Tag Archives: ios-10

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Now playing: Watch this: iOS 10: Five hidden features you may have missed 1:49 The next time you search for a restaurant or directions in the Maps app on iOS 10, you may notice an extra button or two to make a reservation or request a ride. The new buttons are part of a long …

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MLB.com’s At Bat app tops list of best sports apps

Ahh, fall. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for sports fans. The four major North American pro sports leagues, Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League, are all in action. With so much to follow, many fans now keep an eye on their favorite teams, track stats and watch …

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How to give Siri access to third

Now playing: Watch this: Siri’s new tricks in iOS 10 2:07 When you install a new or updated app that promises to work with Apple’s Siri voice assistant, the natural thing to do is fire up Siri and try it out. Only, you’ll quickly find either Siri has no clue what you’re talking about, or it prompts you to give …

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How to search Safari tabs in iOS 10

In its latest operating system, Apple has lifted the limit on the number of tabs you can have open in Safari. The previous limit was 36 tabs in iOS 9. With iOS 10, you can, in theory, open an unlimited number of tabs for your browsing pleasure. In practice, the limit is somewhat less than infinity because your device’s processor …

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Apple Maps now shows Amtrak train routes across the country

Amtrak just expanded route coverage in the Transit section of the Apple Maps app to include all of the United States. That means Amtrak lines will now show up as an option (along with subways, buses and ferries) if your itinerary is in the path of a relevant train. The train routes are only displayed if you search a city …

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Your iPhone’s flashlight has a hidden brightness tool

Now playing: Watch this: 5 best uses of 3D Touch on the iPhone 1:21 With iOS 10, Apple added a ton of 3D Touch capabilities to your iPhone. For example, you can now press on alerts to view more information or press on an app’s icon to view its respective widget. (If you own an iPhone 6S or newer, it …

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Google iOS update lets you get ultra

Google users won’t have to worry about who’s peeking through their history anymore on iOS devices. The search engine giant released several updates for its iOS app on Tuesday. One fixes bugs so that the app is twice as reliable, Google said. Another allows in-search YouTube videos. And then there’s the new incognito mode. Incognito mode, first introduced in Google …

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How to force quit a problematic app on the Apple Watch

In the event an app on your Apple Watch stops responding, you can force quit the app instead of restarting your entire device. I’ve had to do this a number of times since iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 were released. The next time you find yourself staring at a watch app that won’t load, or is behaving oddly, try this: …

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Apple’s ‘Portrait’ mode comes into focus

We’re just starting to get a clearer picture of Apple’s “Portrait” mode. A new beta version of iOS 10 released to developers on Wednesday includes software for taking portraits, according to MacRumors. Portraits is a feature the Cupertino, California-based tech giant touted when it introduced the enormous iPhone 7 Plus earlier this month and it’s just now getting tested out. …

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iOS 10: Release date, features and everything else you need to know

Now playing: Watch this: 10 reasons to upgrade to iOS 10 2:30 iOS 10 is here. Even though it looks just like iOS 9, a lot — and we mean a lot — of features are radically different. Messages is a lot more like Facebook Messenger, the lock screen packs a lot more info, and you can finally delete Apple’s …

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