iPhone XS price and release date ( iOS Assistance )

The iPhone XS will be available to pre-order in most countries around the world from September 14, with the handset going on sale globally from September 21 if you want to pick it up from a store.

In terms of price, the good (ish) news is that the cost hasn't risen over last year's incredibly expensive iPhone X, with the 64GB iPhone XS price coming in at $999 / £999 / AU$1,629. 

The 256GB iPhone XS price is $1,149 / £1,149 / AU$1,879, and the 512GB iPhone XS price is $1,349 / £1,349 / AU$2,199.

That said, while the cost of rival smartphones has been going up, the iPhone XS is still going to be one of the most costly phones you can buy (apart from the iPhone XS Max, which will have the eye-watering price tag of $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,799).

Design

As we said, the main thing that excited people last year was the all-new design, and Apple's staying true to form and making this an 'S' year – that means the same design, with only a few tweaks inside to mark this out as a different phone.

The main change is to the color scheme: this year we've got a gold shade thrown into the mix, which we have to say looks rather striking in the flesh.

Beyond that, the same frame as last year is present: a steel frame around the edge, a 5.8-inch display encapsulated by thin bezels all the way around, and (unsurprisingly) no home button, with the notch at the top of the display housing all the components required for the Face ID facial recognition for unlocking the phone.

The glass front and back are here once again too, and despite not really changing anything year on year, Apple has still delivered one of the more striking smartphone designs on the market.

When we say striking we're not talking about the look – there are an absolute slew of iPhone copycats on the market now from Asian firms, and many offer a similar design – but the build quality. The feel of the iPhone in the hand still conjures a premium feeling, going some way to offsetting that sky-high price.

In the hand, it's very hard to feel there's much different between the iPhone X and iPhone XS from last year – the gold coloring aside – but you still get a real feel that this is one of the most premium smartphones on the market, and that more durable glass on the back doesn't diminish the feeling at all.

Compared to the iPhone X, it really is identical though - the chances of anyone noticing the difference are miniscule as there really aren't any.

Some will be disappointed to learn there's no 3.5mm headphone jack-to-Lightning port adaptor in the box, as there has been with phones since the iPhone 7. You can still buy these from Apple for $9 / £9 if you need one.

The iPhone XS does come with the bundled Lightning connector earbuds, which many people will choose to use and so won't miss the dongle.

On the left-hand side of the phone (and, for that matter, the right-hand side too) things are much as expected: the volume buttons and silencer rocker switch remain on the left, and the larger lock / Siri button sits proudly on the right of the phone, jutting out just enough to be used effectively without ruining the flow of the rim.

The iPhone XS is water-resistant to IP68 rating, an improvement on the X which means you can slosh it about in the bath or shower without a care in the world, and there are dual speakers on the top and bottom of the device.

They don't both fire forward (the bottom one spits sound downwards from the edge of the phone), which is still a shame if you're trying to watch a film without headphones, but they're still impressively loud – Apple has improved the output this year to make them even more dynamic and rich-sounding, and although it was hard to fully test this out in the demo area at the launch event there does seem to be a definite improvement in sound quality, with the bass especially feeling more robust.

Screen

Again, the iPhone XS hasn't really changed much in terms of the screen it's offering. The 5.8-inch OLED option is back once again, and that was already one of the best screens we've seen on a phone in the last year, delivering rich colors, deep blacks and strong contrast ratios.

There's still the aggravating notch at the top of the phone, housing the front-facing cameras and speaker, and while you'll probably get used to this in a week or two there are some films or YouTube videos that you'll want to expand to fill the whole screen, and you'll lose a touch of picture there.

Apple has improved the performance of this screen by adding 60% better dynamic range to the already-offered HDR 10 and Dolby Vision movies – this basically improves the quality even further by managing to make both bright and dark elements of the scene rich and clear, without just driving the brightness right up and ruining the overall quality.

We played Ready Player One - a visually rich experience - and as you'd expect, the color reproduction and clarity between the light and dark scenes was pretty impressive.

Watching HDR video on the screen we didn't instantly feel like it was miles better, but it was engaging and deep – we just remember having the same kind of reaction last year. 

Also just scrolling around the device a pleasant experience, and the speed was phenomenal thanks to the new A12 Bionic chipset. 

Apps opened and closed in a flash, the camera fired up instantly, and while we took an age to load a Bethesda game (Elder Scrolls Blaze) the overall quality when we got into it was great, and really does offer the feeling that you're getting console quality on a smartphone (despite it being a touch juddery to run through – although this is an unreleased game).

The overall graphical quality of Blaze was really impressive when it came to the visuals, but we really need to test the graphical prowess of the phone to see where it's made big steps ahead.

Camera

While there are some minor refinements to the camera on the iPhone XS, there are nowhere near as many as some might have expected, once again highlighting how this is very much an 'S' year for the iPhone range.

It's good to get dual cameras on the 'normal-sized' iPhone – last year's iPhone 8 only had a single sensor – but perhaps there could have been more added to the mix.

There are two 12MP sensors, both with optical image stabilization we believe, although one is a wide-angle lens offering higher-quality low-light performance, and the other a telephoto lens that allows for 2x zoom to get you closer to subjects.

The two can be used together in Apple's Portrait Mode, enabling you to blur backgrounds and allowing you to change the lighting or add effects to the subject with a few simple swipes.

You can also change the depth effect of the bokeh from within the app - there's a neat 'dot' where Apple things you should be scrolling to, but you have control too.

What has been upgraded is this phone's capability to understand and improve photos through its onboard smarts: it can now dynamically work out scenes and enhance overall photo quality algorithmically, as Apple strives to catch up to the photographical prowess of the Google Pixel 2 and Huawia Pro.

Overall, the quality is enhanced, with the new chipset taking in the capability of the A12 Bionic's Neural engine – as you can see in the photos that Apple showed off on stage, the quality is incredible.

Testing the camera in the demo area, things were super-crisp and clean, but we'd expect that in bright conditions. We'll need to spend more time trying it out in more challenging environments to find out more.

Battery

As ever, Apple doesn't announce the size of its battery on stage, preferring to talk about what its phones can actually do. The iPhone X last year had a capacity of just over 2,700mAh, but could generally last the day pretty well.

Apple is claiming that the iPhone XS, with its new, more efficient A12 Bionic chipset inside, is capable of lasting 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X – which doesn't seem that much, and makes us inclined to believe that it's the chipset doing so much more that's the reason for the low jump.

There's wireless charging in the mix too (we assume, although Apple never mentioned it), based on the Qi standard, and we've found with any phone that's capable of wireless charging that if you head out and buy a couple of power pads for work and home we doubt you'll actually run out of battery very often at all. The back is still glass, so there's no worry that the charging signal won't get through.

There's no fast charger in the box from Apple it seems, as it wasn't mentioned, which is a missed opportunity when you consider rivals like Samsung and OnePlus have been offering that functionality with the cost of the phone for years.

There aren't many huge strides forward in battery life on the iPhone XS, but that's hardly surprising given it has the same frame, with little room to shove in more battery capacity.

Early verdict

There's always something so disappointing about the 'S' years of the iPhone – sure, it makes business sense for Apple given it can still command sales without having to redesign the phone every time, but without a new shape it's not as easy to explain to buyers why it's worth buying.

There are some decent improvements in the mix – notably the capacity, the louder speakers and the more colorful screen – but beyond that many will likely be torn between last year's iPhone X, which will now be cheaper, and having the latest iPhone, as we can't say the upgrades we saw were plentiful or overpowering. The iPhone XR seems more of an impressive feat from Apple, to be honest.

There's a real snap to using the iPhone XS in the hand, and it's capable of being held easily with one palm. The edges still being steel make us worry that it'll scratch like the X managed to, so you certainly may want to consider a case, as these phones were already hoovering up fingerprints in the demo area.

We're looking forward to getting our teeth into this handset over the next few weeks, and we'll bring you our full iPhone XS review with all the details you need to know before deciding whether to take the plunge.

iPhone stuck on battery charging screen ( iOS Assistance )

Do you have your iPhone stuck on charging screen for as long as over an hour or more before it boots ?. Here are the easiest ways you could fix that on your iPhone. 

Part 1: Heat iPhone Battery Before Charging

If you are in one situation like this, you can try a very easy method to overcome iPhone 6 stuck on charging screen. Just disconnect your iPhone from the charging cable. Then keep your iPhone/iPad face down and use a hair dryer aiming at the device’s back right side and edge where the battery is located, for about 2 minutes.

Now put the phone back on charge cord. You will notice that the red battery logo will be immediately replaced by the Apple logo.

Part 2: Drain iPhone Battery To Get Out Of Charging Screen

What will ensure your long lasting battery when you face a problem with iPhone stuck on charging screen or iPhone stuck on red battery screen? Even though the iPhone features a remarkable battery life, not every user experiences the crowning performance. It is important to standardize the lithium-ion battery once in a while, which will ensure a long-lasting battery life.

Draining and recharging the battery from time to time maintains the flow of ions moving in the battery. The material properties of lithium-ion batteries demand perpetual used to maintain top performance. For this very reason, Apple recommends discharging and recharging the battery once a month.

• 1. Use your iPhone until it switches off automatically. If it is nearing 0% life and you wish to drain it faster, turn on the flashlight, increase screen brightness, use the Internet, etc.
• 2. Let your iPhone be in switched off condition overnight to drain the battery further.
• 3. Plug in your iPhone and wait for it to power up.
• 4. Hold the sleep/wake button and swipe “slide to power off”.
• 5. Let your iPhone charge for at least 5 hours.
• 6. With the charging cable still connected, switch on your iPhone.
• 7. When your iPhone is back online, remove the charging cable.

Note: We have given you the solution to get out from iPhone stuck on charging screen or iPhone stuck on red battery screen. Tackle now easily!

Part 3: Replace iPhone Battery

Immediate remedy if you have a problem of iPhone stuck on charging screen or iPhone stuck on red battery screen. The iPhone undoubtedly looks impermeable, but you required few screws in order to take out your battery and it is very easy to do. You will also need some toolkit which includes a plastic pry tool, a standard Philips 00 screwdriver, and a suction cup. The main tool is a screwdriver for removing the Pent lobe screws at iPhone bottom side.

Step 1: Switch off the phone by holding power button, after that slide screen button to the right.

Step 2: Use your Pent lobe screwdriver for removing screws (mainly two)from the bottommost area of your iPhone. Keep all the screws safe.

Step 3: With the help of suction cup, apply tough pressure towards the upside of the home button, or to either side of it. Also, open up the small gap to make device screen open.

Step 4: With the help of pry tool, in order to release the clips(which are holding up the screen to your phone.), you need to work from the bottom to middle side.

Step 5: There is as Trick for replacing the battery without causing any disconnection to the screen, but you will have to carefully hold it at 90 degrees during the entire course. However,  to remove device screen, you need to apply your Philips 00 screwdriver to take out the metal plate which connected screen's cables to the iPhone. Now try to pull up the connectors then remove device screen.

Step 6: Removing the two screws out of the plate which safeguards motherboard of your device. The plate remains shield to the battery connector, but it's easy to take off and move out from the problem with iPhone 6 stuck on charging screen or iPhone stuck on red battery screen.

Step 7: Try to pull the plastic release tab to remove the battery from its place. You need to put a constant pressure, and you will hear battery releasing.

Step 8: Now carefully line up the new battery, Softly press it into place and screw the metal plate to secure it.

Step 9: If you have removed the screen completely, reconnect the cables such that they are back into place. Then replace the metal plate, inserting the tows first, carefully.

Step 10: Catch the top edge of the screen into the body of the device. You should make sure that it is not extended by more than half a millimeter. If it is protruding, it means that you haven't placed it properly. Now, mildly press the screen down working your way from the top to the bottom.

Step 11: Don’t panic if your phone won't turn on; it is a possibility that the battery was fully discharged for safety. Now go connect the charger and wait to get to turn on!

Note: Get out from the issue with iPhone 6 stuck on charging screen. Now your iPhone has replaced with a new battery. No need to search shop! No need to wait for counting days to solve your issue!

Part 4: Tips for fixing iPhone Stuck in Dead Battery Boot Loop

Have you ever heard an iPhone user say “I plugged the phone into the charger, got an Apple logo and then it died again. It looks like being on a loop” or “iPhone 6 stuck on charging screen”. Well, the issue doesn’t just happen on iPhone 6, but also on other iOS devices like iPhone 6s, iPhone 5s, iPhone plus and even iPad.

• In such situations, you need to boot your device into the DFU mode and reboot it after about an hour. Following is the step by step process:
• 1. Make sure your device is in the charging mode through its USB cable.
• 2. Hold down both Home and Power buttons on the device until the screen turns black.
• 3. Keep holding the Home button and then release the Power button.
• 4. Now open iTunes to check if the device is connected. A message mentioning that a device in a recovery mode is connected should appear on the screen.
• 5. Now wait for about an hour and reboot your device. Doing so will resolve the issue.

So, for all you iPhone users out there, today we have given you some tips to overcome the issue with iPhone 6 stuck on charging screen. Since you are working with electronic items; you have to be very sensitive in all steps. Now you are good hardware specialist to resolve the iPhone stuck on a red battery screen issue.  Congratulations.

Update on iOS 12 release date, features and news ( iOS Assistance )

There are a lot of new iOS 12 feature to get excited about, and we're going to hear all about them again (and the release date for the final software) on September 12.

One week from today,  Apple's iphone XS and Apple Watch 4 launch event will take place. Based on the event timing, we have a very good on when the final software will come to your iPhone and iPad.

What's new? When will you be able to get iOS 12? New features like Memoji, Group Notifications, and better overall performance will likely launch September 18.

Of course, you can get the iOS 12 beta right now and it's already better than iOS 11. It also gives us preliminary insight into iPhone XS and Apple Watch 4.

Good news: Apple is already up to iOS 12 developer beta 9 and we've tested features like the Measure app, Siri Shortcuts, and created a Memoji of ourselves. Our older iPhones are also faster, while Grouped Notifications make the UI easier to navigate.

Bad news: Group FaceTime was delayed, and it won't launch as part of the software on (or around) September 18. Expect it in iOS 12.1, maybe sometimes in October.

Apple is making its mobile operating system reliable and competitive with Google's Android Pie,That much is obvious.

Here's what we know about iOS 12 based for your older iPhone and iPhone XS.

iOS 12 release date

• June 4 – Developer beta launched (to paid Apple Developers)
• June 25 – iOS 12 public beta launched (it's free)
• Tuesday, September 18 (or close to it) – the final iOS 12 software (still free)

You can now test it early, as there are three iOS 12 release dates: one for developers, one for public beta testers, and one final version coming soon for everyone else.

The developer beta is available now and gets more frequent refreshes. But it's early software and you must be a registered Apple developer. That costs money: $99 for the annual membership. It's for people who like to tinker with software weekly, and so far Apple is on iOS 12 developer beta 11.

The iOS 12 public beta is the one most people will want to test out, and it's also now available to download. It launched on June 25 and is completely free. It's also likely to be less problematic than the developer beta. Expect more stable updates every two to three weeks. The downside? Apple's public betas are always one step behind what the developers have access to.

Both versions of the iOS 12 beta will be unfinished software, so we advise you to proceed with caution before deciding to install iOS 12 beta on your primary device. For example, the iOS 12 beta 1 was great for us, but we had minor reset problems with iOS 12 beta 2. Waiting for the final iOS 12 version is a safer choice if you rely on your iPhone daily.

The release date for a stable iOS 12 version should be in mid-September, alongside new iPhones XS and iPhone XS Plus. No guarantees, but that's how it seems to work every year. History has told us that it's  the Tuesday after the iPhone 9 and iPhone XS launch event, so on or around September 18 seems likely.

iOS 12 reliability

• Apple's looking to put the problematic iOS 11 behind it
• Older iPhones will be 40% to 70% faster at certain tasks

iOS 12 will focus on reliability and performance with this update, and support all of the same iPhones and iPads that iOS 11 worked with.

Apple called out the iPhone 6 Plus, specifically, saying iOS 12 makes this phone 40% faster at launching apps, 70% faster at launching the camera app, and 50% faster at displaying the keyboard. Keyboard typing and other routine features on older iPhones can slow down with every new iOS update, and Apple is looking to change these pain points with iOS 12.

This makes your existing iPhone and iPad more reliable, and your older devices can be used by family members or be sold now that they'll be more function with iOS 12. They don't have to sit in a draw because they're too slow.

Here's a concrete example already: for us, the public beta has been reliable enough to download. There's the occasional iPhone reset or hangups, but we actually found it to be more reliable than the problematic iOS 11 in some instances. So far, so good.

iOS 12 hints at Apple Watch 4

Apple is readying an Apple Watch 4, at least according to an iOS 12 developer beta 2 update that references Watch4,1, Watch4,2, Watch4,3 and Watch4,4.

That indicates two sizes and both LTE and non-LTE versions of the smartwatch. It's just like we saw from the Apple Watch 3, originally referenced as Watch3,1 to 3,4.

Apple Watch 4 rumors indicate a 15% larger screen (by reducing the bezel) and a larger battery, hopefully for sleep tracking and an always-on display.

We've seen the first official-looking Apple Watch 4 photo leak (above), ahead of the big September 12 launch event, and sure enough, the larger screen is the highlight.

iOS 12 doesn't confirm these new features for the iPhone compatible smartwatch, but it does appear as if Apple actively tweaking its software for new Watch hardware.

iOS 12 is 200% less annoying on iPhone X

Here are two irksome features we hated about iOS 11 on the iPhone X that iOS 12 is going to fix. The final software is going to feel 200% less annoying when it launches.

Closing app windows in iOS 12 is now easier thanks to the fact that all you have to do is slide up on an open app to dismiss it from the multitasking menu. iOS 11 had us press down on the app until red close icons appeared over top of each app, and then to tap those little red icons to dismiss the app. That was unpleasant.

Second, whenever we picked up our phone, we'd always pressed the volume up and power button accidentally, which is the new 'take a screenshot' button combination. Apple has disabled this action whenever the phone screen is off. Our iOS 12 Photos app is no longer going to be filled with errant screenshots on the daily.

iOS 12 compatibility

• Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPad mini2 and iPad Air and newer
• 11 iPhones, 10 iPads, 1 iPod touch – the broadest iOS update yet 

iOS 12 will run on all devices that have its 64-bit chipset, which was first introduced in 2013. It'll work on the iPhone 5S and newer, while the iPad Air and iPad mini 2 are the oldest iPads that are compatible with iOS 12. 

That's means this update is supporting 11 different iPhones, 10 different iPads and the sole iPod touch 6th generation still clinging to life. It’s the broadest support for a software update Apple has ever offered, and this is one of the biggest advantages Apple has over Android phones.

ARKit 2 and multiplayer gaming

• ARKit 2 allows for 'shared experiences' (multiplayer potential)
• LEGO, Fender, Adobe and Pixar are all working on AR with Apple

iOS 12 cements Apple as a leader in augmented reality (AR) with the arrival of groundbreaking multiplayer capabilities it calls Shared Experiences in ARKit 2.

These multi-user virtual environments are coming to ARKit, allowing for multiplayer gaming and experiences through iPhones and iPads. iOS 12 is going to create a more collaborative (and competitive) way of experiencing AR. 

LEGO demoed a four-player game, pledging that it was in when it came to Apple's “creative play possibilities.” Players were involved in building up an AR town. It was like The Sims was reimagined for the future.

ARKit 2 opens up AR to hundreds of millions of users, according to Apple, and that makes iOS 12 the broadest AR platform in the world. We got a taste of AR last year, but multi-user virtual environments bring more advanced tools and gameplay.

iOS 12 pinpoints 911 calls in the US

You won't have to worry about reciting your exact location when calling 911 in the US thanks to iOS 12. It'll pinpoint your whereabouts during emergency calls.

Apple says it'll "automatically and securely" share your iPhone location with first responders, but only with them and only during such emergencies. It's an effort to reduce response time, yet maintain your privacy.

New 'Measure' app and USDZ file format

• New USDZ file type dedicated at augmented reality
• Measure app for iOS 12 to replace your measuring tape

'Measure' is getting its own AR app. It uses the iPhone's and iPad's advanced sensors to measure objects in front of you, including suitcases, as shown in the first iOS 12 demo. All it takes it just tap-and-drag along the edges of the object on the screen. 

It can also automatically detect the approximate dimensions of a photo – we can imagine that will help when you go to buy a photo frame, but can't find the old-fashioned tape measure. iOS 12 to the rescue.

For AR developers, Apple has created a new file type called 'USDZ.' The company worked on USDZ with Pixar, and Adobe is supporting it, too. The file format can be shared across FIles, Mail, Messages and Safari. This is an important step forward for developers working on AR apps.

Camera app changes

Apple didn't announce big camera changes at its WWDC 2018 keynote, but later said that the default camera app will get tweaked with iOS 12.

The Portrait Lighting mode on newer iPhones with a dual-lens camera will look more natural. The software will be able to define crisper edges by more effectively separating a person from a background scene. Apple is also allowing third-party apps to use the software to separate the foreground and background.

The default camera in iOS 12 makes QR code reading automatic.

And while not part of the camera app, RAW photos can be imported and managed on an iPhone and iPad, with the bonus ability of editing RAW photos on an iPad Pro.

Photos app is now smarter with iOS 12

• Betters search and a new 'For you' tab
• Suggestions on who to share photo collections with
• Share back suggestions nudge friends to send their photos

The Photos app is expanding search in an effort to compete with Google Photos. It recognizes photos by event and indexes them accordingly. Apple says it takes into account over four million events, citing the Aspen Ideas Festival as a niche example. 

This lets you search by event without any thankless manual tagging. Searching by event joins other smart suggestions, including filtering by people, places, and relative dates (searching via Siri works with all of these and is quiet handy). 

The iOS 12 Photos search capabilities have also been broadened to let you use multiple search terms at once. Seeking "dog, animal" should weed out all of your gourmet hotdog results (this is a real problem we just tested on iOS 11).

A new tab 'For you' is coming to the iOS 12 Photos app, filled with personalized suggestions on how to improve and share your pictures. Sharing has gotten smarter, letting you share at full-resolution and suggesting who to share these photos with.

Share back suggestions is a neat feature that lets you send photos to a friend, and it uses machine learning to poke them to send photos they took to you. iOS 12’s photos sharing uses iMessage's end-to-end encryption.

iPad switches to iPhone-like gestures

It's confusing owning both an iPad and a new iPhone X right now because returning to the home screen and opening Control Center are executed by different gestures.

The iPad takes cues from the iPhone X with the iOS 12 update: swipe up from the bottom to return home and check Control Center by pulling down from the top right-hand corner.

This may be a prelude to the iPad Pro 2018 that's rumored to include Apple's True Depth camera for Face ID, Animoji and Memoji.

Siri Shortcuts can find your lost keys, more

• Siri Shortcuts allows you to assign phrases to tasks
• 'I lost my keys' can ring your Tile tracker to find keys
• 'Heading home' sends ETA notification to roommate, sets thermostat and fan, and brings up the fastest route through Apple Maps
• Gallery and library full of pre-configured Siri Shortcuts

Siri is getting smarter. It‘ll know that “I lost my keys” means to ring your Tile tracker. Tile is a handy gadget, but getting to the app is a pain, and having Siri integrated is a game-changer for both Tile and our peace of mind.

Siri is going to be filled with shortcuts, so much so that Apple is creating a shortcuts app for iOS 12. It’ll suggest coffee orders from the place you always order from and message contacts to tell them you're running late, and there's also Kayak-based flight information you can call up via voice. By pressing the add to Siri button, you can then say “Travel plans” and Siri will read back information such as your hotel address.

Right now, the IFTTT-like Siri Shortcuts app is in beta testing via Apple's TestFlight app and meant for selected third parties. It's one of the few features that hasn't made it to the iOS 12 beta for developers or for the public yet.

Siri translates new languages, learns motorsport scores

• Siri can now translate over 40 language pairs
• Motorsports scores, schedules and stats knowledge
• Food and celebrity facts knowledge expanded upon
• Password search not part of Siri's duties in iOS 12

Try asking Siri to translate something into Spanish. It works, and with iOS 12 it'll be even more robust with over 40 language pairs to aid your international travels.

We really hope Siri will be able to translate foreign words into English (that's not possible with iOS 11 at this time when asking Siri what 'hola' means in English).

Siri will also learn the language or motorsports, per se. Asking for Formula One and NASCAR information will have Siri recite live standings, schedule, roster and stat info.

Food knowledge and celebrity facts are also part the Siri update. Right now, asking "How healthy is fish" gives a smatter of search results and requires opening up Siri. In the future, a specific answers about food will come from the USDA database, citing calories, vitamins, and how healthy the food is overall.

Password hunting is now within Siri's grasp, letting you search any saved passwords, according to Apple. This applies to both apps and websites.

Apple News, Stocks, Voice Memos and CarPlay

• Apple News: new Browse tab and sidebar navigation
• Stocks: robust chart design and stock news integration
• Voice memos: easier menus, iCloud support, on iPad (finally)
• CarPlay: third-party app support, like Google News and Waze

Apps are indeed getting updates with iOS 12, starting with Apple News. There’s a new Browse tab and a sidebar for better navigation. Stocks is finally being rebuilt with a helpful news design, complete with charts and Apple news headline integrated into into stocks. The top stories will be business news curated by Apple News editors.

Voice Memos is coming to iPad (as well as macOS), and it’ll get iCloud support, long overdue changes. Now you won't have to AirDrop conversations between devices in order to listen back. It'll also be easier to assign names to voice clips thanks to an overhauled Voice Memos redesign.

Apple Books is the new name for iBooks, allowing you to pick up reading where you left off and a new store interface to browse buy ebooks and audio books.

CarPlay is going to support third-party applications, with Waze and Google Maps appearing on-screen. Apple didn’t call out the Google-owned apps by name, but they were there on the screen. This was a major highlight of iOS 12.

Using your iPhone less

• Do Not Disturb during bedtime to hide visual display of notifications
• Instant tuning to send future notifications silently or turn them off
• Reports give a weekly activity summary on how you use iOS 12
• Breakdown: ranks app usage, highest phone pick up times (and what app draws you in first), and apps that send you the most notifications
• Set self-imposed time limits via reminders and temporary app blocking
• Limit kids time in apps by category or individual apps via Family Sharing

Apple is expanding its Do Not Disturb capabilities with a cleaner 'Do Not Disturb During Bedtime' mode. It'll silence not just the notification delivery sounds, but also the visual notifications clutter that can distract you when you're trying to sleep. 

The lockscreen remains clear until you unlock your iPhone in the morning. You can allow certain apps to break through, just like with DND mode right now. Apple refers to these as critical alerts, and they're opt-in.

Do Not Disturb options aren't one-size-fits all, either. It can now automatically end in an hour, at the end of the day, when you leave a certain location, or at the end of a meeting in your calendar. iOS 12 even makes the DND moon icon in Control Center have 3D Touch support to act as a shortcut to all of these options.

Instant Tuning is an iOS 12 feature you'll love if you've ever gotten a notification from an app you always seem to dismiss (HQ trivia, breaking news alerts, etc), but don't have time to turn off future notifications in the many submenus of Settings. Apple is allowing you to control individual app notification profiles right from the lockscreen, without making you leave what you're doing.

Deliver Quietly is an option within Instant Tuning, and it'll allow you to choose to have notifications delivered silently Notification Center by default so you’re not interrupted by alerts on the lockscreen. It's a nice in between option.

Siri can help clean up your messy lockscreen with notification delivery suggestions based on how you interact with notifications. Siri will understand which notifications it should deliver prominently and which ones to send to Notification Center. It's like IOS 12's version of 'clean up your desktop' system nudges.

Screen time is Apple's take on limiting your iPhone use – how much time you're spending on apps, which apps you use the most, and which apps are sending you the most notifications. 

To give you a little extra help, Apple has created app limits. You can set your own limit, with a notification letting you know when time is almost up. A 'Time is up' message will display when you've reached your self-imposed-Siri-assisted limit.

Parents can create limits for kids with Allowances, time-of-day-based downtime controls, and category controls. Education and essential message apps can also be green lit thanks to an always-allowed settings. 

The best part? Setting limits for your kids uses Family Sharing, so you can manage it all remotely from your parental device – no need to get hold of your 12-year-old kid's phone to execute on these new iOS 12 controls.

iOS 12 grouped notifications

• Grouped notification on iOS 12 to clean up individual notifications mess
• Smartly grouped by app, topic, thread. Tap in to look at a particular group
• Can clear a whole group of notifications with a single swipe

Grouped notifications are coming to iOS 12. This is a small, but important update (maybe the most important iOS 12 update) announced at the Apple WWDC keynote. 

It binds together notifications by message threads and topics, making it easier to see everything at a glance. Right now, individual notifications in the morning are a big pain to check as they pile up.

Animoji changes and new Memoji

• Tongue and wink detection for iOS 12 Animoji
• Four new Animoji masks: Ghost, Koala, Tiger and T-Rex
• Personalized 'Memoji' to look like you or 'the real you'
• Animoji and Memoji clips last 30 seconds (up to 10 seconds)

Animoji is expanded, not just with new masks, but with tongue detection (as seen on stage) and wink detection (not announced, but confirmed for iOS 12 afterward). Ghost Koala, Tiger and T-Rex will be joining the cast of Animoji masks.

Memoji is a thing, too. It's a customizable mask that can look like you – or the real you, according to Apple. It still resides in Messages. You can select hairstyles, eye color and accessories like earrings and sunglasses. Like Animoji, this is an iPhone X only feature due to requiring Apple's True Depth front-facing camera.

Group FaceTime (now launching later)

• Group FaceTime for up to 32 people with dynamic UI
• Can use Animoji and Memoji in FaceTime
• Won't launch with the final software on day one

Group FaceTime is coming to iOS 12 with up to 32 participants, and you go directly from a group chat to a group FaceTime in the Messages app.

Update: Apple has delayed the launch of iOS 12 Group Notifications, indicating in the latest iOS 12 beta release notes that it'll come out this 'fall'. To us, that sounds like an iOS 12.1 launch – like Apple Pay, Apple Cash, AirPlay 2 and other features didn't make it live on day one in previous operating system updates.

People can drop in and drop out at any time. The interface is filled with tiles that can expand, and 'the roster' along the bottom for everyone else in the Group FaceTime chat. When people start to speak, their window gets bigger, even if they're in the bottom roster of participants. It works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and you can even answer on the Apple Watch and HomePod with just audio.

Animoji is coming to FaceTime and Group FaceTime. You'll of course need to update to iOS 12 and an iPhone X to make that magic happen.

That's a wrap for new iOS 12 features at Apple's WWDC. The two biggest highlights were Grouped notifications and Group FaceTime with Memoji. We'll test out the iOS 12 beta and report back when it becomes available to the public

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