Apple Expands Rich Detail 3D Maps to Chicago and Las Vegas

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Apple has quietly rolled out more richly detailed 3D maps in the Apple Maps app. The feature introduced last year in iOS 15 has now expanded to cover Chicago and Las Vegas. The update is a server-side update, meaning it is rolling out to users Over-The-Air without an update. If you don’t already have the details maps on your iPhone, give it a day or two. The new mapping feature was initially rolled out last …

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iOS 16 Hidden Feature – Currency Conversion in Live Text

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While there are a lot of great new, well-known features in iOS 16, there are also a handful (so far) of hidden features that make the platform even more powerful. The first of these is the currency conversion feature in Live Text. Live Text is not new, as it was a feature introduced in iOS 15. But the ability to convert currency in real-time is unique in iOS 16. First, open up the Camera app …

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iOS 16.1 Beta 1 Public Beta Now Available

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A day after being released to the Apple Developer Program, the first beta of iOS 16.1 is now available to those registered in the Apple Beta Program. Those with enrolled devices can download the new profile from the program site to install it. The build number is 20B5045d, the same that was provided to Developers yesterday. 16.1 is to bring the normal smattering of bug fixes that is on par with other “dot” releases. However, …

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Developers Widely Support iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets

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iOS 16 was released on Monday, bringing many updates and improvements. The most visible, and one of the most touted by Apple, is the new Lock Screen. In iOS 16, the Lock Screen is customizable and can now support widgets. Seemingly, developers of applications for iOS have fully embraced this new feature in their apps. Since the release of iOS 16, dozens of big and small developers have released updates to their apps to support …

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What’s New in iOS 16.1

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iOS 16.1 was released to developers yesterday in the form of its first beta. Hopefully, this new beta has brought several further improvements and features to the platform, all of which will make it into the final release. The final release of iOS 16.1 is expected to be in October. Here are some of the key highlights of new features coming in the release. Battery Percentage Indicator on iPhone 13 Mini and Older iPhones After …

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