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Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user. iPhone App of the Year Finalists: -Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes. -Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava. -Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing. iPhone Game of the Year Finalists: -AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy. -WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts. -Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay. iPad App of the Year Finalists: -Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters. -Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection. -Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools. Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists: -OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates. -Adobe Lightroom -Shapr 3D CAD Modeling -Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists: -Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics -Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation -Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists: -Jigspace: 3D model interaction app -NBA Live -What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience -Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists: -Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features -Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times -Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health Cultural Impact Finalists: -Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version 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. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into strategies for using your Apple devices when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. From downloading offline maps and media to utilizing satellite messaging, here are some practical tips for staying productive, informed, and entertained in areas with poor or no connectivity. Offline Media Preparation: Rosemary recommends carrying a compact 4TB SSD to store ebooks, audiobooks, and movies for entertainment during travel or in areas with no internet. iOS Offline Maps: iOS 17 and later offer robust offline map capabilities that work without internet connectivity. Saving Web Content Offline: Reading List feature allows users to save web pages for offline reading. Downloading Media for Offline Use: Apple TV app and Music app allow downloading entire seasons, episodes, playlists, or individual tracks. Satellite Connectivity Features: iPhones can now use satellite connectivity for messaging and emergency services. Shortcuts Corner Addressing a listener's challenge with rescheduling overdue reminders while maintaining original time settings. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version 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. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

In this episode, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore neat ways to bring friends and family together using Apple technologies, focusing on features like SharePlay, ETA sharing, Check In, and Family Sharing. iPhone and Apple TV can help people connect, especially during the holiday season, regardless of physical distance! SharePlay A feature that allows multiple people to watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music together remotely or in-person Works across Apple devices and supports various services like Apple TV, CarPlay, and Apple Music Enables collaborative media experiences with individual preferences like volume and closed captions Share ETA (Apple Maps) Allows users to share their estimated time of arrival with contacts Updates recipients automatically if route changes or arrival time shifts Works both within Apple ecosystem and with non-Apple devices via text message Check-in Feature (Messages) Enables users to set up automatic check-ins during activities like workouts or travel Offers multiple options: destination arrival, timed check-in, and workout completion Provides configurable location sharing with various privacy levels Family Sharing Allows families to share app subscriptions, photos, calendars, and locations Flexible setup with options to share or restrict different types of content Can be configured with varying levels of sharing comfort for different family members Jackbox Party Games Recommended as a fun way to bring people together Supports multiple platforms and devices Enables group gameplay through simple, accessible interfaces Feedback: Rosemary discussed solutions for remotely accessing a Mac Mini used as a home server Rosemary and Mikah addressed an issue with large podcast app storage and explained difference between offloading and deleting an app Shortcuts Corner: Dustin from Montana seeks a shortcut to remind him to adjust truck temperature when disconnecting from CarPlay Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version 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. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

Get the most out of Apple Health! Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into setting up and maximizing Apple's comprehensive health tracking system. Learn essential tips for configuring your Medical ID, managing health data, and customizing fitness goals. Plus, discover budget-friendly options for health tracking as Black Friday approaches. The hosts explore how to: Set up critical Medical ID information for emergency situations Access and manage your health records directly through the Health app Customize Activity rings and fitness goals to match your needs Track sleep, hydration, and nutrition with recommended third-party apps Integrate data from devices like Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and smart water bottles Feedback Rosemary addresses how to restore the beloved watch face switching gesture while explaining the simple settings adjustment needed. Shortcuts Corner Rosemary demonstrates how to build a sophisticated shortcut combining Toolbox Pro's image recognition capabilities with clever date parsing. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version 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. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].