Tag Archives: ios-13

Apple’s iOS 13 launch has been, well, a little confusing. There haven’t been any show-stopping bugs or issues, but just five days after the launch of iOS 13, we’re already getting iOS 13.1, with new features and performance improvements. Typically, Apple releases a major OS update — like iOS 13 — and a week or …

After unboxing your new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max, and setting it up using Apple’s new transfer tool, you may be asking yourself… What now? Well, there are a couple of settings you should double-check before test-driving the iPhone 11’s most important update, the camera. We’re going to walk you through the most important five. …

Apple’s latest iPhone software, iOS 13, is already available — but on Tuesday, you’ll already be able to download its first big update, iOS 13.1. And you’ll be able to revitalize your iPad with the launch of Apple’s new iPadOS software created exclusively for its tablets. Both iOS 13.1 and iPadOS were originally scheduled to be released on Sept. 30, but …

The Reminders app on iOS 13 and iPadOS has been completely redesigned. It looks nothing like the version we’ve had since iOS 7, and that’s for the better. Not only does the Reminders app have a new look, but it’s also much, much smarter.  For example, now you can just type out “Baseball practice every Wednesday” and the app will …

We all know that the iPhone’s keyboard tries to autocorrect away the fact that people like to cuss. How many times have you perfectly typed out your swear word of choice, just to have the keyboard change it to “ducking” or “shut” without your permission? Sometimes you just need to let it out.  Over time, your iPhone eventually gives in …

One of the biggest weaknesses of Apple’s mobile Safari browser on the iPhone and iPad has been the lack of desktoplike features. (Check out our iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro reviews.) Doing routine tasks like downloading a file, while possible, was a hassle. Then there’s the fact that the browser defaulted to loading only the mobile version of websites, …

For years, iOS users have complained about the intrusive volume indicator that would show up in the middle of the screen as they adjusted their iPhone or iPad volume. Someone at Apple thought temporarily blocking the view of a YouTube or Netflix video was a better experience than actually letting us watch the video.  With iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, …

Over the years, Apple has spent a lot of time and energy driving home the message that Apple cares about your privacy. The company has posted billboard ads about privacy and created a section of its website detailing its privacy practices, and CEO Tim Cook called on Congress to change privacy laws. Now, Apple is adding new privacy features to iOS 13 and iPadOS.  iOS …

Apple’s Messages app combines text messaging and the company’s own iMessage platform into one of the best messaging experiences you can find on a phone. With each major iOS release, Apple adds new features to Messages, increasing iMessage lock-in and competing with third-party messaging apps like Facebook Messenger. In other words, Apple wants you to hold onto that iPhone 11 …

With all the new camera features coming to the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, it’s no surprise the company included major changes to the Photos app in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, which will work for many older devices, too. The Photos app has a new look and editing tools that are designed to make …