iOS Today (Audio)

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

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

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today

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If you thought Safari extensions were just for desktop power users, this episode demonstrates the game-changing tools and side hustles available right on your iPhone!

Managing Safari extensions on iOS: Settings, permissions, and cross-device syncing

Efficiently disabling and enabling Safari extensions using the webpage menu

Privacy concerns when installing Safari extensions and reviewing permissions

Favorite Safari extensions: Wipr 2 for ad blocking

Noir extension for customizable dark mode and theme creation in Safari

StopTheMadness Pro fixes annoying web behaviors and context menu issues

Keyword Search adds custom search shortcuts for Amazon, Apple Support, Google Drive

Amplosion redirects Google AMP pages to original sources; Achoo inspects page HTML

Pipifier makes web video picture-in-picture; reliability compared to other solutions

App Caps: Picks include Xteink X4 e-ink reader and Fullscreen Clock for timers

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

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Can the iPad finally become your main productivity machine? Rosemary Orchard and Stephen Robles get honest about the quirks, hacks, and must-know shortcuts that make iPad multitasking actually work for power users.

iPad multitasking upgrades: Stage Manager, windowing, and device setups

Productivity workflows: Magic Keyboard, trackpad, and app layout tips

Stage Manager quirks vs. Mac window management workarounds

Split View and Slide Over return to iPad multitasking with iPadOS 26

Shortcuts automations for Stage Manager, external displays, and Ferrite

Pushcut battery notifications: Automatically track device charge across iPad and Mac

Travel routers for creators, hotel wi-fi hacks, and networking tricks

Feedback: Creator Studio value, pricing, and one-time purchase alternatives

Shortcuts Corner: Programmatically opening reminders lists in new windows

Host: Rosemary Orchard

Guest: Stephen Robles

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Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for?

CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more

Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking

Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding

Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem

Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features

Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation

Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches

MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories

News

Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range

Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games

Shortcuts Corner

Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits

Host: Rosemary Orchard

Guest: Stephen Robles

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