The iPhone XS and XS Max came with a feature called SmartHDR that increased the dynamic range of photos. It also reduced the local contrast and the phone’s performance in low light. The lowlight issues were fixed by decreasing noise reduction, which, when combined with the lack of contrast created a smoothing effect. This was particularly noticeable in selfies and came to be known as ‘Beautygate’. With iOS 12.1 Apple tried to fix the problem. Did they succeed? A video from AppleInsider takes a look.
eToro Begins iOS Wallet Roll Out
eToro has begun the phased introduction of its multi-cryptocurrency wallet to iOS, starting with limited countries.
Apple Updates Clips App with Pixar Scene, New Stickers and Soundtracks, More
Apple updated the Clips app, adding new scenes, including a scene from The Incredibles 2, as shown in the GIF included in our story.
Apple Releases Updated iOS 12.1 for iPhone XR
The updated release still carries the iOS 12.1 moniker, but with a new build number, 16B94.
App Store Connect API Goes Live
Developers can now request access to a new REST API for App Store Connect.
Here's How to Edit Depth Control on your iPhone XS/XS Max/XR
Apple put out a neat video over the weekend demonstrating how you can edit the Depth Control feature now available on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. It shows the 4 simple steps needed to apply the effect – choose a portrait, tap edit, slide to adjust the depth, tap done. The functionality works in portrait mode and adjusts the amount of blur in the background of a picture. This Depth Control effect can be applied to photos you have already taken, and iOS 12.1 will also have a real time Depth Control feature.
How to Turn Off 3D Touch (And Why You Might Want To)
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re covering something that’s relevant for folks with dexterity problems—how to turn off 3D Touch. It’s also relevant if, you know, you just don’t like your screen having different levels of press available!
3 Ways To Touch a Link/URL in iOS
We commonly encounter URLs, in blue, in iOS, either in Mail or Safari. John shows us that there are actually, in most cases, three ways to touch that URL and get different results.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 4
No new features are in evidence, meaning this release squashes bugs, optimizes, and generally refines iOS 12.1.
iOS: How to Hide iOS Folder Names
Lifehacker has a simple but cool tip to check out. If you’ve ever wanted to hide iOS folder names, you can do it with this little trick.
iPad Pro vs. Mac, Apple TV Games, iPhone Driver's License - ACM 483
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin ask if Apple’s rumored next iPad Pro is the Mac replacement long predicted. They also discuss what went wrong with Apple TV gaming, and the pros and cons and cons and cons of iPhone driver’s licenses. They sneak some Anki Vector love in there, too.
London High Court Blocks Google iPhone Lawsuit
The case was an attempt to bring legal action against Google over claims that it collected the sensitive data of over 4 million iPhone users.
Apple Releases iOS 12.0.1, Fixes Placement of '.?123' Key on iOS Keyboard
This maintenance release fixes several bugs, and it puts the “.?123” key on the iOS keyboard back where it used to be.
Aspyr Brings Civilization VI to iPhone
Civilization VI on an iPhone? Really, it boggles my mind that Civ VI can played on an iPad, but Aspyr announced Thursday that it’s now available for iPhone, too. What these “phones” we carry with us everywhere can do is really something else. In any event, Civ VI for iPhone is free download—the free version lets you play 60 turns, enough to see if you’re going to like it. You can unlock the full game for $23.99 as an in-app purchase. It’s a hybrid app, too, so if you already bought it for iPad, you can download it on iPhone.
Pictar Pro Launches Preorders on Kickstarter - Camera-Grip and Viewfinder for iPhone
This device is part grip and part Bluetooth controller that lets you take pics on your iPhone (or Android device) more like you would on a DSLR.
Apple Will Add 70 New Emojis to iOS 12.1
iOS 12.1 is currently being beta tested by both developers and the public, and new emojis include animals, people, food, and objects.
TMO Background Mode Interview with Former Apple Software Engineer James Dempsey
James Dempsey worked at Apple for fifteen years before setting out on his own in August 2011. As a software engineer at Apple, he worked on iOS, Aperture, and macOS releases Leopard through Lion, including half a decade on the Cocoa frameworks team. He’s the founder of Tapas Software, developer of iOS and Mac software. We talked abut his “aha” moments in life starting with his college roommate’s Mac Plus in 1986. His dream to work for Apple was eventually fulfilled in 1996, and James described what it was like to be an Apple evangelist in those days. But James is also an accomplished comedian, vocalist, ukulele player and has a published album. He’s also routinely written special songs for WWDC each year. If you ever wanted to work for Apple, this show is must listening.
Mojave, Marzipan, and Splitting Up iTunes - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-01
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to talk about how Apple could use macOS Mojave’s Marzipan to split iTunes apart, plus they look at some apps that make using your iPhone even better.
Apple Partners with Salesforce for New Business Apps
Apple and Salesforce are partnering to bring more powerful customer service-focused apps to the iPhone and iPad.
Apple's 5 Minute Video Tour for Navigating iPhone XS/XS Max/XR
Apple has a five minute video tour showing you how to navigate iPhone XS/XS Max/XR (and really, iPhone X, too). It’s straight forward and easy to follow. If you have any questions about how to use an iPhone without a Home button, this video should give you answers.
