Rounding up the features of iOS 12

Kyle Chua

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Rounding up the features of iOS 12

AFP

Apple's iOS 12 is bringing new functionality to iPhones, such as Group FaceTime, Siri Shortcuts and Memojis

MANILA, Philippines – Apple put the latest version of their iOS mobile operating system front and center at this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday, June 4.

The new update – simply called iOS 12 – is bringing a number of new features and improvements with it. We’ve rounded up the most notable of the iOS 12 additions below.

Improved performance

Apple is hoping to right previous wrongs by improving performance with the new update.

Instead of slowing down devices, iOS 12 is said to launch apps twice as fast even on much older devices like the iPhone 5s.

Memoji

iOS 12 expands on the roster of Animoji introduced with the iPhone X by adding a koala, a tiger, a ghost, and a T-rex. Meanwhile, users can now create and personalize their own Animoji called MeMoji. All these now feature more expressions with the inclusion of winks and tongue movement. Both can be used in FaceTime and Messages where they can be coupled with a set of new effects and filters.

GROUP FACETIME. Up to 32 people can now engage in a Facetime call at one time. Screenshot from livestream.

Group FaceTime

Drawing large cheers from the crowd was the announcement of Group FaceTime that allowed as many as 30 people to video chat with one another. Participants can easily drop in and join ongoing sessions using Apple’s devices which now includes the Apple Watch for audio conversations.

Siri Shortcuts

Apple’s digital assistant, Siri got quite an upgrade with it now being able to suggest actions in certain times such as ordering coffee in the morning. On top of this, the unveiled Shortcuts app lets users program Siri to perform a series of actions with a single voice command.

AR KIT 2. The new augmented reality kit offers new tools to create better augmented reality (AR) experiences

Augmented reality 

The update features ARKit 2 which provides new tools to create better augmented reality (AR) experiences. Apple even partnered with animation studio, Pixar to create usdz, an AR file format that lets users experience the technology in apps like News, Messages, and Safari.

APP LIMITS. Apple's app limitation system combines with its parental controls to provide everyone with a means of controlling their usage, or that of a loved one's obsession with technoloy. Screenshot from livestream

Screen Time and Do Not Disturb

Just to make sure people don’t get preoccupied with their mobile devices, Apple is adding detailed data and statistics of user activity, it’s calling Screen Time. Users can now restrict themselves from using certain apps by setting time limits or locking it out completely. Additionally, there is a Do Not Disturb mode that can hide notifications during the night when people should be sleeping.

iOS 12 is coming to all devices currently running iOS 11 within the next week or so. Apple has announced that the developer beta is available starting today. – Rappler.com

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