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Apple Pay is a universal contactless payment system that was developed by Apple in 2014. The advantage of this development is that it is compatible today with many contactless readers, such as MasterCard PayPass or Visa PayWave. This mobile payment system is supported by a number of devices from the Cupertino company, but we will highlight only iPhone models on which this system can function.

Smartphones that support mobile money transfers have a special NFC chip built into them that allows data exchange over a short distance. Such a chip was not installed in earlier flagships, so a problem arises in using the mobile transaction system on some devices from the Apple company. Let's look at which iPhones currently support contactless payments:

iPhone 6/6 Plus;
iPhone 6s/6s Plus;
iPhone 7/7 Plus;
iPhone SE.

To the disappointment of many users, the revolutionary iPhone 5, 5c and 5s do not support Apple Pay. The only possible solution for owners of flagships of the fifth model is to use the development of the Cupertino company using the Apple Watch smartwatch. To do this, just synchronize your iPhone 5 with your smartwatch.

How to connect Apple Pay Sberbank on iPhone

In order to connect the contactless payment system, you need to install the Wallet application on your phone, authorizing it using your personal Apple ID. After successful login, you will be able to add a payment card. By selecting the appropriate function, the user will be asked to take a photo of his personal bank card. You can opt out of this method by entering all the data manually.

Next, you will need to confirm the entered information by entering a code that Sberbank will send to the user’s number. If words such as “Card is activated” appear on the screen. MasterCard Standard card is ready for Apple Pay,” then you can begin to successfully use the contactless payment system.

Contactless transactions for Sberbank clients

For Sberbank clients, connecting the contactless payment function is much easier and faster. All you need to do is launch the Wallet application and select the appropriate bank card, which will automatically appear in the wallet collection.

Owners of synchronized smartwatches will immediately receive a notification after activating the card on their iPhone, prompting them to add this card to the device. The program will prompt you to come up with a small password, after which the user will be able to add a card in the Wallet application, having first filled in the necessary information. The only thing you need to do is confirm your identity again by entering the code from the SMS from Sberbank.

The iPhone has built-in support not only for Sberbank, but also for such popular financial institutions as VTB 24 and Alfa Bank. The setup is done in the same way as in the case of Sberbank.

Using the system

Let's look at the different ways to use a mobile payment app. After activating the card, you can safely start using this system, paying for purchases in supermarkets and stores. To do this, just bring your iPhone to the terminal without opening the Wallet application. The phone will automatically recognize the payment device and offer a fingerprint scanner. After the user touches Touch ID with his finger, the money for the corresponding purchase will be withdrawn from the bank card.

It is worth remembering that the scope of use of the apple company’s development is quite wide. The tool has been developed for users to facilitate any activity related to transactional payments. Anyone can make purchases in the online store in one click, as well as use various add-on services in a special application store. Now you can pay for any service by touching Touch ID with your finger.

Mobile transactions are a unique development that can greatly simplify the life of any person, allowing him to make any purchases and payments in a matter of seconds, without worrying about security at all.

The Apple manufacturer announced it will stop releasing updates for a number of its products, including the latest iPhone model created under Steve Jobs.

On the eve of the presentation of a new smartphone - the iPhone 7, which is scheduled for September 7 - Apple quietly announced the withdrawal of one of its most iconic models from service. We are talking about the iPhone 4, as well as several types of computers, laptops and players from the iPod family. This threatens device users with the inability to update the operating system and install new versions of popular programs.

How the fourth iPhone became “vintage”

In just a week, Apple will stop supporting several of its devices, which, according to the company's classification, are classified as “vintage” in the US and Turkey, and “out of service” in the rest of the world. It became about this known on Sunday. Among the outdated models are iMac all-in-one computers from 2009, Mac mini and Mac mini Server from 2010, MacBook laptops from 2008, five models of iPods, as well as the iPhone 4, which is still popular among Russian residents.

iPhone4 represents the fourth generation of iPhone smartphones. It was released in June 2010 and replaced the iPhone 3GS. The latter stopped being supported by Apple in June 2015. The phone has an Apple A4 processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 512 megabytes of RAM, a 3.5-inch screen with a resolution of 960 by 640 pixels. The model was discontinued in September 2013, the same time the iPhone 5S and 5C models were announced. The latest version of the operating system iOS 7.1.2 available for iPhone 4 was released in June 2014.

According to experts, in fact, even now this model cannot be perceived as a full-fledged smartphone. Photo android-robot.com

"After 5 years you should upgrade your iPhone"

According to experts, after September 13 - the day from which Apple will officially stop supporting the iPhone 4 - the phone, of course, will not “turn into a pumpkin,” but in fact, now this model cannot be perceived as a full-fledged smartphone.

As told to Realnoe Vremya Head of the Kazan AppleXL service center Alexander Yakimov, currentlyiPhone 4 is very slow. With support, in his opinion,It will be the same as with previous iPhone models, such as the 3GS: Apple will no longer release software to update the iPhone 4.

According to the director of the Kazan service center AppKazan, Kenan Mamedov, Apple gives a service life of five years for any phone. “During this time, the phone will be supported and updates will be released. And after this time, support ends. In a year, therefore, support for the iPhone 5 will end. There will be no new software or components for them,” he says. “Apple basically has no such thing as “components.” They perceive the phone as a single whole. If something breaks, they replace the phone with a new one. This is what it all boils down to: after 5 years, you must update your iPhone,” says Mamedov.

Bulat Khamidullin, manager of the Altyn-remont service center, says that termination of support means, in essence, two things: “New software will not be released (and it has not been released for more than a year), and most importantly, even if the user is very will really want to repair his device at any cost and contact the official service - he will be told that there are no spare parts. Also, users of 2008 laptops, if they want to repair the device for half the price (this is how the Apple support program is structured), they will be told that there are no spare parts.”

Even if the user really wants to repair his device at any cost and contacts the official service, he will be told that there are no spare parts. Photo ios911.ru

The smartphone begins to become “stupid”

At the same time, Kenan Mamedov from AppKazan says that it will actually be possible to repair them further - in unofficial services, but the popularity of the model will fall: “It will, of course, be possible to repair them. There are all spare parts for them, it’s just that the iPhone 4 will have the same fate as the 3GS. You won't be able to install WhatsApp there, for example, because it now has a version that is only supported by newer iOS. On iPhone 4 you will no longer be able to install most programs - WhatsApp, Skype, Viber. It will no longer be able to work as a smartphone,” says Mamedov.

I agree that they will continue to repair the iPhone 4, and Bulat Khamidullin from the Altyn-Repair service center: “The good Chinese have always offered analogue spare parts at excellent prices. If you broke the screen on an iPhone 5S, then in China this screen costs 1-2 thousand rubles. Apple does not supply spare parts; it offers a replacement for a new one - at half the cost. That is, roughly speaking, for 10 thousand you get a new phone with support from Apple, or for 2-3 thousand you get a copy of the screen.”

Alexander Yakimov from AppleXL shares the same position: “Official service centers have never repaired iPhones. They replace devices completely. Therefore, nothing fundamentally will change.”

iPhone 4 is the last smartphone that was presented on June 7, 2010 by Steve Jobs personally. Photo tjournal.ru

The penultimate model of the Steve Jobs era

There are quite a few users who will be affected by Apple's end of support policy. The reasons for this are not only low cost, which is characteristic of not the most current models, but also reliability.

Thus, according to AppKazan director Kenan Mamedov, “iPhone 4 still has many users. They are sold refurbished. These are the last models released under Steve Jobs (along with the 4S). Very reliable phones at the hardware level. But the new software is no longer supported by their processor. Compared to the new iPhones, the motherboard is more reliable, the phone itself is more shock-resistant than the iPhone 6. The main difficulty with the fourth iPhone will arise with programs. In this case, I think, the cost of repairs will even decrease, as will the cost of the iPhone 4 itself.”

However, there are also noticeable requests for inexpensive repairs, which unofficial service centers can offer - the low cost of the model already affects this. Bulat Khamidullin from Altyn Repair speaks about this: “Of course, there are a colossal number of users of devices that Apple will stop supporting. They still come, but they ask to do it cheaper. It happens that the phone is broken inside and out, everything that is possible has been changed, but the person asks for one thing to be repaired so that he can just call.

Previously, people came to repair iPhone 4 very often. Now it is evident that there are fewer phones of this model. But it was made with high quality. There, of course, there were some defects - problems with loss of network, with sound. But there weren't many of these problems. I can say that now the quality has improved, but even before that it was not bad.”

Note that, according to AppleXL head Alexander Yakimov, the share of iPhone 4 users among all users of Apple smartphones is approximately 5%. At the same time, according to him, “the design of this model was made reliably, the number of devices is small, and the cost of repairs is close to the cost of the phone, so there are fewer requests for iPhone 4 than for other models.”

Next in line will be the iPhone 4s. This model is even more popular than the Quartet, and many users consider it one of the highest quality. Photo it.bzi.ro

Next up is not the 4S, but the iPhone 5?

Considering that Apple introduces new models every year - and at the same time decommissions previous models, the iPhone 4s will be next in line. This model is even more popular than the Quartet, and many users consider it one of the highest quality. Nevertheless, the model began to be sold in October 2011, and already in 2014 it was discontinued - accordingly, the model may soon lose Apple support. However, it is interesting that the next model after the 4S - iPhone 5 - was discontinued earlier than its predecessor: in 2013 - the same time sales of the iPhone 5S began. The 4S model was produced until the start of sales of the iPhone 6, which turned out to be one of the most unreliable smartphones.

For this reason, Bulat Khamidullin from Altyn-remont considers the iPhone 4s to be the closest contender for relegation: “I think all other models will be supported for at least another two years. In general, the S prefix on iPhone models has always meant that the phone has been improved. Even if we take the iPhone 5, it stopped being produced more than two years ago, but the 5S is still being produced. So 4S will most likely continue to be supported. But I do not exclude the possibility that they will soon stop supporting the iPhone 5. The “fifth” iPhone has many more defects and hidden defects, despite the fact that the model is faster and more expensive than the 4S. This model continued to be produced for two years after the iPhone 4 was discontinued."

Maxim Matveev

What's new? All the innovations of iOS 12!

iOS 12- Apple's mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad, which released September 17, 2018. iOS 12 has many new features and changes in the interface, and most importantly, iOS 12 firmware has significantly increased the speed of iPhones and iPads. iOS 12 has become one of the most stable releases of the mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in recent years. What's new in iOS 12 is described in detail in this material.

Important! Currently, the newest version of iOS 12 for iPhone is iOS 12.2 ( full list andhchanges). iOS 12.2 with many new features and various fixes was released on March 25, 2019.

Quick jump:

Which devices does iOS 12 support - official list

iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 5s

iPad (2018)
iPad Pro 12.9″ first and second generation
iPad Pro 10.5″
iPad Pro 9.7″
iPad Air 2
iPad Air 1
Fifth generation iPad
iPad (2017)
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2

iPod touch

iPod touch sixth generation

Performance and optimization iOS 12 is the fastest iOS ever

The main focus of iOS 12 is on increasing productivity. Apple, as predicted, wanted to restore the reputation of iOS at any cost after the disastrous launch of iOS 11. As a result, iOS 12 became two (!) times faster iOS 11.

Apple developers have tried so hard that iOS 12:

launches applications 40% (!) faster compared to iOS 11;
50% faster keyboard operation;
opens the Camera application and performs any actions in it 70% (!) faster.

The most important thing is that such a performance increase occurred on absolutely all models of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Including the oldest models, which will be five years old this year. We are talking about the iPhone 5s, iPad Air and iPad mini 2, which are widely used in Russia and the CIS countries. All these devices not only received support for iOS 12 (although according to Apple’s usual rules they should not have), but were also significantly accelerated.

Apple has officially announced that iOS 12 feels “faster than ever” in live environments. The company executives specifically emphasized that this applies most strongly to the iPhone 5s and iPad Air, so users of these models can expect a truly great experience using their devices running iOS 12.

Comparisons of iOS 12 with iOS 11 confirm that performance has greatly improved in the new operating system. Detailed comparisons of iOS 12 and iOS 11 are available at the links below:

Accelerated animation

In addition to optimizing iOS 12 to increase speed, Apple developers have also speeded up the animation of most actions. As a result of this, the performance of iOS 12 compared to iOS 11 has increased even more. Below is a clear example of changing animation speed and its direct impact on the overall feel of the operating system.

Accelerated QuickType keyboard

We have already written about the fact that the standard iOS 12 keyboard has become much faster. But it’s worth focusing on this improvement again. Simply because the keyboard has received a truly rapid operating speed. The animation below shows the improvements most clearly.

FaceTime, Animoji and Memoji

New Animoji

There will also be new Animoji for the iPhone X, and in the near future for the three new iPhone models that will be presented in September. To the already impressive list of Animoji were added: koala, tiger, ghost and tyrannosaurus. The peculiarity of the new Animoji is that they incredibly accurately convey not only facial expressions, but also tongue movements. Previously, this had not happened either with Apple or, of course, with other manufacturers, whose Animoji analogues look truly ridiculous compared to the high-quality models of the iPhone manufacturer.

Ability to record Animoji for 30 seconds

iPhone X users have the ability to record short videos using Animoji to send to friends. In iOS 11, such videos could have a maximum length of only 10 seconds. In iOS 12, Apple offered Animoji video recording for a full 30 seconds.

Improved Animoji selection interface

Selecting Animoji in iOS 12 has become more convenient. If previously in the Messages application the list of Animoji was vertical, now it is horizontal with large thumbnails. Animoji can be selected by swiping left or right. In addition, it is possible to open a complete list of all available Animoji by swiping up.

Memoji (memoji)

Memoji is Apple's answer to Samsung and its Animoji counterpart. Presenting the Galaxy S9, Samsung introduced AR Emoji - animated emoticons based not on a cartoon character, but on the user's face. The quality of AR Emoji left much to be desired, so Samsung's innovation was called a failure. Apple got a similar “feature” with a solid five points.

Memoji do not scan a person’s face; they are created in a special editor in the Messages application. This editor features hundreds of different face parts and accessories, allowing you to create a character that truly resembles the user. Once created, the characters can be used to write messages to friends, as is the case with regular Animoji. The function is for entertainment, nothing more, but even Apple implemented it in its own style - perfectly.

Support for stickers, animoji and memoji in FaceTime

In group or personal video calls using FaceTime in iOS 12, users can use additional entertainment tools. Apple has given users the ability to send stickers during a conversation, as well as activate Animoji or Memoji in order to appear in front of friends in various cartoon images.

iMessage

Processing photos and videos in iMessage

The Messages app in iOS 12 has added the ability to process sent photos or videos as quickly as possible. Users are invited to apply Animoji to the video or add one of the many effects, text, or an object, such as an arrow or a checkmark, to the photo. A new feature in the Messages app aims to make it easier to process photos and videos you send.

Full shooting mode in the Messages app

When you take a photo or video from the Messages app to send instantly in iOS 12, the camera goes into full screen mode. Thanks to this, users will have a much better chance of creating high-quality photos or videos the first time. In previous versions of iOS, the camera window was a small square right in the application interface.

The panel with stickers and extensions has moved

The panel with stickers, Animoji, and various app extensions in the Messages app in iOS 12 has moved. It is located above the keyboard, and not below it, as it was before. The new placement of the panel is much more convenient, in particular, because there are much fewer accidental clicks on it. As in iOS 11, there is no way to hide the panel completely.

Quick shortcuts in the Messages app

In iOS 12, tapping a contact's name in the Messages app opens a new panel with Quick Shortcuts. They allow you to connect with a contact via audio or video via FaceTime and view detailed information about them. In previous versions of iOS there was no such panel; you could only call a caller by pressing hard on his icon.

ARKit 2 - new augmented reality

With the arrival of iOS 12, Apple will launch a new and improved ARKit 2.0 augmented reality platform. The updated platform will allow developers to create impressive applications and games with support for augmented reality. Applications built with ARKit 2 can be used by multiple people at the same time. They can view augmented reality objects from different angles, which greatly expands the capabilities of applications.

Roulette application

ARKit 2 also allows you to measure objects. iOS 12 introduces a new app called Measure, which offers the ability to quickly and easily determine the size of even relatively large real-world objects.

To measure an object, you need to point the camera at it and place two points on it. The measurement occurs instantly, and most importantly - with the highest accuracy. Similar roulette applications based on the first versions of ARKit have been presented in the App Store for a long time, but they cannot compare with Apple’s Roulette.

The Roulette application has not appeared on all devices that support iOS 12. The new useful utility has become available only on iPhones and iPads with ARKit support:

iPhone SE
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPad Pro (all models)
iPhone 2017
iPhone 2018

New location of the “Level” function

The standard “Level” function has changed its usual location on ARKit-enabled devices. If previously it was located in the Compass application, now it has its own tab in the Roulette application.

Screen Time feature

At the beginning of 2018, human rights activists drew attention to the fact that teenagers are spending more and more time on smartphones and tablets, in particular on iPhones and iPads. Several departments immediately asked Apple to somehow influence the situation. Apple didn’t have to do much persuading, and iOS 12 introduced a new “Screen Time” feature.

The feature allows you to monitor how users spend time using their iPhone and iPad. The function works in a similar way to the option for monitoring battery consumption, showing a graph of mobile device usage and specific activity in certain applications. Users have the ability to set restrictions on activity in any applications and games installed on the iPhone or iPad.

Thanks to the new feature, parents can limit the use of “harmful” applications for their children in the easiest way. For example, if your child watches too much YouTube, then in iOS 12 you can set a limit on watching videos in the application. When the time limit you specify reaches the end, the application will stop running.

Block all distracting apps

One of the main features of the new Screen Time feature is the option to block all applications except those that the user has added to the allowed list. Applications can be blocked for a specific period of time or according to a specified schedule. An hourglass icon appears on applications that are blocked for use, which indicates that the application cannot be opened at this time.

The feature will be useful not only for parents who want to limit their children's use of various applications or games. Many users may well want to set limits for themselves, for example during periods of active work or study, when the iPhone or iPad is one of the most distracting factors.

Screen Time widget

The Screen Time feature also has its own widget. It allows you to quickly and easily see today's iPhone or iPad usage statistics on the widget page.

Redesigned “Notification Center”

One of the most long-awaited and user-requested innovations is the updated Notification Center. Apple listened to consumers and provided them with flexible notification list settings. In iOS 12, users were able to group notifications by application, as well as manage notifications directly from the Notification Center.

Smart grouping of notifications

By default, iPhones and iPads running iOS 12 have smart notification grouping enabled for all apps. Notifications are grouped not just by application, but also taking into account the preferences of each specific user. Thanks to this, the most important notifications always appear at the top of the list, which will be especially convenient for those users who receive a large number of notifications from various applications.

Quickly set up notifications for any application

In iOS 12, users have the ability to immediately access app notification settings directly from the Notification Center. To do this, you need to hold down on any incoming notification, click on the icon ( ) and select “Settings”. A very convenient option that will allow you to change the type of notifications from applications in a matter of seconds and without having to delve into the settings.

Quickly mute notification sounds for specific apps

Another nice tweak to Notification Center. By holding down on any notification and clicking the familiar icon ( ), users have the opportunity to silence all notifications from the selected application in two clicks. In this case, notifications will continue to appear in the Notification Center, but there will be no sound when they appear.

New notification settings interface

There is also a small but pleasant change in the notification settings themselves. Large and clear thumbnails have appeared on the notification settings page that show exactly how notifications will be displayed on the screen.

Improved Do Not Disturb mode

Do Not Disturb mode, as we predicted, has become better in iOS 12. With the update, it offers more flexible settings. So, you can quickly turn it on for only 1 hour, until the end of the current event from the “Calendar” or, for example, before leaving the current geoposition.

Bedtime mode

In the “Do not disturb” mode in iOS 12, a special “Bedtime” sub-mode has appeared. It is activated simultaneously with the main Do Not Disturb mode and completely eliminates the appearance of notifications on the iPhone and iPad during bedtime hours. Incoming notifications are not blocked, but simply stop being displayed so that users are not distracted by anything during sleep. When your iPhone or iPad is woken from Bedtime mode, all notifications appear in the Notification Center in chronological order.

New animation and darkened notifications in Do Not Disturb mode

The last two improvements to Do Not Disturb mode are not as dramatic, but they are noticeable. When you turn on silent mode on iPhone and iPad, a new animation plays. The device display gradually darkens, clearly indicating that the mode is turned on. The same dimming is applied to the entire Notification Center. The background of all notifications becomes darker, but the text remains readable.

What's new in the Photos app

Also, the Photos app in iOS 12 has added a more convenient way to search for photos. Even before you enter a search query, the app suggests your latest and most viewed photos, trying to guess what photo you're looking for. If that weren't enough, as you type, the Photos app's new search system improves the results and eventually finds the photo you're looking for.

RAW format support in “Photo”

Also in the Photos application there is full support for photos in RAW format. In iOS 12, they can be viewed and even edited using standard tools. In previous versions of iOS, this required the use of third-party specialized applications.

“Shortcuts” and other Siri improvements

Siri hasn't gotten significantly smarter, but it's much more convenient to use on a daily basis in iOS 12. Siri began to support “Short Commands” - various advanced actions defined by the user in advance. For example, in the Siri settings, a user can assign the voice command “Open sports news” an action - launching his favorite sports application, and in a specific section.

The best part is that iOS 12’s “Short Commands” support the Russian language. What’s even more pleasant is that many third-party applications have already (!) been adapted to the new iOS 12 feature and you can install “Short Commands” on them.

Siri suggestions on the lock screen and Spotlight search

Siri also started making more accurate suggestions. Moreover, the assistant has learned to give them in new places: on the lock screen and in Spotlight search. In both cases, Siri's suggestions are “smart.” So, Siri can advise you to check the weather if you are going on a trip, send a message warning you that you will be late (will only work if the meeting is scheduled in “Calendar”), etc.

Siri reminds you to call back

The voice assistant can remind you to return a missed call. Siri will not do this for all calls, but only for the most important ones (from subscribers with whom you often call).

Hey Siri feature works in power saving mode

Another nice innovation for Siri is the ability to work with energy saving mode activated. With iOS 12, you won't have to give up making quick requests to Siri when your iPhone is low on battery power.

Siri can turn on the flashlight

The latest neat improvement to Siri in iOS 12 is the ability to turn the flashlight on and off with simple voice commands. To turn on the flashlight, just say “Siri, turn on the flashlight,” and to turn it off, accordingly, “Siri, turn off the flashlight.” In both cases, the action is performed instantly, without the need for confirmation.

Four of the most useful innovations in iOS 12

Battery Usage Details

iOS 12 includes the ability to view battery usage statistics for the last 24 hours or the last 10 days. This innovation will allow users to more easily understand which applications are using the most battery power on their device.

Settings → Battery provides interactive graphs and a list of apps and features that consumed battery power during a selected period of time. The graphs are interactive. This means that you can click on the section of the graph you are interested in and immediately find out which applications “ate” the charge at one time or another. A cool feature that will definitely help users find out what is causing their iPhone or iPad to drain the fastest. In addition, the function will allow you to identify a “pest application” that can “devour” battery power in the background.

Function of auto-filling codes from SMS

The innovation of iOS 12, which was named by many users as the most useful. iOS 12 has learned to detect verification codes in incoming text messages and offer them for entering both in Safari and in applications without having to remember, write down or enter them manually. For example, if you received an SMS with a verification code from a bank or telecom operator, then entering the code on the verification page will take exactly one click - it will appear above the keyboard.

Advanced Notifications

One of the most important innovations of iOS 12, the potential of which will be fully revealed after the release of the final firmware version. Apple has given developers the ability to add various interactive elements, such as buttons, to app notifications. Thanks to the innovation, notifications will offer more functions. For example, email application developers will be able to offer users the option to quickly delete or archive incoming emails directly from the notification window. And the creators of instant messengers have a function that allows you to quickly snooze an incoming message. There are a lot of examples of using extended notifications. There is no doubt that developers will definitely use them, thereby offering users more useful features.

Text navigation feature on devices without 3D Touch

On iPhone 5s, iPhone SE and iPhone 6/6 Plus, a feature has been added that allows you to quickly and conveniently navigate through text by pressing on the standard keyboard. Before iOS 12, only iPhone owners with 3D Touch support had this option.

39 more major innovations

Updated Apple Books app

iOS 12 doesn't have the iBooks app. Apple rebranded it and called it Apple Books, and in the Russian version of iOS 12 its name is even simpler - “Books”. The “Books” application has a completely new book store, which, unfortunately, has no books in Russian. In this regard, the key innovation of the “Books” application is the new “Reading Now” tab, on which books started by the user are located.

New settings for the Books app

Several new items have appeared in the Books application settings. In particular, users can hide all online content from the application (this will be especially useful for users from the CIS), specify settings for synchronizing books between devices, and much more.

Redesigned “Promotions” application

The classic Stocks app has finally received an update. In iOS 12, Apple developers completely changed the design of “Promotions” and made the interface more convenient to use. In addition, news related to quotes began to appear in the application. It is noteworthy that news also appears in Russian, even though the News application only supports English.

New features in Control Center

Starting with iOS 11, Control Center on iPhone and iPad can be customized to include the features you need most for quick access. In iOS 12, the number of functions that can be added to Control Center has increased. It became possible to quickly access the “Hearing” and “QR Code Scanning” functions. Note that by default they are not added to “Control Center”.

Web page icons in Safari browser

In iOS 12, the Safari browser did not receive any major visible changes, just one small one. Safari settings now have an option that allows you to enable the display of website icons in the browser. While the improvement is minor, it definitely makes the Safari experience much more enjoyable.

Surfing in Safari is protected from tracking

Externally, Safari in iOS 12 has remained virtually unchanged, but there are two major internal improvements in the browser. Let's start with the system integrated into Safari to protect users from data collection by websites. Apple's new technology monitors online requests for information about your device and mobile operator and prohibits the transfer of this information. This prevents websites from serving targeted ads to you.

Prohibition of data collection in Safari

Show all tabs in Safari on iPhone X

The Safari interface has changed slightly for the better only on the iPhone X. When surfing in landscape orientation on the iPhone X, Safari now displays all open tabs, which improves convenience when switching between pages. Apple brought this solution to the iPhone X from the iPad tablets.

Autofill passwords from third-party applications

The standard iOS 12 password manager has received support for third-party applications that allow you to store passwords, for example, LastPass or 1Password. If you store passwords for various accounts in such applications, then iOS 12 will offer quick authorization using them by literally pressing one button, as happens with passwords contained in the standard manager.

iOS 12 warns about duplicate passwords

The standard iOS 12 password manager itself has also been improved. It has the ability to compare saved passwords with each other and issue warnings if identical passwords are found. iOS 12 doesn't bother you with such warnings, “silently” showing them in the “Accounts & Passwords” menu in the iPhone or iPad settings.

Google Maps and Waze support in CarPlay

For users of the CarPlay car function, iOS 12 has a very nice innovation. The CarPlay function is supported by the mapping services Google Maps and Waze. This means that CarPlay users will be able to get directions and get acquainted with the situation on the roads using services that are much more adapted for the CIS countries. This is especially true for Google Maps. Previously, CarPlay only supported Apple's Maps.

Accelerated Face ID animation

Unlocking iPhone X using Face ID has become even faster. Apple was able to achieve this by reducing the duration of the animation exactly in half.

You can register a second person in Face ID

Another improvement to Face ID in iOS 12 is the ability to re-register your face. The new feature is called “Alternate Appearance”. Apple created it so that users who often wear glasses, hats, wigs or any other accessories can “introduce” Face ID to their alternative appearance. The innovation is aimed at increasing the stability of Face ID. It is noteworthy that it is not necessary to register your face again. Any other person, for example a family member, who will also be able to remove the lock from the smartphone, can register their face in iPhone X.

Re-scanning a face in case of unsuccessful recognition

However, the main improvement of Face ID in iOS 12 is the option to quickly re-scan a face in case of unsuccessful detection. To rescan, simply swipe up on the screen. This simple feature is incredibly useful because in iOS 11, rescanning requires you to either raise and lower your iPhone X or double-press the power button, which is completely inconvenient.

Quickly close apps on iPhone X

In iOS 12 on iPhone X, the menu for switching between applications has been improved. It made it possible to close applications with a regular swipe up, without performing any other actions. In iOS 11, to close an application on the iPhone X, you first had to press and hold on the thumbnail for a second. Apple implemented this improvement in response to numerous user requests.

Larger font in menu bar on iPhone X

Apple listened to iPhone X users about too small text and icons in the menu bar. In iOS 12, the font has become larger, making it easier to see.

Updated icons in “Settings”

Many icons in the Settings app have been updated, often in subtle ways. In addition, two new sections of the “Roulette” application and the “Screen Time” function, which have new icons, have appeared in “Settings”.

Redesigned Voice Recorder application

The Voice Recorder application has not received any changes for several years, but in iOS 12, Apple decided to pay attention to it. The updated “Dictaphone” has a completely new icon and interface, which is distinguished by its simplicity. In addition, the playback system in the application has changed - users can skip recordings 15 seconds forward or backward. Also, saved entries began to receive new names based on the current location. Previously, records were named as the current date.

New Voice Recorder settings

The Voice Recorder application also has new settings. In the utility parameters, you can choose to save recordings using ACC compression or without compression at all.

Saving audio recordings to iCloud

In iOS 12, audio recordings from the voice recorder can be synchronized with iCloud cloud storage, which will allow you to quickly and conveniently create backup copies of important materials. Note that backing up audio recordings to iCloud is enabled by default on all iPhones and iPads running iOS 12.

iOS Auto Update Feature

Apple is so confident in the quality of iOS 12 that it has implemented an automatic update function in the firmware. It is located in the “Software Update” menu. If you enable the “Auto Update” switch, then all new versions of iOS will be installed on the device automatically, without the knowledge of the users. This will, of course, happen at night when the iPhone or iPad is not in use.

Improved one-handed control mode

A long-awaited change has occurred in the “Easy Access” mode, which is available on all iPhones with large displays. In iOS 12, notifications began to arrive correctly in one-handed control mode. Previously, they appeared at the very top of the display, which made it difficult to reach them when using the smartphone with one hand. In iOS 12, notification bubbles appear at the top of a smaller work area approximately in the middle of the screen.

New interface for artist pages in Apple Music

Artist pages on the music streaming service Apple Music have been redesigned. Images began to take up almost half the screen, and a Play button appeared below them, allowing you to quickly start playing the best songs of the selected artist.

Search songs by words

Another interesting improvement in Apple Music is the ability to search songs by words. Heard a song somewhere, but didn’t have time to recognize it using Shazam? To find it in iOS 12, just enter an excerpt from the text!

Transferring passwords via AirDrop

The AirPods feature has “learned” to transfer passwords to other Apple devices. To send a password via AirDrop, you need to go to the “Accounts & Passwords” menu and highlight the desired password. An AirDrop item will appear in the pop-up window, by clicking on which you can quickly send the password to another Apple device without additional means.

Weather display when waking up

The “Sleep Mode” function, which is available in the “Clock” application, in iOS 12 greets the user when the alarm goes off and shows the current weather (with the geolocation of the “Weather” application always turned on).

New drawing tools in the Notes app

Flexible settings for drawing tools have been added to the Notes application. Users now have the ability to select the thickness of the pencil using a precise slider.

And there are significantly more colors available for drawing.

New Taptic Engine effect on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Pressing the shutter button in the Camera app on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus triggers a new Taptic Engine response. A pleasant tactile sensation seems to confirm the successful pressing of the button. Previously, this effect was only available on iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

New gestures on iPad

On all iPad models, the gestures for opening the “Notification Center” and “Control Center” have changed. Apple brought them to the iPad from the iPhone X. To open Control Center on an iPad running iOS 12, you need to swipe down from the top right corner, and swipe down from the top left corner to launch Notification Center.

A new way to unlock your iPad

The unlock gesture has also migrated from the iPhone X to the iPad. Unlocking Apple tablets has become possible by swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen.

New apps on iPad

iOS 12 brought three new apps to the iPad. The following appeared on Apple tablets: “Dictaphone”, “Promotions” and News, which is currently not available in the CIS countries.

Updated top menu on iPad

The date and time on iPad running iOS 12 has been moved to the very left edge of the top menu bar. According to experts, this was done taking into account the iPads planned for launch in the fall with frameless displays in the style of the iPhone X.

The standard iOS player does not replace third-party ones in Safari

Playing videos on websites in Safari in iOS 12 no longer uses the default iOS player. If a web resource uses its own player, then it will be available to users.

Dictation in third-party keyboards

For a long time, Apple did not allow third-party keyboard makers to add dictation functionality to their apps. In iOS 12, the company decided to take pity on them and now developers can equip their keyboards with dictation support.

The dark background of the music playback menu is a real hint of a full-fledged night theme

This innovation is minor, but it cannot be ignored. The music control menu in iOS 12's Control Center has a darkened background. Why is such a small change necessarily worth highlighting?

The fact is that the very next day after the presentation of iOS 12, Apple issued instructions to third-party developers on how to adapt their applications to the dark interface mode. Official instructions, which were sent to all developers, could not appear just like that. Therefore, experts believe that iOS 12 will still feature a full-fledged dark interface mode, so long-awaited by users. And the darkened background of the music playback control menu is an additional hint of this.

Using AirPods as a microphone

iOS 12 brought a new “Live Listening” feature for AirPods branded wireless headphones. It allows you to use microphones in your headphones for recording and saving. First of all, the function will help people who use AirPods as a hearing aid.

New anti-burglary system

At the beginning of 2018, it became known that hackers had learned to crack passwords on iPhones and iPads using a special device that methodically brute-forces passwords. Hackers began to cooperate with the authorities of various countries, offering them to hack the necessary devices. Apple still has not been able to find out exactly how its iPhone and iPad are hacked, but it has still found a way to resist hackers. In iOS 12, the company began blocking the Lightning port within an hour of the last unlock. When locked, the Lightning port on iPhone and iPad only allows you to charge the device. To successfully connect a smartphone or tablet to a computer, it is necessary to remove the lock from the gadget.

How to install iOS 12 over Wi-Fi

To install iOS 12 on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch via Wi-Fi, you need to go to the “ Settings» → « Basic» → « Software update" and start downloading the update. Installing iOS 12 via Wi-Fi is only possible if your device has more than 50% charge or is connected to a charger. After downloading the firmware, the “Install” button will appear in the same “Software Update” menu, clicking which allows you to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iOS 12.

Installing iOS 12 via Wi-Fi has its pros and cons. The main advantage of using this method is its simplicity. The user is not required to connect the device to the computer and work with the iTunes utility.

However, over-the-air installation also has its disadvantages. First of all, the firmware is downloaded and then unpacked directly on the device. Some temporary files remain in the memory of the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch after installing iOS. Moreover, there is no way to perform their targeted cleaning. Such temporary files form the “Other” category, which can occupy tens of gigabytes ( how to clean).

But most importantly, as a result of updating iOS via Wi-Fi, the firmware may not install correctly. Many years of experience show that due to the installation of new major versions of iOS over the air, various problems appear, for example, battery life is greatly reduced. Of course, this does not always happen, but it is much more reliable to update iOS through iTunes.

How to install iOS 12 via iTunes

Installing iOS 12 via iTunes, despite the misconceptions of many users, is not difficult.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer and launch iTunes. If iTunes is not installed on your computer, you can download the current version of the utility at this link .

Step 2: Select your device in the iTunes window.

Step 3. Click on the button Update» and confirm to start downloading and installing the new version of iOS.

Immediately after this, iTunes will begin downloading the firmware, and after downloading, the process of installing iOS on your mobile device will begin. The main advantage of installing iOS 12 this way is that the firmware is located on your computer in its original form. iTunes extracts it and downloads only the files needed for installation to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Thanks to this, there is no “garbage” left on the mobile gadget after installation. User reviews confirm that updating Apple devices via iTunes is more reliable than updating via Wi-Fi.

Now that iOS 11 has officially launched worldwide, users are excited about the amazing features of Apple's latest flagship operating system. Indeed, now that iOS 11 is out, the wait for the release begins. That's why we decided to create a list of supported iOS devices, also known as iOS 12 compatible devices. Which devices will be supported in iOS 12?

iOS 12: which Apple devices will receive support for the new OS

Well, the first thing to remember is that a company like Apple has equally effective software and hardware teams. Which means they are constantly in a race, competing with each other. Sometimes the OC development team is ahead, and sometimes the hardware team is ahead. This means that the development process is always moving forward and does not stop for a second.

Secondly, Apple runs the company. The only reason a company exists is to make a profit. If Apple continues to support all existing Apple devices year after year, no one will buy new Apple devices. Also, remember what we did in the previous paragraph: that technology development is guaranteed. (If the process is stopped, the competitor will overtake and capture the market).

Therefore, iOS 11 dropped support for the Apple iPhone 5c for precisely one reason: it did not support 64-bit applications. And the latest version of the OS only supports 64-bit apps, making it impossible to support the Apple iPhone 5 and 5c. Needless to say, we still don't know if the iPhone 5s will support it. We hope, for the sake of users, that support for all existing devices will continue.

In addition, you must also understand that Apple does not decide which devices will be supported and which will not be supported, it all depends on the capabilities of the iPhone 5s. Therefore, it is impossible to predict whether Apple's iPhone 5S will lose support.

On the topic: launch date in Russia and what will it be?

Which devices do not support iOS 12

List of all compatible iPhones for 2018:

iPhone X
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 5S (possible, but not recommended, iOS 11 is creaky, and iOS 12 will completely kill performance)

iOS 12 which devices will be supported on iPad:

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad Air 2
iPad Air
iPad 5th generation
iPad Mini 4
iPad Mini 3
iPad Mini 2

Finally, domestic operators began to expand and improve the quality of LTE coverage at the periphery. The data transfer speed relative to the good old 3G in this case is of course phenomenal. All that remains is to enable support for this wireless standard in your iPhone or iPad. Read about why this is needed, how to do it and on which iPhone models this is generally possible.

What does LTE (4G) provide? Advantages and Disadvantages

Of course, the main advantage of LTE (4G) is the data transfer speed. Web pages and other multimedia content will load much faster, and when using your smartphone in modem mode, you will get a higher level of comfort when working on a PC. But do not forget that the use of LTE (4G) networks leads to faster discharge of the device. Even iOS itself speaks about this when switching in the settings.

Which iPhones support LTE (4G) and what is the data speed?

Not every iPhone has an LTE module on board. It first appeared on the iPhone 5. But another nuance is that each new generation of iPhone uses a more advanced LTE module that can provide greater bandwidth. The maximum data transfer rate depending on the device model is as follows:

iPhone 5, 5c, 5s – up to 100 Mbps.
iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus – up to 150 Mbit/s.
iPhone 6s, 6s Plus – up to 300 Mbps.
iPhone 7, 7 Plus – up to 450 Mbps.
iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR – up to 600 Mbit/s.
iPhone XS, XS Max – up to 1 Gbps

Of course, these figures can be significantly lower depending on the channel width provided by the operator, the distance and workload of the base stations.

How to enable LTE (4G) on iPhone and iPad

If the cellular data network is already configured, then enabling LTE (4G) is not difficult:

1 . Open Settings → Cellular → Data options → Voice & data.

2 . Check the box next to LTE. In the pop-up message, click " Enable LTE».

You can check the speed of your Internet connection using the free Speedtest utility.