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.
iFixit Teardown Shows iPhone XR Gives You More for Your Money
iFixit tore apart Apple’s new iPhone XR, and what’s inside shows it really is the best value for your money.
Hidden Folks Adds New Beach Levels to Kill More of Your Time Searching for Stuff
One of my favorite casual iPad games is Hidden Folks, so of course I’m excited there’s an update out with new areas to explore. The update adds five new beach areas with more than 60 items to find. You get the same whimsical art and fun sound effects, and clues to help you find all the hidden items. The new beach levels are available as a US$1.99 in-app purchase. If you don’t already have Hidden Folks you can download the game for the iPhone and iPad at Apple’s App Store.
How to See and Manage Keychain Passwords on Your iPhone or iPad
Here’s how you can see and manage the passwords saved in the Keychain on your iPhone and iPad in iOS 12.
How To Display Time in Digital hh:mm:ss on the iPhone
The iPhone itself can’t do it. So John shows how to display the current time in digital hours, minutes and seconds with (almost) free apps.
iPhone XR Pre-order Deliveries Pushed Out 1 to 2 Weeks
If you didn’t pre-order an iPhone XR already it looks like you’ll have to wait or go to an Apple Store this Friday. New orders are showing a 1 to 2 week shipping delay.
How to Unlock Tweetbot 5's Extra Themes on the iPhone and iPad
Tweetbot 5 for the iPhone and iPad has five extra themes you can unlock with an in-app donation. Here’s how to do it.
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.
Tweetbot 5 for iPhone, iPad, gets Interface Updates, New Dark Mode for OLED Screens
Tweetbot 5 for the iPhone and iPad is out with interface updates, an improved dark theme for OLED iPhones, and more.
Apple Unveils New Ads for iPhone XR
It’s iPhone XR pre-order day, so Apple has two new ads out showing off its latest smartphone model.
Apple Starts iPhone XR Pre-orders, Availability Still Good
Apple’s new iPhone XR has been available for pre-order for several hours and the only model showing a shipping delay so far is the 128 GB yellow model from T-Mobile.
iOS 12: Find Songs by Lyrics in Apple Music
You can search for songs in Apple Music based on their lyrics in the Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
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.
iPhone XS, XS Max Coming to Chile October 26, South Korea November 2
Apple’s iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be available in several more countries on October 26th and November 2nd.
iPhone XR Pre-orders Start Friday, October 19
The iPhone XR, Apple’s third new iPhone model this year, is available for pre-order starting this Friday, October 19th.
How to Use the On-screen Trackpad on your iPhone and iPad
Your iPhone and iPad have a hidden trackpad that lets you move the cursor where you want it for editing. It’s easier and more precise than tapping with your finger.
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.
TSMC Apple's Exclusive A13 iPhone Chip Maker in 2019
It looks like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, scored big with Apple again because they’re going to be the exclusive A13 chip provider in 2019.
