Transform your living space into a smart, organized haven with apps that help you tackle everything from junk mail to home inventory management. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore practical solutions for maintaining your home, keeping track of important documents, and staying on top of household tasks.

• PaperKarma - Combat annoying junk mail with this clever app that automatically sends opt-out requests to companies on your behalf.
• Devonthink To Go - Rosemary's favorite solution for organizing all your appliance manuals and home documents as searchable PDFs. Never lose another warranty or instruction manual again, with powerful search capabilities and the ability to link directly to specific pages in reminders.
• When Did I...? - Simple tracking app for home maintenance tasks like replacing fire alarm batteries or water filters. Just tap when you complete a task and easily see how long it's been since your last maintenance check. Available for $4.99.
• Sweepy - Gamified cleaning and chore management app that helps families stay on top of household tasks. Set up rooms, assign recurring tasks, and share responsibilities across family members to reduce the mental load.
• Under My Roof - Comprehensive home inventory app perfect for insurance documentation. Scan barcodes, add photos and receipts, track serial numbers, and even set maintenance reminders for appliances and valuable items.

News

• iPhone Event Date - German carrier documents suggest Apple will announce new iPhones on Tuesday, September 9th, with pre-orders likely starting September 12th and availability on September 19th.
• AppleCare One Launch - Apple's new insurance plan covers up to three devices for $19.99/month, with additional devices at $5.99 each. Includes theft and loss protection for iPad and Apple Watch, plus the ability to add devices up to four years old.

Feedback

• Viewer Success with Wipr 2 - Andrew R. shares how the Safari content blocker transformed his browsing experience on ad-heavy websites like the Smithsonian, making previously unreadable pages clean and functional.

App Caps

• Mikah's Pick: Landrop - Cross-platform file sharing solution that works like AirDrop between different operating systems. Transfer files, photos, and folders between iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android devices over your local network.
• Rosemary's Pick: ASUS ZenScreen - Ultra-portable 15.6-inch monitor perfect for travel, complete with a protective case that doubles as a stand. Pairs perfectly with a compact tripod for the ideal mobile workspace setup.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Custom keyboards take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary explore the surprisingly small but mighty world of third-party iOS keyboards, from snippet management to AI-powered writing assistance, plus listener feedback on AirPods cleaning and some delightful app picks.

• Snippety keyboard ($29.99) - Rosemary demonstrates this powerful snippet management keyboard with collections, search functionality, rich formatting options, and advanced features like JavaScript snippets with placeholders and multi-select menus
• Bitmoji keyboard (free) - Mikah showcases this fun cartoon avatar keyboard that creates personalized messages and can include friends who also use Bitmoji, though he notes the unsettling 3D redesign
• Microsoft SwiftKey AI keyboard - Rosemary highlights its reliability during iOS beta issues, easy-to-spot emoji button, built-in paste functionality, GIF search, and translator feature, plus Copilot AI integration for enterprise users
• Grammarly AI Writing keyboard - Overview of grammar and writing improvement features, tone suggestions, vocabulary enhancements, and rewriting capabilities for professional communication

Feedback

• AirPods cleaning kit question from Gregg - Detailed explanation of the Belkin AirPods cleaning kit, featuring distilled water and micellar water that breaks down oils and earwax using micelles that attract fats and dirt

App Caps

• Rosemary's pick: PopSocket MagSafe Stand ($40) - New MagSafe PopSocket that doubles as a phone stand with swappable decorative tops, though she warns against overly symmetrical patterns that make you obsess over alignment
• Mikah's pick: Pet Libro water fountain - Smart pet fountain with inductive charging base, built-in scale for tracking water consumption, alternating 15-minute cycles (perfect for anxious dogs), Wi-Fi connectivity, and foreign object detection

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into Safari extensions that can improve how you browse the web on iOS and iPadOS. From blocking annoying ads and cookie prompts to creating custom search shortcuts and saving articles for later reading, these browser add-ons turn Safari into a swiss army knife of functionality.

• Wipr - A simple, effective ad blocker that works silently in the background without multiple extension instances cluttering your Safari menu, making it ideal for less tech-savvy users like elderly relatives
• Keyword Search - Creates custom search shortcuts using semicolons and keywords to search specific websites directly from the address bar, perfect for frequently searched sites like Apple Support or AP Stylebook
• GoodLinks - Save articles for offline reading later with support for paywall login credentials, allowing you to build a personal reading library that syncs across devices
• Browser Note - Add digital sticky notes to specific web pages that appear whenever you revisit them, perfect for remembering discount codes, login preferences, or shopping reminders
• Hush Nag Blocker - Specifically targets and removes cookie consent banners and privacy prompts without using third-party dependencies or tracking user behavior
• Printer Friendly for Safari - Edit web pages before printing by removing unwanted sections like headers, footers, and ads to save ink and paper while creating cleaner printouts
• Share Tabs for Safari - Export lists of open browser tabs with titles and URLs for easy sharing with others, eliminating the need to manually copy multiple links
• URL Linker for Safari - Format shared links in specific styles like markdown or plain text with customizable formatting options

News

• Apple News Plus Emoji Game - New puzzle game available to News Plus subscribers where players decode emoji combinations to fill in word blanks, joining existing games like Crossword and Quartiles

Shortcuts Corner

• Podcast Reminder Shortcut - Kevin's request for creating Apple Reminders from podcast episodes gets solved with a shortcut that captures both episode titles and URLs, with built-in artwork display when URLs are properly formatted

App Caps

• Endel - AI-powered soundscape app that adapts background music based on time and location, featuring new ADHD-focused modes including Solfeggio tones, 8D audio, and binaural beats for improved focus
• Lock your Notes on iPhone - Built-in iOS feature allowing users to lock specific notes with Face ID or passcode protection, perfect for sensitive information like payment details or secret gift ideas

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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