iOS 12 has arrived with some great new features - but make sure you do a backup before you install it.

Tuesday 18th September brought the arrival of iOS 12 for Apple Mobile Devices, and it has a great set of new features.  Of particular note are

• The new Screen Time set of options for managing your own and you child's screen time and app/website usage.
• Performance improvements that will breath new life into a slow device.
• New Do Not Disturb options of 'one hour', 'until this evening', and 'until I leave this location'.
• Siri Shortcuts - allowing you to set up series of instructions that can be activated with a single phrase
• A new Measure app that allow you to measure sizes and distances.
• A revamped Books app (replacing iBooks)
• Fun new 'Memojis' if you have an iPhone X series phone. Here's a quick one I did for myself!

Should I download iOS 12?

iOS 12 does seem to be a pretty stable new release that may be worth taking on board earlier than you might normally take on such an upgrade.

As usual though, I recommend waiting a week or so to allow others to find the inevitable 'teething' problems and for the release of 12.0.1 with any fixes.

I installed iOS 12 five days ago, and so far have had no problems with it - although there have been a few reports of connectivity issues. Here is an article that describes these issues:

• Apple iOS 12: Should You Upgrade?

If you too are ready to try out this latest/greatest iOS from Apple, the upgrade can be downloaded and installed from Settings -> General -> Software Update.

I found that it took 45-60 mins to download and install to my iPhone X (using my fast internet connection), so make sure you have enough time available before starting the process, and make sure the device is plugged in to power.

As ALWAYS, please ensure you have a backup of your device before installing such an upgrade, as there is always the chance that the upgrade could fail and you need to have a backup as an insurance policy.

When you upgrade your iPad, here's how to find your Control Centre

Just be aware that, when you upgrade your iPad to iOS 12, you will need to use a different gesture to get to your Control Panel.  Instead of swiping up from the bottom of the screen, you will swipe down from the top right of the screen.

Do you need help with backing up your device or upgrading?

If you are not sure how to back up your device or would like help with upgrading, come and see us!

You can make a time by calling 03 9886 0814 or emailing [email protected]. Or just pop in on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 2:30 pm for help from our resident digital native, Heidi.

Relax and have a cuppa while we help you do your backup and/or upgrade using our internet service.

This service is FREE for Plus, Online and Premium iTandCoffee Club members.  Basic members can also utilise this service for free by using one of their three 'free club session' allocations.

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Learn about iOS 12

Join us for October's monthly Free Friday where we will take a look at the great new features and changes brought by iOS 12.

Let's take a look at iOS 12
Friday October 19th at 12-1pm

Members attend for free* (using your free session allowance, $20 otherwise). Non-members are welcome - cost is $40. Or why not Join the Club to come along to more free sessions like this.

* Basic, Plus and Premium members only.

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Lots more curated articles on iOS 12

There are lots more articles about iOS 12 (topics listed below), available for all iTandCoffee Club members on the Curated Articles page in the members area. Check them out by selecting the button below.
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• Apple iOS 12: Should You Upgrade?
• 4 steps to get your iPhone ready for iOS 12 - CNET
• Don't buy any of the new iPhones announced this week until you've downloaded iOS 12 to your current iPhone - Business Insider Australia
• 1Password now works with Password Autofill on iOS 12 - 9to5Mac
• How to use the Control Center in iOS 12 - Daily Dot
• Apple’s iOS 12 download leaves out Siri’s best new feature. Here’s how to unlock it on your iPhone.
• The best hidden features in iOS 12 everyone should know about - iMore
• Your iPhone's camera just got an upgrade thanks to iOS 12 — here are all the ways it changed
• 5 Hidden iOS 12 Hacks That Will Make Your Life SO Much Easier - Bustle
• This is my favourite new feature in the latest iPhone software - Business Insider Australia​

See these articles about iOS 12