Apple rolled out iOS 11 developer beta 5 on Monday as we get ever closer to the official release this fall.
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How to Share iCloud Storage with Family Members Not Yet Running iOS 11 Beta
In this Mac Geek Gab Highlight, we feature a segment that teaches you how, exactly, to use your iCloud Family Plan to share your iCloud Storage with family members that aren’t yet running (or can’t run) the iOS 11 beta. Listen, learn, and then subscribe to MGG if you want to hear tips shared like this every week!
iPhone 8 UI Concept Fixes The Screen Notch
Apple could intelligently hide the top notch, as well as introduce new forms of navigation at the bottom.
Could 'iPhone Passport' Be a New App? Apple Patent Gives Details
In the future you could wave your Apple Watch or iPhone near a passport reader in the future, instead of pulling out the paper document.
How to Use the iOS 11 iPhone App Switcher
You’ll be pleased to learn how easy this feature is to use, if you haven’t already discovered it.
How to Use the iOS 11 iPad App Switcher
You may not like it at first, because it’s different, but once you get used to it you’ll wonder why Apple didn’t do it this way in the first place.
iOS 11 Contacts App Icon gets a Little Gender Flexibility
iOS 11 Developer Beta 4, and now Public Beta 3, changed the Contacts icon from a notebook with the silhouette of a man to a man and a woman. That’s a subtle detail, but one that people are noticing. The tech world has a strong cis male bias—so much so that women, transgender, and anyone that doesn’t embrace the good-old-boys-club attitude are often ridiculed and harassed—that needs some serious shaking up, so sometimes those little things can be a big deal.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Public Beta 3
iOS 11 Public Beta 3 is a 335.2MB download as an over-the-air (OTA) update on iPad Pro (9.7-inch).
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone, iPad
Apple released iOS 11 developer beta 4 on Monday for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Get Ready For Augmented Reality Maps in iOS 11
One video shows how AR can point out major landmarks in your area, while the other video gives an example of how people will be able to navigate by following lines.
When to Really Force Quit iPhone Apps - TMO Daily Observations 2017-07-21
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to explain when and why you should force quit iPhone and iPad apps, plus they look at the BroadPwn hack and how that plays into the iOS 10.3.3 update.
Apple’s Clips App Updated With Disney and Pixar Effects
Apple’s Clips app got an update today, with posters and overlays from Disney and Pixar featuring characters from Toy Story and Inside Out.
Apple Releases iOS 10.3.3, a Maintenance and Security Release
The patch notes say simply. “iOS 10.3.3 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad.”
iOS: Mass Delete All Reminders in a List
It’s not nearly as hard as it sounds, and a little spring cleaning never hurt anybody.
Screen Sharing Could Be a Thing in iOS 11
We don’t know how it will work yet, but have some speculation about the upcoming new feature.
Apple Seeds iOS 11 Developer Beta 3
This early-phase build is likely to contain a mix of bug fixes, as well as tweaks and different implementations of new iOS 11 features.
Some Researchers Think Apple's Bug Bounty Program Isn't Competitive
iOS is such a secure operating system that Apple may be doing more harm than good with its bug bounty program.
iOS 10.3.3 Developer and Public Beta Available
Apple jumped back in after the long holiday weekend with a fresh update for iOS 10.3.3 beta.
Former Employee Claims Google, Not Apple, Wanted Out of iPhone YouTube Deal
The Google employee says that his company simply wanted to “take back control” of its own app, which until then had been coded by Apple, and that Apple would have otherwise been happy to keep YouTube as a default app in iOS.
5 More Cool iOS 11 ARKit Demonstration Videos
We found some more videos showing some really cool demonstrations of ARKit in action.
In iOS 11, Apple Has Removed 3D Touch Multitasking
Maybe Cupertino has a new way coming for multitasking with 3D Touch, but for now it’s limited to the Home button.
Hidden iOS 11 Sound File Adds Fuel to iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Rumors
Sure, it sounds a lot like what Apple would use for a wireless charging effect, but this wouldn’t be the first time that hidden resources discovered in beta software turned out to be nothing.
Apple Reminds Developers Of iOS 11's Impending 64-bit App Deadline
Even existing apps that have thus far been exempt from the 64-bit requirement will be forcibly killed off when iOS 11 launches this fall.
iCloud Backup Outage Prevents Backup and Restore of User Data
Apple says the outage only affects a small percentage of users, but those concerned with their iPhone and iPad data should temporarily switch to local backups just to be safe.