Discover the secret strengths and customization tricks hidden in iOS Control Center, from forgotten Apple tools to creative ways to streamline your day. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard reveal the Control Center features most users overlook.

• Customizing and optimizing the iOS Control Center experience
• How to edit, rearrange, and size Control Center controls
• Adding app shortcuts and advanced tools to Control Center
• Managing secondary Control Center pages for deeper functionality
• Lock screen Control Center access settings and security considerations
• Swapping torch and camera for other controls on the lock screen
• News: Tim Cook steps down, John Ternus named incoming CEO
• App Caps: Frame for stylish screenshots; Visual Lookup in Photos for identification

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Whether you're lending your phone to a kid or relying on maps off the grid, what you don't know about your device's security could come back to bite you. This episode shows why a few simple settings make all the difference when it counts.

• Setting up Medical ID and emergency contacts for safety
• Using Face ID and Guided Access to lock and protect apps
• Offline maps: how and why to download before you travel
• Find My and Life360 for tracking people and devices, with privacy tips
• Apple Messages' Check In and third-party safety apps like bSafe
• WiFi Assist and WiFi Calling: improving the reliability of calls and data
• News: Apple removes outdated Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from App Store
• Feedback: Free access to the Calm app via insurance and company perks
• Picks of the Week: Pokemon Go auto-catch gadget and Picsew screenshot tool

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Check out the iOS apps designed for neurodiverse minds, with hosts sharing real-world favorites that make everyday productivity and focus more effortless for everyone.

• Due app: persistent reminders boost neurodiverse productivity
• Voice Dream: natural article and document audio reading for multiple languages
• Audible: audiobook platform for self-help, ADHD, and productivity content
• Forest: gamified productivity app grows virtual trees for focused work
• Endel: adaptive soundscapes and productivity timer for ADHD and focus
• Calm: sleep stories, meditation, and relaxing audio for stress reduction
• Snippety: customizable keyboard shortcuts for repeated tasks and efficient writing
• App Caps: Art of Flora puzzle game and Sonos Roam 2 portable speaker reviewed

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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

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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.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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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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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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