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- mp3iOS 762: Safari Extensions - Wipr, GoodLinks, Hush, & moreMikah 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 instances cluttering your Safari menu, making it ideal for less tech-savvy users like elderly relatives Keyword Search - Creates custom search shortcuts using semicolons and keywords to search specific websites directly from...Published: July 24, 2025 - 10:00 pm
- mp3iOS 761: Screen Time Controls - Downtime, Communication Safety, & moreThis episode explores the comprehensive Screen Time system in iOS, covering everything from basic usage tracking to advanced restrictions and parental controls. The hosts also tackle a unique automation challenge involving motorcycles and garage doors, while sharing their latest app and gadget discoveries. Screen Time Overview - Introduction to iOS's built-in digital wellness system that tracks usage across all Apple devices and syncs settings when enabled Screen Distance Feature - New safety feature that alerts users when holding their iPhone or iPad too close to their face, helping prevent eye strain and myopia App and Website Activity - Detailed tracking...Published: July 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm
- mp3iOS 760: Social Media Roundup - Cross-platform solutions for a scattered worldSocial media chaos got you jumping between apps like a caffeinated squirrel? Mikah and Rosemary explore the fragmented world of post-Twitter social media and reveal the apps that can help you reclaim your sanity and streamline your online presence. The hosts also reflect on how X/Twitter's changes scattered users across platforms, creating fatigue and missed connections. Ivory for Mastodon - Tapbots' premium Mastodon client offers customizable navigation, multiple account support, and elegant design for $14.99-24.99/year, depending on platform coverage Tapestry by Iconfactory - Unifies social media feeds, RSS blogs, and podcasts into one timeline supporting Mastodon, Tumblr, YouTube, Blue Sky,...Published: July 10, 2025 - 6:00 pm
- mp3iOS 759: iPad Accessories - From basic tablet to pro workstation!Mikah and Rosemary visit the world of iPad accessories that can truly transform your tablet experience, from the game-changing Magic Keyboard to creative stands and essential styli that unlock your iPad's full potential! Magic Keyboard & Physical Keyboards Apple Magic Keyboard - Premium keyboard case adds trackpad, extra USB-C charging port, and robust protection while transforming typing workflows Budget alternatives - Logitech Keys-to-Go and other Bluetooth keyboards offer function keys and media controls at lower price points Travel benefits - Bluetooth keyboards with media keys provide convenient remote control for video streaming and presentations Customization & Protection Vinyl wraps -...Published: July 3, 2025 - 5:00 pm
- mp3iOS 758: Spring/Summer Cleaning Your Devices - Precision Cleaning Kit, Apple Configurator, & more!Spring cleaning in the summer? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard roll up their sleeves to tackle both physical and digital device maintenance, sharing expert tips for getting your Apple gear spotless inside and out. Physical iPhone cleaning - Apple's official recommendations for safe disinfecting using 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes and Clorox wipes, while avoiding bleach and hydrogen peroxide that can damage device coatings Specialized cleaning tools - iFixit's Precision Cleaning Kit featuring tiny brushes, foam-tipped swabs, and contact cleaner for getting into speaker grills and ports Digital decluttering - MacPaw's app CleanMyPhone uses AI to find duplicate photos, similar shots,...Published: June 26, 2025 - 8:00 pm
- mp3iOS 757: Apple Design Awards 2025 - CapWords, Feather, Taobao, & more!Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard go over Apple's 2025 Design Award winners, exploring groundbreaking apps that showcase the best of Apple's platforms. From AI-powered language learning tools to visually stunning adventure games, these winners represent the pinnacle of mobile innovation and design excellence.Delight and Fun Category CapWords - Revolutionary language learning app that transforms everyday objects into interactive stickers, supporting nine languages with AI-powered photo recognition Balatro - Award-winning poker-inspired deck builder that cleverly teaches poker fundamentals while delivering addictive gameplay across multiple platforms Innovation Category Play - Developer-focused app enabling interactive SwiftUI prototype creation with seamless cross-device syncing between...Published: June 19, 2025 - 8:00 pm
- mp3iOS 756: WWDC 2025 - Apple unveils iOS 26 & iPadOS 26!Apple just dropped the biggest design overhaul since iOS 7, and hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into everything announced at WWDC 2025, from the stunning "liquid glass" interface to game-changing iPad features that finally make it feel like a real computer. Liquid Glass Interface - Biggest visual redesign in many years! Translucent elements, enhanced lighting effects, and improved visual hierarchy Design Principles - Built around hierarchy, harmony, consistency, layering, depth, and vitality for a more expressive user experience Visual Effects - Enhanced Control Center with peek-through background visibility and ghostly transparent aesthetic Apple Intelligence Levels Up Live...Published: June 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm
- mp3iOS 755: Planning a Day Out - Please Don't Rain, Mercury Weather, Citymapper, & moreReady to make your next day out absolutely perfect? Mikah and Rosemary share their favorite apps and strategies for planning the ultimate outdoor adventure, from weather tracking to transit navigation and everything in between. Please Don't Rain - Rosemary showcases this specialized weather app designed for theme park visits and outdoor activities, featuring location-specific rain forecasts and customizable measurement units for international travelers Fantastical - Mikah explains how this premium calendar app provides 10-day weather forecasts directly within your schedule, making it easy to plan events around weather conditions Mercury Weather - Advanced weather app with trip planning features that...Published: June 5, 2025 - 6:00 pm
- mp3iOS 754: Document Editors - Apps for editing PDF files on iOS!Document editors take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary show viewers the best apps for editing PDFs and plain text files on iOS devices. The hosts emphasize practical solutions for common document editing needs while showcasing both free built-in tools and premium third-party options for power users. Built-in PDF tool in Notes - Demonstrates how to attach PDFs to Notes documents, use Quick Look for basic annotation, highlighting, and form filling, plus collaborative editing features PDF Expert - Rosemary showcases advanced PDF editing capabilities including text editing, image replacement, adding clickable links to table of contents, redaction tools, and custom...Published: May 29, 2025 - 8:00 pm
- mp3iOS 753: Voice Tools - Voice Memos, Notes recordings, & moreDiscover powerful voice recording and transcription apps that can transform how you capture ideas, take notes, and create content on your Apple devices. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore essential voice tools while sharing exciting news about CarPlay Ultra's debut in Aston Martin vehicles. Voice Memos app - Built into iOS with live transcription capabilities, allowing users to record, edit, search transcripts, and enhance audio quality with features like silence skipping. Just Press Record - Popular third-party app offering automatic transcription in multiple languages, customizable file formats, and the ability to share recordings as text, audio, or video. Ferrite Recording...Published: May 22, 2025 - 7:00 pm
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