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Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Newsweek
Apple's iOS 19 Update Could Transform iPhone Battery Life With AI
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Apple's iOS 19 update could bring a new AI-powered battery management feature designed to extend battery life by learning from how users interact with their devices. The tool would analyze local battery usage data to detect trends and make predictions about when to reduce the power draw of certain apps and features. The feature is expected to operate on-device, using machine learning to identify when specific apps or functions can be limited without affecting the user experience. By adjusting power consumption dynamically, the tool could help reduce unnecessary background activity and extend battery life—especially during idle periods or when apps are not in active use. This type of intelligent power management would mark a departure from Apple's existing Low Power Mode, which applies system-wide restrictions. Instead, the rumored feature would make targeted decisions based on the behavior of individual users. The concept is similar to Google's Adaptive Battery system introduced in 2018, which prioritizes app access to system resources based on how frequently users engage with them. A new iOS 17.5 setting uses on-device AI to reduce battery drain while preserving user privacy. A new iOS 17.5 setting uses on-device AI to reduce battery drain while preserving user privacy. Silas Stein/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images iOS 19 is also expected to include a lock screen indicator that shows how long it will take for the iPhone to reach a full charge. This would give users more transparency during the charging process and help them plan usage more efficiently. The AI battery tool is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 17, a device rumored to be the thinnest iPhone yet. The slimmer design may come with a smaller battery, making software-based efficiency gains even more important. The feature could still however, be available on all devices compatible with iOS 19. Apple is likely to preview iOS 19 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, with a public release in the fall. Although Apple has not officially confirmed the feature, its introduction would align with the company's continued push to enhance user experience through on-device intelligence. By keeping battery data processing local, the tool would also support Apple's emphasis on privacy. The company has consistently positioned itself as privacy-first, designing many of its machine-learning features to operate without sending data to external servers. If confirmed, the battery management tool would represent another step in Apple's move toward making iPhones more efficient and personalized through AI without sacrificing user privacy. Do Apple's AI Changes Impact Your Privacy? Apple's AI-powered features—including this rumored battery tool—are expected to use on-device processing. That means personal data stays on the iPhone rather than being transmitted to servers. Apple states that it uses differential privacy for system-wide analytics and does not build personal profiles from device activity.
CNET
05-05-2025
- CNET
Messaging in Plain Sight? This Notes App Hack Is Wildly Clever
Our phones have made it easier than ever to stay connected, but keeping conversations truly private is a lot harder than it used to be. Whether you're sharing something personal or planning a surprise, there's always the risk that someone might glance at your screen. The good news is, you don't need a fancy app to keep things discreet. If you're using an iPhone, the built-in Notes app can double as a private messaging space without downloading anything new. Apps like Signal and WhatsApp are great for privacy (unless you add the wrong person to your group chat), but sometimes the simplest tools are right under your nose. The built-in Notes app for iOS is a secret weapon for private conversations. It's always fun when you find a way to use an app outside of its intended use. It's almost like you're using it in a sneaky way that you shouldn't be, but all the parts are there to make this a simple way to have private conversations with someone. We'll lay it all out for you below. For more iOS tips, check out the new features in iOS 17.5 and how to easily view and copy Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone or iPad. Create a note in the Notes app On your iPhone, launch the Notes app, and tap the compose button on the bottom right to create a new note. Next, type anything into the note to keep it, or else it'll automatically be deleted when you exit from the note. You can also just go into an existing note, but it's better to start fresh with a new one. First, create a new note or go into an existing one. Nelson Aguilar/CNET Adjust your note's share options to add collaborators Once your note is up and ready to go, you can begin the process of adding another person as a collaborator, which means they can read and edit whatever is in the note. To start, tap the More button on the top right, and then hit Share Note. Now tap Share Options and make sure the Can make changes option is selected under Permission. You should also toggle off Anyone can add people in case you want to be the only person who can add collaborators to your note. Go back to the last page when you're finished configuring these settings. Second, manage what your collaborators can do. Nelson Aguilar/CNET Add people and share the link Next, choose a method to share the note: You can send it via text message, email, social media and more. If you swipe on the share options, you can also select Copy Link, which copies the note link to your clipboard and allows you to paste it wherever you want. For this example, I'll choose the Copy Link option to share the note. At the top of the Copy Link page, enter the email address or phone number of the person you want to access the note. You can also tap the Add icon to search through your contacts. Adding a contact to the note is required. If you share the link without adding a contact, the other person won't be able to see or edit the note, even with the link. Lastly, hit Copy Link to copy the note link to your clipboard and share it with your collaborator. Next, add your collaborator(s). Nelson Aguilar/CNET Send secret messages using Notes The person on the receiving end must now open the note link and accept the invitation. If they accept, they'll be redirected to the Notes app and to the collaborative note you just created. To communicate, simply type something into the note, which the other person will be able to see in real-time without you having to hit send. They'll also receive a notification any time the note is altered. Each person in the note will have a corresponding color appear (only for a moment) so that everyone else knows who typed what. You can also swipe right from the middle of the note to see the name of who wrote the message, as well as a time stamp for when the message was written and any corresponding colors. Now you can secretly communicate with your friends or family. Nelson Aguilar/CNET You can also tap the Share Note button (with the check mark icon), go to Manage Shared Note and then toggle on Highlight All Changes. That way, all messages will stay permanently highlighted in their corresponding color, making it easier to read the conversation. If you want to keep your communications more low-key, delete your message or the other person's message to strike it from the note. That way your conversation is more like it would be on Snapchat, with ephemeral or short-lived messages that outsiders can't see if they snoop through your notes. You can do this with any text in the notes, as well as photos, videos, links, drawings or any other attachments you add to the note. Delete your secret chat for good Not all secret conversations can go on forever, so it's time now to end it. If you're the owner of the note and want to keep the note intact for everyone but prevent them from editing it, you can easily do so. On the top right, tap the View Participants button and then hit Manage Shared Note. To remove a participant, you can either swipe left on their name and then hit Remove or you can tap on their name and then tap Remove Access. To end the conversation, remove any collaborators or stop sharing the note. Nelson Aguilar/CNET Additionally, you can tap the Stop Sharing option, which will not only remove participants from the note but also delete the note from all of their devices. If you're not the owner of the note, you can just delete the note from the Notes application. For more tech tips, don't miss how to save money by borrowing an Airtag for travel and the two settings to change on your iPhone to go to sleep faster.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sauce Labs Launches Industry-First Enterprise Scale iOS 18 Testing on Sauce Labs Virtual Device Cloud, Boosting Test Speeds up to 40%
Leading test automation platform, powering development for over 300,000 active users and having executed more than 8 billion tests, enables developers and QA teams to ensure app quality on Apple's latest OS with unprecedented performance and scale. SAN FRANCISCO, CA / / April 24, 2025 / Sauce Labs Inc., the leading platform for continuous quality, trusted by dev teams around the world to deliver apps users love, today announced the general availability of iOS 18 testing on its Virtual Device Cloud (VDC). Leveraging its new, high-performance Apple Silicon cloud infrastructure, Sauce Labs offers the market's most scalable enterprise-ready solution for automated mobile app and web testing on iOS 17.5, iOS 18, and beyond, enabling teams to execute tests up to 40% faster compared to previous versions. This launch addresses the critical need for timely testing support driven by Apple's transition to its proprietary Apple Silicon architecture and the rapid adoption rate of new iOS versions. Within just four months of its release, iOS 18 was reportedly installed on nearly 70% of devices connecting to the App Store, making immediate testing capabilities essential for businesses to maintain quality user experiences. Sauce Labs' enhanced VDC, now with iOS 18 support, delivers significant performance improvements. Benchmark tests show up to 65% faster session start times and up to 40% faster test execution speeds for iOS 18 simulations compared to earlier versions. "Staying ahead in the mobile landscape means testing where your users are - and Apple users adopt new operating systems faster than anyone," said Shubha Govil, Chief Product Officer of Sauce Labs. "We are committed to providing the latest to empower developers and QA teams, and our investment to support scalable iOS 18 testing underscores that. Developers can now confidently build and release high-quality apps that leverage the latest iOS features, ensuring seamless user experiences from day one, with significant gains in testing speed and efficiency, all backed by the robust platform trusted by hundreds of thousands of developers globally." With Sauce Labs' support for iOS 17.5 and iOS 18 simulators, development and QA teams can: Mitigate Risks Early: Achieve comprehensive test coverage for the latest Apple operating systems, identifying and fixing bugs earlier in the development cycle. Improve Performance: Experience significantly faster test execution (up to 40%) and session start times (up to 65%) on the optimized iOS 18 simulators in VDC. Ensure Compatibility: Test against new iOS 18 features like enhanced Siri capabilities, Apple Intelligence frameworks, and Swift 6 advancements. Build User Trust: Deliver smooth, reliable app performance with each iOS update, preventing compatibility issues and crashes. Test with Proven Scale: Leverage the industry's most scalable cloud solution - offering access to over 9,000 real devices and 2,500+ emulators/simulators & browser/OS combinations, and proven with over 8 billion tests executed - for iOS 18 automated testing for both iPhone and iPad models. Leading global organizations participating in the Sauce Labs beta program are already experiencing the advantages. "The team was running tests on iOS 17 but our train conductors use devices running iOS 18," stated Bruno Quercia, Product Manager at SNCF Connect & Tech. "Moving to iOS 18 on Sauce Labs simulators let us exactly mimic these devices for quality testing, plus our test durations have reduced by 4X." Sauce Labs continues to invest in its unified platform, ensuring development teams have the coverage, speed, and insights needed to release quality software with confidence. Sauce Labs' iOS 18 support is available now for automated mobile app and web testing via the Sauce Labs Virtual Device Cloud. To learn more about testing on iOS 18 with Sauce Labs and its performance advantages, visit Detailed documentation is available here. About Sauce LabsSauce Labs is the leading platform for continuous quality, trusted by the world's top enterprises - like Walmart, Bank of America, and Indeed. Over 300,000 users depend on Sauce Labs to help them quickly deliver the highest quality software experiences. Our unified platform powers continuous quality across the SDLC - using AI-driven analytics to identify key quality signals from development through production. With over a decade of expertise and deep roots in the Selenium and Appium open-source communities, Sauce Labs helps teams test on thousands of different devices, browsers, and operating systems - anywhere, any time, and at any scale. For more information, please visit Media Contact:Justin MauldinSalient PRachievemore@ 737.234.0936 ### SOURCE: Sauce Labs View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
