![]() ![]() During testing of iOS 10, I used the new features and while they’re not perfect, they’re a vast improvement on the older versions of the app when using driving and transit instructions.įor example, driving instructions now do a better job of anticipating where you’re going and the fastest possible way to get there given traffic conditions. The Maps app has been improved a lot, in ways that help in everyday driving and living. Some are free, some are associated with an app, and some are available for sale for a nominal fee. Not only does Apple include a handful of stickers to send to friends or paste onto messages, but many third-parties have also come up with sticker packs. On the fun side are sticker packs, and be prepared to be hit with an onslaught of stickers in your messages. Related: iOS 10 Bubble and Screen Effects Not Working? We Have the Solution Messages apps are really going to change the way you do things. I personally love the ScanBot app and use it a lot now if I need to send a quick message to someone with a scan of a handwritten or printed document, I just tap the app’s icon in Messages, point the iPhone camera at the item to scan it, and send it with a tap. Other apps have added Messages functionality. Invite a friend to see a movie and buy tickets, all in Messages. The OpenTable restaurant reservation app works the same way. Your friends can respond, and the necessary tickets can be purchased. ![]() You can tap the app in Messages to bring it up, select a movie, theater, and time (they’re all listed), then send a message to your friends saying “Want to go see ‘Sully’ at 7:15 PM?”. For example, let’s say you have the Fandango app on your iPhone. To start with, you may find that some of the apps that you currently use on your iPhone or iPad have been updated with apps that can be used in Messages. ![]() Messages now has its own App Store, and it’s amazing. Ride booking is just one of the types of services that works with Siri others include photo searches, sending payments to others, VoIP calling, workouts, and more. With a verbal confirmation that you’re willing to pay the estimated amount, your ride is on the way. The appropriate app displays a map showing your location, the type of vehicle requested (for Uber) and an estimate of how much the ride will cost. ![]() Now you’ll need to make sure that you’ve updated the apps in question, but once you do Siri gains some incredible power.įor example, you can now request a Lyft or Uber ride by asking Siri “Hey Siri, take me home in an UberX” or “Hey Siri, I need a Lyft home”. In this article, we’ll take a look at five features that are going to change the way you use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.ġ. Siri integration with third-party appsĪt long last, it’s possible to command Siri to do some very useful things thanks to newly-integrated third-party applications. While many users have had the pleasure of beta testing iOS 10, the new mobile operating system is a complete surprise to others who don’t keep up with Apple news. There were some issues soon after the update became available - I personally “bricked” my iPhone 6s Plus but managed to restore it from an iTunes backup - but most people reported success after Apple fixed the issue. By now, you’ve hopefully managed to update your favorite iOS devices to iOS 10. ![]()
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