iPhone privacy screen protectors: When to use and best options
Privacy screen protectors are dark shields, usually made of glass that you can use on your iPhone. You may have seen one on someone else’s iPhone and wondered what a use case would be. Let’s explore what a privacy screen protector does and the b.....»»
Apple Intelligence: Bad News for iPhone 15, 14 Pro, Watch & Apple TV
Apple Intelligence AI features will be limited to newer iPhone, iPad, and Mac modes which means a lot of popular devices miss out. At WWDC 2024, Apple confirmed a slew of new AI-powered features including user-created Genmoji, Siri upgrades, and Writ.....»»
iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone
A long-requested feature for Android users switching to iPhone is the addition of T9 dialling. This is a shortcut to dialling phone numbers from your address book, by typing in letters on the keypad. For instance, to call John you’d press 5 6 4.....»»
Here’s a look at the revamped Settings app in iOS 18
iPhone Settings has become busier and busier over the years and iOS 18 looks to solve that with a redesign. It keeps the main attributes of the historical UI, but the new Settings in iOS 18 offers a reorganized and simplified experience with improved.....»»
Hands-on: Here’s the new Passwords app in iOS 18
iOS 18 was announced earlier today at WWDC, and like most iOS releases before it, the update includes an abundance of updates to existing Apple apps such as Messages. iOS 18 also comes with two brand new apps for iPhone users: Image Playground for.....»»
How to change iPhone app colors and theme in iOS 18
For more than a decade, it’s taken jailbreaking or other workarounds to customize iPhone apps with a unique look. Now, iOS 18 includes the ability to change iPhone app colors and more natively. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
Your iPhone is getting a dedicated Game Mode in iOS 18, here’s what that means
Ahead of today’s WWDC keynote, there were a lot of features that had already been reported on. One surprise that showed up as part of iOS 18 was Game Mode, a special mode that optimizes your device for gaming sessions. Here’s what the new Game.....»»
Elon Musk"s latest anti-Apple tirade is about a ChatGPT feature that doesn"t exist
Elon Musk has a fundamental misunderstanding of Apple's partnership with ChatGPT and believes that it's the gateway to automatically sharing all user data on iPhone with OpenAI.Apple and OpenAI partnered to bring ChatGPT to SiriOpenAI is one of sever.....»»
Apple Intelligence brings live recording and transcription to the Phone app in iOS 18
Apple is bringing live transcription to the iPhone this fall, letting you easily keep a searchable text log of your phone calls, complete with summary sections.Recording and transcription coming to iPhone 15 Pro and laterWWDC 2024 kicked off on Monda.....»»
Apple’s AI promise: “Your data is never stored or made accessible to Apple”
And publicly reviewable server code means experts can "verify this privacy promise." Enlarge / Apple Senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announces "Private Cloud Compute" at WWDC 2024. (credit: Apple) With.....»»
Here’s how to install the iOS 18 beta
The iOS 18 beta is officially here for developers (for free). Like last year, it’s super simple to install the software thanks to a toggle in your iPhone settings. Follow along for how to install iOS 18 beta, as well as some tips and tricks......»»
iOS 18 lets you change widget sizes right from your home screen
In addition to major new home screen customization options in iOS 18, Apple has also made it easier to rearrange your home screen. Most notably, you can now adjust widget sizes right from your iPhone’s home screen. more….....»»
iOS 18 lets you replace the Lock screen’s flashlight and camera buttons with controls of your choosing
Today as part of its iOS 18 unveiling during the WWDC keynote, Apple shared that the upcoming software release provides a feature users have long asked for: the ability to replace the flashlight and camera buttons on the iPhone’s Lock screen with c.....»»
Users will be able to send messages via satellite in iOS 18
Apple is bringing more functionality to satellite-based features of the iPhone, with iOS 18 bringing the option to send messages to other users.Messages via Satellite in iOS 18The introduction of Emergency SOS via Satellite provided users with a way.....»»
iOS 18 RCS rollout coming in the fall to bridge Apple & Android messaging gap
Apple is set to replace an aging texting protocol with a newer one to enhance compatibility with Android. Here's when it will roll out.RCS support will be added to the iPhone sometime in 2024RCS, or Rich Communication Services, is an upgrade to a sma.....»»
Apple"s Journal app is getting new features in iOS 18, but it"s still not on iPad
Apple has announced a handful of new features coming to its Journal app this fall, but for reasons only it knows, the company hasn't announced any plans to bring it to iPad.Journal in iOS 18Apple's Journal app made its debut on the iPhone in December.....»»
5 Reasons Not to Install iOS 18 Beta & 9 Reasons You Should
Installing Apple’s iOS 18 beta might be tempting, but many iPhone users should stay put on iOS 17, at least for the time being. iOS 18 is loaded with new features and you don’t have to wait until the official release in the fall to try them o.....»»
iPadOS 18 announced with customizable Home screen, app enhancements, Calculator app, and more
Today during its jam-packed WWDC keynote, Apple announced the release of iPadOS 18. This is the next major version of iPad software, and it will be available in a developer beta later today and free for all users this fall. Here’s what iPadOS 18.....»»
Apple announces macOS 15 Sequoia with AI, Math Notes, Continuity improvements, more
Apple on Monday announced macOS 15 “Sequoia” during the WWDC 2024 opening keynote. The new version of the Mac operating system comes with Math Notes, new features in Messages, a new way to mirror your iPhone on your Mac screen, and more. more.....»»
Apple will support RCS with iOS 18, improving messaging experience between iPhone and Android
Apple confirmed today that it will support RCS messaging with iOS 18, releasing this fall. RCS will enable a richer experience when communicating with Android users. RCS will give your green bubble chats many of the best of features of iMessage,.....»»
iOS 18: Here’s the list of iPhone models compatible with the update
After many rumors, Apple finally announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on Monday. The new version of the iPhone operating system comes with a new Home Screen that lets users customize the icons, as well as a redesigned Photos app, Apple Intelligence, and muc.....»»