iOS Today (Video)

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

  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 [email protected]. 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

  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 [email protected]. 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!

  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 [email protected].

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

  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 [email protected].

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

  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 [email protected].

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