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iOS 730: Taking Your Devices On the Road and Offline - Don't get caught unprepared!

2024/12/5
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Mikah Sargent
技术主播和播客主持人，专注于苹果产品和健康追踪。
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Rosemary Orchard
专注于苹果设备和健康应用的主播，提供实用提示和指导。
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Rosemary Orchard建议携带便携式4TB SSD存储电子书、有声书和电影等离线媒体内容，方便在旅行或无网络地区娱乐。她提到这种方法的优点在于可以随时随地享受娱乐，无需依赖网络连接。她还分享了自己使用SSD存储大量离线内容的经验，包括完整的电子书库、有声书和电影，并解释了如何在旅途中根据需要添加新的内容。 Mikah Sargent介绍了iOS 17及更高版本提供的离线地图功能，该功能允许用户在没有网络连接的情况下访问地图和导航信息。他强调了该功能在旅行或信号较弱地区的重要性，并解释了如何下载和管理离线地图，包括优化存储空间和自动更新等设置。他还提到了使用“阅读列表”功能保存网页以便离线阅读，以及Apple TV app和Music app允许下载完整的剧集、播放列表或单个曲目以供离线使用。此外，他还介绍了iPhone的卫星连接功能，该功能允许用户在没有网络连接的情况下发送消息和紧急求救信号。他详细解释了如何使用该功能，并强调了在紧急情况下提前测试该功能的重要性。 Mikah Sargent补充说明了在各种情况下使用离线功能的重要性，例如在农村地区、拥挤的城市地区、飞机上以及其他网络连接不稳定的环境中。他强调了提前做好准备的重要性，并建议用户在旅行前下载好所需的地图、媒体内容和书籍等。他还提到了卫星连接功能在紧急情况下的作用，并建议用户提前测试该功能，以确保在需要时能够正常使用。

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Discusses the importance of preparing Apple devices for situations without internet connectivity.
  • Times when cellular connectivity or Wi-Fi may not be available.
  • People living in rural or crowded areas may experience connectivity issues.
  • Preparation is key to staying productive and entertained offline.

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In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into strategies for using your Apple devices when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. From downloading offline maps and media to utilizing satellite messaging, here are some practical tips for staying productive, informed, and entertained in areas with poor or no connectivity.

  • Offline Media Preparation: Rosemary recommends carrying a compact 4TB SSD to store ebooks, audiobooks, and movies for entertainment during travel or in areas with no internet.

  • iOS Offline Maps: iOS 17 and later offer robust offline map capabilities that work without internet connectivity.

  • Saving Web Content Offline: Reading List feature allows users to save web pages for offline reading.

  • Downloading Media for Offline Use: Apple TV app and Music app allow downloading entire seasons, episodes, playlists, or individual tracks.

  • Satellite Connectivity Features: iPhones can now use satellite connectivity for messaging and emergency services.

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  • Addressing a listener's challenge with rescheduling overdue reminders while maintaining original time settings.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent) and Rosemary Orchard)

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