Unpacking iOS

Unpacking iOS

By Jonathan WylieTechnologyEducationHow To
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Unpacking iOS episodes

  • EP8: Phone Calls
    Episode Notes

    Welcome to Episode 8 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I have some tips for how you can use your iPhone to make and receive phone calls on your iPad or your Mac. Let's start unpacking!

    Blog post: Connect an iPhone to Make Phone Calls on iPad or Mac

    If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

    Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

    Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

    10 min
  • EP7: iPad Pro
    Episode Notes

    Welcome to Episode 7 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I am taking a look at Apple's iPad lineup and thinking about the role of the iPad Pro? Who exactly needs and iPad Pro and what advantages does it have over the other iPad models?

    Blog post: What Can You Do on an iPad Pro? Worth the Upgrade?

    Links from this episode:

    • 9.7-inch iPad (2018)
    • iPad Mini (2019)
    • iPad Air (2019)
    • iPad Pro 11-inch (2018)
    • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2018)
    • 1st Generation Apple Pencil
    • 2nd Generation Apple Pencil
    • Smart Keyboard (iPad Air)
    • Smart Folio Keyboard (iPad Pro 11-inch)
    • Smart Folio Keyboard (iPad Pro 12.9-inch)
    • Writing Apps:

      • Drafts
      • Ulysses
      • Microsoft Word
      • Scrivener
      • GoodNotes
      • Notability
      • OneNote
      • Evernote
      • Artistic Apps:

        • Procreate
        • Affinity Designer
        • Autodesk SketchBook
        • Concepts
        • Adobe Illustrator Draw
        • Photography Apps:

          • Affinity Photo
          • Pixelmator
          • Snapseed
          • Lightroom
          • Darkroom
          • Videographer Apps

            • iMovie
            • LumaFusion
            • Splice
            • FiLMiC Pro
            • Musical Apps:

              • Garageband
              • Blocs Wave
              • Minimoog
              • AudioShare
              • Reason Compact
              • Launchpad
              • Tize
              • Auxy
              • If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

                Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                15 min
              • EP6: Remind Me
                Episode Notes

                Welcome to Episode 6 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about the Reminders app. It has lots of great features like the ability to create lists, schedule tasks and even the option to set location based reminders … so, let's start unpacking!

                Blog post: How to Set Reminders on iPhone & iPad

                Links from this episode:

                • Memento
                • GoodTask
                • How to Turn Off Push Notifications on iPhone & iPad
                • If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                  Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

                  Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                  16 min
                • EP5: Do Not Disturb
                  Episode Notes

                  Welcome to Episode 5 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about Do Not Disturb, a handy feature that can automatically silence your iPhone or iPad when you are in a meeting, going to bed, or even when driving!

                  Blog post: What Does Do Not Disturb Do on the iPhone & iPad?

                  If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                  Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

                  Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                  13 min
                • EP4: Stellar Screenshots
                  Episode Notes

                  Welcome to Episode 4 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about screenshots and all the hidden things you might not know about in order to take stellar screenshots on your iPhone or iPad

                  Blog post: How to Screenshot: Tips for iPhone & iPad

                  Links from this episode:

                  • Apple Pencil & Third Party Styli on Amazon
                  • Apple Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio
                  • Bluetooth Keyboards for iPads
                  • How to Use Assistive Touch to Take Screenshots
                  • Screenshot Maker Pro
                  • If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                    Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

                    Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                    13 min
                  • EP3: Conquer Keyboards
                    Episode Notes

                    Welcome to Episode 3 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about all those hidden tips and tricks for using a keyboard on your iPhone or iPad.

                    Blog post: 13 iOS Keyboard Tricks for iPhone & iPad

                    From this episode:

                    • Swiftkey
                    • Apple Smart Keyboard
                    • Apple Smart Keyboard Folio
                    • Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard
                    • If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                      Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

                      Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                      19 min
                    • EP2: Master Passwords
                      Episode Notes

                      Welcome to Episode 2 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about password managers for iPhone and iPad. Here's the links from this episode.

                      • Blog post: The Best iPad & iPhone Password Manager
                      • Apps from this episode:

                        - LastPass
                        - DashLane
                        - 1Password
                        - Roboform
                        - Keeper

                        If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                        Connect me with me on Twitter at @unpackingios or @jonathanwylie

                        Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                        19 min
                      • EP1: Read Better
                        Episode Notes

                        Welcome to Episode 1 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about ways to make reading online more enjoyable on your iPhone or iPad. Here's the links from this episode.

                        • Blog post: Read Better With the Safari Reader for iPhone & iPad

                        • Apps: Pocket, Instapaper

                        • If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app, or share this podcast with your friends on social media. I welcome any feedback or ideas for future episodes. You can submit that via the contact form at unpackingios.com.

                          Check out Safari for iPad and iPhone on Amazon for even more iOS tips, or learn more at safaribook.net.

                          Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                          21 min
                        • Trailer

                          Show Notes

                          Hello! My name is Jonathan Wylie and you are listening to a preview of Unpacking iOS, a brand new podcast that is dedicated to exploring Apple’s mobile operating system. iOS is a fantastic platform that is used by millions of devices all over the world, but finding the best way to do things, is not always as easy as you might think. And that’s what this show is all about; it’s about uncovering those hidden features that make it easier or more enjoyable to use an iPhone or an iPad.

                          Each episode will highlight new and interesting ways of using your mobile device, and it will be accompanied by a step-by-step blog post that covers all the things that are discussed in the show. You can access the blog post in the show notes for each episode, or by visiting unpackingios.com where you will also find a contact form to submit questions or ideas for future episodes.

                          If this sounds like your kind of podcast, I would love for you to join me on this journey, and if you enjoy what you hear, hit the subscribe button in your podcast app. New episodes will be released on a regular basis, and there are lots of great topics already in the works.

                          So, if you’re ready for more, Let’s start unpacking!

                          Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

                          2 min
                        • EP1: Read Better
                          Welcome to Episode 1 of Unpacking iOS. In this episode I talk about ways to make reading online more enjoyable on your iPhone or iPad.  Here’s the links from this episode. Blog post: Read Better With the Safari Reader for iPhone & iPad Apps: Pocket, Instapaper If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, leave a … Continue reading EP1: Read Better
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                        A podcast about iOS that uncovers the best tips for iPhones & iPads.