iOS Today (Audio)

As another year winds down, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard reflect on the most impressive and useful apps that defined their digital experiences in 2024. In this special episode, the hosts dive deep into their personal favorites across various categories. BalatroFlightyCarrot WeatherFastmailCroissantCall Sheet Beyond their top picks, Mikah and Rosemary share insights into how these apps have improved their daily digital lives, offering listeners practical advice on finding and using the best iOS apps of the year. Feedback Shortcuts Corner Whether you're looking to optimize your iOS experience or just curious about the year's best apps, this episode of iOS Today is a must-listen! 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user. iPhone App of the Year Finalists: -Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes. -Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava. -Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing. iPhone Game of the Year Finalists: -AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. -WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts. -Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay. iPad App of the Year Finalists: -Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters. -Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection. -Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools. Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists: -OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates. -Adobe Lightroom -Shapr 3D CAD Modeling -Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists: -Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics -Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation -Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists: -Jigspace: 3D model interaction app -NBA Live -What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience -Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists: -Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features -Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times -Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health Cultural Impact Finalists: -Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game) 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into strategies for using your Apple devices when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. From downloading offline maps and media to utilizing satellite messaging, here are some practical tips for staying productive, informed, and entertained in areas with poor or no connectivity. Shortcuts Corner 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore neat ways to bring friends and family together using Apple technologies, focusing on features like SharePlay, ETA sharing, Check In, and Family Sharing. iPhone and Apple TV can help people connect, especially during the holiday season, regardless of physical distance! SharePlayShare ETA (Apple Maps)Check-in Feature (Messages)Family SharingJackbox Party Games Feedback: Shortcuts Corner: 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Get the most out of Apple Health! Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into setting up and maximizing Apple's comprehensive health tracking system. Learn essential tips for configuring your Medical ID, managing health data, and customizing fitness goals. Plus, discover budget-friendly options for health tracking as Black Friday approaches. The hosts explore how to: Feedback Shortcuts Corner 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

"In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the world of Apple Watch faces. They discuss how to customize and share watch faces, offer troubleshooting tips for syncing contacts and custom alert tones across devices, and share a handy shortcut for automatically changing your watch face based on your current Focus mode. Main Topic: Apple Watch Faces - Rosemary and Mikah discuss the removal of certain watch faces in watchOS 11 and share their favorite ways to customize watch faces using complications. - They explain how to edit watch faces directly on the Apple Watch and offer tips for choosing the right complications based on the watch face style and complication shape. - Mikah and Rosemary demonstrate how to share Apple Watch faces with others while maintaining privacy by selectively sharing complication data. Feedback - Adam from Derby, England, asks for help with syncing custom ringtones and text tones across his iPhone, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini. - Mikah suggests a ""nuclear option"" involving deleting and recreating the problematic contact to force a clean sync across all devices. - Rosemary advises installing custom ringtones on all devices before assigning them to contacts and cautions that large contact images may interfere with syncing. Shortcuts Corner - Rosemary shares a handy shortcut for automatically changing your Apple Watch face based on your current Focus mode. - She demonstrates how to customize watch faces for different Focus modes within the Settings app on an iPhone. - Rosemary suggests creating variations of the same watch face with different color schemes to visually distinguish between Focus modes without drastically changing the overall design." 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore Apple's powerful iWork suite of productivity apps. Learn why these free alternatives to Microsoft Office and Google Workspace deserve your attention. The hosts break down the advanced features of Pages for document creation, Numbers for spreadsheets and data visualization, and Keynote for stunning presentations. 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into Apple's powerful Continuity features, exploring the seamless integration between Apple devices. Learn how to master essential features like AirDrop, Universal Clipboard, and Handoff to boost your productivity. Don't forget Continuity Camera, iPhone mirroring to Mac, and Universal Control! Plus, get tips on using your iPad as a second display with Sidecar and leveraging Personal Hotspot sharing with family members. In Feedback, the hosts address a viewer's question about iPhone 16 Pro Max speaker volume compared to its predecessor. The Shortcuts Corner segment tackles a question about creating shortcuts for battery charging limits. 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the exciting new features headed to your Apple devices. From intelligent notification summaries to AI-powered focus modes, the hosts explore new tricks all iPhone users should try out! In the Feedback segment, the duo tackles a tricky iMessage issue for users with multiple SIM cards, offering practical solutions to ensure seamless messaging across different cellular networks. Shortcuts Corner brings you automation tips, including how to add pauses between RSS feed items in your morning routine and a clever way to manage weather notifications during sleep hours. Plus, get the scoop on the newly announced iPad Mini featuring the powerful A17 Pro chip! 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard showcase must-have accessories to complement your latest Apple devices. Check out the MOFT Snap Flow, a versatile MagSafe-compatible notebook and stand, and get a look at Apple's clear case for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The duo also suggests Belkin's new AirPods cleaning kit, Anker's innovative dual USB-C cable, and Torras' ultra-slim MagSafe battery pack. Plus, take a peek at Anker's 3-in-1 foldable charging station for all your Apple gear. In Feedback, they address improvements in iOS 18's autocorrect and predictive text features. The Shortcuts Corner segment offers a solution for syncing work and personal calendars, perfect for busy professionals juggling multiple schedules! 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Dive into the exciting world of new iPhone features with Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard! This week, they explore the latest additions to iOS, including: In the Feedback segment, the hosts tackle a common issue with syncing contacts across multiple Apple devices. Shortcuts Corner showcases Rosemary's expertise as she crafts three powerful shortcuts to help a listener manage and troubleshoot their extensive contact list, including solutions for oversized contact photos! 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren dive deep into the exciting new features of iOS 18. They explore the customizable home screen layouts, the redesigned Photos app, and enhanced messaging capabilities. The duo later go over alterations to Control Center, the new standalone Passwords app, and updates to Maps, Wallet, and AirPods functionality. They also touch on upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including writing tools and Siri enhancements, while noting that some of these features won't be available immediately. If you've recently downloaded the latest core iPhone software, don't miss this episode! Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Get ready for your new iPhone with experienced advice from Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren! In this episode of iOS Today, they dive deep into the essential steps for a smooth transition to your latest portable Apple device. Learn about: Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Get ready for Apple's big reveal! Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the hottest rumors surrounding the upcoming iPhone event. From potential new Apple Watch models to the highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup, they break down what you can expect on September 9th. Will we see an iPhone X-style celebration for the Apple Watch's 10th anniversary? Could a new "capture button" change how we use our iPhones? Plus, what's the latest buzz about AirPods 4? Rosemary and Mikah can't wait to see what Apple literally has in store this month. 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

On this week's episode of iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent walk through some of their favorite apps for accomplishing a variety of tasks on their iPhones. There's also the announcement of a September Apple event. Will we see anything special related to Apple Watch or watchOS? Plus, TwelveSouth's Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger looks ideal for those who travel! 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the exciting new Apple Intelligence features coming with iOS 18.1. They explore improvements to Photos, transcription capabilities, Safari enhancements, and more. Feedback segment: Shortcuts Corner: 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the exciting world of Apple Intelligence, exploring the new features available in the iOS 18.1 beta. They discuss the improvements to Siri, Messages, Mail, and writing tools, while also addressing the potential implications of these AI-driven features! Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 Beta Feedback Segment: Shortcuts Corner: 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard kick off this episode with a discussion of their favorite tech hardware and accessories. From a versatile 3-in-1 wireless charging station to a powerful car charger and a reusable UV sanitizing box, the hosts highlight a diverse array of must-have gadgets that can enhance your Apple device experience. They also delve into the Nomad Tracking Card, a slim and rechargeable item tracker that leverages the Find My network, as well as some clever storage solutions for organizing your Apple Watch bands. Additionally, Rosemary showcases a unique case that adds three customizable action buttons to the iPhone 15 Pro, providing an alternative to the built-in single action button. Feedback: Shortcuts Corner: 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the newly released iOS 18 Public Beta. They explore exciting new features, customization options, and important considerations for users thinking about installing the beta. The hosts emphasize the importance of providing detailed feedback to Apple and being prepared for potential issues when running beta software. Feedback and Shortcuts Corner: 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 Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.