Siri Shortcuts can be used to steal and send personal data, developer warns

iPhone and iPad owners should be careful about which Shortcuts they run in iOS 12, since malicious app creators could use them to scrape valuable data, a developer warns.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

How to keep your iPhone from repeatedly dropping Wi-Fi network connections

You either never get this problem or you get it so often that it's extremely irritating. If your iPhone keeps switching back to 4G cell when you know you're on a Wi-Fi network, this is what you need to do.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 29

iOS 12 being adopted by iPhone and iPad users at a quicker rate than iOS 11

Released in September, iOS 12 is now on 78 percent of all iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches shipped in the past four years, Apple said in updated stats for developers.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

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Apple, Qualcomm, the iPhone XR, and the biggest stories of 2018 on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Apple Watch, iMac Pro, and iPhones - our favorite video efforts of 2018

The AppleInsider video team comes together to round up our favorite video endeavors that we debuted throughout 2018 encompassing reviews, comparisons, tutorials, and features.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 0

Apple confirms 70 percent of iOS devices now running iOS 12

The adoption rate for iOS 12 is considerably faster than that of iOS 11, Apple has confirmed, with new figures revealing the latest generation of the company's operating system for iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch is now installed on 70 percent of all iOS-based devices.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 17

iOS 12 now on 75 percent of compatible devices, hit mark faster than iOS 11

Third-party analytics data suggests the adoption of iOS 12 on active iPhones and iPads has reached 75 percent, continuing a trend where the latest milestone release of Apple's mobile operating system continues to outpace iOS 11.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 19

How to use Airpods with Live Listen in iOS 12 to help your hearing

Ironically, Apple keeps rather quiet about this feature but whether you're hard of hearing or just in a loud place, Live Listen is remarkable. AppleInsider explains how to get it set up and use it.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 18

How to temporarily enable Do Not Disturb in iOS 12

The Do Not Disturb feature in iOS silences all but the most important calls and notifications, especially useful when sleeping, attending a meeting, or watching a movie. Did you know though that iOS 12 offers ways to have the mode automatically turn off under certain conditions?

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

How to make the iOS 12 lock screen weather widget appear

A small but long-running demand from iPhone owners has been access to more information on the lock screen than time, date, and notifications. Apple teased the lock-screen weather report in early photos, but it can be hard to invoke if you don't know where to look — AppleInsider shows you how to do it.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 16

How to use the built-in level in the iOS 12 Camera app

One thing people may have missed in the iOS Camera app is a built-in level — though it appears only under very specific circumstances.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7

What to do first when you get your new iPhone XR

The iPhone XR starts arriving on Friday. Before your shiny new device arrives, take a minute to do these eight simple steps to ensure that you're getting the most out of your investment, and have a smooth migration from your old device.

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 11

Apple's iOS 12 update breaks iPhone-cracking GrayKey forensic tool

Shifting the balance of the encryption battle back in Apple's favor, iOS 12 has reportedly disrupted one of the most popular digital forensics tools, Grayshift's GrayKey.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 16

Apple ceases iOS 12 code signing following release of iOS 12.0.1

Apple on Monday stopped signing code for iOS 12 after the release of iOS 12.0.1, meaning users running the latest sub-point update can no longer downgrade to the previous operating system version.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 5

How to turn the iOS 12 keyboard into a trackpad on any iPhone or iPad

One of the potentially bothersome aspects of iOS is how hard it can be to tap your cursor exactly where you want it when typing or trying to copy or paste media. It's relatively easy to get around the issue, and with iOS 12, the solution is no longer limited to 3D Touch devices or multi-finger gestures.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25

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