In this episode, host Toomey offers an in-depth review of µBrowser: Watch Web Browser, a lightweight and efficient web browser designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Ideal for quick web searches and browsing simple websites on the go, µBrowser focuses on speed and ease of use rather than heavy browsing tasks like social media or account management.

Introduction to µBrowser

• A minimalistic browser for Apple Watch enabling fast access to basic websites and web searches.
• Not intended for complex browsing activities such as managing social media or online accounts.

App Structure & Components

• Two-part system: the Apple Watch app (main browsing) and a companion iPhone app (bookmark management).
• Breakdown of watch app sections: MicroBrowser (main browser), Bookmarks, Browsing History, and About.

Navigating the Watch App

• Launching via the Digital Crown.
• Using the address/search bar powered by DuckDuckGo for privacy-focused searches.
• Four key sections for seamless navigation.

Bookmarks Management

• Emoji-labeled bookmark folders for quick identification.
• Add, activate, or delete bookmarks directly on the watch.

Search and Navigation Features

• Voice input to facilitate hands-free searching.
• Heading-based navigation for quick jumps within websites.

Known Limitations

• No back button feature.
• Simplified browsing experience, with some restrictions on advanced web interactions (e.g., Google services).

Companion iPhone App

• Edit, add, and reorder bookmarks with an easy-to-use interface on iPhone.
• Synchronization between the watch and phone for streamlined bookmark management.

1. Open MicroBrowser Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch and select the MicroBrowser app.

2. Perform a Search Tap the search icon and use voice dictation to input your query.

3. Access and Manage Bookmarks Navigate to Bookmarks, swipe to activate or delete entries.

4. Use the Address Bar Enter a URL manually or via dictation, then tap done to load the page.

5. Manage Bookmarks on iPhone Open the companion app to add, edit, or reorder bookmarks easily.

Try out µBrowser today to enhance your Apple Watch browsing experience! Download on the App Store

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tunmi: Hello guys, this is tunmi, and welcome to another episode of the AppleVisPodcast. In this one, I'm going to be reviewing the watch app known as MicroBrowser. Now, MicroBrowser is a lightweight web browser that allows you…

In this episode of the AppleVis Extra podcast, host David Mason is joined by Thomas Domville, Tyler Stephen, and newcomer Levi Gobin to unpack everything announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The team dives deep into the new features coming to iOS, watchOS, macOS, and iPadOS, sharing their first impressions and early experiences with the latest developer betas.

1. Unified OS Versions:

• Apple aligns iOS, watchOS, and macOS under version 26, marking a more cohesive update cycle across platforms. The panel discusses the reasoning behind this and what it might mean for users and developers.

2. iOS 26 Key Features:

• A bold new “liquid glass” aesthetic refreshes the visual design.
• Versioning now reflects the year, simplifying future updates.
• Groundbreaking features like Hold Assist and on-device live translation redefine accessibility and daily use.
• Shortcuts receive a major boost from Apple Intelligence, making automations more powerful and customizable.

3. Beta Testing Stories & Insights:

• Thomas recounts a rocky iOS 26 beta install on the iPhone 15 Pro and the steps it took to recover.
• The team examines current beta performance—discussing AI-driven screenshot analysis, enhanced screen calling, and improved battery status alerts.

4. watchOS 26 Updates:

• Smart Stack and Workout Buddy add new layers of personalization to workouts.
• Lively debate ensues on the practicality of motivational workout prompts.

5. macOS 26 "Tahoe":

• Spotlight becomes smarter with Quick Key integration.
• More control for users through revamped menu bar and control center customization.
• Discussion around Rosetta’s eventual phase-out and what it means for app compatibility.
• Subtle but meaningful accessibility improvements, including customizable toolbars via the Actions menu.

6. iPadOS 26 Enhancements:

• Continues its convergence with macOS, introducing menu customizations and better file handling.
• A new Phone app brings calling functionality to non-iPhone devices.

7. VoiceOver Improvements:

• Notable accessibility gains, including enhanced Braille input and toolbar customization for VoiceOver users.

8. Looking Ahead:

• The team reflects on the implications of Apple’s AI roadmap and the growing synergy across platforms.
• They offer thoughts on what this year’s updates signal about Apple’s broader strategy moving forward.

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Dave: Hello there and welcome to another episode of the Apple Viz Extra podcast. My name is David Mason and really exciting time of year. It is WWDC. We had all of the announcements on Monday and we are gathered to chat through them. what Apple told…

In this episode, Gaurav continues his deep dive into the Alfred app for Mac, focusing on the Features pane within the settings. He provides a detailed walkthrough on customizing Alfred to boost productivity and usability, with special attention to voiceover users.

Gaurav explores various powerful features of Alfred, including Universal Actions, hotkey configuration, web search customization, and clipboard history management. Through practical demonstrations, he shows how to create shortened URLs, compress files, and streamline workflows—all without leaving Alfred.

Highlights include:

• Features Pane Overview: Customize default search results, specify file and folder searches, and set fallbacks for unmatched queries.

• Universal Actions: Learn how to configure hotkeys and perform contextual actions on selected text, URLs, and files, like searching, snippet saving, dictionary lookups, and QR code generation.

• Web Search Shortcuts: Set personalized shortcuts for quick access to Google Images, Amazon, YouTube, and more.

• Clipboard History: Enable and manage clipboard content for easy retrieval and searching.

• Additional Tools: Brief introductions to snippets, calculator, dictionary, contacts viewer, music mini player, and OnePassword integration.

• System Commands: Assign commands for system tasks such as restart, shutdown, and emptying trash.

Step-by-step Universal Actions setup:

1. Open Alfred’s Features tab and set a hotkey for Universal Actions (e.g., Option + Command + A).
2. Select text, URLs, or files and activate the hotkey.
3. Choose from available actions like search, snippet creation, or file compression.

Through these tips and demonstrations, Gaurav aims to help listeners harness Alfred’s full potential, making Mac navigation smoother and more accessible—especially for voiceover users.

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Gaurav: Hello everyone. So today we shall continue our series on the Alfred 5 application for the Mac. And today we are going to dive into the Alfred settings once again and doing an even deeper dive on an aspect of the settings pane called the features pane. So if you might remember in one of my previous episodes, I had done a general walkthrough of the Alfred settings. And today we're going to get a deeper dive under the hood of Alfred and really see how to make this app really useful for us via the features tab. So I'm going to invoke Alfred now by pressing my Alfred keyboard shortcut, which is command plus space. application Alfred system dialog and I'm going to go into settings command comma finder mac alfred preferences alfred preferences search I'm going to go to the left most part of the screen with vo fn left arrow search preferences blank search I'm going to vo right arrow alfred sidebar I'm going to sidebar and I'm going to use the up and down arrows once I'm in the alfred sidebar to navigate features…