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❤ Here’s what’s new in iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2

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Apple introduced iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 to developers, which are the first updates since the initial release at WWDC 2021 earlier this month. Now that we have the new betas in our hands, here’s a look at what’s new in today’s updates.

Not available for some devices

According to the iPadOS 15 beta 2 release notes on the Apple Developer website, today’s release cannot be installed on the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The reason is unknown, but probably Apple found some serious issue and chose to skip this release for the affected iPad models.

Bug fixes for iCloud Private Relay

iCloud Private Relay makes web browsing more secure for iCloud subscribers, but this feature was causing some problems for users in beta 1. According to Apple in today’s release notes, iOS 15 beta “resolved an issue that caused iCloud Private Relay to function unexpectedly.”

New Maps icon

Apple revealed a new icon for its Maps app at WWDC 2021, but it was not included in iOS 15 beta 1. Now with beta 2, the new Maps icon is there. It also shows animated driving directions within the app.

 

 

 

 

Memoji outfit

Apple also mentioned earlier this month that Memojis would be updated with new looks, including the option to set a custom outfit. These options are now available with iOS 15 beta 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome screen in the Weather app

When you open the Weather app in iOS 15 beta 2 for the first time, you will now see a welcome screen highlighting its new features and refreshed design.

 

 

 

 

Quick Note on iPad

Quick Note was already available in iPadOS 15 beta 1, but now with beta 2 users can swipe from the bottom right corner to trigger Quick Note.

 

 

 

 

SharePlay

SharePlay is a new feature to let users share a song, video, or even the screen of their devices during a FaceTime call. This feature is now working with iOS 15 beta 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lossless on HomePod removed

Apple has removed the option to enable Lossless audio on HomePod with iOS 15 beta 2. Previously there was an option to stream Lossless songs on HomePod within the Home app. Most likely this option has been temporarily removed due to some issue and will return in a future release.

 

 

 

 

Safari

Apple has brought back the Refresh button for the Safari address bar, but it only shows up when using a mouse or trackpad.

 

 

 

 

Shortcuts improvements

The Shortcuts app can now see what is displayed on the screen for receiving input from an app without the share sheet.

 

 

 

 

Two weeks after unveiling iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 to the public at WWDC 2021, Apple is rolling out the second developer betas. iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 are now available to registered developers ahead of a public beta release in July and a release to everyone in the fall.

iOS 15 beta 2 details

iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 are available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings app. As usual, if the update does not immediately appear for download, keep checking, as it sometimes takes a few minutes to roll out to all registered developers. The build number for today’s iOS 15 beta 2 release is 19A5281h .

Apple’s new software version won’t be complete until the fall, at which point it will be released to the general public. Testers should still expect performance and stability issues when running the iOS 15 beta on primary devices for the time being.

In addition to the second developer betas of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple is also releasing tvOS 15 beta 2 for Apple TV and HomePod and watchOS 8 beta 2 for Apple Watch. The second beta of macOS Monterey is not yet available.

 

 

Twitter for iOS begins prompting users to enable App Tracking option

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Following the release of iOS 14.5 to the public last month, multiple apps began asking users to enable the App Tracking option. With the latest version of the Twitter app for iOS, users are now being asked to enable tracking in order to receive “relevant ads.”

The new prompt was implemented with version 8.65 of the Twitter app, which is now available on the App Store. Once you install this version of the app, Twitter might ask you if you want to enable the App Tracking option. The social network argues that enabling tracking will let Twitter provide more relevant ads according to the content you like.

More choices for relevant ads on iOS 14.5. Keep ads relevant to you by allowing Twitter to track data from other companies on this device, like apps you use and websites you visit. You can decide if you’ll allow tracking in the iOS prompt and you can always change this later in your device settings.

By tapping the Continue button, the user is redirected to the iOS Settings app in the Tracking menu. There you can opt to enable App Tracking for Twitter or keep it disabled. By default, tracking for third-party apps is turned off.

With App Tracking Transparency, apps can no longer track users across other apps and websites without first asking them. Most apps use this data to display advertisements based on what the user searches for on the web or what they have installed on their device. According to a recent research, only a small amount of users have been letting apps track them with this new option.

At the same time, there are still multiple users who are not being able to access App Tracking Transparency settings in iOS due to the grayed out toggle — even after Apple said it fixed this issue with iOS 14.5.1.

❤ LastPass will restrict free users to only one type of device starting next month

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One of the most attractive features of the popular password manager LastPass is that, if you choose to, you can use it pretty effectively without paying a dime. That comes to an end in March, as LastPass has just announced that its free tier will be restricted to only one device type starting next month.

LastPass works across nearly every platform, from Android to iOS to Windows to Mac, and that’s what makes it useful. For the most part, the services we use today are available on multiple platforms, so being able to use the service on both your mobile phone and your desktop/laptop computer is crucial to most users.

Starting on March 16, 2021, LastPass will start restricting its free service to only one device type, meaning those who sign up will be required to pick between accessing the service on their computer or their smartphone. The latter also includes LastPass access on tablets (iPads) and smartwatches. You’ll pick an “active device type” to decide on where you’ll use the service. For current free users, the first device type you log in to after March 16 will set your active type. You’ll have three chances to pick between device types before the choice is locked in. After that, you’ll need to sign up for LastPass Premium to access the service on two different platforms.

As a Free user, your first login on or after March 16 will set your active device type. You’ll have three opportunities to switch your active device type to explore what’s right for you. Please note, that all of your devices sync automatically, so you’ll never lose access to anything stored in your vault or be locked out of your account, regardless of whether you use computer or mobile devices to access LastPass.

Further, LastPass will also restrict some support options starting on May 17. Email support, most notably, will be restricted only to Premium customers and those with a LastPass family account. Free users will then be limited only to the LastPass Support Center for self-help resources.

Changes to LastPass Free

You’re spending more time online than ever before. Work. School. Connecting with family and friends.  Each week, millions of LastPass users add millions of new passwords, notes, files, payment cards and more to their encrypted vault. We love being a part of the security routines of more than 20 million users across the world. As our community of users continues to grow, we need to adapt our offerings to keep up with the constantly evolving digital world. With that, we have some changes to our LastPass Free offering. 

Here’s What’s Changing

We’re making changes to how Free users access LastPass across device types. LastPass offers access across two device types – computers (including all browsers running on desktops and laptops) or mobile devices (including mobile phones, smart watches, and tablets). Starting March 16th, 2021, LastPass Free will only include access on unlimited devices of one type.    

To further clarify what we mean by active device type, we’ve included two examples below: 

  • Sarah is a Free user with Computers as her active device type. She can use LastPass on her laptop, desktop and her dad’s laptop (anyone’s computer!), but she can’t use LastPass on her phone, tablet, or smart watch unless she upgrades to LastPass Premium, which has unlimited device type access. 
  • Steve is a Free user with Mobile Devices as his active device type. He can use LastPass on his iPhone, Android work phone, tablet, and smart watch, but he can’t use LastPass on his desktop or laptop unless he upgrades to LastPass Premium, which has unlimited device type access. 

As a Free user, your first login on or after March 16th will set your active device type. You’ll have three opportunities to switch your active device type to explore what’s right for you. Please note, that all of your devices sync automatically, so you’ll never lose access to anything stored in your vault or be locked out of your account, regardless of whether you use computer or mobile devices to access LastPass. Learn more about device types in our Support Center. 

In addition to this change, as of May 17th, 2021, email support will only be available for Premium and Families customers. LastPass Free users will always have access to our Support Center which has a robust library of self-help resources available 24/7 plus access to our LastPass Community, which is actively monitored by LastPass specialists. Free users will continue to receive email support for technical issues until May 16th to assist through the transition of selecting an active device type. Learn more about our customer support offerings in our Support Center. 

If you’d like unlimited device type access and email support, you can upgrade from Free to LastPass Premium for a limited time, for $2.25 per month (billed annually). * 

LastPass Premium at a Glance

LastPass Premium is your single and secure one-stop shop to your digital life. It includes dark web monitoring, emergency access, unlimited device type access, a security score dashboard, dedicated personal support, advanced multi-factor authentication and more. At only $3 per month (billed annually), LastPass Premium enables you to not only store your passwords but also protect your digital life, which is more important than ever in this new era of working from anywhere. As a current Free user, you can upgrade to Premium now for an exclusive, limited time discount and receive Premium for $2.25 per month (billed annually). * 

Next Steps for Free Users

We understand how much you rely on LastPass in your daily life, so we wanted to let you know well in advance and give you resources to make this adjustment easier. Here’s what you need to know: 

For more information about these changes, please review these additional resources:  

Whether you continue using LastPass Free on one device type, or across all your devices types with LastPass Premium, we’re committed to offering you a best-in-class password management experience.  We sincerely thank you for continuing to be part of our LastPass community. 

*Additional Terms and Conditions: Advertised price valid for new users on their first year of LastPass Premium. Price not valid for renewals or existing customers and cannot be used for other LastPass plans, products or services. 

❤ How to install the iOS 14.5 beta and get access to “Apple Watch Unlock” for iPhone

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The iOS 14.5 developer and public beta includes a number of new features and changes, but one of the most exciting is the ability to unlock iPhone with your Apple Watch when Face ID detects you’re wearing a mask. Let’s look at how to install the iOS 14.5 beta as well as watchOS 7.4 beta to get access to this useful new feature and more.

The new feature getting the most attention is the Unlock with Apple Watch feature for iPhone. It works by detecting when you’re wearing a face mask and using your watch to authenticate, letting you bypass your passcode.

How to install iOS 14.5 beta and watchOS 7.4 beta

Note: watchOS 7.4 beta required to use the new Unlock with Apple Watch for iPhone feature.

Upgrade to the iOS 14.5 public beta

  1. Make sure you have a fresh backup for your iPhone (Apple recommends with your Mac)
  2. On your iPhone, head to beta.apple.com
  3. Swipe down a bit and tap Sign up or if you’re already registered, tap the arrow in the top right corner and Sign In
  4. With iOS selected near the top, swipe down and tap enroll your iOS device
  5. Swipe down and tap Download profile
  6. Tap Allow then Close
  7. Head to Settings and tap Profile Downloaded at the top
  8. Tap Install (and 2 more times after that)
  9. Choose Restart to finalize installing the public beta profile
  10. After your iPhone reboots, head to Settings > General > Software Update
    • You should see iOS 14.5 beta appear, tap Download and Install

After signing up/signing in, here’s how the process looks:

 

 

 

 

Now follow the prompts to finish installing the beta profile and then the iOS 14.5 beta.

Installing watchOS 7.4 public beta

  • After you install the iOS 14.5 beta, the watchOS 7.4 beta should appear as long as you’re enrolled in that beta as well
  • If you’re not already, follow the same steps as you did for the iOS public beta, but tap watchOS on the first screen of beta.apple.com
  • Choose to enroll your device, download and install the profile, restart your Apple Watch
  • Then head to the Watch app on iPhone > General > Software Update to download and install watchOS 7.4 beta

Upgrade to the iOS 14.5/watchOS 7.4 developer beta

  1. Installing the developer betas requires a paid Developer account with Apple
  2. Once you’re signed up/signed in – using your iPhone – tap the two-line icon in the top left corner
  3. Toward the bottom, tap Downloads
  4. Swipe down and chose Install Profile under iOS 14.5 beta
  5. Follow the prompts to install it
  6. After upgrading to iOS 14.5 beta, follow the same process with the watchOS 7.4 beta

How to turn on Apple Watch Unlock for iPhone

Once you’re running the iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 betas…

  • On your iPhone, head to Settings
  • Swipe down and tap Face ID & Passcode
  • Swipe down and tap the toggle under Unlock With Apple Watch

❤ Hands-on: iOS 14.5 beta 1 changes and features

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Apple released iOS 14.5 beta 1 to developers, and as you’ve no doubt heard, it’s quite the update. Headlined by the ability to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, iOS 14.5 beta 1 brings forth a number of practical improvements and overall enhancements to iPhone. Watch our hands-on commentary as we discuss the top iOS 14.5 beta 1 changes and features.

What’s new in iOS 14.5 beta 1?

Updated Software Update screens

Both the Software Update page in the Settings app and the Watch app have received more informative details regarding updates. Apple now includes a green check mark to indicate that you’re on the latest version of software, along with a message stating that “Your iPhone is up to date with all of the latest bug fixes and security enhancements.” In addition, iOS 14.5 now displays a time stamp that shows the last time you successfully checked for an update.

 

 

 

 

 

Unlock with Apple Watch

As noted, the biggest feature to come to iOS 14.5 is support for Apple Watch Unlock when Face ID detects a face with a mask. Users must be wearing an unlocked Apple Watch protected by a passcode in order for the feature to work. When attempting to unlock your iPhone using Face ID while wearing a face mask, you’ll feel a vibration on your Apple Watch, along with a notification that your iPhone was unlocked successfully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horizontal boot screen iPad

When connected to the Magic Keyboard, iPadOS 14.5 will display the startup Apple logo in horizontal/landscape mode instead of the default portrait orientation. If you restart your iPad when disconnected from the Magic Keyboard, even if you’re holding the device in landscape mode, the startup screen will appear in portrait mode.

 

 

 

 

As a side note, iPadOS 14.5 now supports emoji search, which iPhone users have been enjoying since iOS 14’s release, but has been inexplicably missing on iPad up until now.

Cellular connectivity updates

One of the biggest changes found in iOS 14.5 is the ability to enable dual SIM functionality while maintaining 5G connectivity. In previous versions of iOS, enabling the iPhone 12’s dual SIM feature would cause cellular connectivity to fall back to standard LTE. With iOS 14.5, users have the option of keeping both connections active simultaneously while still enjoying the benefits of 5G.

 

 

 

 

In addition to 5G dual SIM support, iOS 14.5 surfaces a new 5G Standalone cellular switch in system settings. Initial 5G implementations piggybacked on existing LTE networks to speed up adoption of 5G, but this method imposes propagation limits based on the LTE limitations. With Standalone (or SA) 5G, the limits of LTE are no longer in play. Keep in mind that your carrier will need to support 5G SA, and Apple warns that enabling SA at this early stage may cause degraded performance.

Apple Music updates

Apple Music gets some noteworthy updates in iOS 14.5, headlined by a new “Made For You” section under the Library tab. Made For You houses all of the algorithmic-curated music suggestions that are normally found within playlists like Favorites Mix, Chill Mix, and New Music Mix within the Listen Now tab.

 

 

 

 

Another handy feature found in iOS 14.5 is the inclusion of release dates for all music content featured on Apple Music. Prior versions of iOS would showcase release info, but in this latest beta version of iOS, users are treated with the exact release month, day, and year.

Users will also be happy to know that the scrolling metadata view on the Now Playing Lock Screen interface has now returned. This is a big improvement over the truncated metadata view that’s been around in the last few versions.

Reminders app enhancements

It’s crazy that we’ve not been able to sort Reminders based on parameters like modification date or title up until now, but at least we finally receive such features in iOS 14.5. Users can still sort reminder lists manually, but now there are several metadata sorting options, along with ascending and descending preferences.

The ability to directly print a reminders list joins the updated sorting options, allowing users to quickly send a list to a configured AirPrint printer.

Updated Podcast app

The stock Podcasts app gets lots of subtle changes and enhancements alongside a bigger update to the look and feel of the official show page for each podcast. New enhancements include a full-bleed header with color-matched backgrounds and a refreshed Library page with new glyphs.

 

 

 

 

Apple Fitness+ Workouts AirPlay 2 support

AirPlay 2 compatibility comes to Apple Fitness+ workouts, allowing users to stream workouts directly to an AirPlay 2-compatible set-top box or television. The problem with this method, as opposed to just playing on an Apple TV or iPad, is that you lose on-screen metric support. But that might not be a huge deal since metric details remain readily available on your Apple Watch.

Maps app redesigned guides

Apple has redesigned the Guides feature on the Maps app, which now includes a full-bleed header, redesigned buttons, and beautiful animations when minimizing and maximizing each guide.

 

 

 

 

PS5 / Xbox Series X controller support

Support for next-generation console controllers, including the Playstation 5 Dual Sense controller and the Xbox Series X controller, is now available in 14.5. Next-gen controller support is a welcome new addition for controller-compatible Apple Arcade games, and for taking advantage of console-centric remote play features.

Dedicated Search tab in News app

Similar to the Search tab in the Music app and TV app, the News app gains a dedicated search interface for quickly finding channels, topics, or stories.

Siri interface updates

Those using the Type to Siri accessibility option will notice an updated interface that no longer opens to a dedicated Siri screen, allowing the user to maintain context of their current position in iOS. This update is similar to the changes first implemented in iOS 14 when invoking Siri using voice. You’ll also find an updated interface that appears when sending iMessages via Siri.

 

 

 

 

Apple Card updates

Although these updates are not-yet user facing, we’ve also highlighted a couple of forthcoming changes related to Apple Card:

  • Apple Card Family feature for multi-user accounts
  • New financial health features coming to the Wallet app

❤ Second report says iOS 15 to drop support for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE 2016 and more

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It’s been two years since we unveiled the list of Apple devices that will receive the next major update. After iOS 13 and then iOS 14, it’s time to talk about iOS 15. On which iPhone, iPod or iPad can we install iOS 15 and iPadOS 15?

If iOS 14 had rolled over the same iPhones and iPads  as iOS 13 (like iOS 12 and iOS 11), Apple is expected to remove five models this year, split between smartphones and tablets. Here is a first list of Apple devices that will host  iOS 15 beta next June, gleaned once again from our developer friend at Apple and who works in particular on the Plans app. Obviously, needless to say that the  iPhone 13  will be delivered directly with iOS 15 and an A15 chip. But for the others, there will be unhappy customers because Apple will have to part with certain models in order to facilitate the deployment of new products and to better unify its fleet.

 

 

 

 

French publication iPhoneSoft says that the information is coming from within Apple (via Apple Translate):

Here is a first list of apple devices that will host iOS 15 beta next June, once again gleaned from our developer friend at Apple and who notably officiates on the Plans app.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were originally introduced in September of 2015, followed by the iPhone SE in March of 2016. The devices were incredibly popular and have received over four years of software updates from Apple.

With the iPhone 12 mini and the second-generation iPhone SE, Apple now sells two modern devices that match the form factor of the iPhone 6s design. The second-generation iPhone SE is actually nearly identical to the iPhone 6s in terms of design, but with the modern A13 processor inside. The iPhone 12 mini is physically smaller, but offers a bigger display because of its edge-to-edge design, alongside the A14 processor and an improved camera system.

Not compatible with iOS 15:

  • iPhone 6s an 6s Plus
  • iPhone SE 2016

That lines up with the report we saw last November from The Verifier. But going beyond that information, iPhoneSoft says that iOS 15 will also “probably not be available” on:

  • iPad mini 4
  • iPad Air 2
  • iPad 5

Here’s a look at what devices could work with the iOS/iPadOS 15.

Likely compatible with iOS 15:

  • 2021 iPhone lineup
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPod touch (7th generation)

and for iPad:

  • 2021 iPad lineup
  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro
  • 9.7, 10.5, and 11-inch iPad Pro
  • iPad Air 3
  • iPad Air 4
  • iPad 6/7/8
  • iPad mini 5

❤ iOS 14 beta features and changes

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In our first hands-on iOS 14 video, we’ll step through over 250 changes and features, including all of the aforementioned QOL improvements such as Picture in Picture, Widgets, App Library, Compact call interface, and more.

Picture in Picture

new feature in iOS 14 is Picture in Picture video.

Picture in Picture is a huge convenience feature. It allows me to consume videos while chatting in iMessage or while browsing in Safari. I especially like that it allows me to watch YouTube how-to videos while jotting down notes in the Notes app.

 

 

 

Hands-on with 250 + iOS 14 beta features ( 1HR VIDEO )

 

 

Compact Call interface

In bringing a compact incoming call interface to iOS 14, Apple has addressed perhaps one of the most requested quality of life features for the iPhone.

 

 

 

 

In previous versions of iOS, receiving an incoming call would present a full-screen call interface and interrupt your current task. It was a jarring experience that never fully got used to and it made to dislike receiving incoming phone calls.

In iOS 14, incoming phone calls are relegated to a small banner at the top of the interface. This allows you to keep reading, or browsing without worrying about being ambushed by an incoming call.

Compact Siri

Like the compact call interface, compact Siri allows users to interface with the virtual assistant without interrupting whatever current task you’re engaged in. Siri is now displayed as an overlay at the bottom of the screen, with Siri results appearing as a significantly less conspicuous banner at the top of the screen.

 

 

 

 

App Library

Apple’s App Library is another big win for iPhone users who have long lamented over the state of app management on iOS. Instead of being forced into adopting page after page of apps and folders, users can now add and remove app pages at will.

 

 

 

 

Regardless of what’s displayed on the traditional Home screen pages, the App Library is where all of the apps installed on your iPhone reside. There’s even a handy alphabetical list of all of the apps currently installed on your iOS device.

Improved Search

Search in iOS 14 is a big improvement over its predecessors, bringing smarter search results and launcher-like functionality to native iOS. New features include as-you-type suggestions and the ability to press the “go” button to take action and launch websites, web searches, and apps.

For references, here’s a list of everything included in our iOS 14 beta features video walkthrough:

Initial setup

  • Downloading app data

Home screen

  • Slide through app pages
  • Enter edit mode from anywhere
  • New minus indicator for deleting apps
  • Edit Home screen pages
  • Six new iOS 14 wallpapers

App Library

  • Remove any app from Home screen
  • Automatic categorization
  • Suggestions
  • Widgets on Home screen
  • Edit a widget
  • Siri Suggestions widget
  • Differently sized widgets
  • Widget stacks
  • Edit a widget stack
  • Stack multiple weather widgets
  • Smart stack

Search

  • As-you-type search suggestions
  • Quick launcher
  • In-app search
  • Web search
  • Updated Siri Suggestions UI
  • Redesigned Siri Knowledge layout

Picture in Picture

  • Enable Picture in Picture
  • Customize and control Picture in Picture
  • Settings > General > Picture in Picture

Siri

  • Compact Siri UI
  • Send audio messages
  • Share ETA
  • Updated Siri Settings > Suggestions on Lock screen
  • Updated Siri Settings > Siri Feedback
  • Updated Siri Settings > Suggestions when Sharing
  • Updated Siri Settings > In Search settings
  • Updated Siri Settings > App Clips

Privacy

  • Manage app tracking
  • Approximate Location
  • Limited Photos library access
  • Recording/microphone indicator
  • Recently used indicator in Control Center
  • Notification when apps access clipboard
  • Privacy > Local Network
  • Use Private Address

Markup

  • New colors button
  • New eyedropper tool
  • Colors: Grid, Spectrum, Sliders
  • Opacity
  • Hexadecimal colors
  • Save colors as favorites
  • Shape recognition

Settings

  • Long press back button to go back levels
  • Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock
  • Settings > General > Customize Automatic Updates
  • Settings > TV > Cellular Streaming > Automatic Optimized based on data plan… Settings > iCloud > Media & Purchases
  • Rename Bluetooth devices
  • Search bar added to iPhone Storage
  • New Glyph when Bluetooth devices connected
  • AirPods now have their info in iOS Bluetooth Settings
  • All-new Field Test app

Family sharing

  • Family sharing shows avatars of all members
  • New Family Sharing Layout shows when joined, role, and access
  • “Shared with your Family” instead of shared features
  • Invite member now uses Share Sheet
  • Apple TV Channels are broken up individually
  • Ask To Buy
  • New Screen Time UI

Keyboard

  • Emoji search

Control Center

  • Updated Camera app glyphs
  • Home app CC toggle removed
  • Dynamic Home toggles added
  • Sound Recognition toggle
  • Hearing toggle shows decibel rating
  • Updated Control Center Settings

Accessibility

  • Headphone Accommodations
  • Accessibility Settings
  • VoiceOver
  • Magnifier
  • Spoken Content
  • Touch
  • Switch Control
  • Side Button
  • Audio/Visual
  • Siri
  • Accessibility Shortcut

Phone

  • Compact interface
  • Third-party VoIP calls compact interface
  • New audio picker
  • Updated tables and buttons in contacts
  • New contact photo options camera, photos, emoji, text
  • Updated Groups in contacts
  • Updated Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls
  • Updated Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown/Blocked/SMS call reporting

Messages

  • Pinned conversations
  • Now typing indicator in conversation list
  • Mentions
  • Inline replies
  • New contact photo avatar layout for group messages
  • Set group photo and name
  • Edit button replaces action button
  • Hide Alerts and Delete alerts changed to glyphs
  • Updated Detail view (Name, buttons, photos and links history)
  • Updated Audio Call UI
  • Move between 3D effects by sliding finger
  • Shooting star effect removed
  • New Memoji and Memoji Sticker icons
  • New hairstyles
  • New headwear styles
  • Face coverings
  • More age options
  • New Memoji stickers

Maps

  • Updated route UI buttons
  • Cycling
  • Guides
  • Updated Maps Settings > Cycling
  • Updated Maps Settings > Navigation & Guidance
  • Other upcoming Maps features

Translate

  • Voice translation
  • Conversation mode
  • Attention mode
  • Text translation
  • Favorites
  • On-device translation settings
  • Dictionary
  • Keyboard automatically added when typing a foreign language

Home

  • Redesigned UI
  • Suggested automations
  • Home controls
  • Adaptive Lighting for smart light bulbs
  • Face Recognition for video cameras and doorbells
  • Activity Zones for video cameras and doorbells
  • Recording options

Safari

  • Web page translation
  • Website Privacy Report
  • Performance
  • Password monitoring

App Store

  • App details
  • App Store search typo suggestion
  • Shared in-app purchases for third-party apps
  • Updated App Store settings

App Clips

  • App Clips

Apple Arcade

  • Continue playing
  • Filter all games
  • Friends suggestions
  • Achievements
  • Game Center in-game dashboard

Camera

  • Updated quick action shortcut glyphs
  • Improved shot-to-shot performance
  • QuickTake video on iPhone XR and iPhone XS
  • Quick toggles in Video mode available to all devices
  • New chevron button for settings
  • Updated Night mode capture experience
  • Exposure compensation control
  • Capture burst photos and QuickTake video with volume buttons
  • Mirror photos taken on front camera
  • QR code reading enhancements
  • Updated Camera settings

FaceTime

  • Compact mode
  • Improved video quality
  • Updated FaceTime settings
  • Sign language prominence
  • Eye contact
  • Animoji renamed Memoji

Files

  • APFS encrypted drive support
  • Updated sidebar
  • More consistent glyphs
  • New action button for easy folder and file management
  • Now sort and change list view when searching
  • New Shared Documents folder

Health

  • Customized sleep schedule
  • Wind Down for sleep
  • Sleep mode
  • New Health data types
  • Updated profile page
  • Health Checklist
  • Hearing health

Clock

  • New system-wide time picker
  • Bedtime removed
  • Change Sleep Mode alarm on one-time basis

Mail

  • VIP Star color now gold and no more separator
  • Mark shortcut now features flag
  • New accounts setting location

Measure

  • Updated quick action Level and Measure glyph

Magnifier

  • Updated Magnifier app

Music

  • Listen Now
  • Updated now playing background
  • Updated album page
  • Autoplay
  • Improved search
  • Library filtering
  • Scrubber when in lyrics view

News

  • Dark Articles in Dark Mode

Notes

  • No more textured paper background
  • New table view for list of notes
  • Enhanced actions menu
  • Collapsible Pinned section
  • Top Hits in search
  • New headings for formatting
  • Quick styles
  • Enhanced scanning

Photos

  • New actions button
  • Filter and sort
  • Easy, fluid navigation
  • Zoom in further on photos
  • Add context to photos and videos with captions
  • Memories enhancements
  • Redesigned image picker in apps
  • Recently deleted photos now displayed in reverse
  • Less intrusive “Rendering Video” message

Podcasts

  • Smarter Listen Now

Reminders

  • Assign reminders
  • New reminders from the lists screen
  • Enhanced calendar picker
  • Revamped Details view with colors and glyphs
  • Edit multiple reminders at once
  • Personalized lists with emoji and new symbols
  • New Assigned to Me list
  • Organize smart lists
  • Improved search
  • Settings > Reminders > Assignment Notifications

Shortcuts

  • Show on Apple Watch
  • New Shortcuts Widget
  • Brighter colors
  • New Automation Triggers
  • Time of day recurrence
  • New actions

Books

  • Updated Books settings

Game Center

  • User details at top
  • Friend Suggestions
  • Achievements By Game
  • Profile Privacy

Voice Memos

  • Light recording button area in light mode
  • Enhance recording
  • Favorites
  • Smart Folders
  • Folders

FindMy

  • Will integrate with third parties

Weather

  • Next-hour precipitation
  • Air Quality meter
  • Multi-day precipitation forecast
  • Slide between locations
  • View locations without adding

Fitness

  • Renamed from Activity to Fitness
  • Consolidated Summary tab

❤ iOS 12.4.6 Update Available for Older iPhone and iPad Models

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iOS 12.4.6

 

 

Apple has released iOS 12.4.6 for older model iPhone and iPad devices that are not able to run iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4.

The iOS 12.4.6 is said to include important security updates and thus is recommended for eligible users to download and install onto their devices. No new features are expected to be included with iOS 12.4.6.

Devices eligible for the iOS 12.4.6 update include iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPod touch 6th generation, iPad Air 1, iPad Mini 2, and iPad Mini 3. Newer iPhone and iPad models are able to download iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 instead.

 

How to Update to iOS 12.4.6

 

Before anything else, backup the iPhone or iPad to iCloud, iTunes, or to MacOS before beginning any system software update. Failure to backup could lead to data loss.

The easiest way for most users to download iOS 12.4.6 is through the Software Update mechanism in Settings app on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch :

 

  1. Open the “Settings” app
  2. Go to “General” and then choose “Software Update”
  3. Choose to “Download and Install” iOS 12.4.6

 

iOS 12.4.6 will download and install automatically, requiring a device reboot to complete. When the installation has finished, the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will automatically boot itself back up and be usable again as normal.

Release notes accompanying the iOS 12.4.6 update download are very brief stating that it “provides important security updates” and is therefore recommended for all users who are eligible for the update.

More advanced users can also choose to update iPhone or iPad manually by using IPSW as detailed here.

 

iOS 12.4.6 IPSW Download Links

 

Separately, Apple has also released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 for Mac, along with Security Update 2020-002 for macOS Mojave and High Sierra, iPadOS 13.4 for newer iPad, iOS 13.4 for newer iPhone, along with updates for tvOS and watchOS.

❤ How to Delete iPhone and iPad Backups from MacOS Catalina with Finder

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MacOS Catalina, iPadOS 13, and iOS 13

 

 

Need to clear up some disk space or get rid of some old iPhone or iPad backups on a Mac? With the latest versions of MacOS, managing iOS and iPadOS device backups is done entirely in Finder, including deleting and removing device backups.

Arguably the safest and most thorough way of backing up an iPhone or iPad is to do an encrypted backup via Mac Finder. When the backup is complete you’ll have a copy of all of your data on your computer, complete with encrypted keychain contents. But it all takes up space that you might want to reclaim. As you can imagine, doing a full backup of your iPhone or iPad can take a lot of space. That’s fine if you’re lucky enough to be using a Mac with a multi-terabyte SSD. But most of us aren’t, so we need a way to trip the amount of data used by backups. We need to delete old ones. And in macOS Catalina, that’s a whole new process compared to deleting backups with iTunes. As you’ll see, removing backups this way is similar, but since iTunes is no more in modern macOS versions, it’s obviously a bit different and using a different process.

Here’s how to go about deleting old iPhone or iPad backups in macOS Catalina.

 

How to Delete iOS & iPadOS Device Backups from MacOS Finder in Catalina

 

This assumes you have made a backup of iPhone or iPad to macOS before, if not there will not be any backup to remove.

 

  • Plug your iPhone or iPad into your Mac using a USB cable.
  • Open a Finder window by clicking its icon in the Dock and click your iPhone or iPad in the sidebar.
  • Make sure that the “General” tab is selected and then click “Manage Backups.” You’ll find it at the very bottom of the window.

 

 

Click manage backups

 

 

  • Click to select the backup that you want to delete and then click “Delete Backup.”

 

 

 

 

  • You’ll need to confirm that you want to delete the selected backup before the action is carried out.

 

The selected backups will be deleted.

Depending on the size of the device backups you removed, you can possibly get a ton more space on your Mac drive, whether it’s a hard disk or SSD, just by removing backups this way. This is particularly nice to do with old device backups that are no longer needed.

Of course you don’t want to delete the only copy of a device backup you have, so be sure you have a backup of the iPhone or iPad somewhere before deleting one from the Mac.

As a bonus, you’ll still have these backups safe and sound if you’re using Time Machine, assuming you use that feature to backup the entire Mac anyway. You can then go about restoring the backup if you still need it, depending on how much time has passed and how long Time Machine keeps files around. Another handy trick for redundant backups is to manually copy a copy of the backed up devices to other external storage mediums, like an SD card, USB flash drive, or external hard drive, which you can then refer to if needed.

Using a Mac is just one way of backing up your iPhone or iPad. You can also use a Windows PC with iTunes if you want to. If you’d rather not have to plug them into a computer at all, you can use iCloud for backups instead as well. With iCloud, your device will back itself up overnight and you won’t need to connect to a computer to restore anything, either. And just like the Mac and iTunes approaches, you can also delete backups from iCloud too.

Finder in MacOS handles all device management now that iTunes used to, and that includes not only device backups but also syncing music to iPhone or iPad in MacOS with the Finder too, along with other device management options. Basically all that used to be device management in iTunes is now in Finder.

❤ How to Disable URL Link Previews in Messages for iOS & MacOS

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The Messages app in newer releases of iOS and MacOS will attempt to render a small preview of any webpage URL or link that is shared within the Messages app. Usually the link preview will pull the title of the article or webpage, an image, and the domain of the URL being shared, all in a little compact thumbnail preview seen in the Messages thread on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The Message link previews are useful to many people, but some users may not like the URL previews, and some more cautious users may prefer to see the full URL of a link at all times, especially before clicking on it.

We’ll show you a few tricks to disable the link previews of URLs sent and received in the Messages app of iOS and MacOS.

First, if you’re looking for a switch or setting for this, you won’t find one because it does not exist. So be aware that the approaches covered here are effectively workarounds, as there is no method of disabling the URL link previews in Messages app completely, either on the Mac, iPhone, or iPad. But with that said, you can effectively disable URL link previews in Messages on a per-message basis by using a few text tricks.

 

How to Prevent URL Link Previews in Messages for iOS and Mac OS

 

This comes down to a simple text trick. Essentially, you need to wrap the URL in text. You can do that in several different ways:

 

Option 1: Put the link in a sentence, or between words

 

  • Put a URL in the middle of a sentence like this http://osxdaily.com and then share it as usual

Simply placing the link being sent through Messages in between words or in a sentence will remove the message preview on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just note that the words or text must appear on both sides of the URL to work as intended. Basically anything like “words URL words” will do the job and disable the Message URL preview, and instead show the full URL.

 

Option 2: Place periods on both sides of the link being shared

 

Just wrap the URL in periods and send the link as usual. This is just a variation of the above trick but rather than placing the URL in a sentence or between words, you’re placing the URL between periods.

 

 

 

 

 

Interestingly, if you use periods on both sides of the URL, then Messages in both iOS and MacOS will strip the periods out, as long as they surround a complete URL like so:

.http://osxdaily.com/.

This means that, once the message with the URL is sent, it will appear as so:

http://osxdaily.com/

And yes, without the iMessage preview.

While the above screenshots focus on the iPhone and iPad by demonstrating the iOS Messages app, the tricks work identically on the Messages app for Mac, where the same techniques will disable the URL preview on the Mac side of things too (for both sending and receiving). The screenshot below demonstrates this with a link preview, as well as a link without the URL preview on the Mac:

 

 

 

 

And note this is NOT the same as disabling message previews with Notifications in iOS lock screens or MacOS, which is a completely separate feature that disables the preview text of a message

By the way, if you’re interested in seeing the full link in Messages, you probably also would prefer to see the full URL of a link in Safari on Mac too, which is curiously not the default.

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