Many of us face the problem of motion sickness in a moving vehicle especially while using a smartphone or tablet. Apple has finally a solution for this problem- Vehicle Motion Cues feature that is said to reduce motion sickness when you use iPhone or iPad while riding as a passenger in a car or other on-road vehicle.

When you use your iPhone or iPad as a passenger in a moving vehicle, Vehicle Motion Cues in #iOS18 and #iPadOS18 may help reduce motion sickness.

Here’s how it works. #AppleAccessibility pic.twitter.com/3koxC7hjZF

— Apple Support (@AppleSupport) December 1, 2024

This feature is introduced with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Vehicle Motion Cues appear as animated dots on the edges of the screen that represent how the vehicle is moving without interfering with what you are doing on your device.

How do Vehicle Motion Cues work?

• Go to Settings> Accessibility> Motion
• Tap show Vehicle Motion Cues
• Then tap to turn it on
• On iPhone you can also choose to show Vehicle Motion Cues automatically, animated dots appear on the screen when the iPhone detects that you are riding in a car or other on-road vehicle, and the dots are hidden when the motion stops.

To make it easier to turn this feature on or off, you can add this feature to the control center or to the accessibility shortcut as well.

So now with this feature, Apple users can enjoy their rides without the worry of getting motion sickness and can also use their device while they are on the go.

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Apple has rolled out iOS 18, a comprehensive update to its mobile operating system, introducing substantial changes to several core applications and features. The update, which became available last night for compatible iPhone models, brings improvements to the Home Screen, Photos app, messaging capabilities, and introduces new privacy features.

iOS 18 Highlights

Home Screen Enhancements

The update allows for more flexible icon and widget placement on the Home Screen, enabling users to create customized layouts. New options include dark icons that can adjust automatically with Dark Mode and color tinting for app icons and widgets.

Photos App Redesign

Apple touts this as the “biggest update ever” for the Photos app, featuring a simplified layout that organizes the library into collections. New features include:

– Automatic organization of photos into topics
– Customizable collections
– Groups for frequently appearing people or pets
– Automatic trip organization
– Enhanced filtering options

Messaging Improvements

The Messages app receives several new features:

– Text effects for visual emphasis
– Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics, strikethrough)
– Expanded emoji and sticker reactions
– Scheduled message sending
– RCS messaging support for non-iPhone users (requires network provider support)

Privacy and Security

New privacy features include:

– Locked apps requiring Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to open
– Hidden apps folder with enhanced privacy protections
– Improved contact permissions

Additional Updates

– A redesigned Control Centre with customizable controls
– New Lock Screen customization options
– Safari browser updates, including distraction control
– A dedicated Password app for credential management
– Custom walking and hiking routes in Maps
– Game Mode for improved gaming performance
– Journal app for personal reflection and mood tracking
– Live Voicemail transcription in the Phone app

The iOS 18 update also includes enhancements to AirPods functionality, improvements to the Apple TV app, and various accessibility features.

Users with compatible iPhone models can now download and install iOS 18 through their device settings. As with any major software update, it’s recommended that users back up their devices before installing.

This significant update to iOS 18 represents Apple’s continued effort to enhance user experience, privacy, and functionality across its mobile ecosystem.

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Apple is all set to roll out the latest operating system iOS 18 for the iPhones later tonight. All the eligible iPhones will start receiving the update by tonight thus bringing several new features for the users. With this update users will be able to place the icons anywhere they want, colour themes, updated password apps app, and more.

Before you check out the details of this new update let’s get to know about the eligible devices.

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 11

iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

iPhone XR

iPhone SE

(2nd generation or later)

There are a few things that you need to keep in mind before updating your iPhone. First and foremost, make sure to backup your entire iPhone before going ahead with the update process. This ensures the security of your phone’s data even when something goes wrong while updating the device. You can remove the unnecessary data from your iPhone so that updating can take place seamlessly. Apple recommends users keep their phones charged above 50%, though it’s better if you keep your phone fully charged.

Follow these steps to update your phone 

Open Settings on your iPhone

Tap on General and head to Software Updates.

Check for the update

If you find a new update there, just click on the Download and Install option.

Now let the update process end and the phone restart.

As soon as this happens, you are ready to start with iOS 18.

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Apple has officially announced the date of a special Apple event. As per the announcement the event will take place on September 9th  at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. The company is expected to unveil the much-awaited iPhone 16 series— iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple can also launch the Watch Series 10, Watch Ultra 3, and a new affordable Apple Watch SE. Alongside the second generation of AirPods Max two new models of AirPods can also be launched. On the software side, we can see the announcement of the iOS 18 along with the other software updates for its devices at the event.

We’re glowing with excitement! Monday, September 9. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/QRVyZtqXYA

— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) August 26, 2024

The iPhone 16 series has been part of numerous reports and speculations and reports say that the series can come with a customizable Action Button and a new Capture Button for taking photos with the built gestures, such as a swipe for zooming in and out or a soft press for autofocus. This button can be seen below the power button. The smartphones can be powered by Apple’s iOS 18 chip. There are a few other upgrades like an increase in the display size of the Pro lineup 5x Telephoto zoom option is likely to be there. A lot to come that makes this event more interesting than any tech thing going on in the tech town.

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At the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 event held on 10 June, Apple officially unveiled its next version of iOS- iOS 18. This latest version arrives with AI features, more customization options, a redesign of the Photos app, and much more.

In this article, we are going to share with you key features, compatible devices, and availability details of iOS 18,

iOS 18

Key Features

Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro Powered iPhones Only)

• Integrated AI system across iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
• Writing tools for rewriting, proofreading and summarizing text
• Image Playground for creating animated, illustrated or sketched images
• Clean up tool in Photos to remove distracting objects
• Enhanced Siri with natural, contextually relevant responses

Home Screen And Customization

• Arrange apps and widgets in any open space
• New looks for app icons widgets- dark, tinted effects and larger sizes

Control Center

• Redesigned for easier access to frequently used controls
• Customizable with third party app controls

Photos App

• Single, unified view for all photos
• New collections and a carousel view for highlights
• Autoplaying content for a more dynamic experience

Mail

• Categorizes emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates and Promotions
• New Digest View for Quick Scanning of Emails from business

Safari

• Highlights feature surfaces key webpage information
• Redesigned Reader mode with summaries and table of contents

Password App

• Consolidates passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords and verification codes
• Alerts for weak, reused or leaked passwords

Privacy Features

• Lock and Hide apps with Face Id, Touch Id or passcode
• Share only specific contacts with apps
• Improved privacy for connecting third- party accessories

Health and Safety

• Redesigned Medical ID for easier access in emergencies
• Pregnancy related data management and recommendations
• Emergency SOS Live Video for sharing context during emergency calls

Additional Features

• Offline custom walking routes and hikes in Apple Maps
• Game Mode for consistent frame rates and responsive accessories
• Enhanced Apple Pay with rewards redemption and installment options
• SharePlay for shared music control across devices
• AirPods updates for better call quality and personalized spatial audio
• Math Notes in the Notes app for instant equation solving
• Improved Calendar app integrating tasks from reminders
• Guest access in the Home app with hands free unlock
• Accessibility updates like Eye tracking, Music Haptics and Vocal Shortcuts.
• Journal widget is now available for users to quickly start an entry from the Home screen or Lock screen, audio recordings are automatically transcribed and users can export and print journal entries

List Of iOS 18 Compatible Devices

• iPhone 15 series
• iPhone 14 series
• iPhone 13 series
• iPhone 12 series
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS, XS Max
• iPhone SE 2^nd Gen
• iPhone SE 3^rd Gen

Availability Of iOS 18

The developer beta of iOS 18 is available through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com. iOS 18 will be available this fall as a free software update for iPhone Xs and later.

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