1Password teases autofill update coming in iOS 12, Siri gaining password features
As we noted yesterday, Apple is bringing some sharp improvements to its iOS autofill feature. One that got stage time yesterday was one-time SMS passcodes being available for autofill. Now, we’re learning more details about other improvements to iOS autofill along with an open API to allow third-parties like 1Password to create an even more seamless password management experience and more.
1Password teases autofill update coming in iOS 12, Siri gaining password features
As we noted yesterday, Apple is bringing some sharp improvements to its autofill feature. One feature that got stage time yesterday was one-time SMS passcodes being available for autofill. Now, we’re learning more details about other improvements to autofill along with an open API to allow third-parties like 1Password to create an even more seamless password management experience and more.
Following iOS 11, macOS Mojave no longer supports system wide Facebook or Twitter logins
Last year with iOS 11, Apple removed support for system wide logins for Facebook and Twitter. However, the company retained support on macOS High Sierra.
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iOS 12 tidbits: Accidental screenshots on iPhone X, Apple Music lyric search, Face ID rescans, more
As we continue to dig through the iOS 12 beta, a variety of smaller, yet useful features continue to pop up. Such changes include accidental screenshot prevention on iPhone X, easier Face ID rescanning, new notification settings, and much more.
Craig Federighi elaborates on bringing iOS apps to Mac, says ’some aspects of app porting will be automated’
Apple’s VP of software engineering, Craig Federighi, answered the question of whether the company was working on merging iOS and macOS with a huge “No.” on stage at WWDC yesterday. However, he went on to explain that Apple is in the middle of a multi-year project to bring UIKit iOS apps to its desktop platform. Now, Wired was able to get some more clarity from Federighi on how Apple will make this happen, including some details on what developers can expect.
macOS Mojave includes two desert-themed wallpapers, download here
Apple unveiled macOS Mojave on Monday, and included in the new desert-themed OS update are three new wallpapers. Mojave Day for light mode, Mojave Night for the brand new dark mode, and a special dynamic version…
How smart home tech is empowering users to help disabled family members
Smart home technology can be a great convenience to any of us, but is often particularly valuable to those with disabilities.
We recently heard blind people talk about the life-changing nature of things like Apple’s Siri and VoiceOver, and one 9to5Mac reader has now told us how he uses two pieces of smart home tech to help keep a disabled family member safe …
iTunes launches 4K movie sale from $5, HD movie rentals $1, more!
iTunes has kicked off a new digital movie sale this morning, including various 4K titles priced from $5, along with deals on films with “iconic actresses and roles” and the usual $1 rental of the week. You’ll find all of our top picks below. Most of today’s deals will become a permanent addition to your collection, while you’ll have up to 60-days to watch any rentals.
Tight integration of power management chip and display cuts battery usage in half
An announcement by Intel is likely to raise hopes about what Apple might achieve by switching to its own power management chips in future devices …