Discover how apps know for being multiplatform are quietly shaping the iOS experience, with unexpected benefits for productivity and day-to-day problem solving.

• DevonThink To Go: Mac-originated app brings robust database, search features
• Tot: Minimalist text editor syncs notes across devices
• Drafts: Text capture with powerful actions, community-driven enhancements
• Firefox and Chrome: Browsers offer cross-platform sync, alternatives to Safari
• Festivities: Holiday widget app expands from Mac to iOS
• News: WWDC announced as anticipation for layout clues and possible iPhone Fold
• Shortcuts Corner: Automating Apple Watch workout prompts via location
• App Caps: Aqara presence sensor boosts home automation; Pokémon Go gets users outdoors

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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This week, the hosts get hands-on with their favorite "chill" apps and say why subtle design choices, like haptic feedback and story-driven gameplay, make all the difference in truly relaxing tech. Hear which picks have earned their spot as go-to digital escapes.

• Pigment and Lake: Adult coloring book apps for iPad
• Coloring ASMR app for quick relaxation on the go
• Loner: Minimalist zen flying game with soothing visuals
• Satisgame: Quick, tactile puzzle app with haptic feedback
• Apple's sound therapy music and ambient background sounds
• Dark Noise and background sound customization for relaxation
• Flow Free+ game for puzzle-based relaxation
• App Cap: Marble Sort app for satisfying gameplay

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Tired of notification overload, mystery badges, and apps that refuse to play nice? Rosemary and Mikah peel back the layers to reveal how to finally take charge of your alerts, your way. See the deeper controls, clever tricks, and more useful features that ca• Mastering iOS notification settings and privacy controls!

• Fine-tuning app notifications: swipes, options, and in-app settings
• iOS notification types: lock screen, banners, badges, and previews
• Customizing notification display: stack, list, and count views
• Exploring Apple Intelligence notification features and Siri Suggestions
• Scheduled Notification Summaries: batch alerts for less disruption
• Changing notification delivery on the fly
• News: Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with new H2 chip and features
• Shortcuts Corner: Removing unwanted bullets from reminders
• App Caps: NeatPass and Spigen Classic LS accessory cases.

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Apple's new iPad Air M4 gets the spotlight as Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down real-world performance jumps, discuss who actually needs all that power, and debate its role in the iPad family. If you're eyeing a tablet upgrade or wondering what sets the Air apart, this conversation cuts through the specs.

• Apple unveils iPad Air M4: features, pricing, and lineup placement
• iPad Air M4 specs, performance leap, and real-world use cases
• Pro vs. Air vs. standard iPad: who should buy what
• Apple intelligence, battery life, and new wireless connectivity in iPads
• Student, family, and retiree use cases: choosing the right iPad
• Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard elevate iPad Air versatility
• News: Studio Display and Studio Display XDR are Apple's new monitor announcements
• App Caps: Power Wash Simulator on Apple Arcade and a spring cleaning cable organization hack

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Apple's iPhone 17e doubles its base storage while keeping the price steady, but did it finally nail the "budget" iPhone formula? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard weigh in on what the new release gets right and where it cuts corners.

• Apple launches iPhone 17e with double entry storage, keeps $599 price
• First impressions of 17e's new color options and matte finish
• Who should buy the iPhone 17e?
• Performance upgrades: A19 chip, Apple Intelligence, and battery life
• Single camera design debate: Is one lens enough?
• MagSafe finally comes to the e-series
• iPhone 17e brings a full suite of Apple safety features
• Trade-in deals and accessories with the new iPhone 17e
• Who shouldn't buy the Pro — making the case for the 17e
• News: Apple introduces M5 Pro/Max chips and new MacBook models
• App Caps: Spigen retro strap (affiliate) and abxylute M4 controller

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Hosts Mikah and Dan are revealing the off-the-radar apps they actually use and the creative ways they make Apple devices work smarter every day. Find out which overlooked tools help them (and maybe you) solve real-life digital annoyances.

• Spotlight on Ivory by Tapbots as a top Mastodon client
• NeatPass: Creating Apple Wallet passes from PDFs on-device
• Screens app enables remote access and control across devices
• Dice by PCalc delivers customizable, fun dice-rolling features
• Television Time helps users track shows, episodes, and release dates
• News: Apple's rumored special event and speculation on possible product launches
• Feedback: Apple Creator Studio subscription benefits
• App Cap segment: Belkin AirPods Cleaning Kit for device maintenance, and the Zephy app for identifying overhead airplanes in real time

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Classic board games or digital apps? The hosts dive into what happens when you bring iPhone party games to a crowd, including the upside of phone-based play. This episode spotlights iOS and iPadOS party games that transform your device into a social machine for in-person gatherings.

• Discussing Hits and Misses: Jackbox, Heads Up, and classic charades
• Asymmetrical gameplay magic: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
• Cooperative chaos with Spaceteam and local multiplayer tech
• Wavelength: Mind-reading board game turns into a must-try app
• Gogogo! is a new party game that mixes physical and mobile play
• New: Apple Podcasts video updates—streaming, HLS, and YouTube competition
• Feedback: Why can't you view Siri request history?
• App Caps: Classic Mac iPhone case from Spigen and a pro-level podcast editing with Ferrite

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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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