Questions
Clinton wants to create a custom email signature, but is having trouble getting iOS to format it properly.

Bob wants to know about the Tidbyt display in Mikah's background.

Dan wants to know about the iOS app Leo mentions during This Week in Google.
App Caps
Christopher's App Cap: Gametrack

Mikah's App Cap: SongShift

Host: Mikah Sargent

Co-Host: Christopher Lawley

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1 hr 21 min
January 03, 2023iOS 635: Setting Habits in the New Year - Time Timer, Tickmate, (Not Boring) Habits, Aloe Bud, and more!
It wouldn't be a New Year if we didn't spend some time focusing on healthy habits! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps for tracking habits and managing resolutions.
Bobby - Track subscriptions

Life Cycle - Track Your Time

Fabulous: Daily Habit Tracker

Time Timer

Tickmate 1-Bit Journal

(Not Boring) Habits

Penbook

Aloe Bud

Habitica
News
Apple sunsets Dark Sky, shifts features to Weather in iOS 16

Inside the Tech Powering Apple's Envelope-Pushing, Risky Mixed Reality Headset

Apple Watch Can Accurately Predict Stress Levels, Study Shows

Apple raising prices of its battery replacement service for older iPhone models
Shortcuts Corner
Alex needs help sorting their work photos from their personal photos.
Feedback & Questions
Dave keeps forgetting their phone in their car due to the convenience of CarPlay and wireless charging. Dave wants to know if there's an app or Shortcut that can help them remember to grab their phone before they leave the car.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: MindPal - Brain Training

Mikah's App Cap: sugar (game)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 19 min
December 27, 2022iOS 634: iOS Today's 2022 Year in Review - A look back at iOS Today's best moments in 2022
Mikah Sargent details the coolest, most interesting, and most entertaining moments of iOS Today in 2022.
Apple moves Safari's Tab Bar to the bottom of the screen on iOS.

Apple introduces a feature that lets you unlock your phone with Face ID while wearing a mask.

Rosemary Orchard shows users how to connect a Bluetooth mouse to iPad.

Rosemary and Mikah explain how to use a spare iPhone as a webcam for the Mac.

Mikah Sargent walks users through the full-featured Reminders app for iOS.

Rosemary and Mikah show off iOS Today's new podcast artwork.

Rosemary and Mikah detail the Apple Design Awards from WWDC.

Matthew Cassinelli joins Mikah to talk about Focus Modes on iOS.

Rosemary and Mikah demonstrate hidden gestures on iOS and iPadOS.

Shelly Brisbin joins Mikah Sargent to talk about accessibility features on Apple's platforms.

Rosemary and Mikah answer practical questions about the new (at the time) iPhone 14.

Rosemary and Mikah discuss Apple's newly announced (at the time) iPads.

Christopher Lawley joins Mikah to talk about the Apple TV and oft-missed features for tvOS.

Rosemary Orchard answers comedian Steve Martin's Shortcuts question.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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1 hr 46 min
December 20, 2022iOS 633: Our 12 Favo(u)rites of Christmas - Rosemary and Mikah's Favorite Apps & Features of 2022
The end of the year is upon us, which means it's time for Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent to pick their favorite apps and features of 2022.
Flighty - Your Flights Tracker

Fantastical

NetNewsWire: RSS Reader

Clock

Picsew - Screenshot Stitching

1Password 8

Lensa

WaterMinder

GoodLinks

Parcel

Apple Music Sing

Freeform
News
iOS 16.2 is released with Advanced Data Protection, Apple Music Sing, and more

iPhone app sideloading? Developers can't agree whether it's a blessing or a disaster waiting to happen

iPhone's Life-Saving Satellite Feature Launching in Additional Countries Next Year

Apple finally details what's new in the latest AirTag firmware updates

Matter-enabled Amazon Echo devices to work with iOS soon as phase-one rollout is now complete
Shortcuts Corner
Ashley needs to create a Shortcut that will create calendar events in a different timezone.
Feedback & Questions
D wants to know why the Photos widget keeps presenting Memories in the Photos app with music included.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Minesweeper ~

Mikah's App Cap: The Much Much How How and I, Cosmo Sheldrake

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 47 min
December 13, 2022iOS 632: Rosemary & Mikah's Holiday Gift Guide - Twelve South AirFly, Doxie Scanner, Level Lock+, and more!
It's hard to shop for the techie person in your life who already has everything (or immediately purchases anything they might want). Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of their favorite gadgets, accessories, and offerings for giving gifts this holiday season.
Twelve South Airfly

Doxie

Anker PopSocket Battery

Anker 737 Battery

AirPods or AirPods Pro

Incase Lanyard

Mophie 3 in 1 Travel Charger

Level Lock+

Minix Charger

Pop Chart

Fledging Spruce Charger

Kindle Scribe

MoKo 5 in 1 Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand
News
EU officially says all new iPhones will need USB-C starting in December 2024

Apple releases new AirTag firmware ahead of iOS 16.2 update

Apple Expands Emergency SOS via Satellite to UK, France, Germany, and Ireland
Shortcuts Corner
Kevin needs help automating a complicated bathroom with lots of smart home products.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Mikah's App Cap: Hello There

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 44 min
December 06, 2022iOS 631: Send Season's Greetings in the Mail - Punkpost, ElfYourself, Felt, Ink Cards, Elfster, and more!
From Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's cards, to birthday and thank-you notes, these apps make it easy to add a personal touch to your mail. Tune in to hear Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent's top picks and get inspired to send some heartfelt cards to your loved ones!
Jacquie Lawson Ecards

Punkpost

ElfYourself

Felt

Moonpig: Birthday Cards

Ink Cards

thortful

Elfster

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Affinity Photo 2 for iPad

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Pixelmator

Keynote
News
Apple introduces Apple Music Sing

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program in Europe

Apple Pay launch in South Korea delayed due to review of local terms and conditions

PSA: Next time, I'll do AirTag battery replacement en-masse

HomePod Mini Launches in Finland, Norway, and Sweden on December 13 [Updated]
Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary shares a deal on a pre-lit smart Wreath from Twinkly and shows off her WiFi-connected Christmas tree.

Steven asks for help creating a Shortcut that generates category tags in the Notes app for iOS.
Feedback & Questions
Colleen writes in to share the Shortcut Colleen recently made. Turns out Shortcuts aren't just for Apple power users!

Robert asks for a recommendation on the best router to use with a complex smart home setup.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Belkin Camera Mount for macOS Ventura

Mikah's App Cap: How We Feel

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 30 min
November 29, 2022iOS 630: App Store Award Winners - BeReal, GoodNotes, Moncage, El Hijo, Wylde Flowers, and more!
Apple has revealed the winners of the 2022 App Store Awards! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent take you through the list of some of the best apps and games for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
BeReal. Your friends for real.

GoodNotes 5

MacFamilyTree 10

ViX: Cine y TV en Español

Gentler Streak Workout Tracker

Apex Legends Mobile

Moncage

Inscryption

Wylde Flowers

El Hijo

Dot's Home

How We Feel

Inua - A Story in Ice and Time

Locket Widget

Water tracker Waterllama
Shortcuts Corner
Steve Martin (yes, that one) needs some help with his email shortcut.

Mikah Sargent (yes, the co-host of the show) needs some help with his Shortcut for downloading images from a web page.
Feedback & Questions
Bill solves the problem of the M1 iPad that won't stream video properly.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Belkin Secure Holder with Carabiner for AirTag

Mikah's App Cap: Belkin Wemo Stage Scene Controller

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 32 min

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