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Track Live US Election Updates On Your iPhone Lock Screen. Here's How
As Americans begin to cast their ballots to elect their next president, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users' lock screens.
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iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Slack Introduces Status, Catch Up and Slack Launcher Widgets for iPhone
Slack is bringing three new widgets to the iPhone, the company announced on Monday. The new widgets add catch-up, status view and other functionalities to the iPhone’s home and lock screens, enabling users to leap directly into the different tabs of the Slack app. The features are available to iPhone users following the app’s latest update.
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iOS 18 to Introduce India-Focused Customisation, Keyboard and Language Features
iOS 18 will introduce features tailored to users in India, when the upcoming operating system update for eligible iPhone models is released later this year. Users will have access to new customisation options on the lock screen and contact posters, while the keyboard will get improved language support, along with Siri and the Translate app.
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iOS 18 to Get App Lock With FaceID, Dark Mode for Icons at WWDC 2024: Reports
iOS 18 is expected to bring Dark Mode to the app icons on the iPhone home screen, according to a report. Toggling the setting may reportedly add a dark tint to the app icons. Additionally, Apple may also allow users to lock apps using Face ID. The features are expected to be showcased at the Apple WWDC 2024 on Monday.
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Apple Expands Self-Repair Options With Support for Used Genuine Parts; Extends Activation Lock to Components
Apple is expanding support for its self-repair process to allow the use of genuine used parts while fixing select iPhone models. The company says that it will also extend the activation lock feature from the iPhone to individual smartphone parts, to deter thieves from using a stolen iPhone for parts. Apple also says it will allow customers and inde...
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Instagram Adds a New Lock Screen Widget to Help Post Stories Faster on iPhone
Instagram, the social media platform, recently added a new feature to its iOS app that will make clicking and posting Stories faster than before. The app now comes with a new lock screen widget that will directly open the Story Camera and allow users to click a picture or shoot a video and post it as a Story.
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iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Plus to Sport OLED Screens With 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Support
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus could feature upgraded LTPO OLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to a report. Just like the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models, the company's standard smartphones expected to arrive in 2025 could support the always-on display mode on iOS that shows the lock screen and notifications.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Gets Always-on Lock Screen Wallpaper Similar to iPhone 15 Pro Models: Report
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series seems to rely heavily on AI for some new and handy software features, but there’s another interesting new feature that is baked into One UI 6.1 and it’s not coming to the older models. Turns out, Samsung has quietly added a special always-on display which apes Apple’s Always-On Lock Screen feature, but adds its o...
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iPhone 15 NFC Bug Fix Rolling Out With iOS 17.1.1 Update, Apple Resolves Battery Drain With watchOS 10.1.1
iPhone 15 is getting an update to iOS 17.1.1 along with other eligible iPhone models with a fix for Apple Pay and NFC-related bugs on the company's latest models. Apple has also resolved a bug that caused the snow icon to display incorrectly on the lock screen with the iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1 update. Apple is also rolling out watchOS 10.1.1 th...
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iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 Release Date Unveiled; Check Compatible Devices, Features
Apple announced iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 at the WWDC 2023 in June this year. The California-based tech giant has now revealed the release timeline for the the latest operating systems (OS) at the Apple Wonderlust event tonight.
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Apple Watch X Model With New Design, Magnetic Band System in Development: Mark Gurman
Apple Watch X could be launched by the iPhone maker next year or in 2025 to mark the 10th anniversary of the company's popular smartwatch. The purported Apple Watch X might also change how users attach smartwatch bands, instead of the press-to-release locking mechanism that has been used since the first Apple Watch.
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iOS 17 Offers a 72-Hour Window to Reset Your Passcode When You Forget It: Details
iOS 17 has a new feature that will allow you to reset the passcode on your iPhone for up to 72 hours after it has been changed. This feature could prevent you from being locked out of your smartphone and having to reset your smartphone, if you forget your password shortly after it has been changed.
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iOS 17 to Introduce Smart Display-Like Interface With News, Notifications for Locked iPhone Screens: Report
iOS 17 will reportedly turn the company's smartphones into a smart display when idle. An upcoming feature will show notifications, events, and even the weather at a glance when not in use. The iPhone maker is expected to unveil the next version of its smartphone operating system at WWDC 2023.
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Criminals Use Apple's Recovery Key to Lock Users Out of Their Stolen iPhones: Report
Apple's recovery key functionality is allegedly helping thieves to lock users out of their lost or stolen iPhones. As per a new report, an iPhone user named Greg Frasca lost access to his iPhone 14 Pro and thieves used his passcode to change Frasca’s Apple ID password. They enabled the recovery key to permanently lock him out of his stolen phones
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Track Live US Election Updates On Your iPhone Lock Screen. Here's How
As Americans begin to cast their ballots to elect their next president, Apple News will bring live updates to iPhone and iPad users' lock screens.
-
iOS 18 Update Brings RCS Messaging, Shortcut for Dialling Phone Numbers to iPhone
iOS 18 was rolled out for iPhone users globally on Monday. It includes changes such as home and lock screen customisation, revamped apps, and more options in the Control Centre. The update also includes two features that are new to iOS but have been long-existent on Android: Rich Communication Services (RCS) Messaging and T9 Dialling.
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Slack Introduces Status, Catch Up and Slack Launcher Widgets for iPhone
Slack is bringing three new widgets to the iPhone, the company announced on Monday. The new widgets add catch-up, status view and other functionalities to the iPhone’s home and lock screens, enabling users to leap directly into the different tabs of the Slack app. The features are available to iPhone users following the app’s latest update.
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iOS 18 to Introduce India-Focused Customisation, Keyboard and Language Features
iOS 18 will introduce features tailored to users in India, when the upcoming operating system update for eligible iPhone models is released later this year. Users will have access to new customisation options on the lock screen and contact posters, while the keyboard will get improved language support, along with Siri and the Translate app.
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iOS 18 to Get App Lock With FaceID, Dark Mode for Icons at WWDC 2024: Reports
iOS 18 is expected to bring Dark Mode to the app icons on the iPhone home screen, according to a report. Toggling the setting may reportedly add a dark tint to the app icons. Additionally, Apple may also allow users to lock apps using Face ID. The features are expected to be showcased at the Apple WWDC 2024 on Monday.
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Apple Expands Self-Repair Options With Support for Used Genuine Parts; Extends Activation Lock to Components
Apple is expanding support for its self-repair process to allow the use of genuine used parts while fixing select iPhone models. The company says that it will also extend the activation lock feature from the iPhone to individual smartphone parts, to deter thieves from using a stolen iPhone for parts. Apple also says it will allow customers and inde...
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Instagram Adds a New Lock Screen Widget to Help Post Stories Faster on iPhone
Instagram, the social media platform, recently added a new feature to its iOS app that will make clicking and posting Stories faster than before. The app now comes with a new lock screen widget that will directly open the Story Camera and allow users to click a picture or shoot a video and post it as a Story.
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iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Plus to Sport OLED Screens With 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Support
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus could feature upgraded LTPO OLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to a report. Just like the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models, the company's standard smartphones expected to arrive in 2025 could support the always-on display mode on iOS that shows the lock screen and notifications.
-
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Gets Always-on Lock Screen Wallpaper Similar to iPhone 15 Pro Models: Report
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series seems to rely heavily on AI for some new and handy software features, but there’s another interesting new feature that is baked into One UI 6.1 and it’s not coming to the older models. Turns out, Samsung has quietly added a special always-on display which apes Apple’s Always-On Lock Screen feature, but adds its o...
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iPhone 15 NFC Bug Fix Rolling Out With iOS 17.1.1 Update, Apple Resolves Battery Drain With watchOS 10.1.1
iPhone 15 is getting an update to iOS 17.1.1 along with other eligible iPhone models with a fix for Apple Pay and NFC-related bugs on the company's latest models. Apple has also resolved a bug that caused the snow icon to display incorrectly on the lock screen with the iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1 update. Apple is also rolling out watchOS 10.1.1 th...
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iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 Release Date Unveiled; Check Compatible Devices, Features
Apple announced iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 at the WWDC 2023 in June this year. The California-based tech giant has now revealed the release timeline for the the latest operating systems (OS) at the Apple Wonderlust event tonight.
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Apple Watch X Model With New Design, Magnetic Band System in Development: Mark Gurman
Apple Watch X could be launched by the iPhone maker next year or in 2025 to mark the 10th anniversary of the company's popular smartwatch. The purported Apple Watch X might also change how users attach smartwatch bands, instead of the press-to-release locking mechanism that has been used since the first Apple Watch.
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iOS 17 Offers a 72-Hour Window to Reset Your Passcode When You Forget It: Details
iOS 17 has a new feature that will allow you to reset the passcode on your iPhone for up to 72 hours after it has been changed. This feature could prevent you from being locked out of your smartphone and having to reset your smartphone, if you forget your password shortly after it has been changed.
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iOS 17 to Introduce Smart Display-Like Interface With News, Notifications for Locked iPhone Screens: Report
iOS 17 will reportedly turn the company's smartphones into a smart display when idle. An upcoming feature will show notifications, events, and even the weather at a glance when not in use. The iPhone maker is expected to unveil the next version of its smartphone operating system at WWDC 2023.
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Criminals Use Apple's Recovery Key to Lock Users Out of Their Stolen iPhones: Report
Apple's recovery key functionality is allegedly helping thieves to lock users out of their lost or stolen iPhones. As per a new report, an iPhone user named Greg Frasca lost access to his iPhone 14 Pro and thieves used his passcode to change Frasca’s Apple ID password. They enabled the recovery key to permanently lock him out of his stolen phones
