<p>In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard unveil a treasure trove of hidden features and advanced tips for iOS and iPadOS devices. From transforming your on-screen keyboard into a precision text-editing tool to customizing contact notifications, the hosts cover many practical tips to enhance your Apple device experience. They also explore photo editing tricks, Wi-Fi password sharing, live captions in FaceTime, and creating shortcuts for health management.</p><ul> <li>Keyboard tricks:<ul> <li>Using the spacebar as a trackpad for precise text editing</li> <li>Quick-switching between letters, numbers, and symbols without changing keyboards</li></ul></li> <li>Contact customization:<ul> <li>Setting personalized vibrations and ringtones for important contacts</li> <li>Managing emergency bypass settings to prioritize notifications</li></ul></li> <li>Photo management:<ul> <li>Copying text from screenshots when apps don't allow selection</li> <li>Applying consistent edits across multiple photos</li></ul></li> <li>iOS 17 features:<ul> <li>Streamlined two-factor authentication with automatic code-filling</li> <li>Customizable home screen layouts and focus modes</li></ul></li> <li>Communication enhancements:<ul> <li>Live captions in FaceTime calls</li> <li>Replying to specific messages in iMessage threads</li></ul></li></ul> <p>Feedback:</p><ul> <li>Discussion on authentication for the new iPhone mirroring feature</li></ul> <p>Shortcuts Corner:</p><ul> <li>Medication reminders:<ul> <li>Creating a shortcut to set alarms for medication schedules</li></ul></li> <li>Nutritional tracking:<ul> <li>Developing a custom shortcut to log dietary information in the Health app</li></ul></li></ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/rosemary-orchard">Rosemary Orchard</a></p> <p>Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! <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> <p>You can also contribute to <em>iOS Today</em> by sending an email to <a href="mailto:iOSToday@TWiT.tv">iOSToday@TWiT.tv</a>.</p>
Source: https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/711
Published: 2024-07-18 11:00:00