iOS Today (Audio)

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iOS Today (Audio) episodes

April 26, 2022iOS 599: Shortcuts with Matthew Cassinelli - 600+ Shortcuts Library, Shortcuts on Mac, Automation Tips
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard are joined by Matthew Cassinelli to geek out on Shortcuts; they talk about Matthew's Shortcuts Library with over 600 shortcuts, tips for making and creating automations, Shortcuts on Mac, using Focus Modes, and more.

Shortcuts Corner

Greg would like an automation to forward calls to another number when away on holidays and weekends

Tobi wants to create an automation that is triggered when a HomeKit sensor has a certain value

App Caps

Rosemary: Oura Ring

Matthew: Laundry Lens

Mikah: Momently

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Guest: Matthew Cassinelli

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1 hr 38 min
April 19, 2022iOS 598: Apps and Kit for HomeKit - Home+ 5, HomePass, SensorKit, HomeBridge
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard share HomeKit apps and accessories to kick your iOS smart home into high gear.
Home+ 5

Home Configurator

Eve for HomeKit

HomePass for HomeKit

HomeCam for HomeKit

HomeRun 2 for HomeKit

SensorKit - Smart Home Widgets

HomeLog for HomeKit

HomeScan for HomeKit

HomeBridge

Starling Hub for Nest

Home Assistant

HomePaper for HomeKit

HomeControl Menu for HomeKit (Mac)
News
Apple introduces new version of iMovie featuring Storyboards and Magic Movie

Apple unveils the best photos from the Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge
Shortcuts Corner
HomeBot for Shortcuts & Signals for HomeKit

Jamie needs help with adding a timeout feature into a shortcut so it can't be triggered again within a time
Feedback
Edwin wants to know how well HomeKit devices work without an internet connection and if it's possible to get around some of those limitations

Tim is wondering if HomePods can be prioritized for taking voice commands

Debbie & Ben share suggestions for iPod Pro tripod mounts
App Caps
Rosemary's: Guru Maps & Navigation Offline

Mikah's: Nomad Base One Max

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 31 min
April 12, 2022iOS 597: Awesome Apple Arcade Games - The Oregon Trail, SpellTower, Bridge Constructor
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive back into Apple Aracde, sharing some awesome games worth your time and attention.
Bridge Constructor+

Sneaky Sasquatch

SpellTower+

Pocket Build+

Mahjong Titan+

The Oregon Trail

Sonic Dash+

Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
News
Deliveries package tracking app loses FedEx access, says blame shipping companies

Apple to rebrand iTunes Pass in Wallet app with iOS 15.5

PSA: Watch out for phishing emails from genuine mailing lists, following Mailchimp hack

Apple support doc reveals unreleased dual USB-C 35W power adapter – releasing soon?
Shortcuts Corner
Apple brings modern automation to iWork for Mac with Shortcuts

Victor is looking for a shortcut to help create and publish a new post to a Jekyll blog

Doug wants a shortcut to put an iPhone into silent mode
Feedback
Keith is wondering if iOS Today can do a session on IoT devices, HomeKit, and useability.

Jayne is looking for iPad Pro mounting solutions and lighting for video calls.
App Caps
Rosemary's: Soro - For Sonos

Mikah's: DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 27 min
April 05, 2022iOS 596: Useful Utilities for iOS - Textcraft, Cheatsheet, SensorKit, HomePass for HomeKit
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard share powerful utility apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.
Opener - open links in apps

GIFwrapped

Textcraft

Terminology Dictionary

Tally - Quick Counter

Wikipanion

HomePass for HomeKit

Frame Grabber

Cheatsheet - Notes Widget

SensorKit - Smart Home Widgets

RegEx Lab
News
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format

Apple holding limited WWDC 2022 keynote viewing at Apple Park for developers and students

Universal Control is a result of years of work on iPadOS, says Apple Product Manager

Craig Federighi reveals why some people get iPhone updates before others

Postpartum fitness program added to Apple Fitness+, a year after pregnancy exercises

Apple releases iOS 15.4.1, iPadOS 15.4.1, tvOS 15.4.1, and watchOS 8.5.1
Shortcuts Corner
MacStories' Automation April Community Event

Soph wants to create conditional reminders
Feedback
Michael has a question about iOS' Announce Notifications feature

Jeremy follows up on his Shortcuts Corner question about setting up an alarm that would turn on smart lights and play news on HomePods
App Caps
Rosemary's: Rocketbook

Mikah's: Wylde Flowers

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 34 min
March 29, 2022iOS 595: Awesome Accessories for iPhone & iPad - Twelve South AirFly Duo, Anker MagGo, Mophie Travel Charger
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard share their favorite accessories and gadgets for the iPhone, iPad, and more.
Inateck Travel Pouch

iHealth Air Wireless Pulse Oximeter

Belkin Wire AirTag Holder

Twelve South AirFly Duo

AirPods (3rd generation)

Charging Cable Protectors

Moft Snap Tablet Stand

Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)

Anker USB-C to 90 Degree Lightning Cable

Anker PowerWave Car Mount Charger

Satechi Quatro Battery Pack with Apple Watch Charger

Mophie 3 in 1 Travel Charger

Satechi Aluminum Stand Hub for iPad Pro

NOMAD Sport Case with MagSafe

NOMAD Base One with MagSafe

MagFlött Magnetic iPad Pro Stand
News
WWDC Invites Could Be Sent Out Next Week: Here's What We Know

Apple announces new coaching program for educators

Arizona is the first state to put its driver's license and state ID in Apple's Wallet

iPhone Car Key feature now available for some 2022 Kia and Genesis vehicles

UK Apple Card may be on the way as Apple buys British credit checking company

Apple explains why your iPhone's battery is draining after an iOS update
Shortcuts Corner
Jeremy needs help setting up an alarm that would turn on the lights and play news on HomePods

Scott wants a way to automate unscheduling Focus modes
Feedback
Vishal wants to know the best way to add scanned photos to Apple Photos

Jeff is having issues getting audio notifications through AirPods Pro from the Workout app on Apple Watch
App Caps
Rosemary's: Overcast

Mikah's: Picsart

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 23 min
March 22, 2022iOS 594: Supercharged Settings for Your iPhone - Mouse on iPad, Assistive Touch, Private Relay
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard go spelunking into OS Settings, sharing power user tips to help you get the most out of your iPhone and iPad.
Limit Apple advertising

Prioritize an app download

Offload unused apps

Delete built-in apps

Organize the Home Screen and App Library

Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad

Assistive Touch/Guided Access

Close Safari tabs

Private Relay
News
Apple services including iMessage, Apple Music, iCloud, and more suffered from an outage

Scammers have been using Apple's TestFlight to distribute malicious iOS apps

Allstate Protection Plans (SquareTrade) tests the new iPhone SE
Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary shares secret shortcuts triggers

Aaron wants a shortcut to play an ambient sound on a HomePod at bedtime

Antonio is looking for a way to share album art from Apple Music to Twitter with a shortcut
Feedback
Dave dave feels Mikah's green iPhone FOMO

Steve needs help deciding to upgrade from the 3rd-Generation iPad Air to the 5th-Gen iPad Air
App Caps
Rosemary's: Chipolo CARD Spot

Mikah's: Guessing Game for SharePlay

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 36 min
March 15, 2022iOS 593: iPhone SE & iPad Air: Should You Upgrade? - New iPhone SE & iPad Air, what's new in iOS 15.4
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard talk about Apple's recently announced devices, the iPhone SE and iPad Air, and whether you should upgrade.
iPhone SE (2022): A15 Bionic, 5G, better battery life, improved durability, and a new camera with Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, and Deep Fusion

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro now come in green

iPad Air (2022): M1 chip, 5G, and new front camera with Center Stage
iOS 15.4
Saved passwords can now include notes in iOS 15.4

Use your mouse, keyboard on multiple devices with Universal Control

Apple Watch firmware can now be restored from an iPhone running iOS 15.4

How to use Face ID on your iPhone or iPad while wearing a mask

tvOS 15.4 lets you finally log in to captive Wi-Fi portals on Apple TV

Here are the new emoji included with today's release of iOS 15.4
News
Firefox on iOS Gains Safari-Like Adjustable Search Bar

Peloton now sells Apple Watch bands; is it cozying up to Apple under its new leadership?

Sony Offering Three Month Apple TV+ Trial for PS4 Users

Apple unveils all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display
Shortcuts Corner
Rich is looking for a way to automatically add photos in a shared iCloud Drive folder into the Photos app

Drew needs help creating a shortcut that will trigger when connected to a specific CarPlay device
Feedback
Johnny has a question about Live Text when taking screenshots
App Caps
Mikah's: Monument Valley 2

Rosemary's: Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 29 min
March 08, 2022iOS 592: Understanding Control Center - Apps, Settings, and Features in Control Center
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard take a deep dive into iOS' Control Center.
Accessing Control Center on your iPhone & iPad

How to customize your settings

Apps, settings, and features that you can use from Control Center
News
Apple confirms that Apple Pay is no longer supported for Russian bank
Shortcuts
Rosemary demos how to set up a shortcut to disable rotation lock when opening the YouTube app

Lori needs help with automating an inconsistent work schedule in Calendar
Feedback
Gary would like recommendations for HomeKit enabled motion sensors
App Caps
Rosemary's: MaskerAid

Mikah's: Shoot Pro Webcam for Mac & PC

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 21 min
March 01, 2022iOS 591: Apple's Health & Safety Features - Health Checklist, Emergency SOS explained
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard walk through some of Apple's many health & safety features for iPhone and Apple Watch.
Health Checklist

Emergency SOS

Medical ID

Handwashing

Cardio Fitness

High & Low Heart Rate Notifications

Mobility Measurements

Walking Steadiness

Fitness Trends

Environmental Sound Levels

Headphone Audio Levels

Headphone Accommodations
News
iOS 15.4 adds new Siri voice for American users, here's how it sounds

iOS 15.4 beta 4 adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTag and other Find My accessories

App Store Small Business Program no longer prohibits app transfers

Leaked photos reveal new colors for Spring iPhone 13 MagSafe cases

Instagram head says iPad app is low priority because not enough people want it
Shotcuts Corner
Danny needs help with his shortcut that silences notifications reverting

Cody wants to create a shortcut that will take the current timestamp of a playing podcast and log it in the Notes app
App Caps
Rosemary's: Rapid Ring

Mikah's: Mimi Hearing Test

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 14 min
February 22, 2022iOS 590: Apps for Your Next Outdoor Adventure - AllTrails, Adventure Lab, Let's Roam
Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard share some of their favorite iOS apps for adventuring outdoors.
Let's Roam: Scavenger Hunts

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run

Seek by iNaturalist

Adventure Lab®

NHS Couch to 5K

AccessAble

Seeing AI

Be My Eyes

IQAir AirVisual | Air Quality

Weather

My Pollen Forecast - Allergies

CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar

Met Office Weather Forecast
News
Apple officially obsoletes the first iPad with Lightning connector

iOS 15.4 beta 3 now prompts users to review Emergency SOS settings after the update

Apple Pay transit support widely expanding in France starting in 2023

Popular 'Authenticator' app for iOS facing copycats, as App Store review complaints continue
Shotcuts Corner
Marco needs help creating a shortcut to play audio when connecting to a specific Bluetooth speaker

James is looking for recommendations on HomeKit compatible smart dimmers and switches
Feedback
Bob is having issues getting Reminders to appear in CarPlay with Driving Focus Mode enabled

Rosemary shares how to create a Smart List in Reminders for everything with a due date or a location
App Caps
Rosemary's: Razer Phone Cooler Chroma

Mikah's: Obscura 3 - Pro Camera

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 17 min

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