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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.

iOS Today (Audio)

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation.

 
 • Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential
 
 • Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel
 
 • Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization
 
 • Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning
 
 • Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations
 
 • Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty
 
 • Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation
 
 • Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts
 
 • Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

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iOS 811: Vacation Planning - Seamless Travel With Flight, Transit, & Map Apps

Apple's sports app puts the World Cup and every major match at your fingertips, with live activities and seamless Apple TV integration. Discover how your iPhone can keep you in the loop, even if sports aren't your thing.

 
 • In-depth look at the free Apple Sports app and top features
 
 • Apple Arcade and mobile soccer games: 
EA Sports FC, Mini Football Legends, Score! Hero, eFootball 
 • Using Apple News to stay updated on World Cup events and scores
 
 • News: Apple's Siri AI gains integration with third-party apps in new betas
 
 • Feedback: accessibility apps, VoiceOver favorites, and accessory habits
 
 • Shortcuts Corner: automation for Apple Card transaction notifications
 
 • App Caps: Make-roscope mobile microscope and Anker Nano Power Bank picks
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.
 

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iOS 810: Following the World Cup - Smarter Sports Tracking & iOS Soccer Games

As heat waves and storms reshape daily life, see how localized weather tech and smart notifications are becoming essential tools for staying safe, planning ahead, and getting your forecast with a side of fun.

 
 • Apple Weather app evolution from basic utility to Dark Sky integration
 
 • Localized weather data, alerts, and hourly forecasting explained
 
 • Shortcut automations for Weather: capabilities and app integration
 
 • Changes in third-party weather app APIs post-Dark Sky acquisition
 
 • CARROT Weather: customizable data sources, achievements, and unique personality
 
 • (Not Boring) Weather: design-driven, interactive weather visualization
 
 • Met Office Weather Forecast: official UK alerts and specialized app benefits
 
 • Mercury Weather: cross-platform support, trip planning, and rain forecasting
 
 • Acme Weather: US-only, feature-rich app from Dark Sky creators
 
 • App Caps: Spigen TapZip MagSafe organizer and ESR CryoBoost charging station
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

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iOS 809: Wonderful Weather Apps - Survive the Heat With These iOS Tools

From accessible guitar toolkits to games tackling mental health and body image, discover the Design Award contenders that are reinventing what "inclusive design" means for the entire Apple ecosystem.

 
 • Delight and Fun Category — Grug app and
 Is This Seat Taken? • game winner
 
 • Inclusivity Category — Guitar Wiz, accessibility features, and game highlights
 
 • Innovation Category — VisionOS experiences, NBA Live Games & Scores, and
 Blue Prince 
 • Interaction Category — Moonlitt app, kid-friendly game design
 
 • Social Impact Category — Health, cultural, and mental health apps/games
 
 • Visuals and Graphics Category — Stunning app interfaces and graphics-intensive games
 
 • Where to download these award-winning apps and games
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

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iOS 808: Apple Design Awards 2026 - Apps & Games That Won Over Apple!

WWDC 2026 brought much more than AI hype. Get the recap on the overlooked updates to watchOS, CarPlay, iPadOS, and tvOS that could totally change how you use your Apple devices. Plus, Shortcuts just leveled up with powerful new triggers and AI-built automations!

 
 • Siri AI waitlist and early impressions of New Siri
 
 • WatchOS 27: Workout Buddy upgrades, Find My app, Siri app, & more
 
 • iCloud+ adds AI feature limits and smarter home camera notifications
 
 • CarPlay updates: video playback (when parked), audio scrubbing, wireless reliability
 
 • iPadOS 27 changes driven by platform convergence and folding devices
 
 • iPadOS improves multitasking, file transfers, and app name display in status bar
 
 • tvOS updates: faster AirPlay, accessibility, podcast video support
 
 • Shortcuts Corner: AI-powered shortcut creation and expanded automation triggers
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

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iOS 807: What's New in watchOS, tvOS, iPadOS? - Post-WWDC Apple Updates & AI Shortcuts

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week!

 
 • Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance
 
 • Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility
 
 • Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support
 
 • Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted
 
 • Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching
 
 • Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery
 
 • New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals
 
 • Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies
 
 • Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features
 
 • Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool
 
 • System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls
 
 • Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing
 
 • Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.
 

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iOS 806: What's New in iOS 27? - New Siri AI Learns Personal Context Understanding!

With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS.

 
 • Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained
 
 • Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit
 
 • Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs
 
 • The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models
 
 • Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS
 
 • Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features
 
 • Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools
 
 • Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings
 
 • iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates
 
 • Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass"
 
 • Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested
 
 • Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude
 
 • News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations
 
 • App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps 
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren
 

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.
 

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iOS 805: WWDC: What To Expect - Has Apple Finally Figured Out Smarter Siri?

Why do iMessage apps feel like a forgotten experiment, and what buried gems are still hiding behind that plus button? Dan Moren joins the show to unpack which built-in features now outshine their third-party predecessors and what that says about Apple's approach to messaging.

 
 • iMessage apps' evolution, developer challenges, and user engagement declines
 
 • Default iMessage features vs. true apps
 
 • Sticker packs, sharing GIFs, and gameplay in Messages lose relevance
 
 • Apple's default iMessage tools—photos, polls, cash, check in, send later
 
 • Nuances of audio messages, dictation, and in-app differences
 
 • Tips for faster photo sharing and rearranging iMessage features
 
 • Real-world uses and practical limitations of iMessage's check-in feature
 
 • Notable third-party iMessage app recommendations and personal favorites
 
 • New: Apple's 2026 accessibility updates, including voice control, real-time captions, and AI-powered magnifier
 
 • Picks of the Week: Indigo cross-network social app and Wipr 2 content filter
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren
 

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.
 

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iOS 804: iMessage Apps - Navigating the Junk Drawer of iOS Features

Is your Apple Watch doing all it can for you? Explore how advanced features like multi-watch setups, app grids versus lists, and watch-based security tools can seriously level up your experience.

 
 • Apple Watch independence, multiple watches per iPhone, and family setup
 
 • Pros and cons of owning and using two Apple Watches
 
 • Apple Watch as fashion item versus functional device
 
 • Passing down and reusing Apple Watches in families
 
 • Managing Apple Watch apps, notifications, and widgets for a personalized experience
 
 • Apple Watch Mirroring on iPhone and accessibility features
 
 • Using Apple Watch to find your iPhone (and vice versa)
 
 • Apple Watch for unlocking Macs, authenticating purchases, and identity confirmation
 
 • Running Apple Watch solo, even without cellular—music, workouts, and safety
 
 • News: End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging arrives via carrier support in iOS update
 
 • Shortcuts Corner: Exporting Apple Health data (weight) to CSV
 
 • App Caps: MagSafe wallets with Find My and pop socket support
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.
 

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iOS 803: Step Up Your Apple Watch Game - Power User Tips for Your Wrist

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone!

 
 • iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates
 
 • End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS
 
 • New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month
 
 • Reminders app snooze options now display specific times
 
 • Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history
 
 • New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps
 
 • Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards
 
 • Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS
 
 • EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing
 
 • Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade
 
 • News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks
 
 • App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks
 

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
 

Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv.
 

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iOS 808: Apple Design Awards 2026 - Apps & Games That Won Over Apple!

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