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Exclusive: iOS 16 code includes multiple ‘always-on display’ references ahead of iPhone 14 Pro

June 7, 2022
iOS 16 was announced yesterday at WWDC 2022, with one of the biggest changes being a completely redesigned Lock Screen. You can now customize your iPhone’s Lock Screen with different widgets, fonts, dynamic wallpapers, and more. All of these features come as rumors indicate the iPhone 14 Pro could include a new always-on display. Now, 9to5Mac has found multiple references within iOS 16…
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Safety Check in iOS 16 promotes user safety for those at risk from domestic violence

June 7, 2022
Apple’s dedication to privacy showed at yesterday’s WWDC 2022 opening keynote. One feature in particular, Safety Check, which is new in iOS 16, helps users at risk from domestic violence. In partnership with organizations that support victims of domestic violence, Apple has unveiled this new tool to promote the personal safety of its user base. In iPhone Settings, the feature says: If…
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References to unreleased HomePod model found in iOS 16 beta

June 7, 2022
Apple today released the first beta of iOS 16 to developers, and it comes with a bunch of new features – including a completely redesigned lock screen with widgets, revamped notifications, iMessage improvements, and more. And it also hints at a new HomePod model that may…
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iOS 16 brings new playlist sorting feature to Apple Music, more

June 7, 2022
During today’s announcement of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple Music didn’t get any stage time despite being one of Apple’s most important services. Nonetheless, there are a couple of small changes to the Music app that are worth noting: playlist sorting and the ability to mark…
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iOS 16 expands support for game controllers, now works with Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller

June 7, 2022
During the WWDC 2022 opening keynote on Monday, Apple highlighted how iOS 16 enhances the gaming experience with updates to the Metal API and a redesigned Game Center. In addition, iOS 16 adds support for even more game controllers, including Nintendo’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller. As noted by Riley Testut, the developer behind Delta and AltStore, it is now possible to pair Nintendo Switch…
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Here are the 35 issues that Android 12 QPR3 fixes on Google Pixel phones

June 7, 2022
In addition to bringing Android 12 QPR3 and the quarterly Feature Drop, the June security patch fixes 35 issues for the Pixel 4 to Pixel 6 Pro. Like the two previous quarterly updates, today’s release addresses more than a few outstanding issues. There are 12 categories of fixes and enhancements in Android 12 QPR3 for Pixel phones. The vast majority — all but two — apply to the Pixel 6 and 6…
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