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Apple Introduces New 'Night Shift' Feature in iOS 9.3
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Awesome! Was just over in the iOS 10 wishlist thread and saw tons of people asking for this.
I'm kinda surprised that they aren't saving this for the next version of iOS?
I'm kinda surprised that they aren't saving this for the next version of iOS?
Well, now we know why Apple jumped on f.lux so quickly after they posted side loading instructions...
Thank you! I've been hoping for this on iOS. Been using f.lux for a while and I believe it does help.
Yes, you can set the colour temperature, and specify a custom timetable or sunset to sunrise.
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http://www.apple.com/ios/preview/
Exactly. I'm torn between "finally, well done" and "well aren't you a bunch of lovely lads Apple".
What???
But what about more Emojis, social media integration, or something REALLY useful?
But what about more Emojis, social media integration, or something REALLY useful? 
I know it's been said already, but... FINALLY!
Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for doing MacRumor's job.
Wasn't it blocked because they were using private APIs? I suppose they could've done what other companies do and just purchased f.lux.
This is pretty neat! I'm interested in trying it out.
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I would never be against more emojis
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What???
I would never be against more emojis
Wonder if the
They had valid reason to block f.lux...
I'm more curious if they at all worked with f.lux to bring it to iOS.
They had valid reason to block f.lux...
I'm more curious if they at all worked with f.lux to bring it to iOS.
Looks like all those emails to Apple about implementing f.lux worked. Really glad to see this.
As little as this news story might appear to be, it actually demonstrates a huge shift in marketing that Apple has traditionally followed. When was the last time Apple introduced a new, trademarked feature between major releases or announcements. This is something they would've held off until the next major release and then included it with 100 other new features in iOS like they always do. This feels more like Google than Apple. Could we be already seeing the results of the executive shakeup from last month?![]()
Apple's latest beta, iOS 9.3, brings quite a few changes to iOS 9, including a new "Night Shift" feature. Night Shift is designed to cut down on the amount of blue light an iOS device is putting out during the evening hours, based on studies that have demonstrated that blue light can negatively impact sleep by altering the body's circadian rhythm.
With Night Shift mode enabled, when the sun goes down, the iPhone's screen will automatically change towards the warmer (yellower) colors in the spectrum, reducing blue light. In the morning, the display automatically turns to its normal temperature color, mimicking natural daylight.
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Many people who use f.lux on the Mac are likely already familiar with the type of visual changes to expect with Night Shift mode. f.lux is an app that has been available for free on the Mac for several years, successfully cutting down on the amount of blue light that users see at night.
In fact, f.lux recently attempted to introduce an iOS app that featured the same functionality, but because it used private APIs, it skirted the App Store by asking users to side-load the app on their devices using Xcode, something Apple asked f.lux to put a stop to shortly after it was released.
At the time, Apple said that asking users to side-load an app violated the Developer Program Agreement, and f.lux was forced to stop providing the app to iOS users. F.lux appealed and asked Apple to allow the necessary APIs for a legitimate App Store app, but it appears Apple was working on its own in-house solution instead.
Night Shift is currently available to developers who have downloaded the iOS 9.3 beta. Today's beta also includes several other important features, including the ability for an iPhone to connect with more than one Apple Watch and improvements to Apple News, Notes, Health, and CarPlay.
Article Link: Apple Introduces New 'Night Shift' Feature in iOS 9.3
Put down your tinfoil hat. If this were true, they would also have blocked the other sideload apps with the exact same functionality, like GammaThingy or GoodNight.
Can you permanently change the temp of the screen if you do custom schedule and set it for 24/7?