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To discover: 12 new iOS 12 features that are well hidden… but practical!

iOS 12 release update
Version 12 of iOS is
now available for download for almost 24 hours. So now is the time to
discover its new products. We already have somelisted
more than 60 here, but alsodetailed
more than ten must-sees there, THEfirst ones to try as soon as the update
performed. As part of this new articlespecial iOS 12, these are less obvious additions than we
we have chosen to highlight,those that we don't necessarily see
from the first moments, but which can still prove very
practices.

Here are these discreet new iOS 12 features, but
useful:

  • TheTrackpad becomes available on all iPhones:
    while this function which allowed you to transform the iOS keyboard into
    trackpad was previously reserved for devices with 3D Touch, under iOS 12,
    it is accessible to everyone. For iPhone 5s, SE, 6 and 6S which do not have 3d Touch (and for the futureiPhone XR)This is something to do when entering text. Along press on the space bar, transforms the keyboard
    which becomes grayed out, the letters disappear. Simply move your finger (without lifting it from the screen) to move the cursor
    in the text. Super practical!
  • Time management widget on iPhone: pour
    easily access new time management information spent on
    the iOS device, under iOS 12, a new widget appears. It displays
    details such as the number of hours the iPhone has been used on the
    last day, or the number of times the device was consulted during this
    time, etc. To activate it, go to the widgets screen, click “Modify”
    at the very bottom and add the Tmeps widget in front of the screen
  • Siri can launch the command “Where is my Mac?”:
    under iOS 12, watchOS 5 and with the Mojave version of macOS, it is possible to
    ask Siri, on the watch, iPhone or iPad, where the Mac is, whether
    either a MacBook, an iMac or another Apple computer. So, Siri will do
    ring the corresponding Mac, which can be practical to get back in touch
    on a MacBook stored in a bag or a cluttered desk. So that this
    works, it is obviously necessary that all the devices concerned are
    connected to the same user's iCloud account.
  • Siri can turn on/off the flashlight: with
    the voice request: “Hey Siri, turn on the flashlight”, or “Hey Siri,
    turn off the flashlight”, the light comes!
  • “Do Not Disturb” settings shortcut in the center
    control    : it is now possible to program a track
    schedule for activating this discreet mode of the iOS device. A shortcut of
    setting the time slot is also accessible via the control center
    using a long press or 3D Touch on the icon corresponding to the function
    “Do not disturb”.
  • New gestures on iPad:as seen
    ici    , under iOS 12 on iPad, to access the control center, you must
    Swipe from the upper right corner of the screen. For
    display the notification center, you have to swipe when leaving
    from the upper left corner. To switch between different open apps, you can
    swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then hold
    support and do a side slide. Finally, to return to the home screen,
    just swipe up on the Dock.
  • Closing apps becomes easier on iPhone
    X    : on the multitasking screen, simply drag an app or a
    batch to the top to close it immediately.
  • Possibility of restarting facial recognition in the event
    failure    on the iPhone
    facial recognition, it was possible to move the iPhone
    to bring it closer to oneself again to attempt a new reading of the
    face. Now, a gesture allows you to trigger it at will. It is enough
    effect of swiping your finger from the bottom of the lock screen to the top (like
    to return to the home screen), very appreciable!
  • Adding text and symbols to the video via
    Messages    : this new feature allows you to write a message on a
    video, like Snapchat or Instagram. To do this, take a photo or
    a video via the camera icon in Messages. Then take advantage of the options
    effects, editing and markup to modify the image as desired. More details at
    this about
    to be found there    .

  • Ability to register two faces for Face ID on iPhone
    X    : In “Settings > Face ID and code”, it is possible
    to register a second face for Face ID, or at least a second
    appearance (with a beard or mustache for example, or glasses, to improve the
    acknowledgement). Choose the “Configure a second appearance” option.
  • New filter effects for video chats
    FaceTime    : the new version of FaceTime supports filters
    in real time for videoconferencing, and even Animojis and Memojis.
  • QR Code scanning becomes accessible from the center of
    control    : go to “Settings > Control Center >
    Customize Orders” and add QR scan in include list
    at the top by dragging the title up or tapping the More
    green on the left. The shortcut is now visible in the Control Center,
    to quickly engage the camera in “QR detection” mode
    Code”.
  • The “Hey Siri” voice command can now be used in mode
    energy saving“    : “Energy saving” mode does not deactivate
    plus the “Siri always listening” function. It is therefore possible to activate
    remote voice assistant using the “Hey Siri” command, even if
    the iPhone or iPad is in this “low performance” mode allowing
    extend battery life.

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Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.

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