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Non-techie Apple iPhone lovers relish in the magic hour ensuing a beta\u2019s release. Those of us in the industry break down every minute detail and flock to our digital soapboxes to proclaim what we usually deem apocalyptic news. The sun is setting on Apple\u2019s iOS 10 magic hour, and we\u2019re here to pass judgement for you in the form of our favorite new features coming soon to your phone.<\/p>\n
Changes to any mobile operating system (OS) almost always include updates to the lockscreen. However, this is no ordinary update. For the first time since the iPhone\u2019s release in 2007, there\u2019s no \u2018Slide to Unlock\u2019 feature. Instead, the screen provides in-depth, 3D touch-activated notifications displaying more detail than before without having to unlock your phone. The iPhone will automatically display the lock screen any time you pick it up, and you can unlock it by pressing the \u2018Home\u2019 button.<\/p>\n
Another upgrade visible on the lockscreen and homescreen is the long-awaited addition of \u2018widgets.\u2019 These are basically compartmentalized apps that run on a portion of your screen without having to open the app entirely. With iOS still in beta, the list of available widgets is already quite long, but iTunes controls, weather and calendar are a few of the standout native widgets. Don\u2019t worry though, Apple is allowing third party widgets from the likes of ESPN, Google Maps and Amazon. They can be accessed by swiping from left to right on your lock screen or page one of your home screen.<\/p>\n
The iPhone 6s has been out long enough that most people have had a chance to interact with its 3D Touch feature, which performs different actions based on how much force you apply when tapping the screen. When combining 3D Touch functionality with the \u2018Control Center\u2019 dock that appears with a flick of the finger from the bottom of the screen upwards, each function displays \u2018Favorite\u2019 actions. For example, if you use a slightly more forceful touch on the Camera shortcut, you\u2019re presented with the options to jump straight to Traditional, Slow Motion, Video or Selfie recording.<\/p>\n
We see a lot more of 3D Touch throughout iOS 10, and another place it\u2019s quite evident is notifications. Whether it\u2019s on the lock screen or the notification center, a strong 3D Touch will open a small window that allows you to interact with that app without opening it completely. This is especially helpful for replying to messages and emails. In addition to this– something that may seem small to some, but huge to others, is the ability to hide all your notifications with just two taps. Simply press hard on the \u2018X\u2019 button in the upper right, and then click \u2018Clear All Notifications.\u2019<\/p>\n
The iPhone\u2019s native Messages app got a thorough overhaul, but we\u2019ll leave the discovery of emojis, invisible ink and \u2018fireworks\u2019 for another time. Those don\u2019t have much place in the business world, but handwritten messages certainly do. Give your professional messages a more personal, attentive touch by writing responses with your fingers with the app\u2019s Digital Touch option.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, you can\u2019t get back valuable storage space by deleting unnecessary native apps. But you can finally remove them from your home screen. Don\u2019t have an iWatch and don\u2019t see why you need to have the app on your phone, albeit tucked away in a folder on page three? Press and hold on the app, tap the shaking X, and tap \u2018Remove.\u2019 All gone.
\niOS 10 is one of the most significant updates the iPhone has ever received. It\u2019s still another month away from widespread release, but if you\u2019d like to install the beta now, or you just want to learn more about how to automatically convert text to emojis, we\u2019re your guys. Open up your boring, old Messages, and drop us a line. We\u2019ll have you sending handwritten messages in no time.<\/p>\n