The next iPhone OS lets you edit and unsend texts and check if anyone has your passwords
Big Tech companies love to put on a big show and Apple is no exception. The Cupertino Company just wrapped up this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference and there’s a lot to look forward to if you love all things Apple.
Though you may love your iPhone, iPad or Mac, no technology (or company, for that matter) is perfect. These are big corporations that put profit above all else, so don’t be surprised when they make a change that upsets loyal users. Apple is changing how auto-renewals kick in, and it may wind up costing you. Tap or click here to see if you can expect a bigger bill.
That change is a bummer, but there are a lot of handy features and some impressive gear coming down the pipeline. Here’s what we’re most looking forward to.
Big things coming to iOS 16
Apple’s latest update to the iPhone’s operating system improves upon the features and apps you use everyday. iOS 16 will likely launch in the fall alongside the next generation iPhone.
The best Messages feature in years
Big news for big texters: iOS 16 adds the ability to edit or recall recently sent messages. You can also mark conversations as unread to come back to later.
SharePlay is coming to Messages, too, so you can enjoy movies or songs with others and share playback controls inside the Messages app.
You’ll also be able to unsend recently sent email messages in the Mail app. (Gmail has had this feature for years, and it’s so handy.) You’ll get reminders if you left something out, such as an attachment. If you are waiting for a reply, you’ll get a reminder to follow up on that as well.
Safety Check can keep you safe
Safety Check is aimed at users at risk of domestic violence. With this tool, you can more easily remove all access you’ve granted to others, including privacy permissions. An emergency reset lets you sign out of iCloud on all your other devices and limit messaging to just the device you’re currently using.
Safety Check also helps you manage the people and apps you’ve given access to.
iPhone update: App privacy report, pick who gets access to your data when you die
Apple started to roll out the latest iOS update this week, which adds a few tweaks. In what will probably be the last update for the year, it covers a few important aspects of privacy and security. Everyone in the family using Apple gadgets? Here’s a smart way to save money.
Update your iPhone! iOS 15.1 brings 3 new features worth using
When it comes to Apple, pretty much any news will make the news. You can be sure that anything new coming out of Cupertino will make headlines from devices to software.
iOS 15 launched last month alongside the latest family of iPhones. The new OS comes with more privacy and productivity features, FaceTime tools, camera upgrades and sharing options, to name a few. Tap or click here for details.
5 freebies from Apple anyone can get
Apple’s new line of iPhones is releasing this week, along with updated iPads and a new Apple Watch later this fall. The release is preceded by the launch of updated operating systems across the line: iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8.
Update your iPhone! iOS 15 here - These are the best new features
It’s that time of year again. No, it’s not the leaves changing color. It’s Apple’s annual iPhone launch. The device that made Apple one of the biggest companies in the world usually arrives sometime in September, though there have been exceptions in past years.
You don't have to wait until fall to try the next version of macOS
Major operating system updates from Apple or Microsoft always come with much fanfare. Big Tech loves to show off what it learned since the last update, and while the results will always get mixed reactions from users, it’s interesting to see what new features come out.