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

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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

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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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This year's App Store Awards are shaking things up, spotlighting indie apps and clever tools for neurodivergent users, rather than corporate giants. Mikah and Rosemary break down which surprising winners deserve a spot on your home screen.

• Timo: Neurodivergent-friendly AI planner wins iPhone App of the Year
• Detail: Auto-editing video app takes iPad App of the Year
• Essayist: Citation-powered writing app honored for Mac
• Explore POV: Immersive video app wins Apple Vision Pro App of the Year
• Strava: Fitness tracking app crowned Apple Watch App of the Year
• HBO Max: Redesigned streaming app lands Apple TV App of the Year
• Cultural Impact Awards: Be My Eyes, Focus Friend, Storygraph recognized
• News: Apple leadership shakeups as key execs retire and Apple Fitness+ expands to 28 new markets
• Shortcuts Corner: Automating HomeKit switch notifications and safety cutoffs

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Tired of losing track of shows or playing hide-and-seek with your next binge-watch? Discover unexpected tricks, overlooked apps, and candid talk about making sense of the ever-messy world of streaming from the comfort of your Apple device.

• Tracking what you watch using Apple TV's Up Next queue
• Apple TV integration tips, Netflix limitations, and notification quirks
• iPhone vs. iPad vs. Mac Apple TV app differences and channel management
• Using JustWatch to find where content is streaming
• Sharing watch lists and managing subscriptions in JustWatch
• Pros and cons of digital media purchases versus streaming
• The rise of Letterboxd for movie tracking, reviews, and social sharing
• Trakt for custom watchlists, Plex integration, and episode calendars
• Apple TV "Insight" feature compared to Amazon X-Ray for cast and music info
• Tips for finding movies across services as content moves
• Feedback segment: Transloader app utility for Mac downloads
• App Caps: SwitchBot candle warmer and Festivitas Mac/iOS decoration app

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Discover unexpected ways Apple's accessibility features can make any iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch easier to use, whether you need extra-large text at bedtime or want an edge with hands-free controls. Find out how these settings quietly power mainstream features and solve problems you didn't know had solutions!

• Reduce White Point and night-time usability tips
• Display and text size customization for comfort and legibility
• Magnifier, Zoom, and hover text make small details readable
• Color filters and PWM toggle for migraines and color blindness
• Accessibility for temporary or situational needs (not just disability)
• Using pointer devices, sign language support, and Control Center options
• Voice control features — set custom commands and hands-free solutions
• Fine-tuning button and touch sensitivity for Apple devices
• Astropad Bookcase: physical accessory for easier phone handling
• Troubleshooting wireless CarPlay connection issues after iOS updates
• App Caps: Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles is a chill animal puzzle game with neat artwork!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Leo & Mikah help you with your homework.

• Back to school: Noteshelf, Microsoft Math Solver, WolframAlpha, Babbel - Language Learning, Desmos Graphing Calculator, Cozi Family Organizer, PhotoStudy
• News: Flexibits introduces a new subscription: Fantastical Premium for Families. Google Maps returns to Apple Watch and joins CarPlay Dashboard. Apple releases the watchOS 7 Public Beta. Setapp comes to iOS. The MTA asks Apple to improve Face ID unlock with face coverings.
• Listener feedback: Rotation lock on iOS, nerds vs. geeks vs. dorks, and accidental touches on Apple Watch.
• Mikah's App Cap: Thwip
• Leo's App Cap: Microsoft Family Safety

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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