iOS 12 for iPhone, iPad, iPod goes live: Know compatible devices, features

Cupertino, US-based technology giant Apple is now rolling out the iOS 12 operating system for its iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. First unveiled at the Apple WWDC 2018 on June 5, the iOS 12 promises better speed and performance, and brings new features like improved artificial reality, animated personalised emojis, group FaceTime and Screen Time. The new operating system also gets new Siri shortcuts that now enable it to work with any app.

The iOS 12 is compatible with 26 Apple devices — the iPhone SE and above, the iPad Mini 2 and above, and the iPod Touch 6th generation. Here is a complete list of compatible devices:

iPhone	iPad	iPod
iPhone XS	12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation	iPod touch 6th generation
iPhone XS Max	12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
iPhone XR	10.5-inch iPad Pro
iPhone X	9.7-inch iPad Pro
iPhone 8	iPad 6th generation
iPhone 8 Plus	iPad 5th generation
iPhone 7	iPad Air 2
iPhone 7 Plus	iPad Air
iPhone 6s	iPad mini 4
iPhone 6s Plus	iPad mini 3
iPhone 6	iPad mini 2
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 5s

How to update:

Step 1: Take back-up using either iCloud or iTunes. The iOS 12 is close to around 2GB in size, so you might also need to free up internel storage to download and extract the update files.

Step 2: OTA upgrade: Compatible devices can be upgraded to iOS without using iTunes. To do so, connect your device with a WiFi network, go to the device settings, then general, and finally software update, and then follow instructions. If the device shows update, click on download and install to upgrade to iOS 12.

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Apple to unveil new products on Sept 12: Get ready for new iPhones and more

It's confirmed! Apple Inc is set to roll out its latest lineup of products, more importantly, the new version of iPhone on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater in the company's Cupertino, California campus. "Gather Round," said the invite on Apple's website. Beyond the iPhones, Apple has been working on updated AirPods, an AirPower wireless charger, a new Apple Watch, and revamped iPad Pro tablets for this year, according to several reports. This means consumers can look forward to a series of product launches in the upcoming event.

Let's have a look at the possible launches this September 12 in the most-awaited tech event:

iPhone XS, iPhone X Plus, 9, or something entirely different?
If reports are to be believed, Apple will unveil its renewed iPhone strategy at the event. It’s planning three new models that look like the iPhone X, including a refresh to the flagship device, a larger premium model, and a larger, cheaper model that comes in different colours. All three devices will have facial recognition and edge-to-edge screens like the iPhone X, but the two premium models will have OLED screens, while the cheaper phone will use LCD technology, Bloomberg News has reported.

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iOS 12 allows users to flag pesky calls, spam messages: Apple to Trai

Tech titan Apple has informed telecom regulator Trai that the new version of its operating system includes a feature that would allow users to report unwanted messages and calls as spam, sources said.

The issue of reporting unsolicited telemarketing calls and messages has been a major bone of contention between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and the US-based company.

According to sources, Apple in its letter dated June 19 said it has recently announced a new feature in iOS 12 (its operating system) to enhance spam SMS and call reporting.

This new capability, the company said, provides developers with the ability to create an app extension that allows users to report both unwanted messages and calls as spam.

To report the unsolicited communication, the user will have to enable an Unwanted Communication extension in the Settings app, it added.

Apple WWDC 2018: iOS 12 with Memoji, Screen Time unveiled; know everything

Cupertino, US-based technology giant Apple on June 5 announced the iOS 12 operating system for iPhones and iPads at the WWDC 2018. Starting today, June 5, the OS will be available to Apple Developer Program members at developer.apple.com, and a public beta program will be available to iOS users later this month at beta.apple.com. The iOS 12 will go live this fall as a free software update for the iPhone 5s and, later, all iPad Air and iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation, iPad 6th generation, iPad mini 2 and later and iPod touch 6th generation.

With a focus on speed and performance, the iOS 12 also brings new features like improved artificial reality, animated personalised emojis, group FaceTime and Screen Time. The new operating system also gets new Siri shortcuts, which now enables it to work with any app.

Here is what's new in the iOS 12:

Faster performance
The iOS 12 is designed to make everyday tasks on iPhone and iPad faster and more responsive with performance improvements across the system. According to company’s claim, the camera launches up to 70 per cent faster, the keyboard appears up to 50 per cent faster and typing is more responsive. Even when there is a lot going on across the system, apps can launch up to twice as fast.
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