If you signed up for the iOS 12 beta just to get an early look at Apple’s latest mobile operating system, you may want to switch back to the regular non-beta software releases now that iOS 12 has reached public release. Here’s how to leave the iOS beta program on your iPhone or iPad so that you won’t continue to receive beta updates.
Add a Thesaurus to the iPhone Look Up Feature in iOS 12
The Look Up feature in iOS and macOS has long been a great tool for researching words or topics. In iOS 11, Look Up provided the definition of your selected word via your preferred dictionary. Now in iOS 12, you can also enable a thesaurus in select languages.
Where Is the FaceTime Flip Camera Button in iOS 12?
Upgraded to iOS 12 and can’t find the flip camera button in FaceTime? It’s not gone, Apple has just hidden it behind a new options menu. Here’s how to find it.
What Happened to Conversation Details in iOS 12 Messages?
Looking for the “info” or “details” icon in iOS 12 Messages? It’s still there, but it’s now hidden as part of Apple’s minor redesign of the Messages app in iOS 12. Here’s how to find it.
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iOS 12: ‘Do Not Disturb at Bedtime’ Helps Fight iPhone Addiction
Do Not Disturb at Bedtime is an extension of the old Do Not Disturb feature aimed at helping curb iPhone addiction. When enabled, Do Not Disturb at Bedtime keeps all calls and notifications off your lock screen, helping you get a distraction-free rest.
CarPlay Stops Working? Try Disabling USB Restricted Mode in iOS 12
USB Restricted Mode is a security feature in recent versions of iOS that automatically disables the Lightning port when your iPhone hasn’t been unlocked in more than an hour. This helps protect you from hackers, but it also interferes with legitimate Lightning accessories like CarPlay. For those who value flexibility more than potential security, here’s how to turn off USB Restricted Mode.
iOS 12: Add the iPhone QR Code Scanner to Control Center
Apple added native QR code scanning to the Camera app in iOS 11, and is now making QR code scanning even easier by giving it a dedicated Control Center widget in iOS 12. Here’s how it works.
iOS 12: How to Manage and Turn Off Grouped Notifications
Want to see every individual notification from a particular application on your iPhone lock screen or in Notification Center? Here’s how to manage and turn off grouped notifications in iOS 12.
iOS 12: How to Disable Siri Suggestions in Search, Today, and the Lock Screen
Siri Suggestions are getting even more powerful in iOS 12, which only means that they’re even more annoying for those who don’t want to use them. Here’s how to manage and disable Siri Suggestions in iOS 12.
How to Disable iOS 12 Automatic Updates
iOS 12 introduces automatic system updates for iOS. While most users will find the feature handy, some users prefer to maintain control over exactly when and how they update their iPhones and iPads. Here’s how to disable iOS 12 automatic updates and regain control of your device.