Apple releases iOS 12.1.4 to fix rogue FaceTime bug
Apple released iOS 12.1.4 this morning to fix the rogue FaceTime bug that allowed user to gain access to the microphone and camera of another iPhone.
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Apple rolls out iOS 12.1.3 update - download it now!
Apple today released iOS 12.1.3, the newest version of its software for iPhone and iPad. This is the fifth major update of iOS 12 designed to improve the user experience. Here’s a complete breakdown of all that’s new with iOS 12.1.3: – Fixes an issue in Messages that could impact scrolling through photos in the Details view – Addresses an issue where photos could have striped...
Your iPhone X Might Seem Slower After Latest iOS Update
In 2017, Apple was at the center of controversy after it was discovered the company was throttling older iPhones. Apple explained that it did so in an effort to protect devices from unexpectedly shutting down as their batteries degraded. The controversy eventually lead to Apple introducing a Battery Health feature in iOS, providing users with more transparent information about their...
Apple is Releasing a Huge iPhone Update Tomorrow
Apple officially confirmed it will release iOS 12.1 for the iPhone and iPad tomorrow, the same day it is holding a special event where it is going to unveil, among other things, a new iPad Pro. iOS 12.1 has been in the works since iOS 12 debuted in September to fix multiple issues that have dogged the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR while adding a ton of new features. The biggest bug fix is...
ChargeGate - Apple Faces New Issue as Users Report Charging Issues
A new charging issue is surfacing with Apple products following the release of iOS 12. The biggest piece of the puzzle, however, is that it seems completely random which devices it hits. Over the past week, an issue has been quietly surfacing in the Apple forums about an issue with charging devices. As time has progressed, comments on the issue – taking on the name of “ChargeGate” –...
iOS 12 Brings Super Useful Keyboard Cursor Feature to All iPhones
When Apple introduced 3D Touch in 2015, one of the best ways it implemented the technology was in the keyboard. Users could firmly press anywhere on the keyboard and it would in turn provide a trackpad, making precise selection much easier. It is an under-the-radar feature that is super useful, and now users of non-3D Touch iPhones can enjoy the feature. With the release of iOS 12,...
How to Master Apple's Screen Time Feature in iOS 12
We could all spend a little less time on our smartphones. In an age where our devices are with us all day, every day, we’re more reliant on them than ever before. If you don’t have the willpower to limit your usage—I can admit I have a problem—Apple’s new Screen Time feature in iOS 12 can help. When you update your device to iOS 12, you’ll find a new feature in your Settings menu....
How to Add a Second Face to Face ID in iOS 12
Without question, one of the biggest features Apple added with iOS 12 is the ability to add a second face to Face ID. The facial recognition biometric sensor first introduced with the iPhone X proved to be a big hit with consumers, but that didn't mean it was perfect. One feature users missed about Touch ID was the ability to register multiple fingerprints. With Face ID, iPhone X...
How to Download iOS 12 on Your Apple Device
Apple on Monday released iOS 12 to the public after months of beta updates. The major update brings along a ton of new features that continue to flesh out the iPhone and iPad experience. In case you are unfamiliar with these new features, you can read more about it here. iOS 12 is an important update for Apple because it aims to improve the overall experience of the software, doing...
How to Use Apple's Powerful New Shortcuts App in iOS 12
In addition to releasing new software for millions of iPhones, Apple also rolled out a new app called Shortcuts, which can be found in the App Store. The service replaces the Workflow app that Apple acquired months ago, and works similarly to If This Then That. As Apple describes it, Shortcuts delivers a "much faster way to get things done with the ability for any app to work with Siri...