Category Archives: Productivity

Episode 260, macOS Sequoia takes productivity and intelligence on Mac to new heights

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In this episode, we will discuss the newest operating system, macOS Sequoia, coming to mac later this year taking productivity and intelligence to new heights with with iPhone Mirroring, big updates to Safari, highly anticipated games, and Apple Intelligence. We will discuss these and more new features in this show.

macOS Sequoia expands Continuity features with iPhone Mirroring, adds new productivity and video conferencing tools, and offers a more immersive gaming experience with an amazing lineup of titles.
macOS Sequoia makes Continuity even more magical with iPhone Mirroring, which lets users wirelessly use their iPhone right from their Mac.
A redesigned Reader delivers a streamlined view of an article, a summary, and a table of contents for longer articles.
Easier window tiling lets users quickly drag windows into key areas on their screen to effortlessly arrange them into side-by-side tiles, or place them into corners to keep even more apps in view.
A new Passwords app makes it even easier to access passwords and organize credentials all in one place.
With Image Playground, users can choose from a range of concepts from categories, type a description to define an image, choose someone from their personal photo library to include in their image, and pick their favorite style.

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Episode 248, Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts on Tuesday, March 5th.  Transcripts offer full-text display for each episode, making podcasts more accessible and immersive than ever before.  We will cover this and announce an iPhone Tips and Tricks class coming up March 14. 

Apple introduced Tuesday, March 5 transcripts for Apple Podcasts, offering users greater accessibility and easier navigation.
Transcripts on Apple Podcasts can help users catch every word from their favorite hosts, learn a new language, and more easily find facts they heard on an episode.
Built to strengthen accessibility on Apple Podcasts, transcripts include font and color contrast that were designed to make long-form text easier to scan and read.

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Episode 236, Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value, USB-C, and choice to the lineup

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup.  We will be covering the features of the new Apple pencil and comparisons to the current lineup.  More information is on our podcast website at https://macminutes.blubrry.net and the Apple website covering the new pencil at https://apple.com/apple-pencil .

Perfect for note taking, sketching, annotating, journaling, and more, the new Apple Pencil is ideal for everyday productivity and creativity.
The new, more affordable Apple Pencil brings incredible features that customers love, including pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency, and tilt sensitivity.
A sliding cap reveals a USB-C port, enabling the new Apple Pencil to work with all iPad models that have a USB-C port.

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Episode 203, Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration

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In this podcast Apple launched Freeform this week with their recent update. Freeform is a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration.  Freeform for iPhone, iPad, and Mac makes visual collaboration easier than ever.  Freeform is an all-new app included in any iPhone, iPad, and Mac supporting iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, or macOS Ventura 13.1.  Happy holidays!

Freeform provides a flexible canvas across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — bringing conversation topics, content, and ideas all into one place.
Whether taking notes with Scribble, sketching with the drawing tool, or coloring with the crayon or fill tool, Freeform users can take their creativity to the next level.
Freeform boards support a wide range of files, and users can preview inline without ever leaving the board — making it the perfect tool for gathering documents for a school project or planning an upcoming trip.
With FaceTime and iCloud integration, Freeform is designed for collaboration, making it easier than ever to invite others to work on a board together.

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