iOS 12

Apple to undercut popular law-enforcement tool to unlock iPhones

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ June 13, 2018

Apple remains committed to user privacy. So much so, it's about to severely curtail a popular way law enforcement agencies crack iOS devices.

How to create and use Memoji and Animoji on iPhone or iPad

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated February 6, 2024

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create, use, and edit Memoji and Animoji on your iPhone or iPad to spice up your conversations.

Boosting iPad productivity with one-fingered app switching & other multitasking gestures

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 27, 2018

For the sake of consistency, iOS supports iPhone X-style multitasking gestures on iPad. With them, you can interact with multiple apps on the Apple tablet by using new gestures in iOS 12 designed to replace the key functions of the incredibly versatile Home button.

On iOS 12, Notification and Control Center come down with Reachability as they should

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 12, 2018

Apple plucked a lot of low-hanging fruit in iOS 12.

Apple Books in iOS 12 celebrates the world of reading

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ June 12, 2018

On Tuesday, Apple offered more information on the iOS 12 Apple Books app that arrives this fall. First announced at last week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the refreshed app replaces iBooks on both iPhone and iPad.

How to retry Face ID following a failed facial scan on the Lock screen

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 6, 2024

The September 2018 release of the iOS 12 software update brought an easier way for iPhone owners to retry Face ID following an unsuccessful unlock attempt on the Lock screen.

iOS 12 brings fast app switching to iPad with the convenient one-finger multitasking gesture

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 11, 2018

iOS 12 turns your iPad into an even better multitasking machine by allowing you to easily cycle through your open apps using a natural and convenient one-finger gesture which augments Apple's existing but unwieldy four-fingered horizontal swipe.

Apple is making it easier for non-developers to test iOS apps

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ June 8, 2018

It wasn't that long ago when testing new iOS apps was reserved for developers and those in the tech media. That began to change last year when Apple increased the number of people who could test beta software. App testing should further expand thanks to a new tool recently unveiled called TestFlight Public Link.

iOS 12 brings precise cursor selection and trackpad mode to iPhones without 3D Touch

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 22, 2018

Apple customers have been able to leverage 3D Touch to turn their iPhone keyboard into a trackpad since iOS 9. But wouldn't it be cool if you could select text with precision even on phones without dedicated 3D Touch hardware, like older iPhones? With iOS 12, you can!