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Tech News Weekly Episode 392 Show Notes This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk cybersecurity vulnerabilities with over 40,000 exposed internet cameras, Wyze's new security features following past breaches, a study on youth mental health and addictive tech use, and the launch of Trump Mobile's new phone and cellular plan. • 40,000 Exposed Internet Cameras: A cybersecurity investigation by BitSight reveals that over 40,000 internet-connected cameras are accessible to anyone with a browser and IP address, many of which use default passwords or lack basic security features. • Wyze Introduces "Verified View" Security Feature: Following previous incidents where users could see other people's camera streams due to cloud failures, Wyze launched a new security feature that stamps user metadata onto footage for an additional layer of verification to access photos and videos. • Study Challenges Screen Time Assumptions for Youth Mental Health: A major JAMA study tracking over 4,000 kids from ages 10-14 found no direct link between screen time duration and suicidal behavior, but instead identified addictive usage patterns as the real culprit. • The Launch of Trump Mobile: The new "47 Plan" offers 20GB of data for $47.45/month, along with a $499 phone claimed to be "made in America," though tech experts question both the value proposition and manufacturing claims. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
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 iPhone and Mac PBJ, the Musical - Quirky Shakespeare adaptation telling Romeo and Juliet with condiments as characters, featuring original soundtracks and creative storytelling Interaction Category Taobao - Pioneering Apple Vision Pro shopping experience with photorealistic 3D models allowing users to visualize furniture and products in their actual spaces DREDGE - Atmospheric horror fishing adventure with seamless gameplay continuity across iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms Inclusivity Category Speechify - Accessibility-focused text-to-speech app supporting 50+ languages and hundreds of voices, designed for users with dyslexia, ADHD, and low vision Art of Fauna - Beautiful wildlife puzzle game featuring vintage-style artwork with full voiceover support and innovative block-based puzzle mechanics Social Impact Category Watch Duty - Critical wildfire tracking app providing real-time evacuation updates and emergency information faster than traditional services Neva - Emotionally resonant adventure game exploring environmental themes through the relationship between a girl and her wolf companion Visuals and Graphics Category Feather - Intuitive iPad app enabling users to transform 2D designs into stunning 3D models using touch and Apple Pencil interactions Infinity Nikki - Visually spectacular open-world adventure game featuring magical outfits, whimsical creatures, and breathtaking rendering quality Shortcuts Corner New "Use Model" action in Shortcuts enables cloud, local, or ChatGPT model integration for AI-powered automation Apple's Shortcuts Gallery now features dedicated Apple Intelligence examples including leftover recipe generation and PDF summarization App Caps Mikah's Pick: Gigapixel AI-powered photo upscaling app that enhances image resolution and quality using sophisticated machine learning models Features standard and low-res enhancement modes plus specialized face recovery for portrait photographs Particularly useful for printing older photos or enlarging images without quality loss Rosemary's Pick: Dark Noise Premium white noise app enabling custom sound mixing with extensive library of ambient sounds Supports audio layering with other apps, iCloud sync across devices, and Siri Shortcuts integration Includes whimsical features like "unnamed goose mode" and developer-friendly privacy controls These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/757 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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 iPhone and Mac PBJ, the Musical - Quirky Shakespeare adaptation telling Romeo and Juliet with condiments as characters, featuring original soundtracks and creative storytelling Interaction Category Taobao - Pioneering Apple Vision Pro shopping experience with photorealistic 3D models allowing users to visualize furniture and products in their actual spaces DREDGE - Atmospheric horror fishing adventure with seamless gameplay continuity across iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms Inclusivity Category Speechify - Accessibility-focused text-to-speech app supporting 50+ languages and hundreds of voices, designed for users with dyslexia, ADHD, and low vision Art of Fauna - Beautiful wildlife puzzle game featuring vintage-style artwork with full voiceover support and innovative block-based puzzle mechanics Social Impact Category Watch Duty - Critical wildfire tracking app providing real-time evacuation updates and emergency information faster than traditional services Neva - Emotionally resonant adventure game exploring environmental themes through the relationship between a girl and her wolf companion Visuals and Graphics Category Feather - Intuitive iPad app enabling users to transform 2D designs into stunning 3D models using touch and Apple Pencil interactions Infinity Nikki - Visually spectacular open-world adventure game featuring magical outfits, whimsical creatures, and breathtaking rendering quality Shortcuts Corner New "Use Model" action in Shortcuts enables cloud, local, or ChatGPT model integration for AI-powered automation Apple's Shortcuts Gallery now features dedicated Apple Intelligence examples including leftover recipe generation and PDF summarization App Caps Mikah's Pick: Gigapixel AI-powered photo upscaling app that enhances image resolution and quality using sophisticated machine learning models Features standard and low-res enhancement modes plus specialized face recovery for portrait photographs Particularly useful for printing older photos or enlarging images without quality loss Rosemary's Pick: Dark Noise Premium white noise app enabling custom sound mixing with extensive library of ambient sounds Supports audio layering with other apps, iCloud sync across devices, and Siri Shortcuts integration Includes whimsical features like "unnamed goose mode" and developer-friendly privacy controls These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/757 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Tech News Weekly Episode 392 Show Notes This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk cybersecurity vulnerabilities with over 40,000 exposed internet cameras, Wyze's new security features following past breaches, a study on youth mental health and addictive tech use, and the launch of Trump Mobile's new phone and cellular plan. • 40,000 Exposed Internet Cameras: A cybersecurity investigation by BitSight reveals that over 40,000 internet-connected cameras are accessible to anyone with a browser and IP address, many of which use default passwords or lack basic security features. • Wyze Introduces "Verified View" Security Feature: Following previous incidents where users could see other people's camera streams due to cloud failures, Wyze launched a new security feature that stamps user metadata onto footage for an additional layer of verification to access photos and videos. • Study Challenges Screen Time Assumptions for Youth Mental Health: A major JAMA study tracking over 4,000 kids from ages 10-14 found no direct link between screen time duration and suicidal behavior, but instead identified addictive usage patterns as the real culprit. • The Launch of Trump Mobile: The new "47 Plan" offers 20GB of data for $47.45/month, along with a $499 phone claimed to be "made in America," though tech experts question both the value proposition and manufacturing claims. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
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 iPhone and Mac PBJ, the Musical - Quirky Shakespeare adaptation telling Romeo and Juliet with condiments as characters, featuring original soundtracks and creative storytelling Interaction Category Taobao - Pioneering Apple Vision Pro shopping experience with photorealistic 3D models allowing users to visualize furniture and products in their actual spaces DREDGE - Atmospheric horror fishing adventure with seamless gameplay continuity across iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms Inclusivity Category Speechify - Accessibility-focused text-to-speech app supporting 50+ languages and hundreds of voices, designed for users with dyslexia, ADHD, and low vision Art of Fauna - Beautiful wildlife puzzle game featuring vintage-style artwork with full voiceover support and innovative block-based puzzle mechanics Social Impact Category Watch Duty - Critical wildfire tracking app providing real-time evacuation updates and emergency information faster than traditional services Neva - Emotionally resonant adventure game exploring environmental themes through the relationship between a girl and her wolf companion Visuals and Graphics Category Feather - Intuitive iPad app enabling users to transform 2D designs into stunning 3D models using touch and Apple Pencil interactions Infinity Nikki - Visually spectacular open-world adventure game featuring magical outfits, whimsical creatures, and breathtaking rendering quality Shortcuts Corner New "Use Model" action in Shortcuts enables cloud, local, or ChatGPT model integration for AI-powered automation Apple's Shortcuts Gallery now features dedicated Apple Intelligence examples including leftover recipe generation and PDF summarization App Caps Mikah's Pick: Gigapixel AI-powered photo upscaling app that enhances image resolution and quality using sophisticated machine learning models Features standard and low-res enhancement modes plus specialized face recovery for portrait photographs Particularly useful for printing older photos or enlarging images without quality loss Rosemary's Pick: Dark Noise Premium white noise app enabling custom sound mixing with extensive library of ambient sounds Supports audio layering with other apps, iCloud sync across devices, and Siri Shortcuts integration Includes whimsical features like "unnamed goose mode" and developer-friendly privacy controls These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/757 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Get ready to experience the future of iPad productivity as Mikah Sargent takes us on an exclusive first look at iPadOS 26's intuitive windowing system that finally brings true multitasking to Apple's tablet platform. Mikah explores Apple's latest iPadOS 26 beta, revealing how the iPad is evolving into a more desktop-like experience with powerful new windowing capabilities and familiar Mac-inspired interface elements. • Windowing System - Detailed walkthrough of the new multi-window functionality, activated by tapping a curved "macaroni noodle" icon in the bottom-right corner of compatible apps • Mac-Style Window Controls - Demonstration of the familiar red, yellow, and green "stoplight" buttons borrowed from macOS that allow users to close, minimize, and resize windows with precision • Multi-App Window Management - Live demo showing how multiple apps (Safari, Music, Settings) can run simultaneously in resizable windows, creating a true desktop-like multitasking experience • Menu Bar Integration - Exclusive look at how traditional menu bars have arrived on iPadOS, providing access to app-specific settings, file operations, and system controls just like on Mac • Safari Windowing Features - Exploration of how web browsing works in the new windowed environment, including tab management and window manipulation capabilities • Settings and Music App Integration - Demonstration of how system apps adapt to the windowing interface, including quick access to app settings via Command+Comma keyboard shortcut Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Tech News Weekly Episode 392 Show Notes This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk cybersecurity vulnerabilities with over 40,000 exposed internet cameras, Wyze's new security features following past breaches, a study on youth mental health and addictive tech use, and the launch of Trump Mobile's new phone and cellular plan. • 40,000 Exposed Internet Cameras: A cybersecurity investigation by BitSight reveals that over 40,000 internet-connected cameras are accessible to anyone with a browser and IP address, many of which use default passwords or lack basic security features. • Wyze Introduces "Verified View" Security Feature: Following previous incidents where users could see other people's camera streams due to cloud failures, Wyze launched a new security feature that stamps user metadata onto footage for an additional layer of verification to access photos and videos. • Study Challenges Screen Time Assumptions for Youth Mental Health: A major JAMA study tracking over 4,000 kids from ages 10-14 found no direct link between screen time duration and suicidal behavior, but instead identified addictive usage patterns as the real culprit. • The Launch of Trump Mobile: The new "47 Plan" offers 20GB of data for $47.45/month, along with a $499 phone claimed to be "made in America," though tech experts question both the value proposition and manufacturing claims. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
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 iPhone and Mac PBJ, the Musical - Quirky Shakespeare adaptation telling Romeo and Juliet with condiments as characters, featuring original soundtracks and creative storytelling Interaction Category Taobao - Pioneering Apple Vision Pro shopping experience with photorealistic 3D models allowing users to visualize furniture and products in their actual spaces DREDGE - Atmospheric horror fishing adventure with seamless gameplay continuity across iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms Inclusivity Category Speechify - Accessibility-focused text-to-speech app supporting 50+ languages and hundreds of voices, designed for users with dyslexia, ADHD, and low vision Art of Fauna - Beautiful wildlife puzzle game featuring vintage-style artwork with full voiceover support and innovative block-based puzzle mechanics Social Impact Category Watch Duty - Critical wildfire tracking app providing real-time evacuation updates and emergency information faster than traditional services Neva - Emotionally resonant adventure game exploring environmental themes through the relationship between a girl and her wolf companion Visuals and Graphics Category Feather - Intuitive iPad app enabling users to transform 2D designs into stunning 3D models using touch and Apple Pencil interactions Infinity Nikki - Visually spectacular open-world adventure game featuring magical outfits, whimsical creatures, and breathtaking rendering quality Shortcuts Corner New "Use Model" action in Shortcuts enables cloud, local, or ChatGPT model integration for AI-powered automation Apple's Shortcuts Gallery now features dedicated Apple Intelligence examples including leftover recipe generation and PDF summarization App Caps Mikah's Pick: Gigapixel AI-powered photo upscaling app that enhances image resolution and quality using sophisticated machine learning models Features standard and low-res enhancement modes plus specialized face recovery for portrait photographs Particularly useful for printing older photos or enlarging images without quality loss Rosemary's Pick: Dark Noise Premium white noise app enabling custom sound mixing with extensive library of ambient sounds Supports audio layering with other apps, iCloud sync across devices, and Siri Shortcuts integration Includes whimsical features like "unnamed goose mode" and developer-friendly privacy controls These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/757 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Tech News Weekly Episode 392 Show Notes This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk cybersecurity vulnerabilities with over 40,000 exposed internet cameras, Wyze's new security features following past breaches, a study on youth mental health and addictive tech use, and the launch of Trump Mobile's new phone and cellular plan. • 40,000 Exposed Internet Cameras: A cybersecurity investigation by BitSight reveals that over 40,000 internet-connected cameras are accessible to anyone with a browser and IP address, many of which use default passwords or lack basic security features. • Wyze Introduces "Verified View" Security Feature: Following previous incidents where users could see other people's camera streams due to cloud failures, Wyze launched a new security feature that stamps user metadata onto footage for an additional layer of verification to access photos and videos. • Study Challenges Screen Time Assumptions for Youth Mental Health: A major JAMA study tracking over 4,000 kids from ages 10-14 found no direct link between screen time duration and suicidal behavior, but instead identified addictive usage patterns as the real culprit. • The Launch of Trump Mobile: The new "47 Plan" offers 20GB of data for $47.45/month, along with a $499 phone claimed to be "made in America," though tech experts question both the value proposition and manufacturing claims. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
Get ready to experience the future of iPad productivity as Mikah Sargent takes us on an exclusive first look at iPadOS 26's intuitive windowing system that finally brings true multitasking to Apple's tablet platform. Mikah explores Apple's latest iPadOS 26 beta, revealing how the iPad is evolving into a more desktop-like experience with powerful new windowing capabilities and familiar Mac-inspired interface elements. • Windowing System - Detailed walkthrough of the new multi-window functionality, activated by tapping a curved "macaroni noodle" icon in the bottom-right corner of compatible apps • Mac-Style Window Controls - Demonstration of the familiar red, yellow, and green "stoplight" buttons borrowed from macOS that allow users to close, minimize, and resize windows with precision • Multi-App Window Management - Live demo showing how multiple apps (Safari, Music, Settings) can run simultaneously in resizable windows, creating a true desktop-like multitasking experience • Menu Bar Integration - Exclusive look at how traditional menu bars have arrived on iPadOS, providing access to app-specific settings, file operations, and system controls just like on Mac • Safari Windowing Features - Exploration of how web browsing works in the new windowed environment, including tab management and window manipulation capabilities • Settings and Music App Integration - Demonstration of how system apps adapt to the windowing interface, including quick access to app settings via Command+Comma keyboard shortcut Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Tech News Weekly Episode 392 Show Notes This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk cybersecurity vulnerabilities with over 40,000 exposed internet cameras, Wyze's new security features following past breaches, a study on youth mental health and addictive tech use, and the launch of Trump Mobile's new phone and cellular plan. • 40,000 Exposed Internet Cameras: A cybersecurity investigation by BitSight reveals that over 40,000 internet-connected cameras are accessible to anyone with a browser and IP address, many of which use default passwords or lack basic security features. • Wyze Introduces "Verified View" Security Feature: Following previous incidents where users could see other people's camera streams due to cloud failures, Wyze launched a new security feature that stamps user metadata onto footage for an additional layer of verification to access photos and videos. • Study Challenges Screen Time Assumptions for Youth Mental Health: A major JAMA study tracking over 4,000 kids from ages 10-14 found no direct link between screen time duration and suicidal behavior, but instead identified addictive usage patterns as the real culprit. • The Launch of Trump Mobile: The new "47 Plan" offers 20GB of data for $47.45/month, along with a $499 phone claimed to be "made in America," though tech experts question both the value proposition and manufacturing claims. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
The party has everything well in paw, except maybe fighting over a particularly fine wig. Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell.
The party has everything well in paw, except maybe fighting over a particularly fine wig. Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
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 Translation - Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls running entirely on-device for privacy Visual Intelligence Expansion - Now works with screenshots and integrates with third-party apps like Etsy for product searches ChatGPT Integration - Enhanced Image Playground functionality with ChatGPT support across the platform Carplay & Music Updates Message Improvements - Tapback support directly in CarPlay without needing CarPlay Ultra Widgets Integration - CarPlay now supports widgets for enhanced navigation and app experiences Apple Music Features - Auto Mix with crossfade and beat matching, plus lyric translation for foreign language songs Phone App Overhaul Call Screening - System asks unknown callers for their name and reason before connecting you Hold Assist - Automatically waits on hold and notifies when a human agent returns to call Unified Interface - Streamlined call history and contact management in a single interface Gaming & Social Features Apple Games App - New dedicated hub for Apple Arcade with recommendations and social "Play Together" features Game Library - Comprehensive view of installed games with play history and activity tracking Messages Upgrades Built-in Polling - Native poll creation with expandable voting options and visual participant tracking Custom Backgrounds - Personalized chat backgrounds, including AI-generated options through Image Playground Group Payments - Apple Cash support for splitting expenses in group chats Smart Filtering - Automatic separation of unknown sender messages into a dedicated folder Apple Watch Enhancements Gesture Controls - New wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications and return to watch face Configurable Widgets - Enhanced customization options for watch complications and widgets Integration Features - Seamless connection with iPhone's hold assist and other new iOS features Accessibility Advances System-wide Reader - Enhanced reading experience across all apps and interfaces Braille Improvements - Better support for connected Braille displays on iPhone Enhanced Features - Updates to Live Listen, background sounds, and Personal Voice capabilities iPadOS 26 Mac-Style Windows - Red, yellow, green window control buttons finally come to iPad Default Apps - Set specific applications to open different file types automatically Preview App - New system app for viewing and annotating PDFs and images Folder Customization - Color-coded folder system across Files app (also coming to Mac) Background Processing - Computationally intensive tasks can run in the background Shor These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/756 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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 Translation - Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls running entirely on-device for privacy Visual Intelligence Expansion - Now works with screenshots and integrates with third-party apps like Etsy for product searches ChatGPT Integration - Enhanced Image Playground functionality with ChatGPT support across the platform Carplay & Music Updates Message Improvements - Tapback support directly in CarPlay without needing CarPlay Ultra Widgets Integration - CarPlay now supports widgets for enhanced navigation and app experiences Apple Music Features - Auto Mix with crossfade and beat matching, plus lyric translation for foreign language songs Phone App Overhaul Call Screening - System asks unknown callers for their name and reason before connecting you Hold Assist - Automatically waits on hold and notifies when a human agent returns to call Unified Interface - Streamlined call history and contact management in a single interface Gaming & Social Features Apple Games App - New dedicated hub for Apple Arcade with recommendations and social "Play Together" features Game Library - Comprehensive view of installed games with play history and activity tracking Messages Upgrades Built-in Polling - Native poll creation with expandable voting options and visual participant tracking Custom Backgrounds - Personalized chat backgrounds, including AI-generated options through Image Playground Group Payments - Apple Cash support for splitting expenses in group chats Smart Filtering - Automatic separation of unknown sender messages into a dedicated folder Apple Watch Enhancements Gesture Controls - New wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications and return to watch face Configurable Widgets - Enhanced customization options for watch complications and widgets Integration Features - Seamless connection with iPhone's hold assist and other new iOS features Accessibility Advances System-wide Reader - Enhanced reading experience across all apps and interfaces Braille Improvements - Better support for connected Braille displays on iPhone Enhanced Features - Updates to Live Listen, background sounds, and Personal Voice capabilities iPadOS 26 Mac-Style Windows - Red, yellow, green window control buttons finally come to iPad Default Apps - Set specific applications to open different file types automatically Preview App - New system app for viewing and annotating PDFs and images Folder Customization - Color-coded folder system across Files app (also coming to Mac) Background Processing - Computationally intensive tasks can run in the background Shor These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/756 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop. Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light/dark modes, multicolor themes, icon styles (default, dark, clear, tinted), and customizable folder colors Native Phone App for Mac - Major addition of a dedicated Phone app to macOS with Wi-Fi calling support and notification management, separate from FaceTime Supercharged Spotlight Search - Revolutionary updates allowing quick message sending, in-app searches across Books and Shortcuts, and intelligent system settings access Clipboard History Feature - Long-awaited clipboard management finally arrives on Mac, accessible through Spotlight Apple Intelligence Integration - AI-powered shortcuts and features utilizing Apple's private cloud compute model for enhanced productivity Redesigned Control Center - Updated interface with new slider designs and glossy aesthetics Safari Content-First Design - Enhanced browsing experience with full-screen content display and adaptive color bars that match webpage content Live Translation Everywhere - System-wide translation capabilities extending to Messages and other applications across the platform Image Playground & ChatGPT - Creative AI tools for generating custom images, including ChatGPT integration for advanced image creation iPhone Live Activities on Mac - Cross-device integration bringing iPhone live activities (Uber, Instacart) directly to the Mac desktop Hold Assist Feature - Smart phone call management that notifies users when they're no longer on hold during calls Advanced Spotlight Intelligence - AI-powered suggestions for automatic playlist creation and intelligent split-screen app arrangements New Parental Controls - Enhanced family safety features with updated control options for parents Journal App for Mac - Popular iOS journaling application finally makes its debut on macOS platform Redesigned Games App - Comprehensive gaming hub for continuing saved games, accessing Apple Arcade, and coordinating multiplayer sessions with friends Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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 Translation - Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls running entirely on-device for privacy Visual Intelligence Expansion - Now works with screenshots and integrates with third-party apps like Etsy for product searches ChatGPT Integration - Enhanced Image Playground functionality with ChatGPT support across the platform Carplay & Music Updates Message Improvements - Tapback support directly in CarPlay without needing CarPlay Ultra Widgets Integration - CarPlay now supports widgets for enhanced navigation and app experiences Apple Music Features - Auto Mix with crossfade and beat matching, plus lyric translation for foreign language songs Phone App Overhaul Call Screening - System asks unknown callers for their name and reason before connecting you Hold Assist - Automatically waits on hold and notifies when a human agent returns to call Unified Interface - Streamlined call history and contact management in a single interface Gaming & Social Features Apple Games App - New dedicated hub for Apple Arcade with recommendations and social "Play Together" features Game Library - Comprehensive view of installed games with play history and activity tracking Messages Upgrades Built-in Polling - Native poll creation with expandable voting options and visual participant tracking Custom Backgrounds - Personalized chat backgrounds, including AI-generated options through Image Playground Group Payments - Apple Cash support for splitting expenses in group chats Smart Filtering - Automatic separation of unknown sender messages into a dedicated folder Apple Watch Enhancements Gesture Controls - New wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications and return to watch face Configurable Widgets - Enhanced customization options for watch complications and widgets Integration Features - Seamless connection with iPhone's hold assist and other new iOS features Accessibility Advances System-wide Reader - Enhanced reading experience across all apps and interfaces Braille Improvements - Better support for connected Braille displays on iPhone Enhanced Features - Updates to Live Listen, background sounds, and Personal Voice capabilities iPadOS 26 Mac-Style Windows - Red, yellow, green window control buttons finally come to iPad Default Apps - Set specific applications to open different file types automatically Preview App - New system app for viewing and annotating PDFs and images Folder Customization - Color-coded folder system across Files app (also coming to Mac) Background Processing - Computationally intensive tasks can run in the background Shor These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/756 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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 Translation - Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls running entirely on-device for privacy Visual Intelligence Expansion - Now works with screenshots and integrates with third-party apps like Etsy for product searches ChatGPT Integration - Enhanced Image Playground functionality with ChatGPT support across the platform Carplay & Music Updates Message Improvements - Tapback support directly in CarPlay without needing CarPlay Ultra Widgets Integration - CarPlay now supports widgets for enhanced navigation and app experiences Apple Music Features - Auto Mix with crossfade and beat matching, plus lyric translation for foreign language songs Phone App Overhaul Call Screening - System asks unknown callers for their name and reason before connecting you Hold Assist - Automatically waits on hold and notifies when a human agent returns to call Unified Interface - Streamlined call history and contact management in a single interface Gaming & Social Features Apple Games App - New dedicated hub for Apple Arcade with recommendations and social "Play Together" features Game Library - Comprehensive view of installed games with play history and activity tracking Messages Upgrades Built-in Polling - Native poll creation with expandable voting options and visual participant tracking Custom Backgrounds - Personalized chat backgrounds, including AI-generated options through Image Playground Group Payments - Apple Cash support for splitting expenses in group chats Smart Filtering - Automatic separation of unknown sender messages into a dedicated folder Apple Watch Enhancements Gesture Controls - New wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications and return to watch face Configurable Widgets - Enhanced customization options for watch complications and widgets Integration Features - Seamless connection with iPhone's hold assist and other new iOS features Accessibility Advances System-wide Reader - Enhanced reading experience across all apps and interfaces Braille Improvements - Better support for connected Braille displays on iPhone Enhanced Features - Updates to Live Listen, background sounds, and Personal Voice capabilities iPadOS 26 Mac-Style Windows - Red, yellow, green window control buttons finally come to iPad Default Apps - Set specific applications to open different file types automatically Preview App - New system app for viewing and annotating PDFs and images Folder Customization - Color-coded folder system across Files app (also coming to Mac) Background Processing - Computationally intensive tasks can run in the background Shor These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/756 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop. Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light/dark modes, multicolor themes, icon styles (default, dark, clear, tinted), and customizable folder colors Native Phone App for Mac - Major addition of a dedicated Phone app to macOS with Wi-Fi calling support and notification management, separate from FaceTime Supercharged Spotlight Search - Revolutionary updates allowing quick message sending, in-app searches across Books and Shortcuts, and intelligent system settings access Clipboard History Feature - Long-awaited clipboard management finally arrives on Mac, accessible through Spotlight Apple Intelligence Integration - AI-powered shortcuts and features utilizing Apple's private cloud compute model for enhanced productivity Redesigned Control Center - Updated interface with new slider designs and glossy aesthetics Safari Content-First Design - Enhanced browsing experience with full-screen content display and adaptive color bars that match webpage content Live Translation Everywhere - System-wide translation capabilities extending to Messages and other applications across the platform Image Playground & ChatGPT - Creative AI tools for generating custom images, including ChatGPT integration for advanced image creation iPhone Live Activities on Mac - Cross-device integration bringing iPhone live activities (Uber, Instacart) directly to the Mac desktop Hold Assist Feature - Smart phone call management that notifies users when they're no longer on hold during calls Advanced Spotlight Intelligence - AI-powered suggestions for automatic playlist creation and intelligent split-screen app arrangements New Parental Controls - Enhanced family safety features with updated control options for parents Journal App for Mac - Popular iOS journaling application finally makes its debut on macOS platform Redesigned Games App - Comprehensive gaming hub for continuing saved games, accessing Apple Arcade, and coordinating multiplayer sessions with friends Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple gear. If it's in the Apple ecosystem, Mikah's got something fun and useful to share with you. New episodes still drop every Thursday. Want it ad-free? Grab the show for $5/month, or get all our shows ad-free by joining Club TWiT for just $10/month. Same Mikah. Same great show. Just a name that finally fits. See you on Hands-On Apple! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop. Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light/dark modes, multicolor themes, icon styles (default, dark, clear, tinted), and customizable folder colors Native Phone App for Mac - Major addition of a dedicated Phone app to macOS with Wi-Fi calling support and notification management, separate from FaceTime Supercharged Spotlight Search - Revolutionary updates allowing quick message sending, in-app searches across Books and Shortcuts, and intelligent system settings access Clipboard History Feature - Long-awaited clipboard management finally arrives on Mac, accessible through Spotlight Apple Intelligence Integration - AI-powered shortcuts and features utilizing Apple's private cloud compute model for enhanced productivity Redesigned Control Center - Updated interface with new slider designs and glossy aesthetics Safari Content-First Design - Enhanced browsing experience with full-screen content display and adaptive color bars that match webpage content Live Translation Everywhere - System-wide translation capabilities extending to Messages and other applications across the platform Image Playground & ChatGPT - Creative AI tools for generating custom images, including ChatGPT integration for advanced image creation iPhone Live Activities on Mac - Cross-device integration bringing iPhone live activities (Uber, Instacart) directly to the Mac desktop Hold Assist Feature - Smart phone call management that notifies users when they're no longer on hold during calls Advanced Spotlight Intelligence - AI-powered suggestions for automatic playlist creation and intelligent split-screen app arrangements New Parental Controls - Enhanced family safety features with updated control options for parents Journal App for Mac - Popular iOS journaling application finally makes its debut on macOS platform Redesigned Games App - Comprehensive gaming hub for continuing saved games, accessing Apple Arcade, and coordinating multiplayer sessions with friends Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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 Translation - Real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls running entirely on-device for privacy Visual Intelligence Expansion - Now works with screenshots and integrates with third-party apps like Etsy for product searches ChatGPT Integration - Enhanced Image Playground functionality with ChatGPT support across the platform Carplay & Music Updates Message Improvements - Tapback support directly in CarPlay without needing CarPlay Ultra Widgets Integration - CarPlay now supports widgets for enhanced navigation and app experiences Apple Music Features - Auto Mix with crossfade and beat matching, plus lyric translation for foreign language songs Phone App Overhaul Call Screening - System asks unknown callers for their name and reason before connecting you Hold Assist - Automatically waits on hold and notifies when a human agent returns to call Unified Interface - Streamlined call history and contact management in a single interface Gaming & Social Features Apple Games App - New dedicated hub for Apple Arcade with recommendations and social "Play Together" features Game Library - Comprehensive view of installed games with play history and activity tracking Messages Upgrades Built-in Polling - Native poll creation with expandable voting options and visual participant tracking Custom Backgrounds - Personalized chat backgrounds, including AI-generated options through Image Playground Group Payments - Apple Cash support for splitting expenses in group chats Smart Filtering - Automatic separation of unknown sender messages into a dedicated folder Apple Watch Enhancements Gesture Controls - New wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications and return to watch face Configurable Widgets - Enhanced customization options for watch complications and widgets Integration Features - Seamless connection with iPhone's hold assist and other new iOS features Accessibility Advances System-wide Reader - Enhanced reading experience across all apps and interfaces Braille Improvements - Better support for connected Braille displays on iPhone Enhanced Features - Updates to Live Listen, background sounds, and Personal Voice capabilities iPadOS 26 Mac-Style Windows - Red, yellow, green window control buttons finally come to iPad Default Apps - Set specific applications to open different file types automatically Preview App - New system app for viewing and annotating PDFs and images Folder Customization - Color-coded folder system across Files app (also coming to Mac) Background Processing - Computationally intensive tasks can run in the background Shor These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/756 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year. Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history. Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor. And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/tnw cachefly.com/twit
If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple gear. If it's in the Apple ecosystem, Mikah's got something fun and useful to share with you. New episodes still drop every Thursday. Want it ad-free? Grab the show for $5/month, or get all our shows ad-free by joining Club TWiT for just $10/month. Same Mikah. Same great show. Just a name that finally fits. See you on Hands-On Apple! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple gear. If it's in the Apple ecosystem, Mikah's got something fun and useful to share with you. New episodes still drop every Thursday. Want it ad-free? Grab the show for $5/month, or get all our shows ad-free by joining Club TWiT for just $10/month. Same Mikah. Same great show. Just a name that finally fits. See you on Hands-On Apple! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features. Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74. Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+ Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
The party creates an effective murder tunnel and makes use of drone technology. Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell.
Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features. Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74. Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+ Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features. Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74. Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+ Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features. Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74. Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+ Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
The party creates an effective murder tunnel and makes use of drone technology. Mikah Sargent with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Jason Snell and Kathy Campbell.
Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more like a Mac thanks to these 20+ new features. Bill Atkinson, hypercard creator and original Mac team member, dies at age 74. Picks of the Week: Mikah's Pick: Hidden Folks+ Andy's Pick: Astro Pinball by Kyle Sylvestre Alex's Pick: Small Rig's Wireless Video Monitor for iPhone Leo's Pick: Mitxela Clock Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargeant helps Len out with a workout streak that was broken somehow on his Apple Watch! Send in your questions for Mikah to answer! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargeant helps Len out with a workout streak that was broken somehow on his Apple Watch! Send in your questions for Mikah to answer! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargeant helps Len out with a workout streak that was broken somehow on his Apple Watch! Send in your questions for Mikah to answer! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Amanda Silberling is joining Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Initial hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch 2. Reddit sues Anthropic. Amazon will be testing humanoid robots to deliver packages. And what could be announced at WWDC25. Scott Stein of CNET is staying busy as he joins the show to share his hands-on impressions of Nintendo's Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World, and its new features. Amanda talks about Reddit suing the artificial intelligence company Anthropic for allegedly not paying for its services without a proper licensing agreement. You may receive your Amazon packages from robots in the future, as Mikah shares how the company prepares to test humanoid robots for delivering packages. And Christopher Lawley of youtube.com/@ChrisLawley joins Mikah to discuss what Apple may unveil at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9th. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling Guests: Scott Stein and Christopher Lawley Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: storyblok.com/twittv-25 zocdoc.com/tnw zscaler.com/security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT