<p>Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges.</p><ul> <li><strong>Breaking down overwhelming projects</strong> - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smaller, manageable steps makes projects feel achievable and less intimidating</li> <li><strong>OmniFocus deep dive</strong> - Rosemary demonstrates OmniFocus's advanced features including tags, defer dates, repeat systems, time zone-specific due dates, sequential vs parallel projects, and custom perspectives for organizing tasks</li> <li><strong>Things 3 overview</strong> - Mikah explains how Things 3 offers similar powerful functionality to OmniFocus but with different design choices and user experience approaches</li> <li><strong>Reminders app capabilities</strong> - Detailed walkthrough of Apple's built-in Reminders showing subtasks, location-based reminders, time-based alerts, priority flags, and even printing options for physical lists</li></ul> <p>News</p><ul> <li><strong>UK government backs down on iCloud encryption</strong> - The UK reportedly withdrew demands for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, avoiding security risks for users worldwide</li> <li><strong>Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor returns</strong> - Apple cleverly circumvents the Masimo patent dispute by having the iPhone process blood oxygen measurements instead of the watch displaying them directly</li></ul> <p>Feedback</p><ul> <li><strong>Location reminder delays</strong> - Bob writes about his home arrival reminders triggering 10+ minutes late despite expanding the geographic boundary, with suggestions including checking low power mode and resetting network settings</li></ul> <p>Shortcuts Corner</p><ul> <li><strong>Focus mode automation challenges</strong> - Dustin asks about setting up three different focus modes for his wife's work schedule that aren't switching properly between personal, office, and client time</li></ul> <p>App Caps</p><ul> <li><strong>Product Hunt</strong> - Mikah recommends this app and website for discovering new products and services before they become mainstream, despite the recent influx of AI-focused launches</li> <li><strong>Bridges</strong> - Rosemary showcases this $1.99 link formatting and organization app that lets you save, categorize, and export links in multiple formats including Markdown, HTML, and JSON</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>
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Published: 2025-08-21 12:00:00