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.

Episodes

September 25, 2025 • 52 mins

Mikah and Rosemary share candid reactions to Apple's latest iPhone, revealing why features like the vapor cooling, revamped cameras, and an unexpectedly handy crossbody strap might change how you use your phone day to day.

  • Hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max and launch day delivery
  • Setup process: phone-to-phone transfer vs iCloud and USB-C cable speeds
  • Cooler operation, aluminum unibody, and vapor cooling
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Apple shook up its 2025 iPhone lineup and Mikah and Rosemary break down which model actually fits your life, budget, and hands! Plus, the under-the-radar launch day surprises that could change your pre-order strategy.

Correction (September 23, 2025): Mikah Sargent describes Art of Fauna as an Apple Arcade game; that is incorrect. Art of Fauna is available for download in the App Store.

  • iPhone 17 lineup explained: 17, 17 Pro,...
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From wrestling with multiple time zones to sharing calendars with tech-challenged family members, Rosemary and Dan dig into the moments when Apple's new calendar tricks save the day.

  • Calendars on iOS get a redesigned UI in iOS 26
  • Comparing Apple's Calendar app vs. Fantastical for daily use
  • Integrating Reminders with Calendar and viewing tasks alongside events
  • Travel time, time zones, and scheduling events across regions
  • S...
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Before you dive into iOS 26, get an honest look at which headline features actually improve daily life and which might have you pulling over to reset your music settings. From call screening that outsmarts spam to camera modes that outsmart users, Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren spotlight the upgrades, quirks, and frustrations you may face on your iPhone.

  • Mixed reactions to Liquid Glass transparency and widget animation
  • New S...
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Ready to conquer your cluttered inbox? Discover the unsung tricks, automation tools, and next-level email clients that can actually make email work for you, no matter how many unread messages you're hiding.

  • iOS Mail app walkthrough: categories, filters, unmatched features
  • Tips for managing mail with filtering, VIPs, and privacy options
  • Undo Send, reminders, and key Mail settings for better management
  • Fastmail, rule-based ...
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Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges.

  • Breaking down overwhelming projects - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smalle...
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Get ready for back-to-school season with the best iOS apps for students and educators! Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard take a field trip to the land of essential productivity apps, note-taking powerhouses, and study tools that can transform a student's academic experience. From infinite-scroll note-taking to AI-powered math problem solving, discover the digital tools that can make this school year your most organized yet.

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Transform your living space into a smart, organized haven with apps that help you tackle everything from junk mail to home inventory management. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore practical solutions for maintaining your home, keeping track of important documents, and staying on top of household tasks.

  • PaperKarma - Combat annoying junk mail with this clever app that automatically sends opt-out requests to companies on...
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Custom keyboards take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary explore the surprisingly small but mighty world of third-party iOS keyboards, from snippet management to AI-powered writing assistance, plus listener feedback on AirPods cleaning and some delightful app picks.

  • Snippety keyboard ($29.99) - Rosemary demonstrates this powerful snippet management keyboard with collections, search functionality, rich formatting options, and ...
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Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into Safari extensions that can improve how you browse the web on iOS and iPadOS. From blocking annoying ads and cookie prompts to creating custom search shortcuts and saving articles for later reading, these browser add-ons turn Safari into a swiss army knife of functionality.

  • Wipr - A simple, effective ad blocker that works silently in the background without multiple extension in...
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