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Hands-On Apple (Video)

TWiT 10 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

Hands-On Apple explores and explains the Mac and the wider Apple ecosystem. Host Mikah Sargent shares tips and tricks for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch, covering Terminal commands, little-known iOS settings, Apple's built-in apps, and notable App Store apps. The show also looks at accessories for Apple devices and updates to iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. New episodes are released every Thursday.

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HOA 249: Explaining Audio Intelligence Sep 17, 2026 20:34 Apple Watch's new Audio Intelligence tools promise instant transcriptions and meeting summaries without keeping your recordings. But is the S11 chip's privacy tech strong enough to calm nerves on both sides of the conversation? Apple Watch Audio Intelligence: Four Features, One Secure Chip Sound Recognition and Shazam: Always-On Environmental Listening Live Rewind: 15-Second Instant Replay Wit

HOA 248: Options for Backing up Your iPhone Sep 10, 2026 18:44 With new iPhones shipping and major iOS updates around the corner, now is the moment to protect your info. Mikah shows the overlooked features and essential steps that keep your data truly safe. You might be missing crucial areas and not even know it! iCloud Backup: how it works, what it includes, and limitations Key differences between synced data and backed-up data Backing up locally to Mac

HOA 247: The Apple TV App Sep 3, 2026 24:02 The Apple TV app's constant renaming and feature shuffling have left users wondering where their watchlists vanished and what each oddly similar label actually means. Mikah Sargent untangles the confusion and reveals why your streaming experience might be missing more than you think. Identifying Watchlist and Continue Watching rows on iOS How to add, find, and remove shows from Watchlist and Co

HOA 246: Set-It-And-Forget-It Accessibility Upgrades Aug 27, 2026 20:45 You're missing out if you haven't explored Apple's accessibility menu. Mikah spotlights simple tweaks that solve real problems for everyone, not just those who need them. These are features you can toggle once, and love forever! Reducing car sickness with Vehicle Motion Cues and customizable dots Flash for Alerts: flash notifications with LED or screen for incoming calls and texts Custom hapti

HOA 245: Retrain Your Fingers for watchOS 27 Aug 20, 2026 11:22 Confused by the Apple Watch's shifting gestures and button functions? Mikah Sargent breaks down the new logic, revealing how a simple mantra can help you master your device's next overhaul. watchOS 27 overhauls Apple Watch button functions and navigation Breaking old muscle memory: changes to Digital Crown, side button, Siri Digital Crown press reveals new dynamic app switcher and app list Sc

HOA 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up Aug 13, 2026 15:46 Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture. Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Tex

HOA 243: iPhone Display vs. Your Eyes Aug 6, 2026 20:45 If you have kids using iPhones, Screen Distance might already be enforcing healthy habits without you knowing it. Find out how iOS screen features, like Bold Text and True Tone, are shaping digital wellness for your eyes and your family. Setting up and using Screen Distance on Face ID devices Night Shift: color temperature adjustments and sleep science skepticism True Tone vs. Night Shift: rea

HOA 242: Understanding Apple Upgrade Jul 30, 2026 14:54 Apple just replaced its iPhone Upgrade Program with a device leasing model run by Klarna, and you might end up paying more for devices you never actually own. Find out what happens when your monthly payments end in this episode covering Apple Upgrade! Apple launches Apple Upgrade device lease, replacing iPhone Upgrade Program Klarna partnership explained: application, credit check, and payment

HOA 241: iOS Home Screen Customization Jul 23, 2026 15:19 iOS 26 conveniently puts you in charge of your iPhone home screen with deep design tools hidden behind a single long press. Discover how Apple's new Liquid Glass and tinted themes finally let your wallpaper and icons reflect your style. Jiggle mode and edit tools enable deep icon appearance tweaks Exploring Light, Dark, Clear, and Tinted home screen styles Using tints and saturation sliders fo

HOA 240: Feedback in the Apple Public Beta Program Jul 16, 2026 26:13 Ready to install the iOS 27 public beta? Skip common mistakes and learn Mikah's straightforward method for filing some reports that may actually get results. Back up devices and expectations for public beta testers Step-by-step guide to enrolling in Apple's public beta program Understanding your role and responsibilities as a beta tester The importance of submitting clear, actionable feedback

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