Apple taking Maps 'to the next level' in iOS 12

Not content with the uneven coverage in Apple Maps since its 2012 launch, Apple on Friday revealed that it will debut limited first-party maps data in the next iOS 12 beta, expanding that coverage as time goes on.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 76

First look at Apple's new multiuser FaceTime 5.0 for macOS Mojave

After seven years of being a purely one-to-one video connection, FaceTime has been redesigned to support calls with up to 32 participants, which can include clients using macOS Mojave, iOS 12 or even watchOS 5 Apple Watch users via FaceTime audio.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 12

Third-party remote platform support for Siri in iOS 12, tvOS 12 will be a game changer

In what amounted to little more than a toss-away line during Apple's WWDC keynote, Craig Federighi offhandedly mentioned that in tvOS 12, Apple was working to bring more Apple TV functionality, including Siri, to third-party remote platforms. This is a big deal, and AppleInsider discusses why.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 9

Apple issues first public betas of iOS 12 and tvOS 12

Apple on Monday released the first public beta versions of its next-generation iOS 12 and tvOS 12 operating systems, offering brave consumers a chance to participate in the software testing process ahead of an expected launch this fall.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 18

Here's how Apple protects your privacy in Safari with Intelligent Tracking Protection 2.0

Apple released a new Safari Tech Preview on Wednesday, and it includes the Intelligent Tracking Protection 2.0 that was promised at WWDC. AppleInsider looks at what Apple is doing to ensure your protection and privacy as you go about your business on the web.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 21

AirPlay 2 might still be a possibility for Apple's AirPort Express in iOS 12

The second iOS 12 beta has gone beyond just spotting the AirPort Express in the Home app, adding more weight to speculation that the discontinued device will be an AirPlay 2 target in the future.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 22

Everything new in iOS 12 beta 2 for iPhone and iPad

Apple with the second beta release of iOS 12 further tuned its upcoming operating system with a number of system-wide tweaks and refinements. AppleInsider details everything new in our hands-on video.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 9

Apple rolls out second developer betas for iOS 12, tvOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, watchOS 5

Apple has released its second developer betas of three milestone operating system versions, with new builds of iOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 now available for testing ahead of their expected release this fall.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

A look at the iPad-specific features in iOS 12

Apple mostly touted the benefits of iOS 12 on the iPhone during the two-hour WWDC keynote, but that doesn't mean the iPad was overlooked. We've found 24 iPad-specific features that you may have missed.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 13

How Apple's iPhone, iOS 12, and RapidSOS could save your life in an emergency

The United States' 911 service is in its 50th year, and has saved countless lives over the last half-century. AppleInsider digs deeper into Monday's reveal that iPhones on iOS 12 will provide a wealth of data allowing emergency services to respond much faster after a 911 call.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

iOS 12 will pass your location to emergency responders quickly during a 911 call

Later in 2018, iPhone users in the United States who call 911 will be able to automatically and securely share their location data with first responders nearly instantaneously and in real-time as the crisis develops.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 5

Podcast

Podcast discusses the end of the lightning connector, waterproof patents, and interviews Moog iOS developer Geert Bevin

Victor Marks 8 years ago 8

Apple confirms iOS 12's 'USB Restricted Mode' will thwart police, criminal access [u]

Apple in a statement to AppleInsider on Wednesday said iOS 12's incarnation of "USB Restricted Mode" will thwart criminals, and enhance user's privacy.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 53

Apple iOS 12, macOS Mojave Books app redesign biggest ever, with enhanced discovery

Apple shines a spotlight on the new and redesigned Books app for iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 Mojave.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

HomeKit support for third-party remote controls coming in iOS 12 and tvOS 12

HomeKit didn't get any huge mentions during WWDC last week, but it did pick up one major new feature: support for remote controls that aren't Apple's Siri Remote.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 6

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