Top 6 iOS 12 Features to Consider For Your Mobile App.
Introduction to new features in iOS 12
The release of iOS 12 in March 2019, after completing its “It’s Show Time” event has lead to huge applause in the market. The features are commendable with regards to performance, security, privacy and user research. Users are adopting Apple’s new products at a faster pace. The technology stack has to be up-to-the-trend. The current toolset should be upgraded. Every Product companies, QA Engineer and iOS developer has to know about these top 6 iOS 12 features such as Siri Shortcuts, Core ML 2 and Create ML, Push notification interface, Apple CarPlay, Password Autofill, Voice Memos.
Siri Shortcut:
This is a new feature which your existing users might not be aware of. With Siri shortcuts, you can enable Siri to know your app features, paving pathway for user interaction from iOS and watchOS. Developers can also make use of custom intent Siri Shortcuts meant for iOS 12 apps. Users can also engage on these Siri shortcuts even on their Apple Watches and HomePods apart from iPhones. Even though Apple did not speak about this at WWDC, you can choose to get important notifications with even “Do Not Disturb” turned on. This feature would best suite emergency alerts in Healthcare department.
Core ML 2 and Create M:
To pat the back of machine learning engineers, Apple announced the presence of Core ML framework in 2018. But to create new machine learning models, the developer has to be dependent on IBM Watson or TensorFlow. With the arrival of iOS 12 apps, we can leverage Create ML framework to generate the newer machine learning models using Swift and within the Xcode. Developers can also take advantage of end-to-end machine learning workflow with Swift and Xcode 10. This will act as a gateway for developers in order to understand third-party machine learning algorithms and frameworks.
Apple CarPlay:
Apple made an announcement of CarPlay. With iOS 12, developers would be able to create more apps for CarPlay with flawless communication and animation. The latest news is that using iOS 12 latest build, you would be able to engage with third-party navigation tools such as Google Maps on iOS CarPlay. You would be able to search for traffic-related information, alternative routes, places to visit when you are new to a city and a do a lot more.
Password AutoFill:
Apple has plenty of privacy and security options in iOS 12. The important features are easier two-factor authentication and built-in password manager. As Apple notes, Password Autofill can simplify the login along with account creation related tasks with a few clicks. The USB would get locked if you are not using for more than 1 hour. iOS can also sync your credentials in a secured manner with iCloud Keychain. Using iOS 12, developers would be able to groom the UX of existing applications while they log in or onboard with the help of Password AutoFill API. When they are taking the security features into consideration, developers have to possess clear-cut knowledge on upgrades. There might be undesirable consequences including password leakage using AirDrop that can let hackers take advantage of your crucial data.
Voice Memos:
In iOS 12, Voice Memos can morph into a pure audio record and audio editing app. It was built-in with iPhone OS 3.0. This feature has got a total revamp. Voice Memos can also run on the Mac and iPad. They can also sync between the iCloud. This is best suitable for musicians who work on their ideas and people who are recording their interviews. The added cookies are the 3D Touch and Control Center. In both of these options, you can launch Voice Memos soon after you tapon New Recording.
Push Notification interface:
Compared to its predecessors, iOS 12 has improved the way push notifications are handled. Now, the notifications on the lock screen are being grouped to make improvements on the appearance and get rid of the clutter. With this, users will be able to see more notifications from different apps. Custom grouping ties up the notifications you receive from individuals or ‘user groups’ such as WhatsApp, making it quite easier for the users to interact.
How to choose the right features for your iOS App?
Your mobile app has to be quite simple and on-the-point. Only this would lead to improved UX. You have to understand the product purpose with the handy help of documentations such as Product Requirements Document (PRD). You have to set the right objectives, clearly define the purpose of the end-user to use your app and include user-friendly features to allow easier access. This will help you to pick the right features that your users can very well relate to.
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