10 hidden features iOS 12, of which many are not aware
Ios / / December 20, 2019
1. Weather Widget
Beautiful weather widgets welcome just showed at the presentation, but they work not all. And all the fault of the settings and the geolocation function inactive "bedtime".
To enable these weather widgets, go to "Settings» → «Privacy» → «Location Services» → «Weather" and allow access to geopozitsii always. Also in the section "Settings» → «Do Not Disturb" switch to include "planned" and "bedtime".
Now in the morning, when the iPhone will take in hand, he wishes you a good morning, and will show the weather forecast.
2. Mode "Do Not Disturb" on geolocation
Another non-obvious function associated with geolocation, - an opportunity to use the location as a trigger to set it off, "Do not disturb".
Under strong pressure in the Crescent icon can now call the extended menu, where there is an item "Before my departure from this geopozitsii". This option will be very useful to activate "Do Not Disturb" on the period of the meeting or in a public place like a movie theater.
3. Trackpad mode on devices without 3D Touch
On the possibility of moving the cursor using the swipe on the keyboard no idea even some owners of iPhone 6s and more new gadgets, not to mention the device does not support 3D Touch.
On iOS, Apple added 12 Trackpad mode for all smartphones. To enable it, press the spacebar, and not lifting your finger, move on it, controlling the cursor.
4. The second person in the Face ID
A very useful feature of "Alternative look" will now allow a person to add one more person in Face ID. This feature is useful to spouses and anyone who wants to open a trusted person access to your iPhone.
To use this feature, go to "Settings» → «Face ID and passcode» → «alternative appearance 'and follow the setup wizard.
5. Support for third-party password managers
Earlier, AutoComplete passwords in Safari and other apps only work for passwords from 'Bundles iCloud keys. " In iOS 12, this function is also supported by managers passwords.
Enable AutoFill to 1Password and LastPass can by going to "Settings» → «Passwords and user accounts» → «AutoFill passwords" and select the desired application from the list. If the switch "Autocomplete passwords" is disabled, it will have to start the turn.
6. Transferring AirDrop passwords
Another password-related function, which many do not even know. On iOS, you can transfer them to 12 for AirDrop to nearby devices. The only condition - the two devices have to work on iOS or 12 macOS Mojave.
To share a password, go to "Settings» → «Passwords and user accounts» → «password Site and Programs ", open your password, and then hold your finger on it, select the pop-up AirDrop menu. After that, select the device to which you want to transfer your password, and confirm the appointment with him. Password remain in the "Keychain".
7. Search songs Apple Music text
If you do not remember the name of the song - it does not matter. The Apple Music on iOS 12 you can find the best track not only by name but also by a phrase from a verse or chorus.
Just type in the standard search box, a few words from the song, and select the appropriate result of the issuance. At the moment, however, this function does not work very well and there are many well-known hits.
8. Favicon Safari tabs
Most recently appeared favicon in Safari on MacOS, and this feature is now available in Apple's mobile operating system. By default, Web sites icons are disabled. That they appear on the tabs, you first have to go to "Settings» → Safari and turn on switch "Display icons in tabs".
9. Function «Live-listening"
One of the functions «Live-listening" universal access, which appeared in the iOS 12, will not be useful Only people with hearing problems, but also to anyone who wants to keep in touch with the outside world while listening music.
It uses iPhone microphone and broadcast on AirPods or other compatible headphones sound with it. In this case, the volume can be adjusted by adding to the mix. To enable the feature, open the "Settings» → «control item» → «Set ale. Control "button and add" rumor. " Next will activate it on the panel "Control Point".
10. Automatic update of iOS
By default, the Automatic Updates feature is disabled the system, so that it can be easily overlooked. In order to maintain your iPhone is always up to date, it is recommended to enable it.
To do this, go to "Settings» → «Basic» → «Update» → «Automatic Update" and turn on the switch of the same name. Now iOS will independently download and install updates when connected to the charge, and Wi-Fi network.
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