iOS 12 on its way. Here's what's on the menu: Memoji, revamped Siri, greater privacy

If you thought, Apple's big box of surprises got over with the launch of the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, lo and behold for iOS 12.

Apple iOS 12 will be ready for download from today, September 17, 2018. The iOS 12 release will start around 10.30 pm IST. Before downloading iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad, it is recommended best to back up all the data. You can do this on iTunes itself or back up using your iCloud account if you have the storage space.

Apple iOS 12 update is around 2.77GB in size, according to reports, and you will need extra space on your iPhone or iPad. You may have to delete some apps, or back up photos to iCloud, in order to ensure enough space for the new update.


Here are all the devices which are compatible for iOS 12:

Apple iOS 12 is a free upgrade and is compatible with iPhones from 5S and above. All iPhones which were compatible with iOS 11 will be able to run Apple’s new operating system. Apple has promised that even older iPhones, like the 6s, etc will work smoothly with the new iOS 12.

Here's how to install the update:

You can install the iOS update over-the-air (OTA) if they are on a WiFi network.
Go to Settings>General>Software update.
iOS will check for the update and if the new version has released, it will ask you to download and install.
Keep in mind that the OTA method will require Wi-Fi and your iOS device will need to be sufficiently charged, more than 50 per cent.

The second method of updating iOS 12 is via iTunes.

You can plug the device into a Mac or Windows device, run iTunes.
Click on the iPhone, iPad symbol, and press on the check for software and download and install the update.

iOS 12 is designed to make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive and more delightful. Here are the latest features and improvements:

Performance:
Whether you’re using your iPhone or iPad, iOS has been enhanced for a faster and more responsive experience all around. The things that you do all the time, like launching Camera or typing with the keyboard, everything will happen faster than ever. These enhancements improve performance on all supported devices, going all the way back to iPhone 5s and iPad Air. You can swipe the camera 70% faster, upto 50% faster keyboard display and two time faster app launch under heavy payload.



Memoji:
You can create an animoji just for yourself. Create a Memoji to match your personality and mood. You can make as many alter egos as you want to use in Messages and FaceTime.

Animoji:
You can choose from four new Animojis — koala, tiger, ghost or T. rex. Go ahead and wink or even stick out your tongue, because Animoji are also more expressive than ever.

Camera Effects:
You can liven up the conversation and add personality to Messages and FaceTime directly from the in-app camera. You can quickly create and share a photo or video with Animoji, Memoji, cool filters, animated text effects, fun stickers.

Augmented Reality:
ARKit 2 makes it possible for developers to create more immersive augmented reality experiences — even ones that multiple people can experience simultaneously. AR objects can now be sent with Messages and Mail, then viewed in the real world. And a new AR app in iOS called Measure helps you measure real-world objects just by pointing your camera at them. It all gets so real, you can share it with friends.

Screen Time:
Be aware of how you and your kids use the devices. Screen Time gives a better understanding of the time you and your kids spend using apps, visiting websites and on your devices overall. So you can make the most of how you choose to spend time on your iPhone or iPad.

Take Control Of Notifications:
Manage your notifications in real time from the Lock screen, send notifications from a specific app to Notification Centre or turn them off altogether. Siri also makes intelligent suggestions about your alerts based on how you interact with them. And message threads and notification topics are grouped together, so it’s easier to see what’s important at a glance.

Do Not Disturb:
There are times when you don’t want to be disrupted by any alerts, messages or calls at all. You can set 'Do Not Disturb' for a meeting or while you’re at a location, and it will automatically turn off as soon as your event ends or you leave that place.

Photo Sharing:
The For You tab shows you great moments from your photo library and suggests sharing photos with the people in them. If the recipients are also using iOS 12, they’ll be prompted to share their photos from the event with you too.

Photo Search:
Even before you start typing, you’ll see suggestions for recent events, people and places. And as you type, the results are smarter and more powerful, and you can refine them by adding multiple keywords.

Siri Shortcuts:
Siri can now intelligently pair your daily routines with third-party apps. You can also run shortcuts with your voice or create your own with the Shortcuts app.

Privacy:
iOS has always been designed with built-in encryption, on-device intelligence and other tools that let you share what you want on your terms. With iOS 12, Apple is taking privacy even further. Safari now prevents Share buttons and comment widgets on web pages from tracking you without your permission. Safari also prevents advertisers from collecting your device’s unique characteristics, so they can’t identify your device or retarget ads to you across the web.