iPhone XS-iPhone XR comparison: what’s the difference?

If you're in the market for the largest iPhone ever made, the choice is clear; you should buy a 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max. However, if size isn't as important as a factor, you have two options this year. You can buy the 5.8-inch iPhone XS or choose the 6.1-inch iPhone XR. Here's a look at the key differences and similarities between both handsets. 

Apple’s assigning device trust ratings based on our phone call and email habits

The recently released iOS 12 software update is packed with new features. One of those features, however, was never highlighted when iOS 12 was first announced in June, nor is it being promoted on Apple's iOS 12 page. Instead, it's only mentioned on the company's updated iTunes policy page. The feature is an all-new device trust rating that Apple's assigning to everyone who uses an iPhone to make purchases.

How to use AutoFill Passwords with third-party password managers on iPhone and iPad

Password autofill options on iPhone showing third-party password manager apps

Passwords saved in iCloud Keychain automatically appear as an autofill option when you're logging in to an app or website. However, if you use third-party password managers like 1Password, Dashlane, LastPass, or something else, then you have to allow filling in details from these apps before you can quickly pop your credentials while logging in.

This tutorial shows you how to enable and use the AutoFill Passwords feature with third-party password manager apps on your iPhone and iPad.

Video: Attention to detail—how Apple created a suite of dynamic motion faces for the watch

The gorgeous new motion faces in watchOS 5—Fire, Vapor, Water and Liquid Metal—are more special than Apple let on during the keynote. Surprisingly, they're not rendered or created using computer graphics. The attention to detail matters always so small wonder Apple has recorded them in a real studio where they set things on fire and used real water and vapor elements.

This tweak automatically dismisses Siri when she sits idle for too long

Depending on how you use Siri throughout your workflow, you might find a new free jailbreak tweak called AutoDismissSiri by iOS developer Andreas Henriksson to be an advantageous supplement to your jailbroken handset.

Just as the tweak’s name implies, AutoDismissSiri adds a timeout period to the Siri interface. That said, if Siri would idle on your device for a specific amount of time, then the interface closes automatically.