iOS 12 is just announced in the 2018 chapter of the 2018 and we all are expectantly looking towards its launch. Can this be a better time to take note of the key offerings of this awesome iOS release? Well, here below we are going to explain 8 exciting iOS 12 features that every iOS and iPhone app developer should know.
1. Screen Time
The new Screen Time feature in iOS 12 will allow users to know the time they are spending on the mobile device and what is the share of this time each app gets. It can show screen time for each app and also across categories like social media, games, etc. This feature will also help to track the apps that are sending most notifications. While you can have a detailed report of your user habits, you can also set a time limit for each app. This will help you strike a better balance between the life and the mobile usage.
2. Grouped Notifications
With iOS 12 Apple is going to take a forward leaping step to deal with its notifications that are still not providing a satisfactory experience to the users. iOS 12 will come equipped with the support for grouped notifications. This will allow you dealing with or dismissing several notifications from a single app. This will also allow the user to decide to receive notifications and discard from some. The users now can quiet notifications from any single app with more ease.
3. Augmented Reality
In iOS 12 Apple particularly emphasized to deliver several Augmented Reality apps and features. Apple in iOS 12 came with a new USDZ file format which is particularly optimized for AR sharing. This file format will help to share 3D objects with other connected people with much ease.
iOS 12 also introduced ARKit 2 which is meant to provide developers access to an array of AR tools. Among many other great tools, there is also a tool for viewing the same 3D object across devices from diverse angles.
iOS 12 also introduced a new app called Measure allowing to measure and distance of the 3D objects in an augmented reality environment. This will allow measuring any real-life objects right on your iPhone screen.
3. Siri Shortcuts
iOS 12 will come with some new shortcuts for Siri to help users perform actions much faster and effortlessly. Whether you want to set a reminder alert or want to send a quick text message or want to build very precise workflows, Siri Shortcuts will allow you to do all these with much ease.
4. Group FaceTime
For the first time with iOS 12, Apple made it possible to have a live video chat with an entire group of people over FaceTime. The new team video chat feature called as Group FaceTime will allow users to add up to 32 people for a group video chat without paying a dime.
The new FaceTime will also be available with the new MacOS and will allow chatting in ga roup with all Apple users in a seamless way. Just like the earlier FaceTime calls the new group calls over FaceTime will also remain free.
5. iOS Voice Memo
The new iOS 12 also introduced a Voice Memo app to make audio recording easier. It just works like the tape recorder of the reporter and allows you to take voice notes of everything around you. Whether you want to capture a new idea or want to record a song playing at the roadside shop or want to take quick note of a discussion, the new Voice Memo of iOS 12 will come to your aid. The iOS 12 voice memo will also be in sync with iCloud, and they will also allow you to trim the audio clips as and when you need to resize.
6. 1 Password
Using passwords for multiple apps and going through the annoying processes of two-factor authentication is the key undermining UX factors for Apple users. With iOS 12 Apple tried to address this issue by coming with a comprehensive solution of using integrated passwords and effortless procedure for auto-filling of fields effortlessly. The two-factor authentication is now simplified in the iOS 12 with autofill suggestions. The 1Password app will help to find your web accounts and help you authenticate and autofill the fields for quick logging in experience across websites and apps.
7. New ANIMOJI and MEMOJI
iOS 12 has come up with some crucial upgrades for its Animoji and the personalised avatars Emoji. The new Animoji will be able to mimic the emotion of the user by detecting the language of the user. This will make Animoji more lively and engaging than ever before.
Another big step forward by Apple with iOS 12 is the introduction of Memoji, which are nothing but highly personalised avatars of the users. With iOS 12 you will be able to use your avatar as something that more closely resembles you in every respect, starting from the skin colour, hairstyle to the outfits.
8. PHOTOS
One of the biggest boosts that the new iOS 12 came up is the integrated search suggestion feature within the Photo app. There will be a new dedicated “For You†tab within the Photo app to help you search your clicks by using several filters and effects. Apart from this, the Photos will also provide suggestions for sharing. This sharing suggestion will be based on the friends and acquaintances shown in your captures or based on the attendees of an event.
In all regards, the new iOS 12 came as a solid push to fine-tune the user experience for iOS device users. iOS 12 mainly focused on making user experience with several existing features more effective and seamless.