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All the Ways Apple Is Beefing Up Security & Privacy for Its Users

By Hallei Halter

Apple previewed big security and privacy software updates for its users during the WWDC 2019 Keynote. The updates address concerns such as location tracking, information gleaning, and device hacking, giving Apple customers more control over whether and how their data is shared. On the horizon are more choices in location sharing and tracking, a feature called Sign in with Apple, the option to use a randomly generated email instead of your own, Find My Phone and Find My Friends unifying, and HomeKit security improvements.

iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6 & More: Everything Apple Announced at the WWDC Keynote

By Leanne Hays

The Worldwide Developers Conference 2019 keynote event has come and gone, leaving us with an array of updates, reorganizations, additions, and hardware to assimilate into our mental map of Apple products and services. Rumors were flying about the death of iTunes, new iOS, watchOS, and Mac features; now let’s go over what really happened, and what it means for both Apple developers and customers.

WWDC 2019 Recap: iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina & More

By Sarah Kingsbury

In the special 112th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, Sarah, Donna, and David sit down to analyze everything Apple announced at today's Worldwide Developers Conference. They analyze the event and explain all the coolest features of the forthcoming iOS 13, watchOS 6, tvOS 13, macOS Catalina, as well as the introduction of a new iPadOS and the death of iTunes.

WWDC 2019: Personalized tvOS 13 Boosts Apple TV Streaming Experience

By Hallei Halter

Apple previewed tvOS 13 today during the WWDC 2019 keynote. The newest version of tvOS will revamp quite a few things for those who use an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD. Multi-user support will give families much needed personal taste borders for shows, movies, and music. Home screens and screen savers get a refined makeover, while Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and the financial services of Apple Card were teased with no definitive release dates.

iOS 13 Is On Its Way: Dark Mode, Updated Maps, Improved Privacy & Security & Siri's New Voice

By Tamlin Day

Now that iOS 13 has been revealed, we can start looking forward to all the new features and upgrades announced at today’s WWDC keynote. We’ve got everything you need to know about the privacy and security improvements, the new Dark Mode feature, the fully revamped Maps app with enhanced navigation and street-level viewing, plus when to expect the Public beta release for iOS 13. Read on to learn everything that was announced, what rumors were confirmed, and what disappointments were delivered during today’s big iOS 13 reveal.

Apple Splits iPad from iOS, Launches iPadOS at WWDC

By Mike Riley

After more than a decade of operating the iPhone and iPad under a single OS, Apple has made the bold move of finally recognizing the reality that is both the current state of iPad app development as well as granting the freedom necessary to realize the vision of the iPad Pro as a fully functional laptop replacement. The recognition of a separate OS also brings the iPad in line with Apple's acknowledgement of its other dedicated platform operating systems such as watchOS for Apple Watch hardware and tvOS for Apple TV. However, Apple could have gone further by doing away with the iOS label entirely by renaming iOS as iPhoneOS. Perhaps that will happen next year. In the meantime, Apple's next release of iOS for the iPad will incorporate all the new features in iOS 13 plus iPad-specific features exclusive to that hardware platform. Let's take a quick look at what Apple announced today that will be part of the new iPadOS experience.

WWDC 2019 Rumors: What New iOS 13 Features Will Apple Announce?

By Sarah Kingsbury

In the 111th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, tune in as Sarah and David review all of the iOS 13 features we’re expecting Apple to unveil for the iPhone and iPad on June 3 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. And tune in next week on June 3 for our special post-WWDC episode where we'll discuss everything Apple announces.

Follow Our WWDC 2019 Keynote Coverage & Join the Conversation

By Sarah Kingsbury

Are you as excited as we are for the moment when Apple reveals the details of the new versions of iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS? We'll be watching the WWDC 2019 keynote event and hosting a conversation with you during the announcement via Facebook. Follow along, ask questions, and voice your opinions during the event in the iPhone Life Facebook group. Then join us for our follow-up podcast where we’ll discuss everything Apple announced. To learn more about how to join the conversation, read on below.

Apple WWDC 2019: When & How to Watch the Keynote

By Sarah Kingsbury

Come June, Apple will hold its 30th annual Worldwide Developers Conference where the company will likely unveil the next version of its mobile software iOS 13. The annual conference will be held in San Jose at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The conference kicks off on June 3 with the WWDC Keynote Event, which will live stream on Apple’s website and the WWDC app for Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone. Along with its September iPhone announcement, the WWDC Keynote is one of the biggest Apple events of the year. We'll be offering commentary during the event in our Facebook group and in the special podcast episode we'll be recording right after. Here’s how you can watch Apple's WWDC keynote too.

Apple’s New Strategy: Services May Make Money, but They Won’t Create Fans

By David Averbach

Nine years ago when I started writing about Apple, articles signaling “the beginning of the end for Apple” were already commonplace. To paraphrase Mark Twain, rumors of Apple’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In that time, Apple continued to grow at an astronomical pace, becoming one of the largest companies in the world. Yet this year, Apple has started to show some chinks in the armor. In January, Apple posted its first decline in revenue for the holiday season since 2001 (that was the year the original iPod was released). To make matters worse, the decrease in revenue was almost entirely accounted for by Apple’s cash cow, the iPhone. iPhone sales have been flat for several years, but in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, they declined 15 percent year over year. It is becoming clear that the iPhone alone cannot continue to fuel Apple’s growth. The time has finally come to ask the question: What is Apple’s post-iPhone strategy?

iOS 13 Rumors: Release Date & Features for Apple’s Latest Software Update

By Donna Cleveland

The countdown has begun! We will soon find out what features Apple plans to roll out to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch when iOS 13 debuts at the Worldwide Developers Conference this June. Here, I’ll break down all the features the mobile software update is likely to include, including the most-requested updates from our readers and staff.

Everything Apple Announced at Apple's Spring Event: Video Streaming, News & Gaming Services, an Apple Credit Card, More

By Tamlin Day

Last week, to very little fanfare, Apple released the iPad Mini 5, the next generation iPad Air, and the new AirPods. Apple’s reason for the quiet soft-release of its new hardware was to avoid robbing attention from the March 25 announcement today in Cupertino, California. But was Apple’s services-oriented announcement worth quietly releasing the highly anticipated iPad Mini 5 ahead of the event? We’ve got all the details on Apple’s new subscription-based services, from the Apple TV Plus collection of original content to the brand new Apple Card. Read on to learn all about Apple’s pricing for their new services, availability, and all of the relevant details Apple didn't share today.

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