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.
iOS 696: iOS Accessibility Features for Everyone - AssistiveTouch, Assistive Access, Guided Access, Type to Siri
Apple's operating systems are filled to the brim with accessibility affordances, features, and technology. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the accessibility features you can use on your iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device. 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.
Mar 28
51 min
iOS 695: Plan Your Next Trip With These iPhone Apps - TripIt, Tripsy, Flighty, Wanderlog, Packr
If you're looking to take a trip, these apps for iPhone and iPad can help you plan and complete your trip with ease. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of their favorite apps for travel management, flight tracking, packing, and more. 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.
Mar 21
44 min
iOS 694: Keep Track of Your Lists With iOS - Play, Sequel, Grocery, Packr, Notes, Reminders
Want a better way to organize and track the videos you watch? Want to keep up with all the latest streaming shows? Need a way to organize and mark off your grocery list? Worried you'll forget to pack something when you travel? Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps for keeping track of everything you do with list apps. 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.
Mar 14
54 min
iOS 693: James's Games on Vision Pro - Interviewing James on developing apps for Vision Pro!
Rosemary is joined once again by developer James Thomson to discuss developing apps for Apple's new Vision Pro mixed reality headset. James provides insights from his experiences creating 3D interfaces and porting his apps like PCalc to Vision Pro. They explore the device's potential, current app ecosystem, and challenges around personalizing the headset for multiple users. James shares the backstory of the silly 3D "Easter egg" he created years ago in the PCalc About screen Porting the 2D PCalc app to Vision Pro vs. bringing his 3D dice app experience to the new platform using RealityKit Potential challenges if the Vision Pro fails to gain a critical mass of users and developers Comparisons to the iPhone and Watch launches - will a lower cost "Vision SE" be needed? The personal customizability of Vision Pro hardware to each user's eyes/face and subsequent challenges for device sharing Discussion of early rental services popping up in China to allow people to try before buying Excitement for the evolution of visuals and "holodeck" experiences Feedback Bill asks if there's a suitable mount for holding iPhones on top of flat TVs Shortcuts Corner Dickie asks Rosemary how he can downsize batches of images into a new standardized folder without resizing already-small files. Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: James Thomson 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.
Mar 7
1 hr 1 min
iOS 692: Easter Eggs in PCalc & Dice - Interview With James Thomson
In this episode of iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and special guest James Thomson dive deep into the world of indie app development, exploring Thomson's popular apps, PCalc and Dice by PCalc, and uncovering some hidden Easter eggs. James' Journey into App Development: Thomson's path began with an interest in video games and led to the creation of his first app, a calculator, in 1992. Evolution of PCalc and Dice: Discussion on how these apps have adapted and evolved across different Apple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Mac. Privacy in App Development: Thomson emphasizes the importance of user privacy and avoiding analytics that could inadvertently collect sensitive information. 3D Technology and App Development: Exploration of how experimenting with 3D graphics led to the creation of Dice, a dice-rolling app for tabletop gaming. Educational and Professional Use Cases: How PCalc has been adopted in schools. Shortcuts Corner - HomeKit Automation: Practical advice on creating an automation that integrates HomeKit devices with Shortcuts for enhanced home security. Host: Rosemary Orchard Guest: James Thomson 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.
Feb 29
51 min
iOS 691: What's New in iOS 17.4 - Apple Podcasts Transcripts, New Emoji, HomePod & Apple TV SharePlay
iOS 17.4 includes a whole host of changes and features for your iPhone. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share what you can expect, including new emoji, Apple Podcasts transcripts, game streaming apps, Stolen Device Protection improvements, and more. Apple Podcasts Transcripts: https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-is-bringing-auto-transcripts-for-podcasts-in-ios-174 SharePlay for HomePod/Apple TV: https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/26/apple-music-shareplay-homepod-apple-tv/ New Emoji: https://blog.emojipedia.org/first-look-new-emojis-in-ios-17-4/ Next-Generation CarPlay Preparations: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/25/ios-17-4-next-generation-carplay/ Streaming game apps are now allowed on the ‌App Store‌ worldwide: https://www.macworld.com/article/2218263/ios-game-streaming-apps-restrictions-lifted.html Messaging with Siri: https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/set-language-siri-reads-messages/ Stolen Device Protection: https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/take-that-iphone-thieves-ios-174-will-make-stolen-device-protection-even-better Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-announces-changes-to-ios-safari-and-the-app-store-in-the-european-union/ iOS 17 Adoption is Slower Than iOS 16 Adoption: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/05/apple-shares-ios-17-adoption-numbers/ Apple Vision Pro's Developer Strap and Diagnostics Mode Revealed in More Detail: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/02/apple-vision-pro-developer-strap-diagnostics-mode/ The worst way to play Pokémon: https://www.threads.net/@rileytestut/post/C2-i4tEOlv8 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.
Feb 22
47 min
iOS 690: Apple Vision Pro: Third-Party Apps - Juno for YouTube, Endel, Kineo, Synth Riders, Crouton, Widgetsmith
We're hands-on with Apple's new Vision Pro headset and that means it's time to talk about some of the wonderful third-party apps available for the spatial computing device. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent demonstrate some of the apps and games, discuss the latest news, and Rosemary Orchard helps out listener Kevin with a Shortcut. Juno for YouTube https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juno-for-youtube/id6476961640 Endel Realms https://apps.apple.com/us/app/endel-focus-sleep-relax/id1346247457?platform=appleVisionPro Kineo https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kineo-flipbook-animations/id286948844?ls=1 Synth Riders https://apps.apple.com/us/app/synth-riders/id6473729300?ign-itscg=30800&ign-itsct=SynthRiders205 Crouton https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crouton-recipe-manager/id1461650987 Widgetsmith https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319 NEWS Forgot your Apple Vision Pro password? Apparently there's no easy way to recover it* *There soon will be. https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/05/forgot-apple-vision-pro-password-recover/ YouTube says a Vision Pro app is "on the roadmap" https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/5/24062425/youtube-vision-pro-app-360-vr-video Vision Pro Teardown—Why Those Fake Eyes Look So Weird https://www.ifixit.com/News/90137/vision-pro-teardown-why-those-fake-eyes-look-so-weird 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.
Feb 15
52 min
iOS 689: Checking In With Apple Arcade - Mahjong Titan+, Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, Mini Motorways+
Several new games have made their way to Apple Arcade! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent show off some of the new offerings, discuss accessories available for Apple Vision Pro, and Rosemary talks about Shortcuts organizing on the Home Screen. Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tamagotchi-adventure-kingdom/id1614952689 Mahjong Titan+ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mahjong-titan/id1551538909 Cornsweeper https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cornsweeper/id1600387153 Mini Motorways+ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mini-motorways/id1453901000 Mini Metro+ https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mini-metro/id1550663539 Words in Progress https://apps.apple.com/us/app/words-in-progress/id1021231678 Snake.io+ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snake-io/id6443553808 News Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-previews-new-entertainment-experiences-launching-with-apple-vision-pro/ Apple Vision Pro Travel Case https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MW2F3LL/A/apple-vision-pro-travel-case Klasden Pouch - Spigen - $89.99 https://www.spigen.com/products/apple-vision-pro-klasden-pouch Belkin Battery Holder for Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HRDR2ZM/A/belkin-battery-holder-for-apple-vision-pro Honda to offer wireless Apple CarPlay retrofit for some Accord models https://www.autoblog.com/2024/01/19/honda-accord-wireless-carplay-update-report/ 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.
Feb 8
42 min
iOS 688: Brain Training Apps & Games - MindPal, Kahoot!, Everyday Puzzles, Brilliant, Lumosity
Keep your brain running in tip-top shape with these apps and games for brain training! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of their favorite brain training apps and games, share some early thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro and iOS 17.3's Stolen Device Protection feature, and Rosemary takes on a challenging Shortcuts Corner request. MindPal - Brain Training https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindpal-brain-training/id1457846652?uo=4 Kahoot! Play & Create Quizzes https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kahoot-play-create-quizzes/id1131203560 Everyday Puzzles: Brain Games https://apps.apple.com/us/app/everyday-puzzles-brain-games/id1580601028?uo=4 Brilliant: Learn Interactively https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brilliant-learn-interactively/id913335252 Crossword Jam+ https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/crossword-jam/id6448909510 Lumosity: Brain Training https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lumosity-brain-training/id577232024 News Apple offers to open iPhone tap-to-pay to other payment systems in the EU https://www.cultofmac.com/843731/apple-offers-to-open-iphone-tap-to-pay-to-other-payment-systems-in-the-eu/ iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/22/apple-releases-ios-17-3-with-stolen-device-protection-unity-wallpaper-collaborative-playlists-more/ iOS 17.3 Features: What's New in iOS 17.3 https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-17-3-features/ Some Personal News – 512 Pixels https://512pixels.net/2024/01/some-personal-news/ 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.
Feb 1
59 min
iOS 687: Make Some New Habits With iOS - HabitKit, Henry Habit, (Not Boring) Habits, When Did I...?, Time Block
Looking to create and maintain habits in the new year? Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent show you some great apps for habit management and tracking. HabitKit https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker-habitkit/id6443918070 Henry Habit https://apps.apple.com/us/app/henry-habits-wellbeing/id1530541067?uo= (Not Boring) Habits https://apps.apple.com/us/app/not-boring-habits/id1593891243 Greatness: Daily Habit Tracker https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greatness-daily-habit-tracker/id1641012703?uo=4 When Did I ...? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/when-did-i/id1463692593 When..? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/when/id1607338249?uo=4 Time Block App https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/time-block-app/id1512413725 News: China Says It Cracked Apple AirDrop to Identify Message Sources Apple Vision Pro demos in retail stores will begin on February 2 Belkin - Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit Shortcuts Corner Meetings for Charlie https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/211b95b6464d4e39b851ac363f91bd07 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.
Jan 25
43 min