<p>Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience.</p><ul> <li>Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones</li> <li>Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods</li> <li>Fine-tuning ringtone and alert volume controls for less disruption</li> <li>"Change with buttons" explained: separation of media and alert volumes</li> <li>Customizing haptic feedback and vibration settings for notifications</li> <li>Setting default sounds for ringtones, texts, voicemail, and mail alerts</li> <li>Keyboard feedback: toggling typing sounds and haptics preference</li> <li>Differences between iPhone and iPad haptics (limitations on iPad)</li> <li>Controlling speaker volume limits and effects on media playback</li> <li>Understanding "Reduce Loud Sounds" to avoid abrupt audio spikes</li> <li>Headphone safety: adjusting reduced loud audio upper limit for AirPods</li> <li>Headphone usage notifications & protecting hearing over seven days</li> <li>Managing USB audio accessory settings and privacy tracking</li></ul> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to <em>Hands-On Apple</em> at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple</a></p> <p>Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? <strong>Become a member of Club TWiT today!</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit">https://twit.tv/clubtwit</a></p> <p><a href="https://twit.tv/clubtwit">Club TWiT</a> members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the <a href="https://twit.memberful.com/account/discord/authorize">Club TWiT Discord</a>.</p>
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Published: 2025-11-20 14:08:14