iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 upgrade checklist: Here's how to get your iPhone and iPad ready

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 upgrade checklist: Here's how to get your iPhone and iPad ready

Apple's iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 updates for the iPhone ($500 at Best Buy) and iPad ($176 at Amazon) are brimming with important and useful new features, from a new app library and widgets on your home screen to tighter privacy features and iMessage improvements. But before you install iOS 14 and iPad 14, there's a bit of basic housekeeping you should do to make the update to your iPhone and iPad go as smoothly as possible. We lay out everything you need to know, including a checklist of how to get your phone or tablet ready.

Which devices will support iOS 14 and iPadOS?

If you have a compatible device, you should be able to see you have an update available by going to Settings > General > Software Update. But, don't tap Install Now quite yet.

Devices that will support iOS 14, iPadOS 14

Phone 11	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
iPhone 11 Pro	iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
iPhone 11 Pro Max	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
iPhone XS	iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
iPhone XS Max	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPhone XR	iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
iPhone X	iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPhone 8	iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPhone 8 Plus	iPad (7th generation)
iPhone 7	iPad (6th generation)
iPhone 7 Plus	iPad (5th generation)
iPhone 6s	iPad Mini (5th generation)
iPhone 6s Plus	iPad Mini 4
iPhone SE (1st generation)	iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPhone SE (2nd generation)	iPad Air 2
iPod Touch (7th generation)

Don't skip this step: Clear out the clutter

When it comes time to update software or upgrade your phone, take a few minutes to go through and delete what photos and apps you don't want or need from your camera roll and installed apps.

Our phones are a digital junk drawer of sorts, collecting random screenshots, photos, videos and single-use apps. Taking a few minutes to clear it out helps free up storage, shortens the amount of time you'll spend waiting for it to backup, and even saves you some cash if you're paying for extra iCloud storage just to keep it backed up.

Delete those apps you know you'll never use again. 

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Create a fresh backup, it's important

If you can help it, you should never update your iPhone or iPad without a current backup. Updates aren't a perfect process, and sometimes things go wrong. The last thing you want to happen is an update to fail, then you're left setting up your phone as brand new. Nobody wants that.

It's best to do this step right before you start the update process, that way the information stored in your backup is as current as possible.

You can backup your devices using iCloud, using Finder on Mac, or iTunes on a PC. iCloud is by far the easiest method, simply because it's built into your device and only requires a Wi-Fi connection. That said, if you're out of iCloud storage space or prefer to have more control over your device backup, then you can use your computer.

iCloud backup is the easiest method. 

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Option 1: Use iCloud backup

If you have iCloud backup turned on, your device should be backing up each night while it's charging and connected to Wi-Fi. However, you can force a backup at any time by going to Settings > tap on your name > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back up now.

Speed up the process by plugging your phone or tablet in to a charger and connecting it to a Wi-Fi network to prevent mobile data use and killing your battery in the process.

Finder looks just like iTunes when your iOS device is connected. 

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Option 2: Backup on a Mac

If it's been awhile since you've backed up your device using a Mac, the process has changed. With the death of iTunes last year, you'll now have to use Finder to create a backup.

I have a guide detailing the entire process, which truly isn't all that different than the old iTunes-based method.

It distills down to connecting your device to your Mac, opening it in Finder and then clicking a couple of boxes to start a backup.

Make sure to encrypt the backup to make the restoration process so much easier. 

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Option 3: Backup on a PC

Use Windows? You can still use iTunes, just like you always have, to back up your mobile Apple devices.

Before you start, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed. The easiest way to do that is just to open it, and if you see a prompt to update it, then do follow the steps.

With that done, connect your device to iTunes using a Lightning or USB-C cable. The rest of the process consists of selecting your device in the iTunes interface and starting a backup. We have outlined all of the steps in this post, but let me make one more recommendation: Click the box that says you want to Encrypt your local backup. Doing so will backup all of your email accounts and app passwords, saving you from having to enter those whenever you have to restore your phone.

Now that you have your phone backed up and all of the random junk and clutter removed, install iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. Once it's installed, check out some of our favorite features, including the new homescreen that includes widgets -- that you can customize.

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WatchOS 8 is here: Best new features on the Apple Watch

WatchOS 8 is here: Best new features on the Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch is getting a big new update with WatchOS 8, adding new workout options, messaging tools and some hints of what to expect ahead of the Apple Watch Series 7. The free download is available for all Apple Watch owners using the Series 3 or later and arrived alongside iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.

To download the update, first make sure your iPhone is running iOS 15. As long as your watch has at least 50% battery, go to Settings and select Software Update. If less, leave the Apple Watch on its charger and wait for the update to download. Once you have the update, here are some of the best features to explore.

WatchOS 8 puts portrait photos on your wrist

The new Portraits watch face can use any portrait mode photo taken on the iPhone. First, open the Watch app on the iPhone and then navigate to the Face Gallery. Find the Portraits watch face and tap Add to find portrait photos you want to display on the watch. 

Rather than displaying a static image, the watch uses segmentation data from the photo to separate the foreground from the background. This means the time appears just behind the head of your subject and if you raise your wrist or fidget with the Digital Crown, the subject pops in and out, too.

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I've found it works best with photos that have a lot of distance between the foreground and background, plus ample headroom above your subject so you can really see the effect. Some complications are also supported, so you can put elements like battery level or heart rate on the watch face as well.

Also new in the watch faces tab is a World Time option. You can see the time around the world across all 24 timezones straight from your wrist.

AssistiveTouch is a mind-blowing accessibility feature

Apple announced AssistiveTouch in May along with a range of accessibility features for the iPhone and iPad.

It lets people who have the use of only one arm control the Apple Watch by movement in the hand and wrist, like pinching or clenching actions. The watch detects these motions so you don't need to be able to touch the screen to interact with the watch.

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It's difficult to describe how intuitive this feels until you use it. Pinch your thumb and forefinger and the watch will move the focus to navigate through menu options. A double pinch moves back, while a clench is a tap action to select something on the screen. AssistiveTouch is also customizable, so you could set a double-clench action to answer a call or bring up the action menu. AssistiveTouch works with the Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE.

Better messaging tools

When you go to send a message, you'll now be able to use the scribble tool, the emoji selector or the dictation option all from the same screen. Plus, if you go to dictate a message but it makes an error in the transcription, you'll now be able to select the word and use the Digital Crown to make corrections. It's something I appreciate as my Australian accent often results in some pretty amusing dictation errors.

Just like on the iPhone, you can send a GIF by selecting the magnifying glass icon and either choosing from the trending list or searching for the GIF you want.

Apple Watch 7 will have a full keyboard.

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Contacts, Find My apps coming to WatchOS

The Contacts app is finally available on your wrist so you can edit, add, browse and share without pulling out your phone. Apple has also split its Find My app into two new apps: Find Items and Find Devices. They do exactly what they say on the tin and you can ping items like an AirTag or find devices signed in with your Apple ID from the Watch.

WatchOS 8 also works in conjunction with the Focus mode on the iPhone, so you can limit distractions coming through or customize modes so only notifications from certain contacts and apps break through. Once you apply the mode on the iPhone it automatically sets it on the Watch as well. It's also supposed to be smart about Focus suggestions, like prompting you to turn on the mode when you start a workout. I'll need to spend more time with the beta before it can pick up my usage patterns.

Two new workout options -- and Mindfulness

There are two new workout types you can track: Pilates and tai chi. They use customized heart rate and motion algorithms to better determine your effort than if you traced these workouts using the Other option in the workouts app. Apple's Fitness Plus also gets a picture-in-picture mode, plus additional workout filters.

Apple has also moved the Breathe app into a new Mindfulness app. In addition to animations to help guide your breathing, there's a Reflect app that gives prompts to help focus your thoughts. I really like the new animations in the Mindfulness app and in the short time I've used them, I've found they do help to focus my attention. The time you spend reflecting appears in the Health app on the iPhone (along with your heart rate) after each session.

Sleep tracking also adds respiration rate to the existing sleep metrics like heart rate and time asleep. You can also view trends over time in the Health app on the iPhone.

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More flexibility for Apple Watch cyclists

Cyclists get some bonuses in WatchOS 8 like auto workout detection for bike rides, plus an auto-pause and resume option so you don't eat into your workout time when not riding. Plus fall detection now works for bike rides, so if the Apple Watch detects you taking a tumble, it can call emergency services and notify emergency contacts. Apple said fall detection for workouts will come in an update to WatchOS 8 later this year for the Series 4 and later.

Other new workout features include audible feedback cues. You'll be able to hear workout milestones -- such as when you close your activity rings -- announced through the Apple Watch speaker, or in your ear if you have Bluetooth headphones connected. 

The Apple Watch Series 7.

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More features to come in the Wallet app

Apple is hoping you'll ditch your physical wallet altogether and access everything from your wrist. Later in the year, iOS 15 and WatchOS 8 will be able to store a digital identity card like a driver's license in the Wallet app. Access keys for hotels and offices can also be held digitally.

You can now digitize and store your driver's license in Apple's Wallet app.

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The Apple Watch Series 6 will support ultrawideband, or UWB, for car keys so you can unlock your vehicle or start it remotely, without needing to touch or tap anything on the Apple Watch. It does depend on the vehicle manufacturer and it will also roll out later in the year.

More WatchOS 8 extras

• Multiple timers, with the option to label timers using Siri.
• More apps support the always-on display including Maps, Timers and Phone.
• The Photos app can surface your memories and featured photos. Plus you can now share photos straight from the Watch via Messages or the Mail app.
  
• Home app lets you control accessories by room and send broadcast intercom messages from your wrist.

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iOS 16: Rumors Are Flying as Apple's WWDC Conference Approaches

iOS 16: Rumors Are Flying as Apple's WWDC Conference Approaches

Apple's annual WWDC conference kicks off in just a few hours, and today we might catch a glimpse of the next iPhone and iPad software: iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. 

It's possible WWDC 2022 will give us answers to some big questions: Will older devices, such as the 2016 iPhone 7, get iOS 16? How will iOS 16 compare to iOS 15 (which brought a number of exciting features, including a tool that lets you scan text from a piece of paper)?

Plus, the flagship software updates aren't the only new things expected to debut at WWDC 2022. It's likely Apple will introduce updates to MacOS and WatchOS, the brains behind the Mac and the Apple Watch, respectively. We might even see some new hardware (an M2 chip, perhaps?). 

Here's everything we've heard about iOS 16 so far. Keep in mind that Apple has yet to confirm any of the new operating system's features. Again, we'll probably get some insight at Apple's WWDC keynote, which you can watch live from home.

Read more: iOS 16 Wish List: New iPhone Features We Hope Apple Debuts at WWDC

Release date: When is iOS 16 coming out?

Apple usually announces the next iOS at its yearly WWDC event and releases a public beta soon after. It's safe to say we'll learn more details at WWDC, where Apple showed off iOS 15's upgrades last year. 

We could very well see iOS 16 roll out in September, as the next iOS typically arrives at the same time as the next iPhone. Last year, for example, Apple released iOS 15 on Sept. 20, about a week after the iPhone 13 event. Should Apple's iPhone 14 event take place this September, as iPhone events usually do, iOS 16 would likely be quick to follow.

Compatibility: Will iOS 16 be available for your iPhone?

Even as Apple churns out a new version of iOS every year, the operating systems are compatible for many old models, with iOS 15 working smoothly on the 2015 iPhone 6S. But the French website iPhoneSoft claims a developer at Apple leaked that iOS 16 will work on iPhones that have an A10 processor or higher. That's the iPhone 7 and up -- and not the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus or the SE 2016.

iPhoneSoft also says iPadOS 16 "will probably not" be compatible with the iPad Mini 4, iPad 5, iPad Air 2, or 9.7- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. 

iOS 16's rumored new features: Big widgets?

A hallmark of the iPhone user experience is the grid of small app squares that dot the home screen. But LeaksApplePro suggests that iOS 16 is bringing "big widgets" to the table. The image that LeaksApplePro tweeted appears to show apps displayed in larger squares and rectangles than usual, leaving room for more information such as the day's weather, specific reminders and the song that's playing. The image has been met with some skepticism, with some saying the Apple TV remote logo is inconsistent with the remote's appearance. 

As for other features, iOS 15 brought upgrades like grid view and call scheduling to FaceTime -- and it's possible that with iOS 16, Apple could opt to make FaceTime look even more like Zoom in this era of telework and videoconferencing. And as tech giants push the metaverse hype and rumors of an Apple VR or AR headset fly, it's possible that iOS 16 could incorporate some meta elements, though Apple CEO Tim Cook has carefully avoided using the word.

How to download the iOS 16 beta (when it's available)

Downloading a new operating system eats up quite a bit of space on a phone, so you'll want to get rid of storage suckers like old photos, videos and apps. Then you need to back up your phone so you don't lose anything important should the update go awry. If you're wondering how to do that, our checklist from the iOS 14 release provides a step-by-step guide.

To try out the public beta once it comes, you'll need to enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program. (Note that last year, CNET cautioned against installing the iOS 15 beta too quickly.)

Looking for more information about the latest from Apple? Check out CNET's rumor roundup for the iPhone 14. If you're on the hunt for new ways to use your iPhone now, take a look at these iOS 15 settings to change and hidden features. Plus, here's everything to know about iOS 15.5, the latest iPhone update. 

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MacOS Monterey: An easy way to download Apple's latest Mac update

MacOS Monterey: An easy way to download Apple's latest Mac update

MacOS Monterey arrived last year alongside upgrades to Apple's MacBook line, but if you haven't updated your own Mac computer yet, don't worry. Installing the latest version of Apple's Mac operating system is a fairly simple process that takes just a few steps. While you're sprucing up your devices for the new year, you may want to consider updating your iPhone or iPad to iOS 15.3, the most recent version of Apple's mobile operating system, too. 

Monterey, also known as MacOS 12, adds several of the new features found in iOS 15, like spatial audio in FaceTime and Apple's Focus feature, although we're still waiting for Universal Control. You'll find some of our favorite Monterey features here. And in case you missed Apple's October event, you can read about the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro, plus the M1 chips that are pushing Intel out of Apple computers.

Read more: Best MacBooks for 2022

How to download and install MacOS Monterey

1. Make sure your Mac is compatible with MacOS Monterey. 

2. Back up your Mac, just to be safe. You don't want to risk losing everything when you upgrade. 

3. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Software Update and find MacOS Big Monterey. Click Upgrade Now. The download will start immediately, but may take while. 

Once you download and install the update and restart your computer, you'll be running on MacOS Monterey. 

How to download and install future MacOS public betas

With MacOS Monterey's Universal Control feature, you'll be able to move seamlessly between different screens.

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You no longer need to follow these steps to run MacOS Monterey. But if you like having hands-on previews, here's how to get future MacOS public beta versions on your machine. Note: You should never download a beta version on your primary device, as they're often buggy -- we recommend only doing so if you have a separate tester device available. 

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1. Back up your Mac, just to be safe.

2.On your Mac, go to beta.apple.com.

3. Sign in with your Apple ID and select MacOS from the list of programs.

4. In the Getting Started section, click Enroll yourMac. 

5. On the next page, click on the blue button with the beta version you're looking for.

6. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts.

7. After the utility is installed, check for a software update using the update tool in System Preferences and then follow the prompts to download and install it. 

Once you restart your computer, you'll be running on the latest beta. 

For more, check out the biggest announcements from Apple's October event. We've also got instructions for how to download iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.

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