September 21, 2021

Apple Support: How to use iOS 15 Safari on iPhone

If you are new to iOS 15, this short video is definitely worth watching. I’d argue that even iOS 15 beta testers might not know all these mechanics. Regardless, I found this video useful, worth passing along.

Parker Ortolani, 9to5Mac:

One of the flagship new features in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is the redesigned Safari web browser. While the highlight of the new Safari is its user interface, it also gains compatibility with more powerful, Mac-like browser extensions. Now that iOS 15 is available to download, there are plenty of extensions hitting the App Store, and we’ve put together a list of some to try out.

Parker showcases 10 different extensions. Once you’ve looked through that list, here’s how to find lots more:

  • On your iPhone, go to Settings, scroll down (past App Store and Wallet & ApplePay section) and tap Safari
  • On the Safari Settings page, scroll down to the GENERAL section and tap Extensions
  • Tap “More Extensions”

That’ll take you to the Safari Extensions section of the iOS App Store.

Juli Clover, MacRumors:

Starting with iOS 15, Apple Card owners can take advantage of a new Advanced Fraud Protection feature that is designed to keep ‌Apple Card‌ information more secure by changing the three-digit security code associated with the card on a regular basis.

From the relevant Apple support document:

  • Open the Wallet app and tap Apple Card.
  • Tap the card number icon, then authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
  • Scroll down to Advanced Fraud Protection and turn it on.

You’ll know your rotating security code is turned on when you see the clock icon next to your three-digit security code.

I did this, worked as claimed. Not clear how frequently the number is changed.

From the How to Redeem section:

– Make sure your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 15 or later.
– Pair your eligible audio device to your iPhone or iPad.
– Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad and sign in with your Apple ID. If the offer doesn’t appear immediately after launching the app, go to the Listen Now tab where it will appear.
– Tap Get 6 months free.

Note that iOS 15 is required.

September 20, 2021

Apple shares guided tour of iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Pro

If you are considering an iPhone 13 series phone, this video is worth watching. If nothing else, don’t miss the demonstration of Cinematic Mode and, especially, that bit at 2:37 in showing editing the focus points after the video was shot.