The free iOS 12 Shortcuts app is now available on the App Store. The universal app replaces the automation app Workflow, which Apple purchased in 2017.
Apple’s Shortcuts app available on App Store
Apple releases new HomePod software update
On Monday, Apple pushed out a new HomePod software update. It arrives within the iOS 12 release for iPhone and iPad.
How to use all the new watchOS 5 features on Apple Watch
In this article, you'll learn how to install the update and take advantage of the watchOS 5 features, including Walkie-Talkie, activity competitions, and more.
First announced in June, watchOS 5 brings significant new features to the table, including Walkie-Talkie, Activity Competitions, Podcasts, among others. There is also an expanded Siri watch face and four new watch faces.
Apple brings tvOS 12 to Apple TV
It's official. Apple has released the tvOS 12 update for Apple TV. The release is mostly minor, although it does offer one important new feature for film aficionados, the introduction of Dolby Atmos support.
The new update, with a build number of 16J364, includes:
Dolby AtmosAlong with support for Dolby Atmos, Apple promises to add the most extensive collection of Dolby Atmos-supported movies beginning this fall.
Once tvOS 12 has been installed, you can set up Dolby Atmos on your Apple TV by going into the Settings app under Video & Audio.
Other new featuresTvOS 12 also introduces new aerial screensavers in partnership with the International Space Station. Additionally, existing screensavers now include location information to let you know where each has been captured.
You can download and install tvOS 12 by visiting the Settings app on your device.
1) On Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation), go to Settings > System > Software Updates and select Update Software.
2) Select Download and Install. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Don't disconnect or unplug your Apple TV until the upgrade completes.
3) Wait for the update to install.
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Apple releases watchOS 5 for Apple Watch
On Monday, Apple released watchOS 5 for Apple Watch. The update, first announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, is available over-the-air.
Apple releases iOS 12 to the public
Apple has officially released iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad. The update, which was announced in June, went through 12 developer betas and one gold master version before arriving for the public.
Why iOS keyboard offers “ducking” suggestions & never assists you in typing obscenities
Ken Kocienda, the former Apple engineer who wrote the original iPhone keyboard with the dictionary, auto-correct and other features, says blocking suggestions for any swear words that the user might type was a necessary tradeoff that the team simply had to make.
How to export notes from Evernote on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Evernote is a robust note-taking application with availability across multiple platforms, but it does have its limitations. For instance, the Evernote Basic plan only allows you to use the app on two devices for free. So, maybe you’ve decided to use another app in addition to Evernote. Or, maybe the time comes when you want to switch to a different note-taking app completely.
You can easily export notes from Evernote to a file that can then be imported to another note-taking application, and here’s how.
LendMyPhone brings Guest Mode-like functionality to iOS 11
Macs come with a Guest Mode right from the factory, but the iPhone and iPad do not. This becomes an issue when you’re asked to share your device with friends and family, as it puts your own privacy at risk.
But all these concerns stop a new jailbreak tweak called LendMyPhone by iOS developer Luke Muris, which brings a well-planned Guest Mode to jailbroken handsets.
These jailbreak tweaks extend Dark Mode to the web pages you visit
Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks have become severely cliché in the modern jailbreak community, but a pair of new tweaks dubbed Deluminator by iOS developer FoxfortMobile and Nebula by iOS developers Squ1dd13 and Muirey03 finally offer something unique in the Dark Mode space.
While the majority available Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks concentrate on transforming the aesthetic of app user interfaces, Deluminator and Nebula instead focus on the web pages you load in your iPhone or iPad’s mobile web browser.
Wallpapers for iPhone Xs and iPhone Xr
On Wednesday, September 12, Apple announced the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone Xr. As always, Apple included amazing advertising wallpapers to showcase the devices in the hands on area after the presentation and also on the website.
With some quick handiwork from both @AR72014 and @Sniper_GER, the images have been grabbed from the official advertising imagery. You don't have to wait or even order a device to grab the entire series of iPhone XS wallpapers or iPhone Xr wallpapers.
Cabello, NavAway, SafeShutdown, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend
Having the power to modify your iOS 11 device outside of Apple’s parameters is the primary reason to use the Electra jailbreak. For those that are already using it, finding exciting add-ons to install can be challenging.
In this roundup, we’ll help you discover new jailbreak tweaks and add-ons for your handset by consolidating all the previous week’s releases into one post. This roundup will encompass all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia from September 10th to September 16th.