iOS Today (Audio)
Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent host iOS Today, a weekly podcast from TWiT.tv covering everything related to Apple's mobile ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and more. Each episode includes app reviews, tips and tricks, news, and accessory recommendations. Listeners can submit Apple device and shortcut queries for the hosts to answer on air. The show also promotes Club TWiT, a subscription service offering ad-free versions of the podcast and other benefits. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Episodes
iOS 823: It's About Time (Apps) - Hidden Clock, Timer, and WatchOS Tools You Never Use
Discover how iOS and watchOS are quietly transforming the way you track, customize, and automate every second, from modular lock screens to Siri-powered alarms. Plus, hear why third-party apps are still running circles around Apple's timer tools.
Customizing lock screen time display and widgets on iOS
Apple's system clock app features: timers, alarms, world clock
Multiple timers and AlarmKit i
iOS 822: Blast From the App Past - Classic iPhone Apps That Have Stood the Test of Time
Not all classic apps fade away—some quietly evolve and solve problems the giants can't touch. This episode with Dan Moren and Rosemary Orchard digs up the overlooked utilities, the surprising longevity of certain favorites, and the need to update to iOS 26.7!
PCalc: The enduring iOS calculator favorite gets its due
TV Forecast and the rise of TV tracking apps
IMDb as a must-have for movie and
iOS 821: Teaching Siri AI to Use Your Apps - What App Intents Mean for the Future of Siri
Apple's new Siri AI is finally turning digital assistant hype into real, practical power, letting users speak naturally and control their apps in ways that were impossible a year ago. Matthew Cassinelli, a Siri automation expert, is here to break down what's genuinely working, what's missing, and why this matters for your iPhone right now.
Early experiences: Siri's improved world knowledge and r
iOS 820: The iPhone Folds (and Everything Else Apple Announced) - Variable Aperture, Battery Gains, & ANC for All
Apple finally enters the foldable fray with the iPhone Duo, packing unexpected features and a lower-than-expected price. Find out what's actually inside and if it's worth leaving your classic iPhone behind.
iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max colors, pricing, and 1st impressions
Variable aperture camera tech benefits, marketing, and durability concerns
Battery life and ultra-fast charging impress for Pro iP
iOS 819: Passwords Are Dead-ish - When Credentials Go Seamless on iOS
Are passwords really on their way out, or are we stuck with them a bit longer? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dig into Apple's latest moves in credential management and reveal why the end of passwords is only "dead-ish." Find out why this shift matters for both convenience and security, and how it could upend your digital habits.
Apple Passwords app evolves: features, security, and sharing e
iOS 818: Ready, Set, iPhone Upgrade - Make Your Next Device Swap Flawless
Apple's latest iPhone event is around the corner, but are you actually ready to upgrade? This episode digs into the essential, often overlooked steps that could make or break your next device swap.
Apple Upgrade Program and comparing phone purchasing options
Tips and tricks for trading in or handing down your old iPhone
Importance of backups: iCloud, local, and encrypted with iMazing
Steps fo
iOS 817: Digital Backpack – Best Apps for Back to School - iOS Tools for Students & Lifelong Learners
As iOS updates roll out new icons and smarter Siri voices, today's students are relying on apps that make studying more interactive, collaborative, and personal than ever! See how a fresh lineup of iOS and iPadOS apps could completely reshape your back-to-school routine.
Structured: Visual daily planner with focus and accessibility features
GoodNotes vs. Notability: Digital note-taking and anno
iOS 816: The Ultimate AI Showdown - Balancing Privacy, Capability, & Integration
Get the details from Mikah and Rosemary on which AI apps stand out for real-world tasks, where system integration blows open new possibilities, and why a truly local, on-device AI might finally justify the hype.
Siri's AI upgrades spark frustrations, unpredictability, and deeper device integration
Comparing ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini apps on iOS
Solaire AI brings free offline loca
iOS 815: Snoozy Sleepy Time - How Your iPhone & Apple Watch Team Up for Smarter Sleep
Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks.
Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained
Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode
How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment
Allowing exceptions and adjusting n
iOS 814: Summer Apps Roundup - From Wildfire Alerts to AI-Powered Photo Editing
From tide tracking that saves your beach day to instant wildfire warnings that beat government alerts, this episode spotlights the apps that truly have your back during summertime outings.
Using iOS Photos app for editing, sharing, and managing albums
Editing summer videos in Photos and iMovie, including Magic Movie feature
Watch Duty Wildfire and Floods app for live fire and emergency alerts
iOS 813: Reading on Your iPhone - Tracking, Sharing, & Leveling Up the Digital Literature
If you care about leveling up your reading life, don't miss this deep dive into the most powerful and lesser-known iOS apps that turn your device into a book-lover's playground. Discover why your iPhone might just be the ultimate reading companion, from audiobooks to custom libraries and beyond.
Apple Books app features, usability, audiobooks, and reading goals
Refining ebook library organizati
iOS 812: Calculators on Your Phone - From Unit Conversions to Math Notes on iOS!
If you thought calculators were stuck in high school, check your phone! This episode finds the formula behind conversions, math notes, and custom shortcuts that could totally change how you crunch numbers on your everyday Apple device. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard run the numbers and reveal which apps truly multiply your productivity.
iOS calculator app features: history, copy, mode switch
iOS 811: Vacation Planning - Seamless Travel With Flight, Transit, & Map Apps
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, Remind
iOS 810: Following the World Cup - Smarter Sports Tracking & iOS Soccer Games
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
iOS 809: Wonderful Weather Apps - Survive the Heat With These iOS Tools
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
iOS 808: Apple Design Awards 2026 - Apps & Games That Won Over Apple!
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, N
iOS 807: What's New in watchOS, tvOS, iPadOS? - Post-WWDC Apple Updates & AI Shortcuts
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
iOS 806: What's New in iOS 27? - New Siri AI Learns Personal Context Understanding!
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
Toolba
iOS 805: WWDC: What To Expect - Has Apple Finally Figured Out Smarter Siri?
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
Sir
iOS 804: iMessage Apps - Navigating the Junk Drawer of iOS Features
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
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