iOS Today (Audio)

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iOS Today (Audio) episodes

September 13, 2022iOS 619: New iPhones, Watches, and the Best of iOS 16 - iPhone 14, new AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, and more
Now back from the "Far Out." event in Cupertino, Mikah Sargent joins Rosemary Orchard to talk about all the new hardware Apple announced. The two provide an in-depth rundown of Apple's new devices.
iPhone 14

iPhone 14 Pro

AirPods Pro

Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch Series 8

Apple Watch Ultra
Shortcuts Corner
Cuadratic needs help creating a Shortcut for saving links to Notion.
Feedback & Questions
Kenny wants to know how to issue corrections for Apple Maps.

Michael reminds listeners about "iTunes Match," a service that lets you match your digital audio library with the same tracks from Apple's music library.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Pastel

Mikah's App Cap: Duplicate Detection in Photos for iOS 16

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 50 min
September 06, 2022iOS 618: Apple's "Far Out" iPhone Event Preview - iPhone 14 and Apple Watch rumors to get excited about!
Before Mikah Sargent heads out to Apple's "Far Out" event on September 7th, he talks with Rosemary Orchard about all the exciting possibilities (from camera tech to body temperature sensing) that iPhone and Apple Watch users should look forward to!
News
California's Kids' Code Passes Unanimously in the State Senate, Affecting Apps' Child-Safety Standards

Apple Maps Celebrates 10th Anniversary, the App has Come a Long Way!
Shortcuts
A brief preview of iOS 16's Shortcuts capabilities

Robert wants to know if he can save his training/exercise results to Calendar via Shortcuts
Feedback
Jeremy isn't ruling out the possibility of a purple iPhone 14 even if it isn't at "Far Out"

Preston has a Satechi Hub for the iPad, and notes that it has trouble with pass-through charging for the M1 model.

Michael found last week's episode very useful for his file management processes!

Lori's storage in iCloud is getting too full, and she thinks her email is the culprit...but is it really?
App Caps
Rosemary: Textastic Code Editor 9

Mikah: HomeDevices for HomeKit

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 31 min
August 30, 2022iOS 617: Manage Your Files on iPhone & iPad - Dropbox, DEVONthink, Yoink, and more!
The built-in Files app is only one of several file-management options available to you on iOS and iPadOS. Rosemary and Mikah show you how to organize, archive, ZIP, and UnZIP your files on iPhone and iPad.
ZIP and UnZIP Files on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

View and Modify Files and Folders in Files on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Connect External Storage Devices on iPad

FE File Explorer Pro

DEVONthink To Go 3

Documents by Readdle

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish

Working Copy - Git client

Dropbox

Yoink - Improved Drag and Drop

FileBrowser Professional
News
Apple Announces September 7 Event

Apple launches new Education Community hub, adds new Forum section

Relay FM for St. Jude (2022)

Apple Confirms iPadOS Update Will Be Released After iOS 16

DuckDuckGo email privacy service now available to all
Feedback & Questions
Steve needs help sorting and displaying their photos on two different iPads.

Dean is on the lookout for an iOS app that provides custom faces for Apple Watch.

Kim is having trouble switching between Apple's AirPods and third-party Bluetooth earbuds when listening to the audio on their Apple Watch.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Sanho 6-in-1 USB-C Hub & Satechi Aluminum Type-C Mobile Pro Hub

Mikah's App Cap: Knots 3D

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 19 min
August 23, 2022iOS 616: Taking Your iPhone Offline - Apple Music offline, Low Data Mode, TripMode, and more!
When you're out and about without a strong WiFi connection, these apps, settings, and tips can help you use your iPhone, iPad, and Mac offline.
Download Music from Apple Music

Low Data Mode

Offload Unused Apps

Audible

Tripmode

ExpressVPN

Amazon Kindle

Apple Books

Apple TV

Divinity - Original Sin 2

Disney+

Netflix

Plex: Movies, TV, Music & More

Plexamp

Prologue

Civilization VI
News
Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks

You now have an extra year to get your iPhone 12's audio issues fixed

UK carrier EE is the first to include the Apple One bundle as part of a mobile phone plan
Shortcuts Corner
Doug shares a tip regarding creating Calendar events using Shortcuts on iOS.

Marc wants to know if there's a way to create a daily news update using Shortcuts on iOS.
Feedback & Questions
Tom wants CarPlay to show a zoomed-in version of Apple Maps instead of a zoomed-out version.

G. James shares a great tip regarding the time picker in Calendar events on iOS.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Planes Control!

Mikah's App Cap: MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 15 min
August 16, 2022iOS 615: iOS Accessibility With Shelly Brisbin - Door Detection, Apple Watch Mirroring, VoiceOver, and more!
Shelly Brisbin stops by the show to talk about accessibility features for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Door Detection

Apple Watch Mirroring

VoiceOver - Languages and Voices (Eloquence)

Custom Sound Recognition

Buddy Controller

macOS Text Checker
The State of Apple Accessibility
Good: iOS vs. Android

Good: Hearing Aid Support

Good: Audio Descriptions on Apple TV+

Needs Improvement: Buggy Braile Support

Needs Improvement: Lack of innovation on macOS
News
Florida airline worker arrested after AirTag reveals he stole thousands of dollars worth of luggage

Update Zoom for Mac now to avoid root-access vulnerability

Apple Finds Its Next Big Business: Showing Ads on Your iPhone

iOS Privacy: Instagram and Facebook can track anything you do on any website in their in-app browser
Shortcuts Corner
Shortcuts Corner will return next week.
Feedback & Questions
MJ asks for help deciding where to store his passwords.

Michael wants to disable sports notifications from Apple TV.

Nonnie needs help connecting to and controlling an iPad remotely.
App Caps
Shelly's App Cap: Voice Dream Reader

Mikah's App Cap: stoic.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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1 hr 7 min
August 09, 2022iOS 614: Microphone Apps for iPhone & iPad - Just Press Record, Ferrite, GarageBand, Otter Voice Notes, and more
Make use of that microphone on your iPhone and iPad with these great apps for iOS and iPadOS.
Just Press Record

Ferrite Recording Studio

Otter: Transcribe Voice Notes

Transcribe+ Slow Down Music

GarageBand

Anchor

Spire: Music Recorder & Studio
News
Find My has a new sound alert with iOS 16 beta 5, here's how it sounds

iOS 16 beta 5 adds 'Copy and Delete' option for sharing screenshots without clutter

iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar

OtterBox now offers $150 for broken iPhone screens when using these screen protectors
Shortcuts Corner
Jake is looking for a way to automatically toggle Auto-Lock on their iPhone and iPad.

Jake wants to enable Rotation Lock at specific times during the day and night.
Feedback & Questions
Rosemary was fairly certain CarPlay would display a control for her HomeKit-enabled garage door, but it wasn't showing up. Rosemary shares a tutorial on getting this (and similar features) working.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Hexterity

Mikah's App Cap: Tab

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 21 min
August 02, 2022iOS 613: iOS: Hidden Gestures & Features - Split View, Slide Over, Slow-motion editing, Accessibility Shortcut
Your iPhone and iPad are more capable than you may know! Mikah and Rosemary are here to walk through helpful hidden abilities that allow you to multitask better, copy/paste text with gestures, undo a calculator mistake, adjust the slow-motion portion of your videos, and more!
Multitasking in iPadOS with Split View, Side Over, and Center Window

Finger gestures for copying and pasting text

Trimming video length and extending/shortening slo-mo sections

Accessibility Shortcut options that are handy for anyone
News
Live Activities now available in the beta 4 version of iOS 16

Apple makes changes to unsending/editing texts in iOS 16

Apple has released an official video aimed at guiding people who are switching to iPhone
Shortcuts
Russ wants to convert a Mac shortcut into a button on his Stream Deck device

Ken wants to know if the Arrive & Leave shortcuts require manual input during Wi-Fi activation

Mikah recommends Camelcamelcamel for tracking Amazon prices
Feedback & Questions
Tracy wants to know if there's a way to simplify an Apple Watch for an 80-year-old mother while keeping the time/date/call features

Stephen thinks that Apple's Continuity Camera feature should be applied to the iPad
App Caps
Rosemary: Focused Work

Mikah: Speeko

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 30 min
July 26, 2022iOS 612: Our Favorite Editors' Choice Apps - Bear Notes, Mr. Crab, Otter Voice Notes, Notion, and more!
Check out Mikah and Rosemary's favorite picks from the App Store Editors' Choice list. From voice transcribing to photo editing, these are some high-quality downloads you should check out!
Bear - Markdown Notes

Otter: Transcribe Voice Notes

Pixelmator

Endel: Focus, Sleep, Relax

Mr. Crab

Everything Machine
News
A free issue of Macworld digital magazine for all Macworld.com visitors

Alaska Airlines' e-ink bag label pairs with your iPhone to create an electronic baggage tag

Amazon says Matter really matters to its smart home ambitions

Apple is going to start removing Apple Arcade games – this is why

Apple created the ultimate guide for how Apple Watch and Health are improving lives
Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary follows up on Anthony's shortcut request by recommending that he use NFC tags!

Alan asks how to display the screen brightness percentage via shortcut.
Feedback & Questions
Mike wants to know if Sound Recognition in iOS 16 can be used to auto-open his door by interacting with his Nuki/intercom.
App Caps
Rosemary: Turn off "Hey Siri" when your iPhone is face down

Mikah: Mactracker

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 30 min
July 19, 2022iOS 611: Setting Up Focus Modes on Your iPhone - Notifications, Home Screen, Lock Screen, Automation
Personalize your custom Focus modes in iOS 15 or iOS 16, from silencing specific notifications to switching screens based on location.
Home Screen customization

Lock Screen customization

Focus activation scheduling

Using particular colors for context
News
Matter gets closer with the new Thread 1.3.0 specification

Apple will slow hiring/spending for some team divisions

Apple Pay is at the root of a proposed class-action lawsuit
Shortcuts Corner
Anthony wants to know a quick way to bring up a massage music playlist upon arrival at the office!

Roy wants to Silence Unknown Callers in just one tap.

Carol desires to minimize the amount of time she takes adjusting the volume on her hearing aide app.
Feedback & Questions
John is curious if iOS 16 will work with an iPhone 7.

AC is searching for an ad-blocking app for Apple devices.
App Caps
Matthew's App: Milanote

Mikah's App: Flighty

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli

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1 hr 18 min
July 12, 2022iOS 610: iPhone and iPad Tools for Your Hobbies - Catalist, Sofa: Downtime Organizer, Notion
Organize and manage your favorite hobbies and craft projects with these apps and services for iPhone, iPad, and more.
Catalist: Movies, books, more

Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Book Tracker: Bookshelf log

Hobby Life

Notion

YarnBuddy – Knit and Crochet

Knitting Chart

Woolmi — knitting patterns

Sewing Log
News
Apple has launched the public release beta for iPadOS 16

Apple releases the first public beta for iOS 16

iOS 16 public beta is here: Should you install it?

Apple fined by Russian court for refusing to store user iCloud data in Russia

Ikea Expands HomeKit Lighting

Best Prime Day 2022 deals: M2 MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, M1 iPad Pro, more
Shortcuts Corner
Doug M. wants to know the best way to learn about Siri Shortcuts. Doug also asks for help with formatting dates in Siri Shortcuts.

Brad uses a Siri Shortcut to switch between 5G and LTE connectivity due to differences in connection speed. Brad would like to improve the automated trigger for running the cellular data Shortcut.

Doug F. asks for help triggering a Siri Shortcut based on a calendar event.
Feedback & Questions
Marshall wants to use a first-gen Apple Pencil for a stylus on their iPhone.
App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Live Listen

Mikah's App Cap: Scusi

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 37 min

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