iOS 822: Blast From the App Past - Classic iPhone Apps That Have Stood the Test of Time
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Not all classic apps fade away—some quietly evolve and solve problems the giants can't touch. This episode with Dan Moren and Rosemary Orchard digs up the overlooked utilities, the surprising longevity of certain favorites, and the need to update to iOS 26.7!
- PCalc: The enduring iOS calculator favorite gets its due
- TV Forecast and the rise of TV tracking apps
- IMDb as a must-have for movie and show info
- The longevity of NetNewsWire
- Wikipanion and Wikipedia as research tools
- Lose It and iOS-era health habit trackers
- iFirstAid: Offline emergency help apps stand the test of time
- iExit: Find highway exits and services, even in 2026
- Angry Birds' legacy, Red's First Flight, and early iOS gaming memories
- Shakespeare app: The Bard's works in your pocket
- iOS 27 and iOS 26.7 released, over 100 security fixes
- Apple Watch band milestone: Over 1,000 released, tracking collections
- iOS 27 feature delays: Messaging suggestions and auto password change postponed
- Picks of the Week: Organizing with label makers and retractable cables
Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren
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