Apple

Thirteen features iOS 13 and iPadOS ‘borrowed’ from the jailbreak community

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 8, 2019

At WWDC 2019, Apple introduced both iOS 13 and iPadOS, each of which sim to significantly augment the features available on Apple’s mobile device lineup. But like most annual upgrades to iOS, it’s clear that Apple received inspiration for new features from the jailbreak community, which continues to tweak Apple’s mobile operating system to this very day.

In this piece, we’ll discuss thirteen new features from Apple’s upcoming iOS 13 and iPadOS mobile operating systems that the jailbreak community had first.

watchOS 6 introduces Cycle Tracking to the Apple Watch

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

Health and fitness has been a major focal point for Apple for quite some time, especially as it relates to the features baked into several of its products. That remains the case with watchOS 6, the newest version of the mobile operating system for the Apple Watch, which introduces Cycle Tracking to the mix.

iOS 13 brings swiping, Memoji stickers, new shortcuts and more to the iPhone keyboard

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 7, 2019

The system keyboard in iOS 13 has gained swipe typing, a dedicated Emoji key and more.

‘Find My’ in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina makes it easier to find the people and devices that matter to you

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

One of the many new announcements Apple made at this year's WWDC keynote was a change to the "Find My" service. The company has officially merged its two previous versions of the app into one, and made it even more useful and powerful as a result.

macOS Catalina lets you approve even more with Apple Watch

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

The Apple Watch is already a worthwhile tool that allows owners to unlock their Mac for quick and easy access. It also allows owners to authenticate an Apple Pay purchase. But now that particular feature is broadening.

iPadOS brings external drive support, iCloud folder sharing, ZIP, Column view, keyboard shortcuts and more to the Files app

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 29, 2020

iPadOS brings a bunch of welcome feature additions to the Files app.

Siri sounds more natural and learns new skills in iOS 13

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

During its keynote for the latest Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple took some time on stage to talk about some key changes coming to Siri, the digital personal assistant that links so many of Apple's different services.

macOS Catalina brings Screen Time to Mac

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

Screen Time was introduced in iOS not too long ago, and the app, while it has its limitations, is a solid foundation for a tool that allows users to control app and device usage on their iOS devices. For parents, it's an easy, built-in way to help monitor and control their child's usage, too. And now Screen Time is coming to Mac.

watchOS 6 introduces Audiobooks, Calculator, and other apps to Apple Watch

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

At this year's WWDC keynote, Apple took some time to talk about the next stage of life for watchOS and the Apple Watch. Introducing watchOS 6 with plenty of new features, Apple is finally also adding a few oft-requested first-party apps to the smartwatch lineup, including the Calculator app.

Maps in iOS 13 gets more realistic details, Look Around, Collections, flight status, and more

Evan Selleck ∙ June 7, 2019

One of the biggest changes Apple made with iOS 13 was to Maps. The company announced this year, during the WWDC keynote, that it was bringing new realistic details to the service, while also adding new features that make using Maps even more enjoyable -- and useful.

iOS 13 lets apps simultaneously snap photos, video, audio and depth from multiple mics & cameras

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 7, 2019

iOS 13 brings a feature allowing camera apps to simultaneously capture photos, video, audio, depth and metadata like objects and faces from multiple cameras and microphones.

Powerbeats Pro gets the teardown treatment, earns low repairability score

Evan Selleck ∙ June 6, 2019

Back in May, the Apple-owned Beats brand officially launched a pair of new "totally wireless" earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro. These share some of the primary, and most appealing features of Apple's truly wireless AirPods, but lean towards users who want headphones that will last through a workout.