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iOS 10 Hands-on: What’s New In The Lock Screen

June 20, 2016 by macjeff

I have to say, one of the biggest changes in iOS 10 is staring you right at your face the minute you pick up your iPhone or iPad. The lock screen experience has been completely rethought. Almost everything on the screen is new (even the timestamp is bolder). There’s just so much to talk about. So let’s get to it.

Just Pick Up Your Phone To View The Lockscreen

Because the second-generation Touch ID sensor in newer iPhones is so fast, people were missing seeing their lockscreen notifications when they clicked the home button to view the lockscreen. They’d end up straight at the homescreen.

To deal with this problem, iOS will now light up the display and show you the lockscreen the second you pick it up. So far I really like just holding my phone up to see the new notifications I’ve got.

You No Longer Slide To Unlock

Apple has replaced the iconic Slide to Unlock gesture in iOS 10 with a simple “Press home to unlock” text at the bottom of the screen.

iPhone users with Touch ID are already used to pressing the Home button to unlock the device so it does make sense to go with this as the default.

The only thing is, iPhone 5, 5c and iPad mini 1 and 2 users will need to get used to pressing the home button to unlock the device. Also, even when you set up a new device, you’ll have to press the home button to start.

This Means, The Only Way To Unlock Your Phone Is By Pressing The Home Button

I’m having problems getting used to this. I would usually turn on the lock screen using the power button and merely put my finger on the home button and it would unlock the device.

But in iOS 10, no matter if your screen is turned on or turned off, you’ll need to press the home button. It’s just going to be some time getting used to it. Also, there’s no way to directly get to the Passcode screen if you have Touch ID enabled. It only works as a fallback – if Touch ID doesn’t work for 3 times or when you reboot your device.

Notifications Look Like Cards

In all past iterations of iOS, notifications looked like a list.

But now they look like cards. They have this creamish, translucent background and spacing in between notifications. These cards are going take up a lot of space. But this is not just change for change’s sake. There’s a very good reason for each notification being a card.

Also, you’ll notice that the wallpaper is no longer blurred when you get notifications (it is when you’re looking at music playback preview on the lockscreen).

Notifications Are Interactive

This is one of the biggest changes in iOS 10.

If you have an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, you can press deeper on the card to view a bigger preview of the notification, and some actions (if you don’t have a device with 3D Touch, simply long press). So in a notification from a Mail app for example, you can archive an email right from the lock screen.

But it doesn’t stop there. In apps like WhatsApp and Messages, when you press deeper, you’ll get an option to reply to the message. And in if it’s a Messages conversation, you’ll even see a preview of the conversation on the top. And see when new replies come in. So basically, if the app supports it, you can have an entire conversation without ever opening your phone.

But as this is Apple, you’ll need to authenticate with Touch ID before you can actually reply.

Proactive Screen and Widgets On Left

Another big change? Swiping your finger to the right now brings up the Proactive screen. And this screen contains all your widgets (they’ve been removed from Notification Center).

This means you can do a Spotlight search (currency conversion or any kind of look up), view Siri suggestions for apps, call your favorite contacts, read news, and view and interact with all your widgets right from the lockscreen. This is going to be such a big time saver.

Same as the notification, you only need to authenticate with Touch ID when you interact with some element.

Camera on Right

The gesture for opening the Camera has been changed to swiping left on the lock screen. The Camera now slides in smoothly from the right edge of the screen.

Your Favorite Feature?

What’s your favorite feature in iOS 10? And what’s the thing that’s annoying you the most? Share with us in the comments below.

Read: Top 35 iOS 10 Features | Top 25 Hidden iOS 10 Features and Changes

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How to Downgrade iOS 10 beta to iOS 9.3.2

June 19, 2016 by macjeff

Apple seeded the first version of iOS 10 beta few days back which includes several cool features and improvements. There is a lot of excitement whenever Apple unveils a major iOS version, so it is quite understandable that the natural instinct to install iOS 10 beta.

If you’ve installed iOS 10 beta, but want to downgrade back to iOS 9.3.2 or the latest version, because you found it too buggy then we’ve covered. Downgrading from iOS 10 beta to iOS 9.3.2 is quite easy, despite Apple’s warning which states that you cannot downgrade back to earlier versions of iOS.

Important points

Please note that the process involves wiping your device, and then restoring it from a backup, so it can take some time depending on how much data needs to be recovered and your internet connection (if you’re restoring from an iCloud backup).

It is also important to note here that you will be able to restore only from your latest iOS 9.x.x compatible backup. You won’t be able to restore back to the iOS 10 compatible backup. So take a backup of your photos and other personal data post the iOS 10 upgrade manually.

How to Downgrade iOS 10 Beta

Note: If you’re downloading the firmware file using Safari then ensure that auto unzip feature is disabled or use Chrome or Firefox. Alternatively, renaming the .zip file as .ipsw file should also work.

That’s it. Your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch should now be successfully downgraded from iOS 10 beta to iOS 9.3.2.

If you get the error message “This device isn’t eligible for the requested build” then it is probably because you’ve downloaded the wrong firmware file for your device.

Please don’t forget to let us know how it goes in the comments and drop us a line if you any questions.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 06/19/2016

June 19, 2016 by macjeff

Dolphin Up , Draw in 3d , Monogram Plus and more

iPhone:

Monogram Plus ( $0.99 → FREE )

Monogram Plus allows you to be you. It’s able to customize all five complications on your watch face with emojis, text, or images. Simply launch the app, choose whichever face you have set, and then fill in the blank. Make sure Monogram Plus is installed on your Apple Watch, and deep press on the watch’s face in order to customize the complications. Your chosen emoji, text, or image will then appear! You can also choose the color of your complication, and force the complication to refresh.

Universal:

Dolphin Up ( $2.99 → FREE )

Dolphin Up is a classic browser game reimagined for the mobile age. The idea is to swim through the water to build up speed and fly through the air to perform tricks. The more tricks you string together, the more speed you’ll gain for even more air. Try to reenter the water as smoothly as possible for a nice little bonus. The game includes multiple characters and levels to choose from, and two control options.

Kids Card Matching Educational Color and Shapes Early Learning Game for Toddlers ( $2.99 → FREE )

We’re recommending Colors Memory Match today because it’s easy for your child to just pick up and play thanks to its relatable card system. Various amounts of cards will appear on the screen face down. Your child can tap on them to reveal what’s on the flip side. They must find all of the matching pairs of colors and shapes to complete each game. When tapped on, your child is able to hear the color or object pronounced.

Draw in 3d ( $1.99 → FREE )

Even if you lack artistic talent, you’ll be creating awesome 3-D art in no time thanks to the app’s intuitive controls. Draw in 3D starts off with a brief tutorial in order to make sure you understand how to set depth anchors and view different planes. Then put your finger to the screen and start creating. The app allows you to freely rotate and move the camera using two and three finger gestures. Once you have something you’re proud of, you’re able to share a static image or a link to your creation in full 3-D. The app even supports 3-D printing in case you have access to that sort of thing.

Synonym Match ( $0.99 → FREE )

Synonym Match is like every other memory matching game you’ve played before, but with a little twist. Instead of matching images, you’re required to match pairs of synonyms. Games can be played with up to four separate players locally. You’re also able to choose from four different board sizes and three difficulty levels.

Homophone Match ( $0.99 → FREE )

Homophone Match is like every other memory matching game you’ve played before, but with a little twist. Instead of matching images, you’re required to match pairs of homophones. Games can be played with up to four separate players locally. You’re also able to choose from four different board sizes and three difficulty levels.

Antonym Match ( $0.99 → FREE )

Antonym Match is like every other memory matching game you’ve played before, but with a little twist. Instead of matching images, you’re required to match pairs of antonyms. Games can be played with up to four separate players locally. You’re also able to choose from four different board sizes and three difficulty levels.

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Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 06/18/2016

June 18, 2016 by macjeff

Mixels Rush - Use Mixes, Maxes and Murps to Outrun the Nixels , Calling All Mixels , Bird Jumper and more

iPhone:

Feed Garfield ( $0.99 → FREE )

Jon Arbuckle is on a weekend getaway. Before he left, however, he secured all of the food in the house to ensure Garfield couldn’t pig out. But Garfield knows no limits, so he has enlisted Odie to find him so food and deliver it to his dish. It’s your job to set up complex systems from the tools available to you in order to bounce and deflect the food into Garfield’s dish.

Universal:

Mixels Rush - Use Mixes, Maxes and Murps to Outrun the Nixels ( $2.99 → FREE )

Run towards the turbine controls. Don’t get caught by the Nixels. Simple enough? You’re able to drag floating Mixels into the open slots at the bottom of the screen. Then choose a Mixel who matches the current floor you’re on in order to run faster. You’re able to combine Mixels to make them even more powerful, and if you can find three from the same tribe you’ll become unstoppable for a brief moment. The game includes all of your favorite LEGO Mixels characters.

Calling All Mixels ( $3.99 → FREE )

The Nixels are invading your turf, and only you can stop them while saving your pals. You’re able to guide your squad of Mixels around the environments with just a tap. As enemies approach, set up defense towers in order to keep your Cubit Collectors safe. You’re also able to attack with your hero Mixels by tapping on your targets. Mixels and items can be mixed together in order to create new powers and towers.

Bird Jumper ( $0.99 → FREE )

Bird Jumper’s minimalist graphics and simple gameplay will keep you coming back for more. The object of the game is to climb higher and higher by bouncing off of the backs of the birds that litter the sky with only a tap. Miss a bird and plummet to the earth. The best part is, there aren’t a bunch of menus to dig through when you want to restart. Just get right back to it.

Gif Me! Camera - Animated Gif & Moving Pictures ( $1.99 → FREE )

Gif Me allows you to capture video three different ways: normal, multi-record, and stop motion. You’re also able to import photos or videos from your library. During the editing process you’re able to add and cut out frames, add filters, adjust the lighting, apply text and stickers, change the playback speed, and add a frame.

Runestone Keeper ( $2.99 → FREE )

Tap on sections of the grid to reveal what lies beneath. You may be surprised with loot, action tiles, an enemy, or a key to unlock the next level of the dungeon. Continue your journey until you eventually run out of health. You can then use whatever loot you acquired to build up your character for another run.

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Modern Atlas, Lemon, VUE and other apps to check out this weekend

June 18, 2016 by macjeff

Whew! What a long week. Apple held its annual WWDC keynote on Monday, where it unveiled new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS, and we spent the rest of the week following up on those announcements. But now it’s time for the weekend, and we plan on kicking back and relaxing with some of our favorite new apps and games, which we’ve listed for you below.

Modern Atlas Travel Guide & City Maps

Folks looking to go on vacation this summer will definitely want to check out the Modern Atlas app. It features travel guides and maps to over 21,000 cities, and has information on more than 1.5 million landmarks and hidden gems. The guides are written by independent travelers from Wikivoyage / Wikitravel and contain the best places to see, eat, and sleep while on your trip. Apple Maps integration, with 3D Flyover, and a beautiful interface make this app a must-try. Modern Atlas is available for $0.99.

Lemon

Get to know your money with Lemon, an app that helps you stay up to date on everything happening with your finances. Lemon allows you to view all of your accounts in one place, gives you spending insights and budgeting tips, sends you reminders about upcoming charges, and offers customizable alerts for transactions and account balances. It even offers you deals for merchants you visit frequently. Lemon is available for free.

VUE

This one is for all of you amateur film-makers out there, or just folks who want to get more likes on their Instagram and Vine videos. VUE is a video editing app that offers a number of filters and effects to help make your clips more enticing. These tools include an easy montage creator, 30 designer stickers, 12 cinematic filters, and an ultra wide video mode. And of course, once you’re through creating your masterpiece, VUE lets you easily share the video with your favorite social network. This app is available for free.

Get ‘Em

Get ‘Em is an action-packed, open world game in which you play as superhero crime-fighting dogs, on a mission to track down the city’s most ruthless gangster. Essentially, a Yorkie named Leila has been dognapped, and three best friends come together to rescue her, with the ultimate goal of making the police K9 unit. It features beautiful 3D, comic book-like graphics and you can choose to either roam around freely, or complete set missions. Get ‘Em is available for $3.99.

Bonecrusher

Looking for a new arcade game to kill some time this weekend? Check out Bonecrusher. It sounds dark, but actually it’s a very simple, fun arcade title that is easy to play but tough to master. Players must embrace their inner bone collector and gather all the bones they can! Avoid the devastating spikes with power-ups and look cool doing it with a variety of different skulls. This is one of those games that you can pick up and play quickly, but be careful, because it could get very addicting! Bonecrusher is available for free.

More apps you should check out

• Apple’s free app of the week: TextGrabber
• CloudClip: Universal Clipboard for your Mac right now
• Swift Playgrounds: Apple’s new iPad app to teach you how to code

These apps have been updated

• Netflix app now supports Picture in Picture on compatible iPads
• Microsoft Office apps updated with support for exporting files in OpenDocument format

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