News & Reviews: iOS 16
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Aug 02, 2022
The smartphone world is pretty much dominated by two operating systems, Apple’s ‘wall-gardened’ iOS on the iPhone and the other being Google’s open source Android on a slew of devices. While Android has always had more users thanks to its open source nature, it seems that iOS is catching up with 2022 seeing a record number of Android users switching to iPhone.
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Jul 28, 2022
The upcoming OS update for then Apple iPhone, iOS 16 will be rolling out to users some time this September with a slew of new features such as the ability to edit sent iMessages. However, it seems like Apple is still finding the right formula for that particular feature, with the latest beta further tweaking how it is implemented.
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Jul 19, 2022
Recently, we reported on the introduction of ‘Lockdown Mode’ in iOS 16 by Apple which is an extreme but optional security feature that will block the ‘most sophisticated digital threats’. Well, it looks like the tech giant is pretty confident on the new feature that it has announced a USD2 million or ~RM8.91 million reward to anyone that can crack the mode.
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Jul 07, 2022
Many people use PCs and mobile devices for their daily work these days, so the need for good software protection is more significant than ever. To that end, Apple announced two new initiatives that will help users to combat digital threats.
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Jun 21, 2022
CAPTCHA is one of the web’s most widely-used security features to protect against bots and spams, though the difficulty of some CAPTCHAs have definitely made us question whether we are actually human or just sentient bots. Well, if you’re an Apple user and have had enough of CAPTCHAs, then we’ve got good news for you as a new feature in iOS 16 has made it possible to bypass the security feature in supported apps and websites.
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Jun 16, 2022
Apple has recently announced a new Augmented Reality API on iOS 16 that is powered by its ARKit which utilises the camera and LiDAR scanner on the iPhone and iPad. Called ‘RoomPlan’, the API can create a 3D floor plan of a room, including key characteristics such as dimensions and even the types of furniture.
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Jun 07, 2022
iOS 16 has a ton of new features and it may be the biggest software update coming soon. Among all the features, one thing that Apple didn't highlight was iOS 16 can now support the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and Pro Controller which is quite a surprise.
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Jun 07, 2022
Today, Apple WWDC 2022 went live and didn't waste time by introducing the all-new iOS 16. The upcoming iPhone software update is sure a big one and could be bigger than iOS 14. It has a ton of new features so sit back and check out what's in store for you.
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May 30, 2022
Previously, we reported that Apple may finally introduce an always-on display feature in its iPhones, starting with the Apple iPhone 14 Pro series. Well, today, another source is backing up the claim, this time by reliable Apple insider and tipster, Mark Gurman.
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Apr 11, 2022
As we wait for the annual Apple WWDC 2022 event in June, we got some news about iOS 16 from Mark Gurman who works for Bloomberg. According to Gurman, iOS 16 could have "significant enhancements" that include new health-tracking and notification features.
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