Ready to transform your iPhone into a video editing studio? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the best video editing apps available for iOS, comparing features from Meta's new Edits app to Apple's own offerings. Plus, discover Apple's new Snapshot website, handy shortcuts for Apple TV remotes, and power solutions for your next outdoor adventure.
- Meta's Edits app - New social-focused video editor from Instagram that shot to #1 in the App Store; includes features like text overlay, captions, cutout effects, and direct sharing to social platforms
- Apple Clips - Apple's free social video editor offering multiple aspect ratios, poster templates, effects, filters, and live subtitles with an easy-to-use interface
- iMovie - The classic video editing solution with the "Magic Movie" feature that automatically creates professional-looking videos from selected photos and clips with various style templates
- CapCut - Popular social video editor mentioned as an alternative option, though it comes with pricey subscription plans
News
- Apple Snapshot - Apple launched a new website (snapshot.apple.com) that creates hub pages for artists, actors, and athletes, showing where they appear across Apple platforms like Apple TV+, Apple Music, and Apple Podcasts
Shortcuts Corner
- Apple TV Remote Shortcut - Rosemary demonstrates how to create a simple one-action shortcut to add the Apple TV remote directly to your iPhone home screen
- Close Safari Tabs Shortcut - A three-action shortcut that finds and closes all Safari tabs containing a specific URL, perfect for clearing out accumulated tabs after shopping or research
App Cap
- Rosemary's Pick: Jackery Explorer 240 v2 - A 256Wh portable power station perfect for camping, power outages, or charging devices on the go with USB-C, USB-A, and AC power output options
- Mikah's Pick: Puffies - An addictive Apple Arcade game where players reconstruct sticker sheets by placing cutout stickers in their correct positions, with daily challenges and different themed packs
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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