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
• Network device discovery with the Discovery app for iOS and Mac
• Transloader app for remote Mac downloads from your iPhone
• News: Apple sunsets Clips social video app, replacement options suggested
• Feedback: Apple Watch Ultra size and user preferences
• Shortcuts Corner: Apple Intelligence shortcut fails on Apple Watch, troubleshooting advice
• App Caps: Theraview ADHD medication tracker and Terraforming Mars digital board game

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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: app experience, syncing, subscriptions, accessibility options
• Libby library app: digital books, audiobooks, local library access, features
• News: iOS 26.0.1 bug fixes and updates
• Feedback: iPhone Air impressions, camera concerns, battery experience
• Shortcuts Corner: Attention Aware and notification automation limitations
• App Caps: Reverse Audio and Threes+ Apple Arcade game

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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: recommendations, playback customization, audio bookmarks, and listening stats
• Downcast is a minimalist, video-supporting podcast downloader with Chromecast
• News: Apple's new Foundation Models framework brings on-device AI to apps. Apple highlights apps leveraging Foundation Models for health, fitness, journaling, and content creation
• Shortcuts Corner: Logging medications with Siri and Capsule, Apple Health limitations
• App Caps: Incase AirPods lanyard & the Apple Sports app for live game updates

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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 compared
• Choosing the right case size and reusing Apple Watch bands
• Pricing and material differences across Apple Watch models
• Always-On displays, chip parity, and precision finding detailed
• Health features: ECG, hypertension, blood oxygen—who needs which model?
• Battery life breakdown for SE3, Series 11, Ultra 3, and what "all day" means
• SE3 vs. Series 11: What features justify upgrading?
• Ultra 3 advantages: screen size, battery, ruggedness, satellite SOS, diving
• Sizing issues with Ultra 3 for smaller wrists
• Upgrade recommendations: who should buy which Apple Watch?
• Feedback: iPhone battery life obsession and deep power-saving tips
• Troubleshooting group iMessage notification bugs with multiple devices
• App Caps: Cassette Home Video Player app brings VHS nostalgia to iPhone

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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
• 48MP sensors, 8x optical zoom, and new selfie features
• Camera and action button: usability, custom settings, and accessibility tricks
• Crossbody strap and tech woven case: practicality, design, and user reactions
• Accessory talk: screen protectors, AirPods Pro 3, and lanyard compatibility
• Performance bumps: chip responsiveness, battery life, wifi 7 first impressions
• Color and model picks: regrets, capacity choices, and Air vs. Pro Max debate
• News: Apple Restore Fund is investing in California redwoods for carbon removal
• Feedback segment: integrating task management with calendar apps
• App Caps: Apple TechWoven case and Spigen glass screen protectors

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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, Pro Max, and Air
• iPhone preorder experiences, successes, and snags
• Choosing between iPhone 17, Air, and Pro: key differences and who should buy
• iPhone 17: colors, display, aluminum build, and dual cameras overview
• Who should skip the iPhone 17 for screen size or accessibility needs
• iPhone Air: larger, thinner, titanium, single camera, and new MagSafe battery
• Trade-offs of Air's lightweight design vs. camera features and battery life
• Pro and Pro Max: aluminum unibody, thermal improvements, and triple lenses
• Updated camera system, optical zoom, and thermal management in Pro models
• Carrier SIM slot impacts battery life on non-US iPhones
• Tips for iPhone declutter, storage management, and accessory costs
• Shortcuts Corner: iOS 26 Home app adaptive temperature and thermostat updates
• App Caps: Art of Fauna app and $15 JETech slim iPhone case recommendation

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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
• Strategies for managing multiple calendars and color-coding
• Sharing events and whole calendars with others, controlling access
• Using location and attachments in events for enhanced info sharing
• Subscribing to public calendars for holidays, school schedules, and updates
• Filtering calendars by focus mode and limitations of current implementations
• Siri suggestions for calendar events: upsides and annoyances
• Tips for handling duplicate events and event merging wish list
• Viewing your weekly calendar using an iPhone in landscape mode
• Using calendar widgets and lock screen features to see upcoming events
• App Caps: Belkin MagSafe car vent mount and ESR Halo Lock charger for phones
• App Caps: Silicone cable ties for cable management, alternatives, and best practices

Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren

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Leo & Mikah help you with your homework.

• Back to school: Noteshelf, Microsoft Math Solver, WolframAlpha, Babbel - Language Learning, Desmos Graphing Calculator, Cozi Family Organizer, PhotoStudy
• News: Flexibits introduces a new subscription: Fantastical Premium for Families. Google Maps returns to Apple Watch and joins CarPlay Dashboard. Apple releases the watchOS 7 Public Beta. Setapp comes to iOS. The MTA asks Apple to improve Face ID unlock with face coverings.
• Listener feedback: Rotation lock on iOS, nerds vs. geeks vs. dorks, and accidental touches on Apple Watch.
• Mikah's App Cap: Thwip
• Leo's App Cap: Microsoft Family Safety

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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