Think you know the Health app? Think again. This episode unpacks Apple's quiet rollout of powerful and important features, from crash detection to real-time medication reminders, that are quietly transforming the way you can track your wellbeing.

• Dive into emergency SOS, medical ID, and safety alerts
• Apple Watch-exclusive notifications: heart rate, crash, fall, and walking steadiness
• Hypertension and blood pressure notifications arrive for Apple Watch users
• Cardio fitness, ECG, and irregular rhythm alerts explained
• Court drama and a workaround for Apple's blood oxygen feature
• Monitoring vitals, hearing safety, and sleep apnea detection
• AFib history versus irregular rhythm notifications
• Health data trends and fresh health records notifications
• Sleep tracking, wind down routines, and schedule-based alerts
• Medication reminders with smart time zone adjustments
• Mental wellbeing tracking with state-of-mind check-ins and depression/anxiety quizzes
• Walking steadiness notifications and quick access to the checklist

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Ever wonder why your iPad keeps popping up surprise notes every time you swipe from the corner? This episode breaks down the Quick Notes feature, why it keeps tripping up users, and the simple settings that put you back in control.

• Activating Quick Notes with swipe gestures from screen corners
• Quick Notes interface walkthrough: markup, multiple notes, screenshots, sharing
• Using Quick Notes while multitasking—making fast notes during other activities
• Quick Notes storage and organization in the Notes app
• Apple Pencil integration with Quick Notes
• How to disable or customize corner swipe gestures in iPadOS settings
• Assigning screenshot function to corner swipes instead of Quick Notes
• Universal app support for customized corner swipe gestures
• Recurring accidental Quick Note activation and practical troubleshooting

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Tired of scrolling endlessly to find that one hilarious link or important document someone texted you months ago? Mikah Sargent reveals how a simple click unveils every photo, link, and document from your conversations, saving you time and sanity.

• Quick access to shared content using the disclosure arrow on macOS
• Sorting and previewing photos, videos, and shared media within message threads
• Accessing and managing links and documents shared via Messages
• Filtering content types like photos, videos, screenshots, and collaborations for faster retrieval
• Practical tips for recovering past shared files in Messages

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Ever wonder why apps suddenly disappear from your iPhone, just when you need them most? This episode reveals the iOS feature quietly sweeping your unused apps off your device and shows you how to take control.

• How to find and adjust App Store app settings in iOS
• Reviewing app permissions and privacy controls in App Store settings
• Managing automatic app downloads, updates, and in-app content
• Using cellular data for app downloads: controls and limits
• How to handle in-app ratings, reviews, and update prompts
• Offload Unused Apps explained: storage, data, and user experience
• Personalized recommendations and privacy management in App Store settings
• Resetting your App Store identifier for privacy

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience.

• Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones
• Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods
• Fine-tuning ringtone and alert volume controls for less disruption
• "Change with buttons" explained: separation of media and alert volumes
• Customizing haptic feedback and vibration settings for notifications
• Setting default sounds for ringtones, texts, voicemail, and mail alerts
• Keyboard feedback: toggling typing sounds and haptics preference
• Differences between iPhone and iPad haptics (limitations on iPad)
• Controlling speaker volume limits and effects on media playback
• Understanding "Reduce Loud Sounds" to avoid abrupt audio spikes
• Headphone safety: adjusting reduced loud audio upper limit for AirPods
• Headphone usage notifications & protecting hearing over seven days
• Managing USB audio accessory settings and privacy tracking

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Control your iPhone just by looking at it. Mikah Sargent dives into the eye-tracking (and head tracking) feature on iOS, showing how it contributes to accessibility and reimagines device interaction.

• How to set up and use iOS eye tracking controls
• Eye tracking customization: smoothing, snap to item, dwell control, and more
• Eye tracking training process and device positioning tips
• Accuracy challenges and retraining
• Head tracking as an alternative: facial gestures trigger iOS actions
• Head tracking menu navigation with expressions

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Mac users, forget juggling third-party apps! Apple's macOS Tahoe finally gives you real control over your menu bar and Control Center. Check out how this long-awaited update could change the way you work every day.

• Exploring new default transparent menu bar background visuals
• Adjusting menu bar visibility and hiding options in System Settings
• Toggling menu bar background effects for better personalization
• Managing recent documents, apps, and servers through menu bar settings
• Adding, removing, and arranging controls in menu bar and Control Center
• Detailed walkthrough of menu bar settings like WiFi, Bluetooth, battery, Focus, and display
• Granular app icon management—allow or deny permission to show in menu bar
• Rearranging menu bar icons using command+drag
• Quick reset options and comprehensive clock display tweaks for the menu bar

Host: Mikah Sargent

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See how AirPods Pro team up with your iPhone to run a personal hearing test and tailor audio just for you. Get a firsthand look at a health tool you may not realize is sitting in your pocket.

• Step-by-step guide to starting hearing test and prepping devices
• Real-time noise detection and environment checks during test setup
• Fit adjustment guidance and sound tests for optimal AirPod positioning
• Tone pulses and interactive hearing assessment via iOS Health integration
• Saving and reviewing audiogram results in Health app after test completion
• AirPods tuning and hearing assistance recommendations based on test results

Host: Mikah Sargent

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