Jan 15th 2026
iOS Today 785
Hacking Into Your Habits
Build a Better 2026 For Yourself!
From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner.
• Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking
• Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions
• Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit
• Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment
• News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat “Quitters Day” drop-off
• Feedback: Apple’s accessibility features and life-changing tech
• Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity
• App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable
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Links
- Use Screen Time on your iPhone and iPad
- Set schedules with Screen Time on iPhone
- Set up a Focus on iPhone
- Habitica: Gamified Taskmanager
- Streaks
- Habit Tracker - HabitKit
- Gentler Streak
- Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch
- Close Previous Tabs Before Opening
- Divoom Tiivoo-2 Retro Pixel Bluetooth Speaker (affiliate)
- OntheGo™ USB-C Lanyard Cable