What's New in iOS 9.3: Night Shift, New Quick Actions, Improvements to Apple News, Notes, CarPlay and Health

[caseyfriday]

Literally the only reason I haven't updated to a 6s yes. Because I would lose my jailbreak and F.lux.

I got a 6S Plus and just installed F.lux with Xcode. I know almost nothing about Xcode, and it was incredibly easy. Same with Kodi - simple sideload.

However, I'm SUPER excited that Apple is including this in 9.3, because I didn't like the 6S Plus, and switched back to my Android phone, which I ALSO need to root to get CF.lumen (flux-alike) for screen temperature modding, and if I can have built in color switching (when Google copies Apple), I might not need to root my Android phone any more.

 

[jclo]

You can actually add the password to Notes. It is on a note-by-note basis! Simply go to an existing note, tape the share sheet, and hit password protect note.

This lets you choose a password, a hint, and enable Touch ID.

Thanks for this! Updated the post -- hadn't realized it was set on a note-by-note basis.

 

[macduke]

I'd use quick actions more often if I could customize what shows up in the list. The two things I use most are the app switcher and the keyboard trackpad thing. I also wish I could adjust the sensitivity of the app switcher independent of other 3D Touch sensitivity. It's just a little difficult for me to pull off sometimes. As someone who does UX design as a big part of my job, in addition to the new sound for the slide "peek" app switch gesture, there should be some other indication like the screen dimming, or folding away, or something. Since many UI views in iOS blend together, I sometimes don't know if I'm swiping back or have activated the app switcher. The peek feedback will help, but it should be a little more apparent visually as well. I also wish I could change the behavior to have it go straight into cards mode instead of slide mode. I almost always want the deeper press, which is trickier to pull off while reaching across the phone without dropping it.

 

[Jess13]

Was hoping they would change I tunes or music app which ever you may call it to a darker theme at night like they did with maps instead of this bright light all of a sudden in your eyes

VOX

https://itunes.apple.com/app/vox-music-player-for-flac/id916215494

 

[techspin]

Goodnight f.lux! Waiting for the PB to drop.

 

[PepsiCola]

Hmm, I'm on T-Mobile, and after upgrading to the 9.3 beta, I couldn't connect to T-Mobile's network. The status bar showed "Searching..." for hours. I tried resetting network settings and ejecting/reinserting the SIM card. When I tried to restore my 9.2 backup, iTunes told me the phone didn't have enough free space to restore. I reset all content & data on the phone to clear space for the restore, but upon reboot, I couldn't get past the activation screen, and am now greeted with a "Device Unknown" error message on a white background. I can't call T-Mobile Customer Service without a working phone - so it's off to the T-Mobile store for me. Be warned...

I have installed numerous iOS betas before and never had this problem.

I contacted T-Mobile; they said "Upon checking the iOS 9.3 software version is not software version for T-Mobile." If you are on T-Mobile, don't install the beta yet.

 

[Baklava]

Yes !! finally a built in F.lux app, no need for me to jailbreak anymore

If Apple finds a solution for calls blocking the whole screen (CallBar) and speeds up animations (Speed Intensifier), I'll leave the world of jailbreaking.

 

[guychicago]

Downloading the beta now. Can't wait to play with F.lux. Err, I meant night shift

 

[garylapointe]

Night Shift - Night Shift is a new feature that's designed to automatically cut down on the amount of blue light an iOS user is exposed to at night by shifting to more yellow tones for the iPhone or iPad's display. Studies have suggested blue light exposure at night can disrupt the circadian rhythm, making it more difficult to fall asleep.

Night Shift settings are available in the "Display & Brightness" section of the Settings app. In this section, there's a new option to toggle on "Blue Light Reduction" and set the display to be Cooler or Warmer. A Schedule option lets users set a custom schedule or choose to turn on Night Shift from sunset to sunrise.

I'll be SUPER excited if all of a sudden I start sleeping better. I'm a habitual night time user...

Gary

 

[graham86]

Night Shift not available on the iPad 3rd Gen as far as I can see.

 

[Rogifan]

Someone posted on Twitter they're no longer able to scroll lists using Apple Pencil with this update.

 

[MH01]

Looking forward to this one.

 

[Xenc]

Which is better for the eyes - cooler or warmer reduction?

 

[jaxsoccer24]

Hmm, I'm on T-Mobile, and after upgrading to the 9.3 beta, I couldn't connect to T-Mobile's network. The status bar showed "Searching..." for hours. I tried resetting network settings and ejecting/reinserting the SIM card. When I tried to restore my 9.2 backup, iTunes told me the phone didn't have enough free space to restore. I reset all content & data on the phone to clear space for the restore, but upon reboot, I couldn't get past the activation screen, and am now greeted with a "Device Unknown" error message on a white background. I can't call T-Mobile Customer Service without a working phone - so it's off to the T-Mobile store for me. Be warned...

I have installed numerous iOS betas before and never had this problem.

I contacted T-Mobile; they said "Upon checking the iOS 9.3 software version is not software version for T-Mobile." If you are on T-Mobile, don't install the beta yet.

I'm running 9.3 on TMO on a 6s with no issues just FYI. I guess the issue isn't system-wide?

 

[SlipperySlop]

Apple News still sucks.

Why? Making that kind of statement without giving reasons just makes the statement meaningless. Certainly non contributory other than in the general vein of moaning and groaning.

Still adding crap we don't need but not getting rid of crap that we don't use. When is someone Apple going to wake up from their drunken party and smell the coffee.

Like what? And why? "Drunken party and smell the coffee"? Absolutely ridiculous statement and only paints the author of the statement in a bad light.

 

[Carlanga]

Apple f.lex came out fast after they kinda blocked the dev Xcode release.

 

[Ed Troxell Creative]

Looks like some exciting new features!

 

[PepsiCola]

I'm running 9.3 on TMO on a 6s with no issues just FYI. I guess the issue isn't system-wide?

Could be - maybe it's related to me using an Apple SIM. Still working on it.

 

[Erdbeertorte]

Which is better for the eyes - cooler or warmer reduction?

It's not generally better for the eyes. But the cooler screen can reduce the melatonin production, what is a hormone that you need to fall asleep. So if your sleep is not very good, it's better to use a warmer more yellowish screen color in the evening.

 

[C DM]

Where is our multi-window/split screen view, Apple?

Isn't that already part of iOS 9 (for iPads)?
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Apple please give me on/off in settings for new features. Not that I do not like them, just like not all of them piled on at once. Please!

Aren't most of these optional anyway?

 

[Xenc]

It's not generally better for the eyes. But the cooler screen can reduce the melatonin production, what is a hormone that you need to fall asleep. So if your sleep is not very good, it's better to use a warmer more yellowish screen color in the evening.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[georgeperez]

Could be - maybe it's related to me using an Apple SIM. Still working on it.

Isn't the Apple SIM for iPads only? Says so on the product page. http://www.apple.com/ipad/apple-sim/

How are you using it as your phone?

 

[nviz22]

Isn't that already part of iOS 9 (for iPads)?
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Aren't most of these optional anyway?

You said for iPads. I am inquiring about the iPhone 6S Plus.The iPhone 6S Plus has the real estate to do it.

 

[cg006]

If i can adjust the temperature at anytime this will be awesome. hate the yellowish tint on my 6s plus. want warmer colors.

 

[npmacuser5]

Isn't that already part of iOS 9 (for iPads)?
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Aren't most of these optional anyway?

Yes but not always. Forgot to add set to off as default. I like to take sometime to discover the new features. Rather then turn on after upgrade and all the new starts. Especially if the new stuff has some difficulties on the first rollout. Thanks for catching my incomplete comment.