Page 5 - Apple Ios
iOS 14 lets users with impaired hearing set alerts for important sounds
Apple has added a few smart features to the latest version - iOS 14 - intended for use by people with vision and hearing impairments.According to TechCrunch, though the new features are intended to help specially-abled people, some of them could be helpful to everyone.A striking feature is that of sound recognition which notifies the user whenever the iPhone detects any of the long lists of common noises that the user wants to be aware of.The notifications of the new feature can also go to the Apple Watch of the user connected to the phone.
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Apple WWDC 2020: iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, other announcements at keynote event
The Apple WWDC 2020 keynote event had a rich assortment of announcements. Here are the key announcements from the WWDC 2020 keynote session
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First virtual WWDC event: Apple dials up privacy features, refreshes iOS
In one of the many new updates to iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, the firm said all apps would now be required to obtain user permission before tracking.
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Apple WWDC 2020 starts today: Keynote live stream, event timings, and more
The Apple WWDC 2020 special event keynote will stream live at 10:30 pm (IST)
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Apple, Google release coronavirus tracking tools for iOS, Android devices
The companies said 22 countries and several US states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software
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Apple to host its annual developers conference virtually from June 22
The company also announced the Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for student developers to showcase their coding skills by creating their own Swift playground
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Soon, you can find coronavirus testing centres on Apple Maps: Details here
Apple Maps will be able to show information like the place name, the associated healthcare provider, contact phone number and website
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Apple acquires weather app Dark Sky, to shut down Android version in June
Service to existing users and subscribers of Dark Sky will continue until July 1, at which point the app will be shut down. Subscribers who are still active at that time will receive a refund.
Apple admits iOS 13, iPadOS13 personal hotspot issue affecting iPhone, iPad
As a temporary workaround, service providers have been instructed to toggle Personal Hotspot off, and then back on
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WhatsApp adds dark mode support for Android, iOS: Here's how to enable it
Social media giant Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday enabled dark mode support for its app through an update
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Facebook rebuilds Messenger app to make it more responsive on iOS
The company explained how adding features such as video calling, GIFs, and location sharing made Messenger more complex
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Apple weighs letting users switch default iPhone apps to rival firms
To date, rival browsers like Google Chrome and Firefox and mail apps like Gmail and Microsoft Outlook have lacked the status of Apple's products.
Instagram launches 'Reels' on iOS, Android platforms to take on TikTok
Reels allows you to create 15-second video clips set to music and share them as Stories, similar to how TikTok works, TechCrunch reports.
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Apple releases first iOS 13.3 developer beta for all compatible iPhones
With this new feature, parents can control who their children are able to contact
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iOS 13.2 killing background apps frequently, complain iPhone, iPad users
This aggressive RAM management system is essentially making it difficult for users to multitask
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Apple mulls increasing production by 1.6 mn units as iPhone 11 outsells XR
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max sales are down 15 per cent compared to the sales of the iPhone XS and XS Max, says Apple analysts
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Apple rolls out iOS 13 for iPhone: What's new, compatible models, and more
The iOS 13 brings a mixed bag of big and small upgrades, including a new system-wide dark mode, redesigned photos gallery, enhanced security and privacy features and a new QuickType keyboard
Top 5 smartphone user interfaces based on ease of use and experience
From iOS 12 to OxygenOS, Business Standard lists five smartphone user interfaces that have the best user experience and are the easiest to use
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Apple rolls out iOS 12 globally; claims better performance across platforms
The Cupertino-based giant said with iOS 12, camera launches up to 70 per cent faster, the keyboard appears up to 50 per cent faster and typing is more responsive
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Apple to make iOS devices without Qualcomm parts
Apple and Qualcomm have been fighting each other over patent licensing
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