Like any other major update, iOS 12 comes with a ton of new convenience features. However
Don’t worry, we will help you make iOS 12 features more convenient for you.
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Also read:100+ new iOS 12 features you need to know about
1. Combine application notifications
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Notifications in iOS 12 are grouped into content groups. This means that you can have multiple notification groups from the same application. If you wish, you can enable application pooling.
To do this, go toSettings->Notifications->select applicationand in the sectionGroupingcheck the box next toBy program.
2. Disable notification aggregation
If you didn’t like combining notifications at all, alas, you can’t completely disable it. However, you can disable it manually for each application.
INSettings->Notifications->select application->Groupingselect an optionTurned off.
Also read:How to disable merged notifications in iOS 12
3. Turn off Siri recommendations
Siri Automation is available throughout iOS 12. And the new Team app is really useful. However, this can not be said about the recommendations on the lock screen.
Spotlight recommendations may also interfere. Do not worry, turning them off is easy.
Go toSettings->Siri and Searchand click on the switches next toOn locked screenAndIn search of.
Also read:10 interesting features of Siri Teams
4. Disable Screen Time Reports
iOS 12 contains the new Screen Time health feature. It tracks all your activity on your device and sends you a report about it by the end of the week.
If you are not interested in how you use yoursmartphone, or you don’t want to know this, reports can be turned off. The next time a report like this appears on your lock screen, swipe left on it, selectTo manage, and thenTurn off.
Also read:How to temporarily disable notifications on the iOS 12 lock screen
5. Automatically delete recordings on the Recorder
In the updated Voice Recorder application there is one caveat. When you delete an entry from it, it does not disappear completely, but ends up in a folder with recently deleted ones. Then it must be removed manually.
The process can be automated viaSettings->Voice recorder->Cleaning up deleted. SelectRight away,in 1d.,in 7days. orafter 30 days.
Now entries from the application will be deleted automatically.
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6. Share photos viaiCloud, but notSmart Sharing
The recommendations in the Photos app in iOS 12 are pretty smart, but other users should also have Apple smartphones to work with them.
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Fortunately, there is another hidden feature of iOS 12, which allows you to share photos with anyone using a link.
Select the photos you want to share, tapShareand selectCopying a linkiCloud. Now just paste the copied link into any dialog. The recipient will be able to easily and conveniently view and download photos. In addition, after some time, the link can be deactivated.
7. Use third-party password managers
iCloud Keychain is now integrated across the entire iOS 12. It doesn’t matter if this is a website or an application. This is great news for iCloud Keychain users.
However, users of third-party password managers can also do a lot. They can be used to autofill passwords. Just install the password manager you like and configure it.
Also read: How to use 1Password and LastPass to auto-complete passwords in iOS 12
8. Disconnect restrictionUSB
IOS 12 has a new security feature related to restricting USB accessories. It does not allow them to automatically connect to the iPhone if the smartphone does not unlock within an hour.
Disabling this feature is quite simple. Go toSettings->Face ID/Touch ID and password codeand click on the switch next toUSBaccessories.
9. Convenient open up dock oniPad
iOS 12 contains very few new features foriPad However, now tablets support gestures in the style of the iPhone X. Now, if you swipe up from the bottom of the screen, the home screen will open. To open the dock, you need to hold up, but stop in the middle of the screen.
Getting used to a new gesture can be difficult. What to do? Use a keyboard shortcutCommand+Option+Don the keyboard to open the dock. It is simple and easy to remember.
10. Disconnect recommendations reliable passwords
When creating new accounts, iOS 12 will recommend you strong passwords. If you would like to decide for yourself which password to use, the function can be completely disabled.
OpenSettingsand go toPasswords and accounts. Here, click on the switch next toAuto-complete passwords.
Also read: How to use the new iOS 12 features [instructions]