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iOS 13: How to Silence Unknown Callers on Your iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:42:00 +0000

Apple in iOS 13 embedded a helpful feature allows iPhone users to silence calls from unknown numbers, especially in nowadays when there are many complaints about spam and robotic calls that can bother and stress you on a regular basis.

Whatever the reason behind these calls either a debt collector looking for the wrong person or a random number that keeps calling at midnight the steps below will show you how to stop these annoying calls:

1- From your iPhone Home Screen launch the Settings app.

2- On the Settings screen scroll down and tap Phone.

3- On the Phone scroll down to the section titled Call Silencing and Blocked Contacts.

4- Toggle On the switch beside the Silence Unknown Callers option.

Now with "Silence Unknown Caller" is turned on, anyone that calls you and isn't listed in your iPhone's Contacts their calls will send directly to voice mail and your phone won't ring. Finally, the choice will be on your hand if you want to call them back or ignoring them at all.

In iOS 13 in addition to silencing unknown caller you can also block nuisance messages, the new iOS update brings up many other prominent features you can take a look at them here, in addition to tons of hidden features that you can check them out here.

Data and images source: via Macrumors

iOS 13: How to Enable System-Wide Dark Mode on Your iPhone or iPad

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:54:00 +0000

With the release of iOS 13 Apple introduced the long-awaited system-wide Dark Mode feature as it did last year with Mac when it features the Dark Mode in macOS Mojave, the Darke Mode can be activated on an iPhone or iPad through Control Center or Settings app as you can see in the steps below, and also can be set to start manually or automatically.

When the Dark Mode is turned on the appearance of the operating system will change to dark entirely, from wallpaper and the Home screen to individual apps.

How to enable the Dark Mode on your iPhone or iPad through Control Center

Enabling the Dark Mode through Control Center is a handy and quick option.

1- Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad, swipe down from the upper-right corner on iPhone X and newer or swipe up from the bottom of the screen if you have iPhone 8 or older models.

2- Hold down on the Brightness slider, which contains a sun-like icon.

3- In the full-screen that pops up, you will see an Appearance Light option in the bottom-left corner, tap on it to switch between light and dark.

How to enable Dark Mode on your iPhone or iPad through the Settings app

The activation of the Dark Mode via the Settings app it's also simple even it seems like a long way.

1- Launch the Settings app.

2- Tap on Display & Brightness.

3- On the Display & Brightness screen you will have two configurations on the top for Light or Dark, tapping on the Dark you will be in the Dark Mode.

Below the top section, you will see an Automatic option enabling it will change your iPhone automatically to Dark Mode between sunset and sunrise. In this example, it is set by default to start from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

If you want to customize Dark Mode for a certain time to start automatically instead of the entire night (sunset to sunrise) tap on the Automatic option and then in the new screen tap on Custom Schedule.

New wallpapers for Dark Dark Mode features

Apple added several wallpapers that turn colors from light to dark depending on which mode you have activated.

Preinstalled and third-party apps in Dark Mode

The stock apps on your iPhone or iPad with the installation of iOS 13 have already the setting to make their themes darker from Messages to the Settings app and Apple Music, Apple has also provided API to developers letting them implement Dark Mode in their third-party apps.

There are many Apple's apps support the Dark Mode and the company puts a lot of effort into the feature, the Maps app had already it but now it activates automatically when Dark Mode is turned on.

Safari browser has a dark them too but the feature looks more effective when the websites support Dark Mode themselves such as the Apple's website.

The Phone app, the App Store, the Reminder app, and even the Home app have Dark Mode themes, as do other apps like Wallet, and Health app.

Why many iPhone users have asked for Dark Mode

Someone could ask why many users prefer the Dark Mode, actually for many reasons such as its aesthetic appearance, easier for eyes by reducing glare from predominantly white interfaces --generally it's a perfect choice in low-light environment, saving battery in devices with OLED displays like the iPhone X, XS, and XS Max, which can illuminate individual pixels without the usage of any backlight, and more.

At this period of time, iOS 13 with Dark Mode is available for registered developers and public beta testers, while the official launch of the iOS 13, iPadOS and other Apple's new operating system updates will be this fall, the iOS 13 update includes tons of new features you can take a look at them by tapping here, and there are also many other changes and hidden features you can check them out here.

Data and images source: via Macrumors and Macworld

Oppo Comes with "World's First" Under-Screen Selfie Camera

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:13:00 +0000

Chinese mobile maker Oppo today announced its innovative solution to all-over display notches that we find in many of nowadays modern phones, which is presented in "world's first" Under-Screen Camera(USC).

The new technology that enables for the full-screen display, Oppo teased it earlier this month, and today at Shanghai's Mobile World Congress was the occasion for demonstrating the precedent feature to the public.

To make this happens, Oppo says the selfie camera system is embedded under a section of the display that is consisting of highly transparent custom material using a special pixel structure, which enables light to pass through to the lens.

The selfie camera will be wider in this sort of the new combination compared to the other normal front-facing cameras, consisting of a wider aperture lens in front of the sensor.

To make the camera under the screen at the same quality level of the unobstructed camera, Oppo admitted that it's harder, however, the company said it has developed software algorithms to address color cast issues, glare, and haze, leading to pictures that are "on par with mainstream devices."

This company claiming will be not guaranteed until the tech becomes in hands, up to now it's not determined when the under-screen camera will debut in the customer products, but Oppo mentions that the device with USC is planned to be released "in the near future."

OPPO's brand new solution for full-screen display - Under-screen Camera (USC) has just been unveiled here at #MWC19 Shanghai! 🤯 #MoreThanTheSeen pic.twitter.com/c1FUEbXS0P
— OPPO (@oppo) June 26, 2019

It's not the first time Oppo distinguishes itself from the others in terms of the mobile camera, in February it released a 10x optical zoom camera system for phones, and last month launched its flagship One Plus 7 Pro smartphone, which features a pop-up selfie camera and bezel-free display.

Apple's 2019 iPhones are expected to come equipped with a three-lens rear camera system, including wide, telephoto, and ultra-wide, keeping the same design with a bezel-free display featuring a notch like the current models, while some rumors have claimed that the size of this year iPhones notch could be a little bit smaller.

Data Source: via Macrumors

How to Delete Apps on iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:28:00 +0000

Most of iPhone users have their phones stuck with apps and games that haven't been used for a long time, probably since the first day it was installed, sometimes you need to delete those apps to reclaim some of your iPhone storage or just you want to clear your iPhone or whatever the reason pushes you to delete the apps on your iPhone.

To remove apps from your iPhone or iPad is very simple, as you see in the steps below, you shouldn't worry if you are forced to delete a purchased app or you deleted it accidentally because you can redownload it again from the App Store whenever you want at no additional cost.

There are more than one method to remove or uninstall apps from iPhone, all are very simple: Just from your iPhone Home Screen, by using Settings app, via iTunes, and in iOS 13 Apple added a new option enables users to delete apps through Update tab on the App Store, which is a handy addition.

How to delete apps on iPhone through iPhone's Home screen

1- From your iPhone’s Home Screen press and hold down the icon of any app, after a few seconds, all apps will begin to wiggling and your downloaded and some of the pre-installed Apple's apps will show a tiny "x" at the top-right corner of the icons.

Note: You shouldn't press deeply on an app on new iPhone models that are equipped with 3D Touch because you will trigger a Quick Actions menu instead, if this happens tap outside of it and try again.

2-Click on the 'x' of the app you want to delete.

3- A message prompt you to confirm the deletion, tap “Delete” to confirm, then the app will be deleted from your iPhone and its icon disappears from Home Screen.

After the deletion of the app you want to just press the iPhone "Home" button to go back to the normal state, and for the modern iPhones that don't have the Home button Done Should tap "Done" on the top-right corner.

Note: If the "x" icon doesn't show up during the process that means the option is disabled from "Restrictions" setting. To enable it follow the path: Settings> General > Restrictions>Disable Restrictions> turn on Deleting Apps.

How to delete apps from your iPhone by using the Settings app

You can also remove your iPhone apps through the Settings app this way has some benefits over the first one: in case you have the apps in many folders, or you want to know which app takes a massive amount of storage on your iPhone or iPad.

1- From your iPhone's Home Screen tap the Settings app.

2- On the Setting app screen tap General.

3- On the General section tap Storage and scroll to the app you want to delete.

4- Tap the "Delete App" option, confirm that you want to delete the app and it will be gone.

You will notice that there is another option “Offload”, which enables you to remove the app but keep all its associated data (in case you want to reinstall later.)

How to delete apps on the iPhone using iTunes

1- Open iTunes, and select your iPhone from the top right of the screen.

2- Select "Apps" from the menu bar.

3- From the menu at the top left select the app you want to delete and click "Remove" icon then click "Apply" to confirm the deletion or right-click on the app and select Delete.

You can also delete iPhone apps from the top right under the Home Screens option.

Select a home screen that contains the app you would delete, then click on the "x" symbol to delete it.

Note: Apple decided to discontinue the iTunes on its Mac machines with the release of macOS Catalina, but the app will still work on Windows PCs and older Macs that don't support macOS Catalina.

How to delete apps from iPhone via the App Store

As aforementioned Apple in iOS 13 added a new option enables you to delete iPhone or iPad apps by using Updates tab on the App Store, this method offers you an easy way to delete an app or a neglected app instead of hunts down the app's icons on your iPhone screen.

1-Open the App Store and tap on your profile picture.

2- Scroll down to the Pending Updates section, which includes a list of recent updates.

3- Choose the app you want to delete and swipe left to bring up the Delete option.

4- Tap Delete and confirm the deletion.

If the reason behind the deleting of your app is to reclaim some storage, photos and videos are usually the most things that eat up your storage we have a post shows you how to delete photos on your iPhone at once.

Data and images source: Apple Support, iPhonelife, BI, and Macrumors

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Find My in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Lets You Find Your Lost Device even if Isn't Connected to a Network How it Works

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:13:00 +0000

In April a report from Bloomberg claimed that Apple is working to merge Find My iPhone and Find My Friends into one app called Find My since then no more information was revealed until WWDC keynote where Apple boosted the new app on the stage.

Find My app, which is replacing Find My iPhone and Find My Friends in iOS 13, has the ability to track a lost or stolen iPhone, iPad or Mac even when isn't connected to a Wi-Fi, cellular networks, or turned off.

To locate these lost devices even when they are offline Apple leveraging other Apple devices in the wild depending on the Bluetooth connectivity, by sending them signals in an encrypted and synonymous way avoiding being abused or tracked.

Apple assured that the way your device communicate with other Apple nearby devices will make your personal location unavailable to any other meddlesome or even Apple itself.

Apple in addition to some info that has been said about the app on the stage, it also shared addition info with WIRED. To use Find My, Apple required to have at least two devices, each one emits a changing key constantly which other strange devices use to encrypt and upload your geolocation data, and only your other devices --that are linked with the same Apple ID and secured with two-step authentication-- can decrypt those location data.

For those who are worrying about the battery and bandwidth consumption regarding broadcasting that the devices emit, Apple says that Find My uses just tiny bits of data that can be piggybacked on existing network traffic, so there is no impact on battery life, data usage, or privacy. WIRED has shown off the steps on how Find My could work using an expert, explaining what happens when a device with Find My gets lost.

Essentially, when you miss your device, it's going to broadcast a public key, which can then be picked up by another Apple device whatever who is the owner.

Say someone steals your MacBook. Even if the thief carries it around closed and disconnected from the internet, your laptop will emit its rotating public key via Bluetooth. A nearby stranger's iPhone, with no interaction from its owner, will pick up the signal, check its own location, and encrypt that location data using the public key it picked up from the laptop. The public key doesn't contain any identifying information, and since it frequently rotates, the stranger's iPhone can't link the laptop to its prior locations either.

The stranger's iPhone then uploads two things to Apple's server: The encrypted location, and a hash of the laptop's public key, which will serve as an identifier. Since Apple doesn't have the private key, it can't decrypt the location.

Find My app is available in iOS 13, iPadOS, and macOS Catalina, many things about the app will be clearer on over the upcoming days, and the app could also extend to other wearable gadgets like Apple Watch and AirPods, Find My app is not going to be fully functioning until iOS 13 and macOS Catalina are installed widely.

Data source: WIRED via Macrumors

Nimble Company Launches New "Bottle Case" for iPhone Made from 100% Recycled Plastic

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:22:00 +0000

Nimble is a new company funded just a few months ago by former Mophie's employees, last week has launched a new iPhone case lineup adding it to the eco-friendly portable chargers and wireless charging pads that the Mophie-like company started with at its launch.

Nimble designed the Bottle Case considering the preservation of the environment, so each accessory is made from 100 percent recycled plastic.

When you purchase a Bottle Case the company is promising to donate 5 percent to the non-profit partners that are practicing its activities on oceans and marine life. Depending on the color of Bottle Case you choose the portion will go to a different organization:

Black Sand - WILDCOAST

Deep Sea - Sea Save Foundation

Glacier - CarbonFund.org

Soft Coral - Coral Reef Alliance

Seagrass - The Seabin Foundation

The Bottle Case provides solid protection with a very slim profile thanks to a durable fabric exterior, as Nimble described. The accessory contains several variations of rPET(recycled plastic bottles), including a hard rPET interior shell that's surrounded with a durable rPET fabric on the outside for a comfortable grip when you hold it.

Eternally, the Bottle Case features a soft rPET fabric inner lining to cushion your iPhone comfortably, and an rPET camera ring around the edge of the iPhone's camera bump. The Bottle Case is available for iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and XR.

Besides the launch of the Bottle Case, there is a new Nimble Ocean Club Membership, providing customers a potential of gaining a case every month, first access to new case colors, and exclusive access to member-only products. A portion of the purchases will go to a different ocean-related issue each month.

You can buy the Bottle Case for $39.95 from the Nimble's website, as the company did with other products the new cases can be recycled through Nimble when they are no longer needed, due to the company's One-for-One Tech Recovery Project initiative, the buyers can gain 10 percent of discounting on their next Bottle Case buying.

Nimble entered the smartphone accessories market last August, focusing on charging accessories, it began with a set of portable chargers, wireless chargers, and charging cables, those first released accessories proved to be reliable and nicely designed you can still grab one from Nimble website as well.

Data source: Nimble via Macrumors

iOS 13 and iPadOS Allow You to Delete Apps from the Update List on the App Store

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:27:00 +0000

Apple in iOS 13 and iPadOS added a new method to delete apps on your iPhone or iPad just from the update list on the App Store.

When you're in the App Store to update apps on your iPhone or viewing the apps that were updated, swiping left on a specific app in the list brings up an option to delete that app.

How to delete iPhone apps through the App Store

If you're determined to delete an app, tap on Delete to bring up the usual deletion interface that allows you to confirm the app's deletion or to cancel the process.

Many of us have their phones stuck with unused app and some of these apps might not get opened since they were installed, App Store deleting option will offer such of these apps to get rid of them, and also to delete easley any other unnecessary app without the need to hunt down the app's icons on your device.

To make the room for its upcoming gaming service, Apple in iOS 12 has replaced the Update tab with Apple Arcade tab, offering an easley access to the new expected service.

The steps to delete iPhone apps through the App Store

1- From your iPhone or iPad Home screen Launch the App Store app.

2- On the App Store tap on your profile picture.

3- Scroll down to the Pending Updates section, which includes a list of recent updates.

4- Choose the app you want to delete and swipe left to bring up the Delete option.

5- Tap Delete and confirm the deletion.

iOS 13 contains many exciting features like Dark Mode, new curated view on the Photos app, tweaked photo and video editing tools, sign in with Apple ID, performance improvements and more besides tons of hidden features you can check them out here.

There is more than one way to delete apps from your iPhone or iPad you can take a look at these ways through this previous post.

Data and images source: via Macrumors

A Comprehensive List of All Hidden Features in iOS 13

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:57:00 +0000

Apple on June 3 at its WWDC keynote announced a new iOS, iOS 13, which is a major update, Apple highlighted many of the iOS 13 features on the stage, which were many such as performance improvements, faster Face ID, a system-wide Dark Mode, Sign In with Apple, tweaked photo editing tools, swipe-based keyboard, and more, you can take a look at them by clicking here.

These prominent new features were not the only editions that Apple equipped in iOS 13, the new update features tons if not hundreds of small changes and tweaks, in this post we collected a comprehensive list of these features that Apple didn't mention to them during keynote event.

-Silence Unknown Callers: When you are in the Phone section of the Settings app there is an option if you toggle it on will allow you to block unknown callers, which will let you cut down spam calls or robocalls that you're receiving.

-Low Data Mode: In the Cellular section of Setting app there is an option to active Low Data Mode, which says it helps apps on your iPhone reduce their network data use, there is another Low Data Mode can be enabled for specific Wi-Fi networks.

-Block Senders in Mail: Apple extended the blocking availability to the Mail, now you can block contacts, phone numbers, and people from sending you an email, in iOS 13 there's an option for blocking contacts in Mail, and ignoring blocked senders.

-Thread Muting in Mail app: If you select a message in the Mail app and then choose more there is a new option to mute the thread so you won't get notifications when a new message in that thread is received.

-Improved Messages Search: When you sweep down to search in the Messages app there is a new interface with suggested contacts and links that have been sent. Searches bring up the most recent results, with an option to see more by tapping "See All."

-Reading Goals in Books: Books app gains a new Reading Goals feature that tracks of how long you have read each day, the app encourages you to read on a daily basis, see your stats soar, and finish more books.

-Notes Folder Management: Notes app with iOS 13 has new tools for managing your folders, taping "..." icon will bring up options like Add People, Move This Folder, Rename, and View Attachments.

-Location Settings: Apple with iOS 13 reduced location access, as it's mentioned during the keynote, now there is a new option in the Settings app requires an app to ask every time it wants to access your location.

-Wi-Fi Options in Control Center: Right from Control Center you can change Wi-Fi networks, but it could be a little bit tricky, you need a long press in the middle of the WiFi/Bluetooth widget to show up the extended options, then Force Touch the Wi-Fi icon to bring up a menu of available networks.

-Bluetooth Options in Control Center: As we saw with Wi-Fi, you can access a list of your available Bluetooth devices from Control Center too. Long press on the middle of the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth widget to bring up the extended options, and then Force Touch on the Bluetooth icon to show you a list of Bluetooth devices that you have connected before.

-PS4/Xbox Controller support: Apple said PS4/Xbox One S controllers support for Apple TV, but these controllers will also be supported on iPhone and iPad.

-New Animoji: Apple added three new Animojis in iOS13, which are: a cow, an octopus, and a mouse. As mentioned on the stage Memojis gains tons of new accessories, which could add to your Memoji, there are also new Memoji stickers, which could see when you tap the emoji section of your iOS keyboard.

-Separate Emoji and Globe Keys: To enter the emoji section of your iOS keyboard is no longer available with the same globe key that lets you switch between languages, the emoji key is now located beside the number key, and the globe key is bellow, while in iOS 12 long press on one key swapped between functions.

-Automatic Safari Tabs Closing: In iOS 13 there's an option in the Safari section of the Settings app to automatically close all the tabs that you have opened in Safari, so you can set it to close your tabs in a day, a week, a month, or just leave it on manual, which is how it currently works.

-Attachments in Calendar: In your Calendar app with iOS 13 you can add attachments such as documents to events you have scheduled.

-Safari Screenshot: When you take a screenshot in Safari now there is a new option to save it as a full page turning the webpage into a PDF file that you can save or share, you can also edit it with Markup sending.

-App Updates: to update apps in iOS 13, you should open up the App Store, tap on your profile then head to Pending Updates section to choose the app you want to update before there was an updates tab, but in iOS 13 has been removed in favor of Apple Arcade tab.

-Updated Mute Switch: When you toggle the mute switch on your iPhone in iOS 13 there is a new interface that lets you know if the Silent Mode is on or off, it is located at the top of the display instead of the middle of the display in iOS 12.

-Optimized Battery Charging: The battery gains a new Optimized Battery Charging feature in iOS 13, Apple described the feature as that your iPhone learns from your daily charging routine so can wait to finish charging past 80 percent until you need to use it, this process will help to cut down on battery aging.

-Home app Improvements: HomeKit devices in the Home app in iOS 13 feature revamped and streamlined control options that vary according to the device, generally, the offering options show according to what you use or check frequently (like various light color.) The controls are now shown in a card-style view enabling you to return to the main Home app screen easily just by swiping them away.

-AirPlay 2 Devices in HomeKit Automation: HomeKit automation can now include AirPlay-supported devices enabling users to set music to play when they arrive home.

-Photos Zoom: In iOS 13 Photos App gained a new +/- symbol at the top, taping it enables you to zoom in and out of your Photos tab, pinch gestures also allow you to zoom in and out.

-Business Chat Suggestions: When you initiate a calling with a business that has business chat, your iPhone will offer you to start a business chat instead so you can interact with a business from a text message instead of a phone call.

-Time Synced Lyrics in Apple Music: In iOS 13 lyrics in Apple Music are presented synced with music, the lyrics will scroll along as the song goes, at the bottom of any song interface in Apple Music there is now a lyric icon enables you to access the lyrics of that song.

-Up Next in Apple Music: iOS 13 brings up to Apple Music a new toggle allows you to see what is next up when playing a song, so there's no secrecy as to what's going to play after the ongoing song.

-Apple News+ app in the Stock app: in iOS 13 Stock app will present relevant business publications from Apple News+.

-Voice Memos: Voice Memos app has now a new pinch to zoom gesture allowing you to zoom in on waveform to make editing easier.

-Do Not Disturb: In iOS 13 Do Not Disturb While Driving will not activate when you're using public transit.

-Peek Gestures: Peek gestures that enable you to see a preview with emails, messages, links, and more are now supported by any iPhone or iPad running iOS 13 or iPadOS, the feature before was limited to devices that are equipped with 3D Touch.

-Quick Actions: As with Peek Gestures, Quick Action was also limited to the devices with 3D Touch, but now the feature is available on all devices to run iOS 13 or iPadOS, Quick Actions feature lets you when to press on a specific app icon, to take quick action.

-Dolby Atmos Playback: In iOS 13 all 2018 iPhones and iPads support Dolby Atmos playback.

Personal Hotspot Sharing: If you have activated Family Sharing now with iOS 13 your family members will access your personal hotspot automatically.

-Automatic Personal Hotspot: When no internet connection is available, you can now connect to your iPhone's personal hotspot automatically, with an option keeps you connected even if your device is asleep so you can continue to receive messages and push notifications.

-Popular Wi-Fi Networks: Your iPhone with iOS 13 will define which Wi-Fi networks are being used and lets you know if one is available.

-Delete Apps from Updated screen: With iOS 13 is installed, in App Store, you can delete apps from the list of apps that are prepared to be updated by swiping to the left on them.

-Timer: Timer in the Clock app has gained a new interface in iOS 13 when the timer initiates to count down, there's a new circle that slowly depletes, along with the standard timed countdown.

-New Volume HUD: The volume interface in iOS 13 has gained a new look, which is designed to be less obtrusive, it's a bar appears on the left or the right side of the display, when you continue to press the volume up or down the bar begin to shrink down, in addition to the physical volume buttons, you can also touch the bar with a finger to adjust sound with a swipe.

-Haptic Feedback for Face ID: In iOS 13 there is a Haptic Feedback for Face ID if it is activated will cause your iPhone to vibrate slightly when Face ID is unlocked, it can be activated by following the path: Settings > Accessibility > Face ID & Attention.

Note: iPad now has its own dedicated operating system (iPadOS), and all of these features are also available in iPad and part of the new iPadOS.

The iOS 13 is currently available for registered developers, and in July it will be available for public testers, while the official release of iOS 13 will be in September alongside the launch of 2019 iPhone lineup. Apple could add or make some small changes on these features over the course of betas, if you know a hidden feature we don't mention it please share it with us in the comments below.

Data and images Source: Macrumors

Take a Look at All New Features in iOS 13

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:48:00 +0000

Apple last week on June 3 at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2019) announced new operating systems for its devices: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, in addition to new hardware: a new Mac Pro, and "Pro Display XHD" a 6K Retina display, Apple has made the audience excited during the keynote period with these new features, as many of Apple customers and followers knowledge.

In this post will focus on some prominent features that Apple included in the new iPhone and iPad(now the iPad version is renamed to iPadOS) operating system iOS 13.

Under-the-hood performance improvements

Despite the abundance of new features in iOS 13 compared to iOS 12, that doesn't remind Apple to focus on the under-the-hood performance, the company brought many needed improvements, it reduced the app downloaded sizes by up to 50 percent, which lead to improving app update times, the launch of apps are now twice as fast, and on the devices with Face ID the unlock process with Face ID is 30 percent faster than iOS 12.

Dark Mode feature

When it comes to the appearance the iOS 13 looks a lot like iOS 12, but the new iOS includes a match desired system-wide Dark Mode feature, that will turn the entire OS including the apps to dark, the Dark Mode feature can be toggled manually or to be set on schedule like to be started at sunset and ended at sunrise.

Photos and the Camera app

Many apps have received updates but the most one that revamped significantly is the Photos app, the Photos app in iOS 13 has now a new main view that organizes and accurate the Photos Library to spotlight a selection of photos by day, month, or year, it's a well-ordered way to get a look back at your dearest memories, and the videos in this new view is in autoplay.

To make quick tweaks to your images the photo editing interface has been overhauled in the Camera app to make it easier, and Apple added new Portrait Lighting adjustments enabling the user to move the light closer or further away depending on their desire.

The volume HUD

Another long-awaited feature is the volume HUD, which is now overhauled, the volume up/down indicator is less obtrusive, located either at the side of your iPhone display or at the top, depending on the orientation of your device.

Find My app

Apple in iOS 13 combined Find My iPhone app and Find My Friends into one app called Find My, the new app is equipped with one of the best new features Apple announced that enables users to track their Apple devices even when they are offline by leveraging other nearby iOS devices, to run the feature Apple create an anonymized, secure, and encrypted connection between those devices.

Sign In with Apple

Apple in iOS 13 released a new Sign In with Apple as an option to sign into apps and websites, the feature in addition to its convenience it is a major privacy-protecting change, Sign In with Apple uses your Apple ID authenticating your account with your Face ID or Touch ID, the feature also enables app to generate a single-use randomised emails so people behind these apps and services never know your real info or who you are.

Apple Maps app

The Maps app in iOS 13 has broader road coverage, more detailed land cover, and updated pedestrian data, the updated Maps app also includes a coolest new feature called Look Around, which is an Apple version of Google's Street View.

Messages app

Messages app gained a new Profile feature allows you to share your name and photo with people, the app also received many other new Memoji customization options, Apple this time added three new Animoji characters: a cow, octopus, and mouse, Animoji/Memoji stickers have been added so you can use them in Messages, Mail, and other apps.

CarPlay, AirPods, HomPod

CarPlay features a new interface allowing it to show more items in addition to other performance improvements. AirPods has a new feature enables you to share what you're listening with a friend by pairing two sets of AirPods to a single iPhone. HomPod now supports Handoff feature so you can hand over music, podcast, or a phone call from iOS device to The HomPod just by placing your iPhone near it, and Siri in HomPod can recognize voices of family members, so everyone can have their own profile.

HomeKit for routers

The routers in iOS 13 are able to be controlled and customized through the Home app on your iPhone, with the release of iOS 13 Apple provides HomeKit for routers, additionally, Apple provides a new neat security feature ensures that recorded video is analyzed right on your device and then sent via an encrypted stream to iCloud, avoiding anyone to spy on your in-home cameras.

QuickPath keyboard

Apple in iOS 13 added a new swipe-based QuickPath keyboard, which enables you to type a whole word without lifting your finger, allowing for easier one-handed typing, with smoother cursor movements and scrolling improvements.

Health app

The Health app gained a new feature for monitoring the hearing health, warning you when there is an inappropriate environment for your hearing, and also there is a new Cycle Tracking addition for tracking menstrual cycle, there are also many iPad-specific changes.

Siri, Reminders app and more

Siri features a new natural voice, Reminders app has been revamped and made more useful in iOS 13 by, using the quick toolbar you can add time, date, location, photos and more, Calendar app is redesigned, for more details and others tweaks that Apple made on other apps visit a dedicated page on the Apple website.

Currently, iOS 13 is only available for registered developers, and Apple warns for those who aren't risk taker to wait until the release of public beta updates, which is going to debut in July, right now iOS 13 version is riddled with bugs and doesn't ideal for daily usage experience, if you're keen to play with these new features you should install the new iOS in your secondary device.

The iOS 13 is compatible with iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, and newer models, and not compatible with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The official release of the new iOS is expected to be in September alongside the launch of this year new iPhone lineup.

Data source: Apple / Macrumors

More than One Way to Delete All Photos from iPhone at Once

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 19:17:00 +0000

Perhaps the most thing that eats up your iPhone storage is the photos and videos, despite some iPhone users choose to shell out more money to buy devices with more storage, but after some time they should find themselves need to free up space of their devices. Whatever the reason that pushes you to delete photos from your iPhone in this post we will know how to delete your photos on iPhone at once by using four methods and you can choose what is appropriate for you.

Apple doesn't provide a straightforward way to delete all photos (select all and delete,) but there is a workaround method that can help to delete photos on your iPhone at once, in the steps below we're going to show you how to do so.

How to delete photos on your iPhone at once using iPhone's Photos app

1- Launch the Photos app.

2- On the bottom-right corner tap on Albums.

3- In the Albums screen on the upper-left tap Camera Roll, if you're using "iCloud Photos Library" you will see All Photos instead.

4- In the Camera Roll screen tap Select option on the top-right corner.

5- Now you need to select all the photos in your library, by tapping the latest photo in the bottom-right corner and drag your finger along the row to the last photo on the top-right corner, you should see all the photos gained the checkmarks.

You can also select each photo by tapping on it but this takes a long time especially if there are more than 100 photos.

6- Tap the trashcan icon on the bottom-right corner to delete all the selected photos.

7- Confirm by tapping Delete [number of] items.

These deleted photos will move to the Recently Deleted album, which means they still take space on your iPhone, and now you need to erase them permanently to reclaim the space.

How to Delete your iPhone photos permanently to free up space

1- Once again navigate to the Albums.

2- In the Albums screen scroll down to Other Albums section and tap on the Recently Deleted album.

3- On the top-right corner tap Select.

4- Tap Delete All on the bottom-right corner.

5- Confirm one more time by tapping Delete [number of] items.

Now you will gain the space in your iPhone immediately, but if you leave the deleted photos in Recently Deleted album Apple will delete them automatically after thirty days.

Delete photos on iPhone using a Mac

If you are in Apple ecosystem and have a Mac machine you can use it to delete all your photos from your iPhone or any other iCloud connected device at once by using the Mac's Photos app, but this method works on condition that you have already enabled "iCloud Photo Library" on both iPhone and Mac that uses the same Apple ID.

You should know that you won't be able to use the iCloud website to mass-delete photos, meaning you can't use this on your Windows computer.

How To delete all photos at once on iPhone using a Mac

1- Open Photos app on your Mac --once the iCloud Photo Library is enabled if not you can enable it immediately but it may take several hours for your photos to finish syncing across your Mac and iPhone:

*iPhone: Open Setting app, tap your name card at the top of the screen, tap iCloud>Photos, switch on "iCloud Photo Library", then select a storage option.

*Mac: Open Photos, on the top-left corner of the screen click Photos, click Preference…, click iCloud, next check "iCloud Photo Library", then click a storage option.

2- On The Photos app screen navigate to Photos on the top left side.

3- On your Mac keyboard tap Command +A to select all photos (or click Edit then Select All.)

4- Tap Command + Delete on your keyboard (or click the Delete icon at the top of the screen.)

5- Click Delete [number of] items when promoted.

6- Like on iPhone you need to go to Recently Deleted album in the left sidebar to delete them from there as well.

Delete photos on iPhone using cloud storage services

Usually, when we eras photos from iPhone to reclaim space we should take a backup of these photos either into our computers or in online cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Google Photos, and OneDrive, which offer options to back up your photos and videos seamlessly in the background.

To implement that just install your preferred cloud storage app and configure it to save the photos for you, then you will be able to access them whenever you want on any device even your PC, just by logging to your registered service.

How to delete all photos on iPhone at Once by using Google Photos app

When you back up your iPhone photos to Google Photos, it provides you to delete photos from your iPhone, which is another good option to erase all your photos instantly and quickly, to do this:

1- Open the Google Photos app.

2- In the top-left of the screen tap Settings, next, Manage Device Storage, then Free Up Space.

3- The app will initiate searching for your photos and videos that have been already backed up.

4- Google Photos app will promote a confirmation before removing the items.

5- Tap Remove to give the app permission to delete the photos from the Camera Roll.

6- As we have seen above these photos will move to the Recently Deleted album, thus you should delete them from there to reclaim storage immediately.

How to delete your photos at once on iPhone by resetting it

If the reason to delete your photos is to award your iPhone for a friend or a family member or even to buy it, in this case, you should reset your iPhone to manufacture mode, meaning all your personal info will be wiped, from contacts, apps, and photos to your purchases and browsing history, before you initiate the process make sure to back up your data like photos, contacts, and apps.

To clear up your iPhone and the expected owner will set it up anew follow the steps below:

1-From your iPhone Home screen launch the Settings app.

2- Tap on General.

3- On the General screen scroll down and tap Reset.

4- Choose Erase All Contents and Settings.

5- Confirm by selecting Backup then Erase or Erase now (if you have already backed up your iPhone.)

Now your personal data is erased from your iPhone including your photos and ready to pass it off.

These are some simple methods to delete photos on your iPhone at once and as quick as possible if you know another one more effective than these let's know about it in the comments below.

Data and images source: Macrumors, BI, Wikihow, iPhonelife

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Hyper Released an Impressive Portable Battery Pack with 130W Dual USB-C, One USB-A Ports and 27.000mAh Capacity

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Mon, 27 May 2019 17:58:00 +0000

After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter last year, Hyper's Apple accessories company announced the launch of HyperJuice 130W Dual USB-C Battery Pack, that can charge any Apple's device from 15-inch MacBook Pro to the iPhone.

The HyperJuice 130W Dual USB-C Battery features impressive specs, it is equipped with two USB-C ports one is at the capacity of 100W outputting and another at 60W outputting, the HyperJuice also has 18W USB-A port.

With the combination of these ports and the power capacity the HyperJuice battery can charge a MacBook Pro, iPad, and iPhone all at the same time.

The HyperJuice Battery Pack is the first in the world that support the 100W USB-C Power Delivery profile, as the company boasts.

In addition to the aforementioned capabilities the new battery pack features inside a 27.000mAh battery that can charge a MacBook Pro twice, and the new battery pack matches the airline safe so can be carried onto airplay.

The HyperJuice USB-C Battery Pack comes in two colors silver or space gree matching Apple product, its enclosure made from aluminum, and it weighs just over a pound.

By using an add-on 112W power adapter, the new battery pack can be refilled in just one hour, which is an impressive feature for a high-capacity battery pack, the new HyperJuice battery also support passthrough charging, which means you can charge your devices while the battery pack is charging.

The HyperJuice 130W Dual USB-C Battery Pack is retailing for $249 on Hyper company website bundled with the aforementioned 112W power adapter, if you want just the battery pack you can get one from B&H Photo for $199.

Data source: Hyper

Spansive Released a New Handy Wireless Charger Able to Charge Four Phones at Once even with Thick Cases

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:59:00 +0000

Spansive is a company in the smartphone chargers industry, it comes with an innovative wireless charging device aimed at families and households allowing them to charge multi phones and "eliminates ugly cable clutter."

The Spansive Source is able to charge up to four Qi-enabled devices at one time, and the user doesn't have to place their device exactly on the surface, depending on what the company called "Drop-N-Charge."

To create the Source that allows charging four smartphones or any other Qi-based device at once, Spansive says it uses "software-designed induction to shape magnetic fields" using 3D charging field that can "sense where devices are located."

"Regardless of phone case" the technology used in the Source allows to charge your iPhone even with a thicker case such as OtterBox, and also with the present of PopSocket or other accessory attachments.

Spansive Source in addition to the space to charge four Qi-based smartphones wirelessly, it features two USB-A ports for charging other accessories, which means the capacity to charge six devices at once.

The Source charger connects to the home's Wi-Fi setup allowing it to receive over-the-air firmware updates, which will enable the company to improve the charging speed, charging range, and the compatibility with future devices, as Spansive mentions.

At the moment the faster 7.5W charging specifications are not supported, iPhone users, with the Source, are able to charge their devices at 5W.

Spansive Source is made with “smooth touch materials, laser-etched aluminum, and an anti-slip lining", and is available in two colors: white and charcoal. The new wireless charger is on sale now from the Spansive website for $189

Data source: Spansive

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How to Enable Do Not Disturb at Bedtime Mode Preventing Calls, Notifications, Alerts to Bother You

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Wed, 22 May 2019 18:57:00 +0000

Apple in iOS 12 added a new feature to Do Not Disturb, helping you to sleep well without getting distracted with your iPhone, the new feature is a setting mode allows you to quiet your iPhone entirely during the bedtime.

A lot of us wake up at the midnight to check the time and surprisingly, a bunch of notifications shows off to you demanding your attention or tempting you to open up some apps, which makes you sometimes difficult to get back to sleep again.

With the bedtime mode is turned on, when you activate the display on your iPhone is dimmed and black, only showing up the time, the state of the battery charge, and the moon symbol with a message telling you that the Bedtime Mode is enabled.

When your device is in this mode, all incoming calls, notifications, and alerts will be silenced and disappeared from the Lock Screen, while they are listed in the Notification Center, and you can access them by swiping down from the top of your display.

How to enable Bedtime Mode

1- From the Home screen launch the Settings app.

2- Scroll down and tap on the "Do Not Disturb" option.

3- When you are in the Do Not Disturb section turn on the "Scheduled" option.

4- Once the Scheduled is toggled on now you're able to set Do Not Disturb period, which is for most people the time when you go to bed until the wake up's time.

5- Now tap on the "Bedtime Mode" to turn it on.

What's the difference between Bedtime Mode and Do Not Disturb

When the Do Not Disturb is turned on without the Bedtime Mode, your incoming calls and notifications will be silenced while are still visible right from the Lock Screen, unlike what we saw when the Bedtime Mode is enabled where the notifications are not shown on the Lock Screen.

How to allow someone to call you even the Do Not Disturb is enabled

Do Not Disturb feature has an option enables you to allow family members or someone else in your iPhone Contacts to call you even Do Not Disturb and Bedtime Mode is turned on.

1- Launch the Settings app from your iPhone Home screen.

2- Tap on " Do Not Disturb" option.

3- in the Do Not Disturb section scroll down to " Allow Calls From"

4- Then in "Allow Calls From" section you can choose Everyone, No One, or "Favorites," which can be set from the Contacts app.

In Do Not Disturb section in the Settings app you can turn on the "Repeated Call" so a second call from the same person within three minutes won't be silenced.

How to allow a specific person to call you when Do Not Disturb is turned on

There is also a method through the Contacts app enables you to allow a specific contact to call you, by enabling "Emergency Bypass," to do so:

1- Open the "Contacts" app.

2- Select the desired contact and tap on "Ringtone."

3- In the Ringtone section turn on "Emergency Bypass." to allow a specific person to call you when Do Not Disturb is turned on.

Now this person will contact you even when Do Not Disturb and Bedtime Mode are turned on.

Waking up and the Bedtime period is ended

When it is time to wake up and the period time of the Bedtime Mode is terminated and the Do Not Disturb is turned off your iPhone will display a "Good Morning" message, enabling you to tap on the screen to disclose all the notifications that were sent during the night.

How to turn off Bedtime Mode

If Bedtime Mode isn't for you and you want to turn it off, you can do so from the Settings app where it's enabled from.

1- Launch the Settings app.

2- Scroll down and tap on "Do Not Disturb"

3- Then turn off "Scheduled" if you want to disable the entire scheduled Do Not Disturb session.

4- If you want to keep Do Not Disturb on and just Bedtime Mode will be disabled, tap on the Bedtime Mode toggle to turn it off.

Control Center virtually includes Do Not Disturb which presented by a moon symbol, offering a quick way to access the feature by 3D Touch or long press on the moon icon.

Entering to Do Not Disturb from the Control Center will provide you with options to enable the feature for an hour, a few hours, until you leave your current location, or until the end of an event, and at the bottom of the pop-up window you will find the "Schedule" option that will move you straight to the Do Not Disturb toggles in the Settings app.

Data and images source: via Macrumors and Bi

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How to Scan a Document on an iPhone Using Apple’s Notes App and How to Generate a PDF File for It

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Mon, 13 May 2019 14:48:00 +0000

Apple's Notes app has a feature enables you to scan your documents such as letters, receipts, recipes and even photos and save them into your iOS device, that help you to digitize your printed-based content and get rid of unnecessary bulky papers from your home or office, in addition to the ability to access your interested information within a printed document just from your accompanied iPhone or iPad whenever you're, and also the ability to share and send it online.

The Notes app is a preinstalled app you don't have to download it from Apple's App Store, if you use it frequently you can add it to Control Center. Notes app also contains an option to convert your printed document to a PDF file, we will see that and how to scan your documents in the following steps.

How to scan a document on your iPhone using the Notes app

1- From the Home screen tap on the Notes app icon to launch the app.

2- once the app is opened and you are in a new note file tap on the "+" button that is located on the bottom middle of the screen.

3- After the tap on "+" button a pop-up window should appear with four options, choose "Scan Documents."

4- Once the "Scan Documents" option is hit your iPhone camera will function and the camera screen will appear, to initiate the scanning direct your iOS device camera to the document, it should automatically locate the document and highlights it in yellow.

5- Your iPhone will automatically capture the document once it is all highlighted in yellow, you can also do that manually by tapping on the circle white button if it's needed.

Your document will be saved as a note and can be easily accessed and sent via a message, email, or to share it.

How to create a PDF file from your saved scanned note

If you want to generate a PDF file from your scanned document, which is saved as a note:

1- Once you are in the scanned document note simply tap on the "Share Sheet" button, which is a box with an arrow pointing upwards at the upper right of the screen.

2- As usual when a Share Sheet has accessed a set of options will appear, then you should choose to Create a PDF.

3- Once a PDF file of your scanned document is generated you will be offered to save it to Files app or to tap on the Share Sheet icon to share your new PDF file elsewhere.

How to add Notes app to iPhone Control Center to scan documents quickly

If you tend to scan documents several times a day you should cut down the steps by adding the Notes app to your iPhone's Control Center, as described below:

1- From your iPhone's Home screen launch the "Settings" app.

2- in the "Settings" app tap on Control Center.

3- Tap "Customise Controls" to move to "Customise" section.

4- In the "More Controls" tap the green "+" button list beside Notes entry.

Now the Notes app will show in the Control Center.

How to scan a document from the iPhone Control Center

Once the Notes app is accessible via Control Center, then from there you should press hard or long on the Notes icon.

From the pop-up menu tap "Scan Document" option and allow the Face ID / Touch ID to authenticate you.

Once your camera is launched you're ready to scan a document and save it as a note.

If you know any other way or a third-party app to scan your documents faster and more efficiently than Apple’s Notes app please share it with us in the comment section below, and for more posts like this follow us on Twitter.

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Data and images source: popsugar / Macrumors

For the First Time 2019 iPhone XR Renders Show Dual-lens Camera Setup in a Square-Shaped Bump

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sat, 11 May 2019 14:41:00 +0000

On Wednesday @OnLeaks collaborate with Pricebaba.com to release a set of high-quality renders of the next-generation iPhone XR, which expected to be unveiled this fall. The renders tailored based on earlier rumors and alleged leaks regarding the device's outward design.

The second version of the iPhone XR depicted in the renders looks similar to 2018 XR, at the first glance, excluding the large square bump that houses dual-lens camera arranged vertically with the LED flash on the side, while the last year iPhone XR features a single-lens camera.

The 6.1-inch iPhone XR successor will feature dual-lens camera system rather than triple-lens, which expected to be featured exclusively in the next-generation iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models according to well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

This is the first time we see renders of the upcoming iPhone XR featuring dual-lens in the square-shaped bump, but we have seen the square bump housing triple-lens camera on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max renders. The front-facing camera in all 2019 iPhone models is expected to be 12MP up from 7MP in the current models.

Apple to reduce the iPhone XR costs, equipped the handset with Liquid Retina LCD display, some rumors claimed all 2019 iPhones might feature OLED displays, while the other believes Apple will stick with LCD displays in the iPhone XR, because of the high price of OLED displays.

Internally, 2019 iPhone lineup will feature an upgraded A13 processor chip, this upgrade should improve the performance and efficiency of the devices, these chips likely to be supplied by Apple’s chip supplier TSMC.

For the iPhone XR dimensions, OnLeaks says the device will measure 150.9 x 76.1 x 7.8mm with the camera bump the device's height will be increased at 8.5mm.

As for the front-facing TrueDepth Camera System that Face ID depend on, earlier rumors suggested that Apple is planning to revamp it for 2019 iPhones. The upcoming iPhones will feature a new flood illuminator that will improve Face ID efficiency by lowering the impact of the invisible light from the environment, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.

Kuo believes the notch in the 2019 iPhone lineup won't be changed in the size, despite some rumors suggested Apples is planning for a smaller notch or no notch at all.

According to sales data by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, the iPhone XR was the Apple's best-selling iPhone in the U.S. iPhone sales, accounting for an estimated 32 percent, while the more expensive iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max obtained 35 percent of sales combined.

The new 2019 iPhone lineup is expected to be announced in September, the launch will likely in the weeks after the unveils.

Data source: @OnLeaks via Macrumors

How to Turn Off iPhone X Generation Including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone X, and iPhone XR

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sun, 05 May 2019 14:04:00 +0000

Every iPhone user will need to turn off his iPhone for whatever reason, compared to the older iPhones the new models have another method to be shut down, in the steps below we will show you how to turn off the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

When you turn off your iPhone, it will be complete shutting off, and it will be powered off, meaning the device will not be able to perform any task until turned back on again.

How to turn off iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

As we know Apple has rid of the Home button since 2017 with the release of the iPhone X making shutting off an iPhone accomplished by holding down button sequence to access to the power off option. Follow the steps below to know how to turn off the newer iPhones.

1- Press down the Volume Up button and the Power / Lock button until the "Slide to Power Off" option pops up at the top of your iPhone screen.

2- To turn off your iPhone swipe the slider right to "Slide to Power Off."

The iPhone will start powering down and turning off completely, the device will stay shut off until you turn it back on again.

How to shut down the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR through the "Settings" app.

There is another way to turn off your iPhone or iPad via Settings app, which is not required to hold down any physical button, but still, you should swipe the slide to power off gesture:

1- From the Home screen tap "Settings" then head to "General"

2- In the general section scroll down and tap "Shut Down."

3- And swipe the slider on "Slide to Power Off."

How to turn back on your iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

If you want to turn your iPhone back on again you can use either of the following methods:

On the side of your iPhone Hold down the Power / Lock button.

Plug your iPhone into a power source.

Two above methods of turning a shutdown iPhone back ON is applying on all iPhones including the older versions like iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPhone SE, and prior models too.

While in some cases, affected hardware of your iPhone could prevent it from turning back on again, so if any piece is damaged it might need repair first.

Turning off your iPhone and turning it back on again can be used to implement a soft reboot of your device instead of using usual hard reboots, which are immediate, less graceful and done by another method. The soft reboot helps sometimes to resolve some software issues.

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Data and images source: OSX Daily

New Renderings Features iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max Featuring a Square-shaped Camera Bump a Redesigned Mut Switch and More

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:13:00 +0000

Last Friday the Indian blog CashKaro in the collaboration with OnLeaks shared CAD-based renderings comparing the so-called iPhone XI with iPhone XI Max, the expected successors to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

The two new iPhones will inherit the same 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED displays like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, coinciding with an earlier report, the thickness of the upcoming devices will be slightly increased to 8.1mm for iPhone XI Max and 7.8mm for iPhone XI, the thickness in the current iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the same at 7.7mm thick.

Apple measurement excluded the camera bump, it is expected to be reduced slightly in the size there, affecting the overall iPhone thickness, so compared to 2018 the difference could be inconsiderable.

One of the most prominent features that expected to see in the new iPhones as widely rumored, is the triple-lens rear camera system in a triangular arrangement, the camera will be housed into the larger square-shaped design and the bump as aforementioned will be less protruding, the rear panel on both devices said to be formed of a "single piece of glass."

The CAD renders also showed off a redesigned mute switch in the iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max from the current oblong-shaped to circular one within a pill-shaped cutout, which will operate up and down, the switch is similar to that we find in older-generation iPads.

The renders suggested that the new iPhones will stick with the same design as 2018 iPhones, such as the notch, bezels, volume buttons, speaker grills, stainless steel frame, and lightning connector, any slight changes like in the bezel or notch would be more or less the same as the iPhone XS and XS Max.

In addition to the rendering pictures, CashKaro and OnLeaks offered up a 360-video of the larger iPhone XI Max.

The iPhone XR, which not shown here is expected to feature a dual-lens rear camera, an update from a single lens in the current model. As usual, Apple expected to unveil new iPhone flagships in September alongside Apple Watch series 5 and potentially other hardware.

Data source: CashKaro via Macrumors

Top Waterproof iPhone Cases

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:45:00 +0000

As holidays season is approaching many people to take their phones outdoor and use them in harsh conditions and also using them for shooting on the shores, pools and even underwater, which makes these devices susceptible to get slashed, submerged, and bearing what not designed for.

Fortunately, Apple since the iPhone 7 featured the water resistance at the IP67 grade in the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone X and iPhone XR, while the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max provide more dustproof and waterproof with IP68(the rate means it will survive in the depth of 6.6-feet for one hour,) but for the peace of mind in case you want to use your iPhone for shooting in water, or while you're snorkeling or at any other marine sports, you might need a waterproof case, taking in mind that these newer models have glass chassis, which make them fragile, while many of these waterproof cases have been made to provide more protection, in the list below we rounded up some of these waterproof cases that can be considered the top or more popular ones.

1- Lifeproof Fre

With like these roundups the first case is topping the list is the Lifeproof Fre. The case is designed for many iPhone versions including the last iPhone models iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR. the Lifeproof Fre cases are also available in many colors, in addition to waterproof which is at IP68 the case is dust proof, dirt proof, and snow proof, it meets military standard for drop proofing, The Fre isn’t a bulky case, which could you find in such case, it is designed for daily usage, the case doesn't have a covering screen, and it's a one-year warranty, available for $90.

2- Catalyst Waterproof Case

The case boasts the water resistance to 33 feet(10 meters), it's also a droop proof, it meets the military standards of 6.6 feet(2 meters), the Catalyst waterproof seals your iPhone tightly keeps dirt, sand, and snow out, the case’s built-in screen protector keeps your screen scratches free, while allowing you to apply your touches like it is naked, the case also has a clear back allows you to please the beauty of your iPhone, unlike bulky cases. Catalyst Waterproof case available in black or blue at $90.

3- Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact case

The Wetsuit Impact case has popularity among other cases, it's slim and lighter for day-to-day usage, in addition to water, dirt, and snow proof, with IP68 rate, it provides a solid military drop and shock protection, and features a screen protector. Dog & Bone case comes in four colors including bright orange, turquoise, black, and gray, you can buy one at the price of $79.95.

4- Cornmi Waterproof Case

Cornmi case perhaps beats the other cases in the appearance, the case features an armband for outdoors exercises and other activities, in addition to its IP68 rating, it's a droop proof it meets military specifications, one thing could be a quirk to the case is the protruding button that surrounding the lightning port, and the case has no cutout for the mute switch. Cornmi offers the case with a lifetime warranty.

Check out Cornmi waterproof case for iPhone X and iPhone XS on Amazon.

5- Armor-X iPhone Case

Armor-X case rate is IP68 which means is good for your iPhone in 6.6-feet water depth for an hour, it is also a drop and shock protection, in addition to dirt and snow proof, Armor-X is geared with a mounting system in the back, in case you need to mount your phone to a bike, belt, or armband, the case shipped with screen protector and a carabiner, and there are other mount choices you can buy to cater your needs, the waterproof case itself will cost you $70.

6- HItcase PRO

If you want to shoot your adventures or you are an avid iPhone photographer HItcase PRO in addition to its waterproof and shockproof, provide you with many assortments of mounts that you can use with HItcase PRO such as ChestR mount($49.99), ShootR Monopod($34.99), FlootR Flotation Device($29.99) and more. The company offers four lenses to choose from that feet easily into the PRO cases, each one comes at around $25, the HItcase PRO will cost you $100, shipped with a screen protector, and it's available for iPhone 6S and newer iPhones.

7- JOTO Universal Waterproof Pouch

Joto Pouch is not a case that your iPhone will get stuck with on a daily basis, and it is not going to protect your device against drops, it is closer to a bag that will keep your iPhone dry, when you are going out on a shore, or a lake, and also it will help in the existing of sands, debris and liquids, JOTO Universal Waterproof Pouch even will be used occasionally, it is a great low-budget ($8.99)option.

Many of these waterproof cases are designed for new and older iPhone models, if you have any experience with one of these cases please let us know about it, or you prefer another waterproof case out of this list and you're looking at it as the best case, share it with us in the comment below.

Disclaimer
The top waterproof iPhone cases list depend on online reviews, we are not responsible for any damage might affect your device even it's excluded.

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How to Use Animoji or Memoji Photos and Videos on Other App Such as WhatsApp on Your iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:01:00 +0000

Memoji and Animoji, which Apple released alongside the iPhone X generation, are designed to be created and used within Apple's Messages and FaceTime apps, but many users have a desire to share and use these awesome animations on other platforms and for other purposes, to do so just follow these easy-workaround steps below.

The Animoji and Memoji are depending on TrueDepth camera system, which uses for Face ID authentication, Apple released this advanced TrueDepth camera with the iPhone X in 2017 and extended it to 2018 iPhone models: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, and also to 2018 iPad Pro versions.

How to capture your Animoji or Memoji statue and use it on other apps like WhatsApp

In a previous post, we have detailed how to create and use Animoji or Memoji in your iPhone or iPad.

Once you are in the Messages app start a conversation let it be with yourself.

Tap on the camera button beside the Messages chatting bar.

Within the camera interface in the bottom left corner tap on the star-shaped button.

Tap on the little monkey button to choose an Animoji or Memoji and then it will pop up to cover your face, and tap X to go back to the main view where you can add any other effects.

Now instead of tapping on the shutter button, take a screenshot.

Once a screenshot is token, a popup of the screenshot preview will show up on the bottom left corner of the screen, tap on it if you want to initiate editing on it immediately.

If you opened the screenshot you will come across to familiar Camera app tools for editing the screenshot, or just adjust the bars to crop the photo and get rid of other unnecessary elements.

Tap the Share button on the bottom left corner (a square with an upward arrow) and select the app you want to share the photo through such as WhatsApp Messenger if you don't see the desired app tap on More to get access to other apps on your iOS device.

Within the chosen app select the contact you want to share the photo with.

Returning to the screenshot editing view, tap Done to finish the work then a pop-up with two option will show up asking you if you want to save the photo in the Photos app or to delete it.

How to save your Animoji or Memoji video and share it on other third-party apps such as WhatsApp

To share an Animoji or Memoji video that mimics your real facial expressions could be more fun than just a photo statue.

Initiate a conversation with someone or just with yourself in the Messages app.

Tap on the little monkey button on the Messages bar and choose your Animoji character or a Memoji that you want to record the video with.

Then tap on red recordings button to start recording a video, you can record up to 30 seconds in one time.

For more details, there is a dedicated post on how to use an Animoji or to customize a Memoji.

Once the record is finished send it supposedly to yourself, and then tap on it to open on the full-screen view.

From there tap on the Share button in the left bottom to access the familiar share sheet, and then select the app that you want such as the WhatsApp or any other app.

If you want rather save the video to send or use it later tap on the Save Video button.

The video will be saved in your Camera Roll, you are able to use it whenever you want, and to share it with any other third-party app you want, just go ahead to the Photos app find it and tap the Share button and choose the app you want.

As aforementioned if you face any complicated step to use Animoji or Memoji go to the previous post (here) for more comprehension.

Open the Photos app, once you find it tap the Share button, choose the app you want and select the contact you want to share the video with.

Data and images source: via iPhonehackes

The Upcoming iPhones Will Feature 12MP Front Camera, Triple-lens Rear Camera, Special Coating to Hide Lenses and More

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 20:07:00 +0000

The front cameras in the all 2019 iPhones will feature a 12-megapixel single-lens instead of 7-megapixels we found in the current iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, according to a research note published by well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The note added that the next iPhone versions with OLED display, which are the iPhone XS with 5.8-inch and the iPhone XS Max with 6.5-inch, will feature 12MP triple-lens rear cameras functioning as a telephoto lens, a wide-angle lens, and a super-wide-angle lens supplied exclusively by Sony.

We forecast the camera upgrade will be one of the new 2H19 iPhone's major selling points. Critical spec upgrades are as follows. (1) Rear cameras of 6.5-inch OLED, 5.8-inch OLED, and 6.1-inch LCD will likely upgrade to triple-camera and dual-camera, respectively. A super-wide camera will be newly adopted by the triple-camera system, which is equipped with the 12MP/1um CIS provided exclusively by Sony. (2) The front camera of all three new iPhone models will likely upgrade to 12MP CIS+5P lens (vs. current 7MP CIS+4P lens).

Coinciding with the previous report from WSJ, Kuo believes the next iPhone XR with a 6.1-inch display will feature dual-lens camera system instead of a single 12MP wide-angle lens built in the current version, though he doesn't provide megapixels and capabilities or any other camera details for that model.

The research note says that the added super-wide-angle lens and the front camera lens on the next iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be covered by a "black lens-coating technologies," making the lenses look "inconspicuous” as an earlier report mentioned to that new coating technology too.

Frequent rumors about the adoption of triple-lens on the next iPhones and how they will affect the iPhone aesthetic it has proved quite controversial, but the applying of this coating should blend the far-right lens into the black bezels keeping a pleasing look.

OnLeaks was the first one who leaked the triple-lens camera prototype pictures.

The chart below is from the research note:

Kuo says the release of the new iPhones will be in the second half of 2019, and this no a revelation, Apple since 2012 releases new iPhones in September, as it did last year when the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max became available to order on September 14, while the lower-cost iPhone XR delayed until October 19.

Data source: via Macrumors

Apple Reportedly Working on Tracker Product, in Addition, to Find My iPhone and Find My Friends App Will Be Unified

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 23:22:00 +0000

Find My iPhone and Find My Friends app could be merged into a single app according to 9to5Mac’s Guilherme Rambo, citing sources familiar with those ongoing developments and tests on the app.

Find My iPhone enables you to implement many measures in case you lost your device like to put it in a Lost Mode or remotely erase your iPhone, according to the report the expected unified app will add another feature called “find network,” which will allow Apple devices to be tracked even when they are not connected to a cellular network or Wi-Fi.

Some Find My Friends features will also be combined into the new app including location-based from family and friends, and location sharing.

The app will run on both iOS and macOS, as part of Apple’s cross-platform initiative called “Marzipan.” The time launch is unknown but it could be with iOS 13, which will be previewed at WWDC in June, the report claimed that the app is internally codenamed “Green Torch.”

Apple tracker product

The reporter also mentions that a new hardware product that functions like the Tile device is being worked on, the new product is in the form of “tag” that can be attached to any item, it will rely on proximity to an iPhone, and should be connected to a user iCloud Account.

Like the Tile when the device goes far away from the tag it will get notifications, excluding common locations that have already set to be ignored, like a work office where the item could be left without receiving of notifications.

Rambo also reports that users will be able to save their contact information in the tag, and they will be notified once it is found. Apple could create a crowdsourced network, taking advantage of its hundreds of millions of active devices, that will help its users to find lost items with the assist of this product.

The launch date of the new Apple’s product tracker is not provided, but it might be unveiled in September alongside new iPhones.

Data source: 9to5Mac via Macrumors

Apple Added New “Shot on iPhone XS” Video Highlighting the Maldives Shark Research Programme Updated: Another Natural Scenes Short Video Has Been Shared

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:28:00 +0000

Apple on Monday uploaded a new video on its Youtube channel under the ongoing “Shot on iPhone XS" series, the focal point of the clip is Maldives Shark Research Programme, where a charity focused on whale sharks and community-focused conservation efforts are being made.

The video showed up underwater shots of the whale sharks and researches surrounding them, the eight-minute-long video gives us an insight into how the researches use Apple products for studying and conserving whale sharks.

In addition to the demonstration of the iPhone, MacBook Pro and iPad also showed up during the video.

Although the entire video recorded on the iPhone, Apple mentioned that other equipment was used such as Freefly Movi Cinema Robot, the AxisGo Water Housing, a Beastgrip, and the FiLMiC Pro app.

Over the course of the last several years, Apple shared many “shot on iPhone” videos and photos, the last one, which was captured with the same manner, was in Cuba, highlighting the growing surfing community there.

Update

Apple shared another new video on its ongoing “Shot on iPhone XS” series titled "Don't Mess With Mother," the one-minute video features natural scenes captured around the world such as galloping zebra, scurrying desert insects, lava-spewing volcanoes and more.

Apple has also followed the "Don't Mess With Mother," clip with behind the scene video.

Data source: YouTube via Macrumors

iOS 13 Will Feature Dark Mode, Tweaked Volume Indicator, Multitasking and more Gestures on iPad and More

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:01:00 +0000

Apple next major iOS update iOS 13, which is expected to be unveiled at WWDC in June, new details about it have been shared by 9to5Mac’s Guilherme Rambo with the help of the developer Steve Troughton-Smith, the reporter cites sources familiar with the matter.

As earlier reports about upcoming iOS 13 features, this one also claimed that the long-awaited system-wide Dark Mode will be included in the update for iPhone and iPad.

There will be a system-wide Dark Mode that can be enabled in Settings, including a high contrast version, similar to what's already available on macOS. Speaking of macOS, iPad apps that run on the Mac using Marzipan will finally take advantage of the Dark Mode support on both systems.

iPad with iOS 13 is expected to feature improved multitasking, supporting multiple windows and stackable cards in apps.

Each window will also be able to contain sheets that are initially attached to a portion of the screen, but can be detached with a drag gesture, becoming a card that can be moved around freely, similar to what an open-source project called "PanelKit" could do.

These cards can also be stacked on top of each other, and use a depth effect to indicate which cards are on top and which are on the bottom. Cards can be flung away to dismiss them.

iOS 13 will include another one desired feature that iPhone users have been wished to be tweaked is volume HUD, which will hopefully be less obtrusive than the current one, as earlier this year Apple’s software engineering chief Craig Federighi mentioned to that in an email to a customer.

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Undo for text input will be changed in the iPad, instead of standard check-to-undo, the report claimed that undo on iOS 13 will be by a new gesture initiated with a three-finger tap on the keyboard area, enabling users to slide left or right to undo or redo interactively.

iPad is also expected to receive additional gestures on iOS 13 that enable users to select multiple items in table views and collection views. Users will be allowed to "drag with multiple fingers on a list or collection of items to draw a selection, similar to clicking and dragging in Finder on the Mac."

The report added that Safari for iPad on iOS 13 will automatically offer a desktop version of websites when required, while the Mail app will order the messages into searchable categories such as marketing, travel, “not important”, and more, the new Mail version app is also claimed to feature “read later” queue.

Font management on iOS 13 is also expected to see improvements, with a dedicated font management menu accessed through Settling app.

According to 9to5Mac other features are expected including improved “Hey Siri” canceling ambient noises such as crying babies and laugher, a redesigned Reminder app that extends to the Mac, in-app printing controls, and improved multilingual support for keyboard and dictation.

Data source: 9to5Mac via Macrumors
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An Alleged Rear Chassis Supposed to Be for 2019 iPhone Has Triple-lens Camera Markings

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:46:00 +0000

Today an alleged 2019 iPhone chassis surfaced on Chinese social media, with three holes on the rear of the piece seemed to be a housing for three camera lenses.

The new pictures, which include the chassis and the mockup (bellow,) are shared via Weibo and later tweeted by Ben Geskin, coincided with earlier rumors that the 2019 high-end iPhones will come with a triple-lens rear camera system in a triangular configuration.

The talk about Apple adoption of triple camera lenses started way back in May 2018, in October well-connected analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo expected that the next-generation iPhone will feature triple-lens cameras, and just last week, an alike chassis shared by Slashleaks.

In January, renderings supposed to be for 2019 iPhone models released by serial mobile leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) have a similar unusual-looking protruding square on the rear containing three lenses, a flash, and a mic arranged triangularly.

A week later after renderings release a report from The Wall Street Journal reported that at least one of the 2019 iPhone models will feature triple-lens camera system, another report from Bloomberg assured the rumor, but the lenses arrangement didn't mention by both publications.

The camera system in iPhones reiteration usually receive improvements, this year triple-lens camera addition will enhance the iPhone photograph at the great level so it will provide 3x optical zoom, more pixels, large field of view, and more.

Data source: Weibo via Macrumors

Take a Glimpse on Apple's New Services: Apple News+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+

noreply@blogger.com (iPhonPhone) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:22:00 +0000

Apple on Monday, March 25 held “It's Show Time” a services-focused event at Steve Jobs theater on its Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, where the company introduced new and upcoming services including Apple News+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+.

Apple introduced Apple News+

Apple News+ is a revamped subscription-based Apple News service that users need to pay $9.99 to access, providing more than 300 magazines and a handful of paywalled news, and anyone on the Family Sharing plan can read the content without any extra fee.

Magazines in Apple News+ are covering everything from entertainment, news, and politics to fashion, health, lifestyle, and travel, with magazines like The Atlantic Better Homes & Gardens, Bon Appétit, National Geographic, The Oprah Magazine, Time, Wired, Women’s Day, and more.

Apple News+ also include exclusive and in-depth journalism articles with newspapers like The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Toronto Star, in addition to premium online publications like the Skimm, The Highlight by Vox, New York Magazine’s sites Vulture, The Cut, Grub Street, and more.

Apple news service offers the magazines in richly designed layouts with vivid photography, animated covers, and clear topography optimized for each device: iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple introduced Apple Card

After Apple News+ Apple moved to show off the success and the popularity of Apple Pay which on target to surpass 10 billion transactions this year, related to that, Apple announced a new Apple Card which is a new Apple credit card designed to use with Apple Pay purchases and with like other credit card purposes.

Apple Card will be available this summer, Apple offering it in the partnership with Goldman Sachs and MasterCard, customers can sign up for an Apple Card right from an iPhone, the process will just take few minutes, and you start using it immediately. For non-Apple Pay payments, Apple gives you a slick titanium card with no visible information on it like number and CVV (that info are in Wallet app,) and no expiration date.

Apple Card enables you to obtain 1% cash back for normal card purchases, 2% cash back for Apple Pay purchases, and 3% cash back for Apple purchases, these cash backs provided to you in a daily basis and then you can use it for making purchases, sending cash by using Apple Pay Cash in Messages or paying your balance, what will perhaps distinguish Apple Card from others is budgeting and monitoring tools that enable you to display and track your spendings, Apple charge you no fee on the service, it plans to offer low-interest rate and providing support for its service via Messages app.

Apple introduced Apple Arcade

Apple announced a new cross-platform subscription gaming service called Apple Arcade, the service initially will provide more than 100 games from publishers like Disney, Sega, Cartoon Network, LEGO, Konami and more.

Apple Arcade is scheduled to be launched this fall in over 150 countries, Apple hasn't disclosed the price yet, Apple Arcade concept is to enable subscribers to access all games with no additional in-app purchases to unlock content, these games will be curated by Apple’s team, and can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, the whole family can play through Family Sharing feature with one subscription fee.

Apple introduced Apple TV+

Apple final new service was Apple TV+ where Apple will show its original content, the company has been working on more than a dozen of shows from creators like J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, and Oprah.

The new service will be available within the revamped Apple TV app, and it will be launched in the fall, Apple hasn't disclosed Apple TV+ price yet.

The new version of Apple TV, which will be available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac (in the fall), will be also extended, for the first time, to the third-party smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, and Visio, providing better than ever recommendations supported by machine learning, the new Apple TV will also feature a new “Channels” option that will allow you to subscribe to other providers like Starz, Showtime, and HBO. and watch their content within the Apple TV app without moving to each provider own app.

All of the new services that Apple unveiled at “It Time Show” event the only Apple News+ that is available now, with a one-month free trial, to get the service you should update your device to the after-event released iOS 12.2.

Apple Just hours after finishing the event has posted the full live stream video on the Apple Event Website, and also shared the promotion videos that have been shown during the event on its YouTube channel.

Data source: Apple via Macrumors