iOS Today (Audio)

iOS Today (Audio)

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. Submit your Apple device and shortcut queries through email at iOSToday@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on the show! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per 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 $5 per month. New episodes every Thursday.

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December 28, 2025 66 mins

Apple shook up its device family with new models this past year, but not all the changes were obvious. If you missed these pair of episodes, find out what actually made the 2025 Apple Watch and iPhone lineup different—and why picking the wrong one could mean missing out on must-have features (or overpaying for ones you'll never use).

Host: Mikah Sargent

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.

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This year's App Store Awards are shaking things up, spotlighting indie apps and clever tools for neurodivergent users, rather than corporate giants. Mikah and Rosemary break down which surprising winners deserve a spot on your home screen.

  • Timo: Neurodivergent-friendly AI planner wins iPhone App of the Year
  • Detail: Auto-editing video app takes iPad App of the Year
  • Essayist: Citation-powered writing app honored for Mac
  • Expl...
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Tired of losing track of shows or playing hide-and-seek with your next binge-watch? Discover unexpected tricks, overlooked apps, and candid talk about making sense of the ever-messy world of streaming from the comfort of your Apple device.

  • Tracking what you watch using Apple TV's Up Next queue
  • Apple TV integration tips, Netflix limitations, and notification quirks
  • iPhone vs. iPad vs. Mac Apple TV app differences and channel...
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Discover unexpected ways Apple's accessibility features can make any iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch easier to use, whether you need extra-large text at bedtime or want an edge with hands-free controls. Find out how these settings quietly power mainstream features and solve problems you didn't know had solutions!

  • Reduce White Point and night-time usability tips
  • Display and text size customization for comfort and legibility
  • Mag...
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Ready to ditch holiday stress? Discover the relatively new Apple Invites app and cutting-edge planning tools that could change how you host, organize, and celebrate with friends and family this season.

  • Apple Invites app demo: shared photos, playlists, and event updates
  • Partiful vs. Apple Invites: choosing invite apps friends actually use
  • Shared reminders and sections: holiday shopping and planning hacks
  • OmniOutliner for me...
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Running out of meal ideas or tired of over-complicated food logging? This episode showcases smart, lesser-known nutrition tools and creative ways to track what you eat, based on real-life experiences and some honest app talk.

  • FoodNoms highlighted for privacy-focused nutrition tracking and Apple Health integration
  • MyFitnessPal offers a massive database and wide third-party integrations despite privacy trade-offs
  • Carb Manager...
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Learn about the top iOS apps that help organize tedious household tasks on schedule while turning family coordination into something fair and fun. Plus, Life360's advanced tracking features give parents convenient insight into their kids' whereabouts and driving habits!

  • Life360 app features for family and pet tracking, privacy tips
  • Sweepy app helps divide, gamify, and organize home chores
  • Maple Family Organizer streamlines ...
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What if your child's screen time could actually boost creativity, math skills, and problem-solving, all with the right app? Check out the latest apps turning iPads into playgrounds and classrooms for little learners, with hands-on demos you can watch!

  • Khan Academy Kids - Offline educational features
  • Funexpected Math - Interactive audio math games for kids
  • Thinkrolls Kings and Queens - Puzzle logic and problem-solving for ch...
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Wondering how to turn your iPhone into the ultimate utility tool? This episode reveals under-the-radar apps and clever tricks that transform everyday tasks, from scanning bizarre-shaped books to hijacking your iPhone camera as a pro-level Mac webcam.

  • Using iPhone as a webcam for Mac with Camo and Continuity Camera
  • Simple Scan app for digitizing documents and OCR on iOS
  • Quick note-taking and text automation using Drafts app
  • ...
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Discover the latest book and audiobook apps that let you read, listen, and even borrow digital titles for free! From surprise updates to hidden features inside Apple Books, Kindle, Kobo, and more, get the essential scoop on what's changing for readers on iPhone.

  • Deep dive on Apple Books: features, store, audiobooks, customization
  • Kobo ecosystem: devices, app, syncing, Kobo Plus, unified reading/listening
  • Kindle and Audible:...
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