iOS Today (Audio)

Learn about the coolest smart tech from CES 2026, including automated wood blinds, an ultra-wideband smart lock, and a shift toward Matter-powered devices. Will Apple step up and finally deliver the smart home features we've been waiting for?

CES 2026 roundup: HomeKit, smart locks, robot vacuums, and more

Ultra-wideband smart locks improve HomeKit proximity unlocking

Matter standard reshapes smart home device compatibility and branding

Aqara's Matter devices and integrated smart home ecosystem

Fragmentation in smart home platforms driven by proprietary features

Occupancy sensors versus motion sensors for smarter lighting automation

Lutron's new smart blinds and humidity-sensing switches

MOFT launches Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet and smart accessories

News

Apple launches AirTag 2 with louder speaker and better range

Civilization VII announced for Apple Arcade alongside other upcoming games

Shortcuts Corner

Automating complex phone workflows medical education credits

Host: Rosemary Orchard

Guest: Stephen Robles

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Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache?

Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps

Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified

Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases

Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users

Student and educator benefits

Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness

Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub

Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI

Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker

Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search

Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity

Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed

Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases

News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues

Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience

Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging

App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner.

Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking

Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions

Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit

Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment

News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off

Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech

Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity

App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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The App Store Awards are in, and this year's breakout games are shaking up what we expect on iOS, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro. See which titles are worthy of the hype, who's pushing boundaries, and why the winners really matter for Apple device owners.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Wins iPhone Game of the Year

Dredge Named iPad Game of the Year: Sinister Fishing Adventure

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Takes Mac Game of the Year

Apple Vision Pro Game Spotlight: Portals and Puzzle-Solving in Porta Newbie

What the Clash Tops Apple Arcade Picks for Multiplayer Fun

Cultural Impact Winners: Art of Fauna, Chants of Senar, Despalote

iFixit Launches FixBot App for DIY Repairs and Battery Tracking

Shortcuts Corner: How to Backup and Restore Apple Shortcuts

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Apple shook up its device family with new models this past year, but not all the changes were obvious. If you missed these pair of episodes, find out what actually made the 2025 Apple Watch and iPhone lineup different—and why picking the wrong one could mean missing out on must-have features (or overpaying for ones you'll never use).

Host: Mikah Sargent

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