In his years using iOS, these are Mikah's favorite apps to date. Podcast app: Pocket Casts Photo editing app: Pixelmator Photo Annotation app: Annotable Delivery tracking app: Deliveries Smart home control app: Home Calendar app: Fantastical VPN app: ExpressVPN Reminders app: Due Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios...
Dec 18, 2020•23 min•Ep. 45
Quick tips to fix apps and other issues on your iPhone, iPad, and more. Fixing a problem with your iPhone or iPad can sometimes be as simple as — you guessed it — turning it off and on again. Mikah shows you how to force quit apps and force restart your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: peakdesign.com/twit...
Dec 11, 2020•8 min•Ep. 44
Breathe, Cycle Tracking, ECG, Heart Rate, and more. The Apple Watch is packed full of health and wellness features. Mikah walks you through each feature and shows you how to make the most of Breathe, Cycle Tracking, ECG, Heart Rate, Stand Reminders, and more! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit...
Dec 04, 2020•17 min•Ep. 43
With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple has a new way for users to find and organize their apps — it's called App Library. Mikah shows you how to use App Library, what the different folders mean, and how to make adjustments to your Home Screen in order to use App Library effectively. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: peakdesign.com/twit...
Nov 20, 2020•12 min•Ep. 42
New emoji, Intercom on HomePod, new wallpapers, and more! Not long after the introduction of iOS 14, Apple has pushed out an update to its mobile operating system. iOS 14.2 brings with it loads of security improvements, bug fixes, and several new features. Mikah walks you through the list of changes, additions, and upgrades to iOS 14. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit...
Nov 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 41
Bundle Apple Music, TV+, Arcade, iCloud storage, and more. Apple's new bundled services subscription is here. Mikah explains the different Apple One tiers (Individual, Family, and Premier) and shows you how to subscribe. He also answers a few of your most common questions about the service. Apple One - https://apple.co/2Th4vqI Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: peakdesign.com/twit...
Nov 06, 2020•13 min•Ep. 40
With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple has added a bunch of new features to your iOS devices. Mikah shows you how to change your default browser and email apps from Safari and Mail, respectively, to your apps of choice. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: peakdesign.com/twit...
Oct 29, 2020•8 min•Ep. 39
Changes and improvements to Control Center in iOS 14. With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple has added a bunch of new features to your iOS devices. Mikah walks you through all the new features and updates to Control Center in iOS 14. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit...
Oct 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 38
After helping his mom troubleshoot her Chromecast connection issues, Mikah realizes iOS's new "Local Network" Privacy setting might be causing issues for others, as well. Mikah explains the new Privacy setting and walks you through the process of enabling or disabling Local Network access for our iOS apps. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios...
Oct 15, 2020•8 min•Ep. 37
How to use the Back Tap shortcut on your iPhone. With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple has added a bunch of new features to your iOS devices. Mikah shows you an incredibly helpful new feature called Back Tap that lets you use two- and three-tap gestures to trigger all sorts of actions on your iPhone. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios...
Oct 08, 2020•10 min•Ep. 36
Pinned messages, inline replies, mentions, and more. With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple has added a bunch of new features to your iOS devices. Mikah shows you all the new features available in the Messages app. Learn how to send inline replies, mention specific people in your conversations, pin your most important messages, and more. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit...
Oct 01, 2020•11 min•Ep. 35
Customize your iPhone and iPad Home screen. Apple's iOS 14 is here and it's bringing about a whole host of new ways to customize your Home screen. Mikah walks you through the process of adding, arranging, and customizing app widgets. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: tailorstore.com/twit offer code TWIT...
Sep 24, 2020•25 min•Ep. 34
Prepare your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) for an iOS update. When Apple releases a new version of iOS, there are some steps you should take to upgrade your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to the latest version. Mikah walks you through the process of backing up your device, troubleshooting, and installing Apple's software update. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: buyraycon.com/ios...
Sep 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 33
What you need to know about the built-in to-do app on your iOS device. Learn about the powerful, complex to-do app on your iPhone and iPad. Mikah walks you through Reminders for iOS, a full-featured task management app built by Apple. With location-based, date-based, and contact-based reminders, you'll always remember to grab eggs at the grocery store! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: expressvpn.com/hoi...
Sep 10, 2020•28 min•Ep. 32
At first glance, the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad might seem simple and underpowered, but it's not. In this episode of Hands-On iOS, Mikah walks you through the complex feature set available in Notes for iOS. Learn how to organize notes, add photos, scan documents, mark up images, sketch, create lists, create tables, make a grocery list, and so much more! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: tailorstore.com/twit offer code TWIT...
Sep 03, 2020•29 min•Ep. 31
Your iPhone, iPad, or other iOS device has a built-in app that'll help you manage and organize your files. Mikah shows you how to navigate Files for iOS, including how to add locations from third-party storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive and how to access files stored on an external drive. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: tailorstore.com/twit offer code TWIT...
Aug 27, 2020•17 min•Ep. 30
If you'd like to try out iOS apps before they're ready for the App Store, Apple's TestFlight is the best way to make that happen. Developers can send you invitations to give their apps a try, and Apple makes it simple to submit feedback for bugs and suggestions you might have to improve the experience. Mikah walks you through the app and shows you how to configure settings for individual app betas. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Spons...
Aug 20, 2020•13 min•Ep. 29
How to use Control Center on watchOS. If you've got an Apple Watch, you've probably at least glimpsed its Control Center (you access it by swiping up from the bottom of the screen). But what do all the icons and switches do? How do you add or remove controls? How can you make detailed adjustments to your settings? In this episode of Hands-On iOS, Mikah teaches you the ins, outs, and in-betweens of Control Center for Apple Watch. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://t...
Aug 13, 2020•20 min•Ep. 28
Tired of using that uncomfortable, easy-to-lose Siri Remote for your Apple TV? You can get the same functionality with your iPhone and Apple Watch! Mikah walks you through the process of pairing and using your iPhone and your Apple Watch as remotes for your Apple TV. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios
Aug 06, 2020•9 min•Ep. 27
Getting too many distracting GIFs from the group chat? Need to remove a troublemaker from the group? Mikah walks you through the process of setting up, managing, and silencing your group chats. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios
Jul 30, 2020•10 min•Ep. 26
Protect your privacy and bolster your security with a virtual private network (VPN) app. Using a VPN, you can browse the web without your internet service provider tracking your activity. Mikah walks you through the process of installing and using a VPN app, with both free and paid versions. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: BUYRAYCON.com/hoi...
Jul 23, 2020•18 min•Ep. 25
If you're browsing the web on your iPhone, you've probably come across sites with tiny text, hard-to-read articles, advert-laden webpages, and so much more. Mikah shows you how to enable Safari Reader Mode, set up content blockers, and make adjustments to the webpages you visit from your iOS devices. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: expressvpn.com/hoi...
Jul 16, 2020•22 min•Ep. 24
Make it easier for folks to know you're messaging them by sharing your name and photo in Messages for iOS. You can add a little personality and personalization to your iMessage conversations by sharing your name and photo in messages. Mikah shows you how to set up the feature in the iOS Messages app. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios...
Jul 09, 2020•9 min•Ep. 23
Want a way to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once? The Satechi Trio Wireless Charging pad does that! Mikah shares his thoughts on the Satechi Trio Wireless Charging Pad — a device that can wirelessly charge all the gadgets he keeps by his bedside. Want to see what else TWiT hosts are getting their hands on? You can check out the original version of this video and more on TWiT.tv's Hands-On Tech! http://twit.tv/hot Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at htt...
Jul 02, 2020•8 min•Ep. 22
Tired of the current slate of fonts on your iPhone? Here's how you add new ones! The process is a little convoluted but it is possible to add custom fonts to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Mikah recommends an app and walks you through the process of installing new fonts on your iOS devices. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30...
Jun 25, 2020•15 min•Ep. 21
Tired of getting those annoying robocalls? Here's how you can silence and stop them on your iPhone. Your iPhone has an easy-to-use feature for silencing unknown calls. Mikah walks you through the process of setting up the feature and explains what calls it does and does not stop. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit...
Jun 18, 2020•8 min•Ep. 20
How to access your health records (vitals, lab results, medications, etc.) on your iPhone. Did you know you can store and access your own health information on your iPhone? Apple's Health app includes a feature called "Health Records" that lets you sync health records from your healthcare provider. Mikah shows you how to set up and access this feature on your iPhone. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: simplisafe.com/twit...
Jun 11, 2020•13 min•Ep. 19
How to use Emergency SOS and Medical ID on your iPhone to keep you and your data safe. Your iPhone has a safety feature called "Emergency SOS" that can help you quickly and safely make an emergency call — it will also alert your emergency contacts and send them your current location. Medical ID gives emergency responders potentially life-saving information, including your blood type, medical conditions, allergies, and more. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.t...
Jun 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 18
Night Shift on iOS may help improve your sleep. Here's how to use it! Your iPhone and iPad are blasting your eyes with blue light throughout the day. Mikah shows you how to use Night Shift — a feature that reduces blue light exposure — and explains why it may help you improve your sleep. Evidence for the Role of Blue Light in the Development of Uveal Melanoma from the Journal of Ophthalmology - http://twit.to/hoi17a Circadian Rhythms from NIGMS - http://twit.to/hoi17b Use Night Shift on your iPh...
May 28, 2020•11 min•Ep. 17
iPhone battery giving you trouble? Here's how to fix it. Mikah gives you the ins, outs, and in-betweens of troubleshooting battery life and battery health on your iOS devices. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit...
May 21, 2020•16 min•Ep. 16
