On this week's episode of iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent walk through some of their favorite apps for accomplishing a variety of tasks on their iPhones. There's also the announcement of a September Apple event. Will we see anything special related to Apple Watch or watchOS? Plus, TwelveSouth's Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger looks ideal for those who travel!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the exciting new Apple Intelligence features coming with iOS 18.1. They explore improvements to Photos, transcription capabilities, Safari enhancements, and more.

• Photos app improvements:
  • Enhanced natural language search capabilities
  • Creation of custom "memory mixes" with user-defined parameters
• Transcription features:
  • Voice transcription in Notes app with summarization
  • Call recording with automatic transcription saved to Notes
• Phone app updates:
  • T9 dialing now available for those who prefer it
  • Improved search functionality for finding recorded calls
• Safari enhancements:
  • Article summarization feature
  • Option to have Siri read summaries aloud
• Apple Intelligence Report:
  • New privacy feature allowing users to export their AI-related data
  • Available in Settings under Privacy and Security

Feedback segment:

• User question about emoji shortcuts on iPadOS
• HomePod Mini audio sync issues with TV

Shortcuts Corner:

• Demo of JSON app for viewing and understanding JSON files

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the exciting world of Apple Intelligence, exploring the new features available in the iOS 18.1 beta. They discuss the improvements to Siri, Messages, Mail, and writing tools, while also addressing the potential implications of these AI-driven features!

Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 Beta

• Beta software risks: Potential instability, battery drain, and the need for caution when installing beta versions.
• Siri improvements: New rainbow animation, better voice recognition, and enhanced knowledge base for support questions.
• Messages enhancements: Contextual suggestions tailored to individual conversations and improved summarization of group chats.
• Mail upgrades: Priority inbox feature and message summarization capabilities similar to Gmail.
• Writing tools: New options for rewriting text in different styles, though Mikah expresses concerns about potential overreliance on AI
• Privacy focus: Apple's commitment to user privacy in implementing AI features

Feedback Segment:

• Peter's request for comprehensive iOS update documentation from 17.6 to 18.0

Shortcuts Corner:

• New "Reduce Interruptions" focus mode: Rosemary demonstrates the intelligent breakthrough and silencing features in iOS 18.1
• Dan requests a music/podcast-switching shortcut

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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