These capabilities come in a chunk of plastic small enough to dangle from your keychain. Built-in password managers like iCloud Keychain found on Apple’s platforms remain popular, even as the use of various password manager apps have come and gone over the years. They even show that WebAuthn works with iOS Apps using the same passkey. With macOS Big Sur and iOS 14, AirPods automatically switch between active devices paired to the same iCloud account. Safari in macOS Big Sur supports HDR video and it works with 4K HDR and Dolby Vision content from Netflix and YouTube. It’s similar to “For You,” but with more emphasis on personalized content and new releases. On the start page, Privacy Report gives a rundown on how many trackers have been blocked from profiling you, and if you click on the shield icon next to the URL bar, you can see trackers on a site by site basis. Privacy Report provides a list of all trackers on a website and the number of trackers that were blocked, preventing websites from keeping tabs on your browsing habits across the web. Safari has a new start page that can be customized with a wallpaper, and there are options to add Favorites, Frequently Visited Sites, Siri Suggestions, Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and the new Privacy Report feature.
SharePlay is a new feature that allows users to share experiences with each other during FaceTime calls, including media like Apple Music songs, TV shows, or movies. Perfect for enjoying movies, TV shows, luggage bag tags Apple Arcade, and much more for those in the Apple ecosystem. In this way, the search has become more challenging. Search in Apple Music incorporates different genres. Search in Messages has been streamlined, and search results organize links, photos, and phrases. Typing indicators let you know when someone’s typing, and new messages and Tapbacks animate right above the pin. With Face Recognition, the camera learns people’s names from the Photos app, so it can detect friends and family to let you know who’s at the door or captured on video. OS 15 introduces a long-awaited feature that can let you know if you’ve left a device behind. Apple is developing a new passkey feature that will allow customers to use Face ID and Touch ID-based account authentication in lieu of a password, Apple engineer Garrett Davidson explained today in a WWDC developer session (via CNET).
Apple seeded the third beta version of iOS 15.4 to developers and public beta testers starting on Tuesday, February 15. The update adds new emojis, support for third-party apps to implement 120Hz animations on ProMotion displays, EU vaccine certificates in the Wallet app, the ability to use Face ID while wearing a mask with an iPhone 12 or newer, the ability to turn off notifications for Shortcuts automations, an Apple Card widget, iCloud Keychain notes, improvements to saving passwords, custom email domains, SharePlay in the share sheet, and more. Most grocery stores will take back used bags, or you can give them a second or third life through a number of household uses. Below is a selection of different AirTag accessories that will change the game in terms of making it possible to attach an AirTag to things like bags, keys, and more. The Home app also features a redesigned main toolbar interface that lets you see important accessories at a glance and accessories that need attention, such as those low on battery, having connectivity problems, or with updates to install. Transit navigation has been redesigned and travelers can now find nearby stations more easily and pin their favorite lines.
Safari tabs have been redesigned and more tabs are visible at once, plus there’s a new hover option that lets you hover over a tab to see a page preview. More in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Want something that looks a little fancier but won’t break the bank? History, bookmarks, and saved passwords can also now be imported from Chrome to Safari if you want to switch browsers to take advantage of the new features in Big Sur. You’ll have to use this to SSH into the server, so you’ll want to add it to your keychain for easy access. Apple Arcade includes deeper Game Center integration so you can see games that are popular with friends, view games that have achievements and milestones, and view your achievements in-game with the Game Center profile. Apple added a “nutrition label” for apps in the App Store and Mac App Store, which includes information from developers on what data is collected and whether that data is used to track you across other apps and websites, so you can make informed decisions about the apps you download.
