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With iOS 12, Apple is striving to enhance the performance of the operating system, especially on older iPhones and iPads, and introduce a variety of new features. Let Mytour walk you through the standout features of iOS 12.
New Highlighted Features on iOS 12
Performance
With iOS 12, Apple focuses on improving performance, especially on older devices. Apple claims that app loading time on iOS 12 is 40% faster, and the speed of opening other apps like camera and keyboard is also faster, particularly on iPhone 5s.
Augmented Reality (AR) and ARKit 2.0
Apple introduces a new file format called USDZ, specifically designed for augmented reality apps. The company is also collaborating with several partners to make USDZ a standard format to optimize AR sharing, including Adobe.
USDZ can be embedded in stories in News, users can find them on websites, view objects from the web in AR on iPhone or iPad.
Additionally, Apple introduces a new Measure app that allows users to measure object dimensions in AR, real-time 3D objects.
ARKit 2.0 supports multi-device experiences where multiple devices can see a single 3D virtual object simultaneously in AR from different perspectives.
Apple Books
Apple Books has been completely redesigned, resembling the App Store redesign in iOS 11 and will be renamed to Books.
Notifications
In iOS 12, Apple groups notifications by app, allowing users to delete or view notifications at once.
Do Not Disturb
One of the most useful standout features in iOS 12 is the Do Not Disturb at Bedtime feature, which limits disruptive notifications during nighttime, silencing alerts to help users ease into sleep.
Animoji
Apple introduces a range of new Animoji such as ghost, koala, tiger, and dinosaur for iPhone X. The Animoji lineup can also mimic user actions.
Additionally, Apple introduces Memoji allowing users to create animated characters with their own faces, similar to AR Emoji on Samsung Galaxy S9.
Facetime Group Calls feature allows up to 32 people to join a call simultaneously. Integrated within the messaging app, users seamlessly transition from group chats to FaceTime video calls. Additionally, FaceTime supports stickers, Animoji, and Memoji characters for a more engaging conversation experience.
Siri Virtual Assistant has been enhanced with a new feature called Siri Shortcuts, enabling users to create shortcuts for third-party apps to perform tasks more efficiently.
Augmented Reality brings immersive experiences to life, overlaying digital elements onto the real world. With ARKit 2, developers can create even more dynamic and interactive AR apps for users to enjoy.
Enhanced Privacy Features provide users with greater control over their personal data. Features such as App Tracking Transparency and Private Relay ensure that user information remains secure and protected from unauthorized access.
Photo Enhancements include improved search suggestions and sharing recommendations based on recognized individuals in photos. Users can now search for images by events, keywords, and more. The new For You tab suggests filters and effects users may want to apply to their photos.
Apple News App introduces a new Browse tab. Additionally, the Stocks app is integrated into the Apple News reader, providing stock-related information alongside news articles.
Revamped Apple News app features a redesigned Browse tab for easier navigation. Furthermore, the Stocks app is seamlessly integrated within Apple News, delivering comprehensive financial information alongside news content.
Enhanced Apple News Experience with the introduction of a new Browse tab for streamlined content discovery. Moreover, the Stocks app integration within Apple News offers users access to stock-related news and updates.
Stocks App Redesign includes additional stock price lines in the watchlist and is now optimized for iPad integration, besides being seamlessly integrated into the Apple News app.
Completely Revamped Stocks App now features additional stock price lines in the watchlist and is fully redesigned. It is also integrated into the iPad for enhanced user experience.
Usage Insights with Screen Time provide detailed breakdowns of daily device usage, app usage durations, and time spent responding to notifications. Users can also set App Limits to manage their usage time for specific apps.
Empowering Usage Management with Screen Time offers in-depth insights into daily device usage, app usage durations, and notification response times. Additionally, users can set App Limits to regulate their usage of specific apps.
These features are also accessible to children's devices through the linkage of parental iCloud accounts via Apple's Family Sharing feature.
CarPlay Integration
CarPlay supports third-party navigation apps.
As of now, you can update to iOS 12 beta on your device. For details, check out how to update to iOS 12 beta.
Above are the highlighted new features on iOS 12 provided by Mytour. The OS is set to be officially released in September 2018. We can now eagerly anticipate the release and explore the entirely new features. If you're satisfied with your current operating system and prefer not to update, you can also choose to turn off iOS update notifications on your iPhone or iPad, as detailed by Mytour.
