iOS 12.1 is here, bringing dual sim capability, more emojis and 32 member Facetime calls to your iPhone.
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Apple Releasing iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime, eSIM Support, More on Tuesday
Apple is rolling out the official release of iOS 12.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday with Group FaceTime and eSIM support, and more.
iOS 12.1 Reportedly Shipping on October 30th
Apple will reportedly release iOS 12.1 on October 30th, which is the same day as its “There’s More in the Making” media event.
Better Face ID for iPad Pro, the AI Cold War - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-26
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to talk about why they expect to see landscape as well as portrait orientation support for Face ID on the new iPad Pro, plus they share their thoughts on the battle for AI supremacy in the U.S. and China.
iOS 12.1 Beta Includes Portrait and Landscape Mode Face ID on iPad Pro
iOS 12.1 beta code shows the iPad Pro that’s expected to be announced on October 30th will likely support portrait and landscape mode Face ID.
Apple Blocked GrayKey, Possibly Through Reverse Engineering
Apple has blocked GrayKey, an iPhone hacking device used by law enforcement. The company designed iOS 12 with protection against it.
TunnelBear Gets Password Autofill, Easy iOS 12 Siri Shortcut Setup
The iPhone and iPad version of the VPN app TunnelBear got an update this week that adds in support for autofilling passwords from RememBear, plus a new button for adding TunnelBear to Siri for voice control. Tapping the button creates a Siri Shortcut to connect to the last used TunnelBear server, and lets you record your own Siri trigger phrase. The TunnelBear app is free, and the VPN service is free for up to 500MB usage a month. The unlimited data plan costs US$9.99 a month, or $49.99 a year.
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.
How to Stop Developers From Knowing if you Uninstall an App
The secret? Silent notifications. But there’s an easy fix.
Dave Buys an iPhone XR - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-19
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to talk about why Dave pre-ordered an iPhone XR, plus they discuss their experiences so far with Shortcuts in iOS 12.
iOS Screen Time Doesn't Block Violence and Racism
Screen Time lets parents block certain things, but it seemingly doesn’t work for everything.
Apple Updates Privacy Website with macOS Mojave and iOS 12 Details
Apple updated its privacy website on Wednesday. The site now details security improvements in macOS Mojave and iOS 12, end-to-end encryption for Screen Time and Group FaceTime, improvements to no-tracking for websites, and more. It also includes links for managing your privacy with Apple devices and services, and Apple’s transparency in privacy report. It’s great to see the effort Apple is putting into protecting user privacy, especially since so many other companies are playing fast and loose with our data.
How to Use Maps on Your iPhone to See the Hourly Weather Forecast
You can use Apple’s Maps app on your iPhone to see the local hourly forecast without having to use the Weather app. Here’s how.
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 12 Already on 50% of Compatible Devices
iOS 12 has been available for a month now and is already installed on 53% of compatible devices.
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.
This Voting Siri Shortcut Finds Your Polling Place
A Redditor created a handy voting Siri shortcut that tells you where your local polling station is so you can vote on November 6.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 3
Apple released iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 3 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday.
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.
iOS 12 User Base Now at 46% of Devices
It’s only been about two weeks since it launched and the iOS 12 user base is already at 46% of devices, according to analytics company Mixpanel.
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.
Happy 2018 Birthday Siri! Apple's Virtual Assistant is 7
Happy 2018 Birthday Siri! Apple’s virtual assistant made her debut on October 4, 2011 which makes her seven years old today. Siri is now more powerful than ever, and with the release of iOS 12 users can work to customize the assistant a bit with the Shortcuts app. Siri can make calls or send texts for you whether you are driving, have your hands full, or are simply on the go. It also offers proactive suggestions, like texting someone that you’re running late for a meeting, so you can stay in touch effortlessly. Set alarms, timers, and reminders. Get directions. Preview your calendar. Siri can do it all without your ever having to pick up a device. Based on your routine, Siri can even anticipate what you might need to help you breeze through your day. Machine learning is constantly making Siri smarter. And you can personalize Siri to make it even more useful. Choose to have Siri speak one of 21 different languages. Teach Siri who your family members are. And spell out unusual words so Siri can recognize them in the future.
iOS 12: How to Make Your First Shortcut and Add a Siri Command
Making your first Shortcut in iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Here’s how to get started, and how to add a Siri voice command, too.