Apple today released fourth developer betas for the upcoming iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 and tvOS 12.2 updates (public betas should be arriving shortly).
Apple seeds beta 4 of iOS 12.2, macOS Mojave 10.14.4, watchOS 5.2 & tvOS 12.2
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According to Apple, 80 percent of compatible devices are now running iOS 12
According to fresh figures that were published on Apple's App Store dashboard for developers yesterday, iOS 12, the company's latest and greatest mobile operating system, is now running on 80 percent of all active iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices in the wild.
How to close just the tabs you searched for in Safari on iPhone and iPad
In this tutorial, we will share a hidden tip that lets you search for specific open tabs in Safari and close all matching options in one swoop.
Siri in iOS 12.2 can recommend relevant Today at Apple sessions on the Lock screen
Starting with iOS 12.2, Siri can recommend Today at Apple sessions that are relevant to you, right on the Lock screen, based on your interests as well as Safari and app usage. These are in addition to the existing, not-so-smart recommendations available within the Apple Store app.
Facebook promises a prompt fix for WhatsApp’s Face/Touch ID vulnerability
WhatsApp recently brought an optional feature for locking your chats with Face ID or Touch ID, requiring a positive biometric scan to unlock the app, but it can be bypassed through iOS's system-wide Share sheets. Facebook is aware of the problem and has promised a prompt fix.
iOS 12.2 brings new discount options for auto-renewing subscriptions
App makers will soon be able to offer subscription discounts on a broader basis thanks to a brand-new API in iOS 12.2 beta 3, which dropped earlier today.
Third betas of iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2 and tvOS 12.2 are now available for testing
Apple today seeded third betas for the upcoming iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2 and tvOS 12.2 software updates to its registered developers and members of the Apple Developer Program. The latest releases, sans the watchOS beta, should launch shortly for public beta testers. In case you've been wondering, public betas are generally identical to developer betas.
Kuo also expects a new iPod touch with a faster chip to launch in 2019
A reliable analyst has predicted that Apple will refresh the iPod touch line this year with a faster chip, but don't keep your fingers crossed for a major overhaul of the media player.
The iOS 12.1.4 update makes it easier to manage app subscriptions
A small yet important tweak in iOS 12.1.4 has made managing subscriptions for iPhone and iPad apps a lot more discoverable than before.
Pixelmator for iOS now supports 2018 iPad Pro resolutions & Apple Pencil 2 double-tap gesture
The iOS edition of Pixelmator, a Photoshop alternative, yesterday added support for the new 2018 iPad Pro display sizes and the double-tap gesture for Apple Pencil 2 in the latest update.
How to infinitely zoom in the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad
The Photos app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch contains a weird bug, one we hope Apple never fixes, that makes it possible to zoom in on a photo beyond the visibility threshold.
Apple has also fixed a previously unidentified Live Photos vulnerability in FaceTime
In addition to resolving the catastrophic eavesdropping issue with group FaceTime, Apple has also uncovered—and fixed!—a vulnerability in the Live Photos feature within FaceTime.