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iOS 12 public beta: the best features (CNET)

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    The final version of iOS 12 isn't arriving until the fall, but a public beta is now here to try if you're curious. You don't need to install public betas on your phone, and we'd advise you don't (use a second device if you're curious), but here's what's new to try. Yes, Memoji! And there's more.

    This gallery was originally published on CNET.

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    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

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    ARKit 2 enables all sorts of amazing things, but not without third-party apps (which won't get here until the fall). Meanwhile, there's just Apple's new Measure app.

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    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

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    Just keep in mind, AR measurements are often not precise

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    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

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    Measure is an AR tape measure app. It's a lot like other apps that exist, but this one works pretty decently and is free.

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

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    Siri Shortcuts will eventually work with third party apps and a future new app called Shortcuts that will program all sorts of voice-enabled workflows...like the Apple-acquired app, Workflow. But that's not here yet.

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    Feeling addicted to your phone? Screen Time wants to help. It's inside Setting

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    The new feature tracks usage across apps, and measures overall screen time.

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    Downtime is a feature that aims to limit phone use during set periods, shutting down access to apps (it can be customized).

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    Grayed-out apps during Downtime look like this.

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    Notification management is a lot better now. Similar app notifications can stack, and it's easy to tap to silence notifications from pings, but have them still appear on the lock screen.

    More iOS News and Resouces

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    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    If you have an iPhone X, you'll want to try Memoji. The make-your-own-Animoji avatar tool lives where Animoji already are: in the Messages app, or in Facetime.

    More iOS News and Resouces

    • Apple releases second beta of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12
    • iOS 12: The hidden feature I won't be switching on
    • iOS 12 beta: Is it faster than iOS 11?
    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    New Memoji can be made pretty quickly and added to the roster. Mine looks pretty familiar.

    More iOS News and Resouces

    • Apple releases second beta of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12
    • iOS 12: The hidden feature I won't be switching on
    • iOS 12 beta: Is it faster than iOS 11?
    • Apple doesn't want you to use your iPhone as much -- it wants you to use it more
    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

    Caption by: Scott Stein

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    Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

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By Scott Stein | June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

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Here's what you should try first if you choose to check it Apple's iOS 12 preview.

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Published: June 25, 2018 -- 21:13 GMT (14:13 PDT)

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