iOS Today (Audio)

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:...

Can your podcast app create shareable audio clips, skip silence with AI, or manage meds with just your voice? Dive into a hands-on comparison of Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and Downcast with the features that actually matter.

• Deep dive on Apple Podcasts app features, transcripts, and syncing
• Overcast's unique tools: smart speed, voice boost, personalized playback, and clip sharing
• Pocket Casts overview: recommen...

Confused by Apple's ever-expanding Watch lineup? Mikah and Rosemary cut through the specs and hype to help you decide which Apple Watch (SE 3, Series 11, or Ultra 3) is actually worth your money! Get honest advice about brightness, battery, bands, and who should actually skip this year's upgrade

• Apple's latest Apple Watch lineup explained: SE 3, Series 11, Ultra 3
• Key Apple Watch features: displays, sensors, health tracking ...

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,...

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
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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...

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 ...