IOS 736: Managing Notifications On Your IPhone - Tips And Tricks To Minimize Distractions IOS Today (Audio) podcast

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Head into the world of educational technology with Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore cutting-edge iOS apps that make learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics engaging and interactive. From virtual anatomy lessons to coding playgrounds, these apps transform your device into a powerful learning tool. Skeleton 3D Anatomy : A free app for exploring human anatomy in 3D, allowing users to tap and learn about different bones, their Latin names, and skeletal structures. Perfect for students, medical enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the human body. Swift Playground : Apple's coding education app that helps users learn Swift programming. Recent updates include the ability to create and publish entire apps directly from an iPad, making coding more accessible than ever. Khan Academy : A comprehensive learning platform offering free courses in mathematics, sciences, computing, and more. Features include partner content from NASA and the California Academy of Sciences, with the ability to track progress across devices. BrainPOP : An educational video platform featuring engaging content about scientific concepts, historical figures, and educational quizzes. Known for its animated robots and human characters that explain complex topics in an approachable manner. Enki : A coding learning app supporting multiple programming languages like Python, JavaScript, SQL, and CSS. Offers flexible subscription options for those wanting to expand their programming skills. The Elements by Theodore Gray : An interactive periodic table app with beautiful images, 3D representations, and fascinating stories about chemical elements. Froggipedia : A $3.99 iPad/iPhone app that provides a digital alternative to traditional frog dissection, teaching the amphibian life cycle through interactive experiences. Lab O Bundle : A collection of science apps including Beaker, Space, Chemist, and more. Shortcuts Corner VPN App Notification Shortcut : A listener seeks a way to create a notification/automation that reminds him to close work-related apps before launching NordVPN to avoid false security alerts. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video 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 .…

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iOS 741: Start a New Hobby! - Imprint, GeoGuessr, Birda, & more 41:14

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Pass the time productively! Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore apps that can help listeners start and maintain new hobbies. From geocaching to coloring apps, learning piano to birding, they showcase versatile options for various interests. Geocaching - Rosemary showcases this app that helps users find hidden caches around the world, offering a purpose-driven outdoor activity with puzzles and challenges. Brilliant - Mikah demonstrates this learning app that teaches coding and computer science through interactive puzzles, also offering courses on math, data analysis, and more. Coloring Book Painting Games - A free, ad-supported coloring app recommended by Rosemary as an alternative to subscription-based options, featuring thousands of designs and Apple Pencil support. Imprint - Mikah highlights this app that distills complex concepts and books into bite-sized summaries, featuring daily reads on topics like Andrew Huberman's morning routine. GeoGuessr - A geography game that drops players into Google Street View locations around the world, challenging them to figure out where they are with single and multiplayer options. Simply Piano - An app that helps users learn piano through progressive lessons, featuring popular songs and keyboard calibration. Apple News+ - Rosemary reminds viewers about hobby-related magazines available through Apple News+, including titles for crochet, photography, and other interests. Birda - A birding app recommended by Mikah that helps users identify and track bird sightings, featuring a free version and AI identification with a subscription. News Apple Account Purchase Migration - Apple has introduced the ability to migrate purchases from one Apple account to another, with some limitations including regional restrictions and requirements that accounts can't be child accounts. Feedback Trip Planning Apps - In response to a listener named Reid asking about alternatives to the soon-to-be-discontinued Tripcase app, Mikah recommends Tripsy as a great option for tracking travel information with various subscription tiers. Shortcuts Corner Timer Controls for Audio Apps - Rosemary addresses Rick's question about creating a shortcut to open iHeartRadio and set a sleep timer. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video 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 .…

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iOS 740: Photo Editing on iOS - Annotable, Picsew, Pixelmator 42:12

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard show viewers the powerful photo and video editing capabilities available on iOS and iPadOS devices. They explore both built-in editing features and third-party applications that can enhance one's photo editing experience. Built-in Video Editing Tools : Mikah demonstrates how iOS lets you quickly mirror, rotate, crop, and trim videos without needing third-party software, saving significant time compared to desktop video editors. Built-in Photo Editing Tools : Rosemary walks through editing photos with the Photos app, showing how to adjust Live Photos (turning them into loops, bounces, or long exposures), adjust styles, make exposure adjustments, and crop images. Live Photo Key Frame Selection : Rosemary demonstrates how to select the best frame from a Live Photo to ensure everyone's eyes are open or to capture the perfect moment. Clean Up Tool : The built-in cleanup feature uses Apple Intelligence to remove unwanted elements from photos, which Rosemary demonstrates by removing a clip from a keyboard image. Markup Tools : Rosemary shows how to use built-in markup tools to add shapes, text, and annotations to images when explaining something to someone. Copy/Paste Edits : A useful feature that lets you copy edits from one photo and paste them to others, especially helpful when selling items online and maintaining consistent white balance. Annotable App : Mikah showcases this powerful annotation tool that offers features like magnification loops with adjustable positions, redaction tools, text tools, arrows, and shapes for detailed annotations. Picsew App : Rosemary demonstrates this screenshot management tool that automatically stitches screenshots together, removes status bars and scroll bars, adds device frames, and helps keep a photo library organized. CleanMyPhone App : Rosemary mentions this app (formerly Gemini) that helps identify similar shots and duplicates to clean up the photo library. Pixelmator/Photomator : Rosemary highlights these powerful photo editing apps (recently acquired by Apple) that bring Photoshop-like capabilities to iOS and iPadOS, allowing for layer-based editing with advanced blending modes for just $4.99. Shortcuts Corner Adding Country Codes to Contacts : Rosemary creates a shortcut to help Lauren, who had issues with text messages not showing contact names while traveling internationally. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video 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 .…

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iOS 739: Sharing the Love on iOS - Ink Cards, Felt, and Givingli 40:28

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In this Valentine's Day-themed episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore a few iOS apps and features perfect for sharing love and appreciation with others. From physical card-sending services to digital solutions and customizable widgets, they cover multiple ways to make Valentine's Day special using Apple devices. Felt: Physical card-sending app with various card styles, custom designs, and the ability to add special items like confetti, chocolates, and stickers to your mailings Ink: Another physical card service that offers photo cards, calendars, and customizable gifts like mugs and socks Widgetsmith: App for creating custom widgets, including countdown timers and photo displays perfect for showcasing loved ones on your home screen Givingli: Digital card and gift service that lets you send virtual cards with attached gift cards from popular retailers like Starbucks, Amazon, and Taco Bell Valentine's Gifts and Stickers: App offering themed stickers and GIFs for Messages, with both free and paid options Messages "Send Later" feature: Built-in iOS capability to schedule messages in advance for special occasions Shortcuts Corner Question about creating a shortcut to dynamically adjust sleep schedules based on bedtime routine. Plus, adorable dogs! Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video 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 .…

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iOS 738: Notes Apps Showdown - Cheatsheet, Freeform, Notion, & more 46:09

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into a comprehensive comparison of popular note-taking apps for iOS, examining their unique features and use cases. They also discuss Apple's surprise launch of a new event planning app called Apple Invites. Apple Notes: New iOS 18 features including Math Notes, collaborative note-taking capabilities, and family wish list sharing functionality Freeform: Apple's infinite canvas app that enables collaborative brainstorming, room planning, and freeform content organization with drawing support Bear: A beautiful Markdown-based notes app with custom keyboards and nested tags, available with a free tier and subscription options Obsidian: A powerful, customizable note-taking app with community plugins and the ability to create personal wikis Drafts: An advanced text editor that creates new drafts automatically, featuring powerful actions, custom themes, and extensive widget support Notion: A versatile workspace tool with templates for various use cases, featuring databases, calendars, and collaborative features News Apple launches new "Invites" app requiring iCloud+ subscription to create invitations. It features shared photo albums, weather information, Apple Music playlist integration, and Apple Intelligence for custom backgrounds Feedback Question about limiting group chat notifications in driving focus mode Request for help with continuous reading of non-Kindle ebooks using iOS accessibility features Discussion of potential workarounds including sending content to Kindle and exploring alternative solutions Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video 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 .…

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iOS 737: A Tour of the Tips App - Setup checklist, Genius Picks, & more! 40:57

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Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard check out the often-overlooked Tips app on Apple devices, showing how it can be a powerful tool for discovering features and learning device functionality. They explore how the app has evolved from basic instructions to become an essential resource for both new and experienced users, complete with interactive demos and deep links to settings. Get Started section contains essential setup checklists for new devices, covering Face ID, Apple account, iCloud backup, and emergency contacts Navigate Your iPhone feature provides interactive tutorials with animations for basic gestures and controls Practice mode lets users try gestures with real-time feedback and haptic responses What's New in iOS section highlights latest features and updates Genius Picks section showcases expert-curated tips, including lesser-known features like Vehicle Motion Cues for reducing motion sickness Complete user guides for iPhone, Apple Watch, HomePod, Apple TV, and AirPods Tips widget can be added to home screen and customized for different Focus modes Search function helps quickly find specific features or solutions Tips can be bookmarked and shared with others Feedback Question about disabling CarPlay navigation prompts to home/work Shortcuts Corner An explanation of how to customize the Apple Health data export based on specific health data types (steps, sleep, blood oxygen, etc.) 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 .…

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iOS 736: Managing Notifications on Your iPhone - Tips and Tricks to Minimize Distractions 44:31

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In this episode of iOS Today , Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss managing notifications on iPhones and iPads, sharing tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your device's notifications and minimize distractions. Main Topic: Managing Your Notifications Auditing notifications from the lock screen by swiping left on a notification and tapping Options Customizing notifications for individual apps in the Notifications settings Choosing how notifications are displayed: Count, Stack, or List view Scheduled Summary: Bundling non-critical notifications to be delivered at set times throughout the day Using Focus modes to control which notifications come through during specific times or activities Enabling Focus filters to customize app content based on the active Focus mode Utilizing the Notifications summary and time-sensitive notifications for better notification management Shortcuts Corner: What's New For iOS 18 New Shortcuts actions available in iOS 16.1 and later, including opening specific App Store pages and the Control Center Send a Check-in action for sharing location via Messages, useful for automation triggers like starting a workout Move, rename, and search actions now available on all platforms Health and Fitness actions for opening specific data types and views Freeform app gains actions to rename and update boards Get Current App action enables more powerful automations based on the active app 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 .…

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iOS 735: Level Up Your Lock Screen - Wallpaper styles, placing widgets, & linking a Focus 37:01

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In this episode of iOS Today , hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard demonstrate how to customize iPhone lock screens, exploring everything from widgets and fonts to Focus mode integration and automation. They also tackle a viewer question about triggering Mac actions from an iPhone using Keyboard Maestro. How to access lock screen customization by long-pressing while unlocked Exploring different lock screen styles including astronomy, emoji, weather, and colour options Customizing widgets in the top date/time area for quick information access Changing time display options including fonts, colors, and number systems Adding up to four small widgets or two rectangular widgets below the clock Customizing bottom controls (formerly just flashlight and camera) with various app shortcuts and actions Integration with Focus modes to automatically change lock screens based on activity Tips for using Always-On Display settings, including hiding wallpaper for better battery awareness How lock screens connect to home screen layouts and Apple Watch faces for a cohesive experience Shortcuts Corner Kenny asks about running a Keyboard Maestro script to eject Time Machine drive remotely. Plus, an adorable pet tax! 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 .…

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iOS 734: Magic with Messages - Scheduling, Check In, GIFs, & more! 42:04

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the Messages app's numerous features and hidden capabilities. From advanced safety features like Check In to productivity enhancements like scheduled messages and screen sharing, the hosts reveal powerful tools that many users might not know exist within their Messages app. Message Organization -Pin up to 9 conversations to the top of your messages list -View shared media, links, and collaborations by tapping on contact names -Access photos quickly by long-pressing the plus button Message Editing Features -Edit or unsend recently sent messages -Schedule messages to send at specific times and dates -Set message reminders that trigger when messaging specific contacts Safety Features -New Check In feature allows friends/family to monitor your journey safety without constant location sharing -Location sharing options: temporary, day-long, or indefinite -Battery-efficient alternative to constant Find My location sharing Audio Messages -New automatic transcription feature for voice messages -Dictation option available through microphone button -Transcriptions happen on-device before sending Screen Sharing -Share screens through FaceTime integration -Draw on shared screens to highlight items -Request remote control access to help troubleshoot issues -SharePlay integration for watching content together Settings and Filters -Filter unknown senders to reduce spam -Customize message retention periods -Control read receipts per contact -RCS messaging support in certain regions Shortcuts Corner Segment -Detailed walkthrough of creating automation for alarm control to benefit a warehouse worker. 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 .…

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iOS 733: Starting 2025 With Good App-its - MyRoutine, Pass4Wallet, HomePass, and more! 31:48

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