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iOS Today (Audio)

iOS Today (Audio)

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Join Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent for iOS Today, TWiT.tv's podcast for all things iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and more! From app reviews to helpful tips and tricks, from the latest news to the coolest accessories, Rosemary and Mikah will help you make the most of all your iOS devices. You can join Club TWiT for $7 a month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $2.99 a month. New episodes every Thursday.

474 - iOS 729: Bringing Friends and Family Together - Check In, Family Sharing, Jackbox Games
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  • 474 - iOS 729: Bringing Friends and Family Together - Check In, Family Sharing, Jackbox Games

    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!

    SharePlay A feature that allows multiple people to watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music together remotely or in-person Works across Apple devices and supports various services like Apple TV, CarPlay, and Apple Music Enables collaborative media experiences with individual preferences like volume and closed captions Share ETA (Apple Maps) Allows users to share their estimated time of arrival with contacts Updates recipients automatically if route changes or arrival time shifts Works both within Apple ecosystem and with non-Apple devices via text message Check-in Feature (Messages) Enables users to set up automatic check-ins during activities like workouts or travel Offers multiple options: destination arrival, timed check-in, and workout completion Provides configurable location sharing with various privacy levels Family Sharing Allows families to share app subscriptions, photos, calendars, and locations Flexible setup with options to share or restrict different types of content Can be configured with varying levels of sharing comfort for different family members Jackbox Party Games Recommended as a fun way to bring people together Supports multiple platforms and devices Enables group gameplay through simple, accessible interfaces

    Feedback:

    Rosemary discussed solutions for remotely accessing a Mac Mini used as a home server Rosemary and Mikah addressed an issue with large podcast app storage and explained difference between offloading and deleting an app

    Shortcuts Corner:

    Dustin from Montana seeks a shortcut to remind him to adjust truck temperature when disconnecting from CarPlay

    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.

    Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 48min
  • 473 - iOS 728: Amping Up Apple Health - AutoSleep, Foodnoms, Fitness, and more

    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:

    Set up critical Medical ID information for emergency situations Access and manage your health records directly through the Health app Customize Activity rings and fitness goals to match your needs Track sleep, hydration, and nutrition with recommended third-party apps Integrate data from devices like Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and smart water bottles

    Feedback

    Rosemary addresses how to restore the beloved watch face switching gesture while explaining the simple settings adjustment needed.

    Shortcuts Corner

    Rosemary demonstrates how to build a sophisticated shortcut combining Toolbox Pro's image recognition capabilities with clever date parsing.

    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.

    Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 54min
  • 472 - iOS 727: Facing Up the Apple Watch - Explore, change, and share watch faces

    "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.

    Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 40min
  • 471 - iOS 726: Diving into iWork - Keynote, Numbers, and Pages!

    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.

    Feedback: Help for setting up an iPad and Apple ID for a 90-year-old parent Shortcuts Corner: Solutions for automatically reconnecting HomePods to a Mac after sleep using Keyboard Maestro

    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.

    Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 51min
  • 470 - iOS 725: Favorite Continuity Features - Bringing everything together!

    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.

    Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 38min
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