Hands-On Apple (Video)

Tired of waiting for your favorite gym, library, or coffee shop to offer digital cards? With iOS 27, you can finally make your own custom Apple Wallet passes for any barcode or QR code, no third-party apps needed. Physical loyalty cards now easily added to Apple Wallet with iOS 27 "Create a Pass" feature lets users digitize any barcode or QR code Three wallet pass templates: Standard, Membership, and Event Apple Intelligence enables automatic code scanning on supported iPhones Passes can include color themes, icons, member info, and custom fields Sharing passes with family members now possible Using wallet passes on iPhone and Apple Watch at checkout Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: trustedtech.team/twit threatlocker.com/twit

Apple Watch's new Audio Intelligence tools promise instant transcriptions and meeting summaries without keeping your recordings. But is the S11 chip's privacy tech strong enough to calm nerves on both sides of the conversation? Apple Watch Audio Intelligence: Four Features, One Secure Chip Sound Recognition and Shazam: Always-On Environmental Listening Live Rewind: 15-Second Instant Replay With Privacy Safeguards Siri Recap: Automated Meeting Summaries, Not Full Transcripts Privacy, Secure Exclave processing, and Cloud Summarization Explained Usage Limits, Age Restrictions, and Launch Timeline for Features Transparency and Social Impacts of New Tools Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: trustedtech.team/twit

With new iPhones shipping and major iOS updates around the corner, now is the moment to protect your info. Mikah shows the overlooked features and essential steps that keep your data truly safe. You might be missing crucial areas and not even know it! iCloud Backup: how it works, what it includes, and limitations Key differences between synced data and backed-up data Backing up locally to Mac or PC: process and pros How to back up via Finder on macOS and Apple Devices app on Windows Managing and locating your iPhone backups on Mac and PC Importance and benefits of encrypting local backups Using 3rd-party backup tools like iMazing for flexibility Wi-Fi scheduled snapshots, storage locations, and restore caveats Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

The Apple TV app's constant renaming and feature shuffling have left users wondering where their watchlists vanished and what each oddly similar label actually means. Mikah Sargent untangles the confusion and reveals why your streaming experience might be missing more than you think. Identifying Watchlist and Continue Watching rows on iOS How to add, find, and remove shows from Watchlist and Continue Watching Syncing watch progress and lists across Apple devices Which streaming services and apps connect to Apple TV app Navigating Apple TV channels vs. third-party connected apps Missing Netflix and YouTube integrations and why some services don't appear Managing app subscriptions, billing confusion, and multi-device login strategy Essential Apple TV settings: autoplay, recommendations, and sports scores Controlling play history, privacy, and clearing recommendations Adjusting streaming and download quality for bandwidth and data usage Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit-biz

You're missing out if you haven't explored Apple's accessibility menu. Mikah spotlights simple tweaks that solve real problems for everyone, not just those who need them. These are features you can toggle once, and love forever! Reducing car sickness with Vehicle Motion Cues and customizable dots Flash for Alerts: flash notifications with LED or screen for incoming calls and texts Custom haptic vibrations for messages and contacts Built-in white noise machine: Background Sounds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Music Haptics: feeling rhythms and beats through the Taptic Engine Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit