Re: Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

2018-09-20 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Hahahahahahahaha,...   well, I wondered that, but didn't think to ask.

Cheers, R.

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If these features are so great, why keep them secret?

   Jewel

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Re: Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

2018-09-19 Thread Devin Prater
They aren't secrets Apple news outlets just call them that for clickbate.

Devin Prater
Assistive Technology Instructor certified by World Services for the Blind
JAWS certified 

> On Sep 19, 2018, at 4:54 PM, Jewel  wrote:
> 
> If these features are so great, why keep them secret?
> 
>   Jewel
> 
> --
> From: "M. Taylor" 
> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 4:33 AM
> To: 
> Subject: Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes
> 
> Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features
> By Gordon Kelly, 10:30 pm
> 
> Alongside the new iPhone XS (guide), iPhone XS Max (guide) and iPhone XR,
> Apple iOS 12 has landed. While it focuses primarily on performance and
> stability (with mixed success), it still hides many great secret features as
> well.
> Let's take a look 25 of the best hiding beneath the surface.
> 'Great Secret Features' and 'Nasty Surprises' are my regular columns
> investigating operating system updates for the best features / biggest
> problems hidden behind the headlines.
> 
> Apple iOS 12Apple
> 3D Touch
> New Shortcuts - It may be facing the bullet, but 3D Touch improves in iOS 12
> with new Camera and Note shortcuts. 3D Touch (hard press) the Camera icon
> and you can jump to scanning a QR code, while doing the same on the Note
> icon brings up a new shortcut to scan documents.
> AirPods
> Live Listen - to transform your AirPods into hearing aids go to Settings >
> Control Center > Customize and select 'Hearing'. This magnifies people's
> voices.
> Apple Music
> Lyric search - simply type the lyrics of a song into Apple Music and it can
> find what you're looking for, specific track names are no longer required.
> 
> Apple Music can now search using lyricsGordon Kelly
> Battery
> Express Card with power reserve - On the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, iOS 12
> retains enough battery life even when the phone powers off for digital
> transit cards and student ID cards to still work. For now, support for the
> former is limited to China and Japan and the latter to the US but expect
> that to change.
> Cellular smarts - when you're without cell coverage your iPhone will
> constantly look for it, so iOS 12 adds 'No Cell Coverage' to the Battery
> Usage by App list at the bottom of battery settings. This will help alert
> you to apps which are particularly power hungry in dead zones.
> Read more - Apple iOS 12: Should You Upgrade?
> Camera
> Feature Parity - limited to the iPhone X in iOS 11, iOS 12 gives all iPhones
> support for stickers and filters.
> Face ID
> Two Faced - finally Face ID can support more than one face (two to be
> exact). Just navigate to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate
> Appearance.
> Ignore Passcode - after several failed Face ID unlocks you no longer have to
> enter your passcode, instead swipe up from the bottom of the screen and you
> can try Face ID again.
> Face ID now supports two faces in iOS 12Gordon Kelly
> Gestures (iPhone X)
> Swipe to close - the iPhone X can finally close apps (like every other
> iPhone) by swiping them away in the multitasking view. Previously you had to
> tap a small cross, which was stupid.
> iPad
> New Gestures - in iOS 12 these align more closely with the iPhone X as you
> can swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center (previously
> it was a swipe up from the bottom) while swiping up from the dock takes you
> to the Home screen.
> Keyboard
> Trackpad for all - Previously this required 3D Touch, but now you can turn
> the Apple keyboard into a trackpad just by tapping and holding the space
> bar.
> Messages
> Faster codes - iOS (like Android) can now automatically scan text messages
> for one-time login codes and copy and paste them for you.
> Fast actions - Tap the bubble icon of a contact and FaceTime audio and video
> call options appear. Previously you were taken to a new page for this
> information.
> Longer, more flexible Animojis - both Animojis and Memojis (don't ask) can
> now be dragged and dropped on top of photos and messages while message
> lengths can now last 30 seconds. (Limited to iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR).
> Send Animated Labels - in addition to Animojis and Memojis, animated words,
> phrases and hashtags can be added to photos and videos you share.
> Animojis can now comment on existing animojis and images. Heaven help
> us.Gordon Kelly
> Notifications
> Do Not Disturb shortcut - advanced DND controls were added to iOS 12, but
> you can also access them straight from the lockscreen. Swipe a notification
> to turn on 'Deliver Quietly'. You won't get any pop-ups for that app, but
> you will still its alerts in the Notification Center.
> Do 

Re: Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

2018-09-19 Thread Jewel
If these features are so great, why keep them secret?

   Jewel

--
From: "M. Taylor" 
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 4:33 AM
To: 
Subject: Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features
By Gordon Kelly, 10:30 pm

Alongside the new iPhone XS (guide), iPhone XS Max (guide) and iPhone XR,
Apple iOS 12 has landed. While it focuses primarily on performance and
stability (with mixed success), it still hides many great secret features as
well.
Let's take a look 25 of the best hiding beneath the surface.
'Great Secret Features' and 'Nasty Surprises' are my regular columns
investigating operating system updates for the best features / biggest
problems hidden behind the headlines.

Apple iOS 12Apple
3D Touch
New Shortcuts - It may be facing the bullet, but 3D Touch improves in iOS 12
with new Camera and Note shortcuts. 3D Touch (hard press) the Camera icon
and you can jump to scanning a QR code, while doing the same on the Note
icon brings up a new shortcut to scan documents.
AirPods
Live Listen - to transform your AirPods into hearing aids go to Settings >
Control Center > Customize and select 'Hearing'. This magnifies people's
voices.
Apple Music
Lyric search - simply type the lyrics of a song into Apple Music and it can
find what you're looking for, specific track names are no longer required.

Apple Music can now search using lyricsGordon Kelly
Battery
Express Card with power reserve - On the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, iOS 12
retains enough battery life even when the phone powers off for digital
transit cards and student ID cards to still work. For now, support for the
former is limited to China and Japan and the latter to the US but expect
that to change.
Cellular smarts - when you're without cell coverage your iPhone will
constantly look for it, so iOS 12 adds 'No Cell Coverage' to the Battery
Usage by App list at the bottom of battery settings. This will help alert
you to apps which are particularly power hungry in dead zones.
Read more - Apple iOS 12: Should You Upgrade?
Camera
Feature Parity - limited to the iPhone X in iOS 11, iOS 12 gives all iPhones
support for stickers and filters.
Face ID
Two Faced - finally Face ID can support more than one face (two to be
exact). Just navigate to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate
Appearance.
Ignore Passcode - after several failed Face ID unlocks you no longer have to
enter your passcode, instead swipe up from the bottom of the screen and you
can try Face ID again.
Face ID now supports two faces in iOS 12Gordon Kelly
Gestures (iPhone X)
Swipe to close - the iPhone X can finally close apps (like every other
iPhone) by swiping them away in the multitasking view. Previously you had to
tap a small cross, which was stupid.
iPad
New Gestures - in iOS 12 these align more closely with the iPhone X as you
can swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center (previously
it was a swipe up from the bottom) while swiping up from the dock takes you
to the Home screen.
Keyboard
Trackpad for all - Previously this required 3D Touch, but now you can turn
the Apple keyboard into a trackpad just by tapping and holding the space
bar.
Messages
Faster codes - iOS (like Android) can now automatically scan text messages
for one-time login codes and copy and paste them for you.
Fast actions - Tap the bubble icon of a contact and FaceTime audio and video
call options appear. Previously you were taken to a new page for this
information.
Longer, more flexible Animojis - both Animojis and Memojis (don't ask) can
now be dragged and dropped on top of photos and messages while message
lengths can now last 30 seconds. (Limited to iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR).
Send Animated Labels - in addition to Animojis and Memojis, animated words,
phrases and hashtags can be added to photos and videos you share.
Animojis can now comment on existing animojis and images. Heaven help
us.Gordon Kelly
Notifications
Do Not Disturb shortcut - advanced DND controls were added to iOS 12, but
you can also access them straight from the lockscreen. Swipe a notification
to turn on 'Deliver Quietly'. You won't get any pop-ups for that app, but
you will still its alerts in the Notification Center.
Do Not Disturb tricks - everyone knows DND can be triggered at user
specified times, but it can also be triggered based on your location. Great
when leaving the office. You can also 3D Touch (hard press) in Control
Center to turn on DND.
Safari
Favicons - navigate to Settings > Safari > Show Icons In Tabs to get icons
for your bookmarks in the tab bar. A handy space-saving feature as the
visual reminder means you can cut down on text.
Safari favicons can be enabled in iOS 12Gordon Kelly
Siri
Smart suggestions - On the lock screen and Search pane Siri will suggest
contextual app shortcuts, such as messaging ahead when you're running late.
iPhone 6 and older iPhones wo

Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features
By Gordon Kelly, 10:30 pm

Alongside the new iPhone XS (guide), iPhone XS Max (guide) and iPhone XR,
Apple iOS 12 has landed. While it focuses primarily on performance and
stability (with mixed success), it still hides many great secret features as
well.
Let's take a look 25 of the best hiding beneath the surface.
'Great Secret Features' and 'Nasty Surprises' are my regular columns
investigating operating system updates for the best features / biggest
problems hidden behind the headlines.
 
Apple iOS 12Apple
3D Touch 
New Shortcuts - It may be facing the bullet, but 3D Touch improves in iOS 12
with new Camera and Note shortcuts. 3D Touch (hard press) the Camera icon
and you can jump to scanning a QR code, while doing the same on the Note
icon brings up a new shortcut to scan documents. 
AirPods
Live Listen - to transform your AirPods into hearing aids go to Settings >
Control Center > Customize and select 'Hearing'. This magnifies people's
voices. 
Apple Music
Lyric search - simply type the lyrics of a song into Apple Music and it can
find what you're looking for, specific track names are no longer required.
 
Apple Music can now search using lyricsGordon Kelly
Battery
Express Card with power reserve - On the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, iOS 12
retains enough battery life even when the phone powers off for digital
transit cards and student ID cards to still work. For now, support for the
former is limited to China and Japan and the latter to the US but expect
that to change. 
Cellular smarts - when you're without cell coverage your iPhone will
constantly look for it, so iOS 12 adds 'No Cell Coverage' to the Battery
Usage by App list at the bottom of battery settings. This will help alert
you to apps which are particularly power hungry in dead zones.
Read more - Apple iOS 12: Should You Upgrade?
Camera
Feature Parity - limited to the iPhone X in iOS 11, iOS 12 gives all iPhones
support for stickers and filters.
Face ID
Two Faced - finally Face ID can support more than one face (two to be
exact). Just navigate to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate
Appearance. 
Ignore Passcode - after several failed Face ID unlocks you no longer have to
enter your passcode, instead swipe up from the bottom of the screen and you
can try Face ID again.
Face ID now supports two faces in iOS 12Gordon Kelly
Gestures (iPhone X)
Swipe to close - the iPhone X can finally close apps (like every other
iPhone) by swiping them away in the multitasking view. Previously you had to
tap a small cross, which was stupid. 
iPad
New Gestures - in iOS 12 these align more closely with the iPhone X as you
can swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center (previously
it was a swipe up from the bottom) while swiping up from the dock takes you
to the Home screen. 
Keyboard 
Trackpad for all - Previously this required 3D Touch, but now you can turn
the Apple keyboard into a trackpad just by tapping and holding the space
bar.
Messages
Faster codes - iOS (like Android) can now automatically scan text messages
for one-time login codes and copy and paste them for you. 
Fast actions - Tap the bubble icon of a contact and FaceTime audio and video
call options appear. Previously you were taken to a new page for this
information. 
Longer, more flexible Animojis - both Animojis and Memojis (don't ask) can
now be dragged and dropped on top of photos and messages while message
lengths can now last 30 seconds. (Limited to iPhone X, XS, XS Max and XR). 
Send Animated Labels - in addition to Animojis and Memojis, animated words,
phrases and hashtags can be added to photos and videos you share.
Animojis can now comment on existing animojis and images. Heaven help
us.Gordon Kelly
Notifications
Do Not Disturb shortcut - advanced DND controls were added to iOS 12, but
you can also access them straight from the lockscreen. Swipe a notification
to turn on 'Deliver Quietly'. You won't get any pop-ups for that app, but
you will still its alerts in the Notification Center. 
Do Not Disturb tricks - everyone knows DND can be triggered at user
specified times, but it can also be triggered based on your location. Great
when leaving the office. You can also 3D Touch (hard press) in Control
Center to turn on DND. 
Safari  
Favicons - navigate to Settings > Safari > Show Icons In Tabs to get icons
for your bookmarks in the tab bar. A handy space-saving feature as the
visual reminder means you can cut down on text.
Safari favicons can be enabled in iOS 12Gordon Kelly
Siri 
Smart suggestions - On the lock screen and Search pane Siri will suggest
contextual app shortcuts, such as messaging ahead when you're running late.
iPhone 6 and older iPhones won't get this feature. 
New Voices - In addition to British and American, you will now find Irish
and South African male and female assistant voices to choose from. Settings
> Siri Search > Siri Voice. 
Find any device - you can now tell Siri "Play alert on my iPad" from