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iPhone 7 and older users are frustrated because they won’t get iOS 16

Apple releases a new operating system for iPhones every year, and every year, some of its older devices are left behind, yearning to be able to experience the new features the updated OS has to offer.

This time around, with the introduction of iOS 16, users with devices older than the iPhone 8 (iPhone 6 series, 7 series and first-gen SE) wouldn’t be able to upgrade, remaining stuck with an OS that doesn’t offer a customizable lock screen (el-o-el).

Android and Google smartphones receive three to four years of software updates on average. The iPhone 7 series was released back in September of 2016, so that was about six years ago. Also, considering that the iPhone 7 received the iOS 15 update last year (when the device was five years old), it was already supported longer than an average Google or Android smartphone.

Older iPhone users understand that some of the old chips, like the A10 Fusion chip in the iPhone 7 just can’t handle the advanced features the iOS 16 has to offer, but that thesis goes down the drain when you realize that the 6th and 7th-gen iPad, both of which are powered by the A10 Fusion chip, are getting iPadOS 16.

Further, the frustration aggravates when you realize that the fifth-generation iPad, with the less powerful A9 chip, will run iPadOS 16.

If you’re using an older iPhone and want to upgrade, the iPhone 13 series is a solid buy. On the other hand, leaks and rumours about the upcoming iPhone 14 series are heating up. The upcoming device series is reported to get rid of the notch in favour of a pill-shaped front cut-out and slimmer bezels, so you might just want to wait until September to pick up a new iPhone.

Via: MacRumors

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Continuity Camera is great, but here’s how it actually works

On day one of WWDC 2022, Apple showed off Continuity Camera, a feature with which macOS Ventura users would be able to prop their iPhone on top of their Mac, and use the smartphone’s camera for video calls. The feature was widely appreciated, though left many confused about how it would work, so on day two, Karen Xing, a Camera Software Team engineer at Apple, explained the feature in detail.

For starters, in addition to your mac running macOS Ventura, you need an iPhone that can run iOS 16, so those still using an iPhone older than the iPhone 8 won’t be able to use Continuity Camera. Additionally, both your Mac and iPhone need to be signed into the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication.

According to Xing, you simply “bring your iPhone close to your Mac, and it works wirelessly so you can quickly join a call. Your iPhone will appear on your Mac as an external camera and microphone.”

You can also use Continuity Camera by plugging in your iPhone to your Mac over a USB.

Xing demonstrated the feature on Zoom, and said that the app will initially launch with the built-in camera on your Mac, and will prompt you to switch to the iPhone camera, along with notes to let users know what all they can do with Continuity Camera, as seen in the screenshot below:

Xing went on the explain that you can prop up your iPhone in either landscape or portrait orientation, with the latter giving you a more zoomed-in field of view. Xing said, “Continuity Camera also lets you do things that were never before possible with a webcam, including several new video effects,” including the new Studio Light effect that illuminates the subject while darkening the background.

Accessing video effects is as simple as pulling down the Control Center and selecting the desired video effect.

All the video effects, including Center Stage (keeps you centred), Portrait (blurs your background) and Studio Light can be used together in combination.

Control Center is also where users would be able to access ‘Desk View,’ another new video effect introduced alongside the Continuity Camera. Desk View enables your iPhone’s ultra-wide-angle camera to display your desk, and you, kind of like an over-head camera setup combined with a regular one. The feature will be highly beneficial for remote teachers, and can also be used by the likes of Twitch streamers to display a handcam, provided that they are gaming on a Mac.

The feature will support a maximum frame rate of 60 frames per second (FPS) at a resolution of 1920 x 1440 pixels. The resolution will stay the same in Desk View mode,  though it will be limited to 30 frames per second.

macOS Ventura and iOS 16 developer betas are available to Apple Developer Program members at developer.apple.com starting now, while a wide rollout will take place later this fall.

For all of the Apple news from WWDC 2022, follow this link.

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You can finally see your Wi-Fi password in iOS 16

Along with a haptic keyboard and Touch ID working in landscape, iOS 16 will finally allow you to view the password of the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to.

This is a minor quality-of-life improvement but it’s still notable.

For example, if you’re at a family member’s house and you don’t know their Wi-Fi password but you’ve previously connected to their home network, there’s no way to view it to connect other devices (this always happens to me with the Nintendo Switch).

With iOS 16, all you need to do is open the Wi-Fi section of the Settings app and select the network you’re connected to.

Next, you’ll see a new ‘Password’ option that appears after you authenticate your identity with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode.

You can find an in-depth look at the rest of iOS 16 here. For all of the Apple news from WWDC 2022, follow this link.

Source: Apple Via: MacRumors

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Here are all the iPhone models that support iOS 16

During its WWDC 2022 keynote, Apple announced the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 16.

Following the unveiling of iOS 16 and its new features, Apple confirmed the iPhone models that are compatible with the update are the iPhone 8 and above.

The iPhone models that work with iOS 16 are as listed below:

  • iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone XS and XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 and 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 and 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen)

This means that the 1st-gen iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and the 7th-gen iPod Touch (which was discontinued in May) won’t have access to iOS 16.

iOS 16 is now available in a developer beta, with a public beta dropping in July and the final release coming this fall.

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Sources: Apple

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iOS 16’s ‘Safety Check’ aims to people leave abusive relationships

At its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2022, Apple unveiled iOS 16, its latest mobile operating system (OS) update that offers new features, including the ability to customize your lock screen, ‘Live Activities,’ the ability to edit and unsend messages on iMessage, a new SharePlay button in Messages and more.

A more important feature that the Cupertino, California-based company announced with iOS 16 is ‘Safety Check,’ a feature that aims to help those in abusive relationships.

The new feature allows you to revoke and reset access to the personal information that you granted to your partner (or anyone else), including location sharing, passwords and resets the system privacy permissions for all apps. The feature also helps you sign out of your iCloud account on all devices, including your partner’s.

The safety feature, in essence, is made to help users cut ties with the person they’re trying to get away from. The new feature was developed alongside the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the National Center for Victims of Crime.

For all of the Apple news from WWDC 2022, follow this link.

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The 5 most important announcements from WWDC 2022

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference featured a packed list of announcements that focused on anticipated features and updates. 

To help you recap, MobileSyrup has broken down some of the most important announcements in no particular order. 

Let’s get into it:

M2 chip

Apple’s next-generation M2 chip technology has a big focus on power efficiency. 

It has 20 billion transistors, features an 8-core CPU, and is built on 5nm architecture. Apple says the chip is 18 percent more powerful than its predecessor and features a graphics performance that’s 35 percent better.

More details are available here. 

MacBook Air 

The MacBook Air is one of the first devices to feature the M2 chip.

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The much-anticipated device has a 3.5mm headphone jack, two thunderbolt ports, and a MagSafe charger. The Liquid Retina display is also 25 percent brighter than its predecessor and measures 13.6-inches. It will be available in four colours: ‘Silver,’ ‘Space Grey,’ ‘Starlight’ and ‘Midnight.’ The new MacBook Air starts at $1,499 in Canada.

Read more about the MacBook Air’s refresh here. 

iOS 16

Apple’s latest mobile operating system will be available on the iPhone 8 and newer devices in the fall, and they’re a couple of things I’m excited about. 

The first is the lock screen. The new update will allow users to change the font, style, and colour of the clock. Pre-made lock screens, available through the Lock Screen gallery, also offer settings with widgets that users can edit. Weather conditions will also appear on the lock screen, and users can choose to add a rotating photo gallery. 

Speaking of photos, Apple has added a new iCloud Shared Photo Library to iOS 16. The feature allows users to share photo libraries through iCloud with up to six people. All members will be allowed to add, delete, and edit photos and videos.

For messages, users will be able to edit previously sent messages, undo them, and mark threads as unread. iOS will also feature ‘Dictation,’ allowing users to move between voice and touch when crafting a message. The keyboard will remain open while users speak. 

More details on iOS 16 are available here. 

Stage Manager

Apple didn’t reserve all of its newsworthy updates to iOS alone. macOS Ventura has a remarkable lineup of its own. One of the coolest features is ‘Stage Manager.’

Picture this: you’re deep into an important project, and you have dozens of windows open relating to one aspect of the project or another. “Organization” isn’t a term that applies in this case. 

Stage Manager changes this, organizing tabs and giving users quick access to the windows they need. As soon as you activate it, it arranges all windows to the side and puts the app you’re currently using front and center. 

Continuity Camera

Ever wanted to update the quality of a Mac’s webcam? Continuity Camera allows you to do so with the help of your iPhone.

Image credit: Apple

The new macOS Ventura feature will enable users to use their phone cameras as webcams through FaceTime and other video calling apps.

Learn more here. 

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Apple adds new easy-access sports features on iOS 16

Getting closer to the big game is now easier with Apple’s new sports features unveiled at WWDC 2022. Part of their Live Activities feature on iOS 16 which allow you to get any information you need on players or teams, along with the ability to watch live games from anywhere.

Live Activities will give all the info right at your finger tips on the lock screen, reducing the amount work to check the score on your favourite teams.

Following that, for baseball fans, Apple TV will premiere Friday Night Baseball which will stream the games of all your favourite MLB games.

Apple News received a major update which will now include a Sports category where sports fans can follow their favourite teams and leagues. From college sports to professional sports, Apple News will have it all, including hundreds of the best publishers in sports such as local publishers.

The Sports section will show scores, schedules, and standings. for all leagues and highlights best suited to your liking. All of these can be synched from all your Apple devices.

Sports Live Activity features will be added available in Canada, US, UK, and Australia.

More to come…

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Apple reveals iOS 16 at WWDC 2022

At WWDC 2022, Apple revealed the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 16.

Among new several new features, iOS 16 will bring the most significant update to the iPhone’s lock screen yet.

Lock Screen

With iOS 16, you can now change the iPhone’s clock font, style and colour.

To do this, all you need to do is press and hold the lock screen and tap “customize.” You can then tap on any element of the lock screen to change it. You can also add widgets to the lock screen, including a calendar, Activity and more, and place them below the clock. Further, there are pre-made lock screens to shift between and already set widgets that you can keep or edit.

Lockscreen is also animated fluidly now and offers weather conditions that will dynamically appear when it’s raining or there’s a storm, for example. You can also move a photo gallery that randomizes the images on the lock screen. Notifications appear differently on the lock screen, too. Instead of showing up across the screen, they roll in from the bottom of the display.

Apple is also introducing ‘Live Activities’ that can show how close your Uber is, and how much of your workout you’ve completed, along with additional music controls.

With this in mind, you can set different lock screens and even attach them to different ‘Focus’ statuses like ‘Work’ or ‘Personal.’ When you associate a Focus with a lock screen, you can set it so you only see certain widgets, notifications and pictures depending on the lock screen.

Messages

iMessage now includes the ability to edit previously sent messages, undo messages and can mark threads as unread.

‘SharePlay’ apps are listed in FaceTime so you can see all the apps that offer the feature. Additionally, there are now a Share Play button in Messages so you can text while watching things together. There’s also a new ‘Dictation’ experience that lets you fluidly move between voice and touch, allowing the keyboard will stay open when you’re speaking.

…More to come

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Getting ready for WWDC 2022 [SyrupCast 260]

On this week’s SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke and Brad Bennett outline everything they expect to see at WWDC 2022 next week, including Apple’s often-rumoured AR headset, a new MacBook Air and possibly even a few surprises.

The pod squad also briefly discusses what new features might be included in the new versions of Apple’s operating systems, particularly iOS 16/iPadOS 16 and the possibility of revamped notifications.

As always, you can watch the podcast on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform (the audio version of the podcast will be uploaded soon).

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Apple said to be bringing updates to notifications and new health-tracking features via iOS 16

A new report indicates that iOS 16 may feature “significant enhancements” in replacement of a more drastic overhaul. Key improvements that are expected are said to include updates to Apple’s notifications. Additionally, the introduction of new health-tracking features is anticipated.

Word comes by way of Bloomberg’s Marc Gurman. In this latest Power On newsletter (seen by Engadget), Gurman discussed his expectations for iOS 16. “I’m not expecting an end-to-end redesign of iOS’s interface, even though it hasn’t changed much since iOS 7 nearly a decade ago,” Gurman stated.

The newsletter did not disclose too much regarding the iOS 16 enhancements. Gurman merely stated that Apple is likely to include an “update to notifications and new health-tracking features.”

Later on, Gurman discussed that WatchOS 9 might feature “major upgrades to activity and health tracking.” Once again, the extent of which is currently unknown. When turning our attention to macOS 13, there isn’t too much known about what Apple may bring to the table.

Additionally, Apple will likely use WWDC to discuss iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16. WWDC kicks off on June 6th with Apple hosting the event until June 10th.

Finally, shifting focus from software to hardware, Gurman did reiterate a lot of what he believes Apple is developing. This includes several new Macs, including the redesigned MacBook Air alongside the revamped 13-inch MacBook Pro. On top of that, Gurman states an updated 24-inch iMac is in the works, as is a new Mac mini.

iOS 15.4 has been met with a fair amount of scrutiny due to battery draining issues users experienced. Apple has since released iOS 15.4.1 to remedy the situation for users. It will be interesting to see how the launch of iOS 16 pans out later this year.

Source: Bloomberg Via: Engadget