<p>This episode explores the comprehensive Screen Time system in iOS, covering everything from basic usage tracking to advanced restrictions and parental controls. The hosts also tackle a unique automation challenge involving motorcycles and garage doors, while sharing their latest app and gadget discoveries.</p><ul> <li><strong>Screen Time Overview</strong> - Introduction to iOS's built-in digital wellness system that tracks usage across all Apple devices and syncs settings when enabled</li> <li><strong>Screen Distance Feature</strong> - New safety feature that alerts users when holding their iPhone or iPad too close to their face, helping prevent eye strain and myopia</li> <li><strong>App and Website Activity</strong> - Detailed tracking system that provides weekly reports and insights about screen usage patterns across all connected devices</li> <li><strong>Downtime Scheduling</strong> - Feature that restricts device access to only approved apps and phone calls during specified hours, perfect for sleep schedules</li> <li><strong>App Limits</strong> - Granular controls allowing users to set daily time limits for specific apps or entire categories like games or social media</li> <li><strong>Always Allowed Apps</strong> - Designated apps that remain accessible even during downtime, including emergency contacts and essential utilities</li> <li><strong>Communication Controls</strong> - Settings that manage who can contact the user during screen time restrictions and downtime periods</li> <li><strong>Communication Safety</strong> - Apple's new feature that automatically detects and warns about potentially inappropriate images before they're viewed</li> <li><strong>Content and Privacy Restrictions</strong> - Comprehensive parental controls covering app installations, purchases, web content, and various iOS features</li></ul> <p>Feedback</p><ul> <li><strong>Motorcycle Garage Door Automation</strong> - Mike seeks help creating a shortcut to automatically open his garage door when arriving home on his motorcycle</li></ul> <p><strong>App Caps</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>DailyArt App</strong> - Mikah recommends an award-winning app that showcases a different piece of artwork each day with detailed historical context and artist information</li> <li><strong>8BitDo Micro Controller</strong> - Rosemary features a tiny Bluetooth game controller that works with multiple devices and can be reprogrammed for various uses, including Procreate shortcuts</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>Contact <em>iOS Today</em> at <a href="mailto:iOSToday@twit.tv">iOSToday@twit.tv</a>.</p> <p>Download or subscribe to <em>iOS Today</em> at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today">https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today</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>
Source: https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/761
Published: 2025-07-17 11:00:00