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    Hands-On AI Turns AI Confusion Into AI Confidence

    2026-10-15 | 2 mins.
    Hands-On AI is the show that turns AI confusion into AI confidence. In this trailer, Mikah Sargent lays out what the show is and isn't: short, focused episodes — most 10 to 15 minutes — that take one question, one tool, or one technique at a time. Some weeks go under the hood on what a large language model is actually doing. Some weeks get practical: the AI already in your pocket, or a model running entirely on your own computer. And some weeks are honest verdicts on the tools everyone's talking about.
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    HOA 250: Create Your Own Wallet Passes

    2026-09-24 | 20 mins.
    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

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    Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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    HOA 249: Explaining Audio Intelligence

    2026-09-17 | 20 mins.
    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:
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    HOA 248: Options for Backing up Your iPhone

    2026-09-10 | 18 mins.
    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.
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    HOA 247: The Apple TV App

    2026-09-03 | 24 mins.
    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:
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About Hands-On Apple (Audio)
Hands-On Apple explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore updates to Apple's operating systems — including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Hands-On Apple is your one-stop shop for Apple know-how. Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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