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Long-awaited feature FINALLY available for iPhones

<p dir="ltr">iPhone users rejoice! The latest iOS update has brought with it a long-awaited feature: editing and unsending text messages.</p> <p dir="ltr">The new iOS 16 update, available for iPhone released after 2017, now allows users to unsend and edit iMessages, but there are some caveats.</p> <p dir="ltr">A message can only be unsent within two minutes of it being sent, while editing can occur within 15 minutes.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>How to unsend</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To unsend a message, open the Messages app, press and hold down the text you want to unsend.</p> <p dir="ltr">This will bring up the Tapback reactions and a quick action menu, which includes the option to undo send or edit, and then tap Undo Send.</p> <p dir="ltr">The text will then disappear from both your phone and from the recipient’s, though it will be replaced by a notification saying that a message has been unsent.</p> <p dir="ltr">But, this function won’t work if the recipient doesn’t have the new update, even if your phone says it has unsent the message.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>How to edit</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you’ve sent an unfortunate typo or some other details, editing messages is now a simple affair.</p> <p dir="ltr">To edit, simply open the Messages app, go into any thread that is using iMessage (also known as blue text), and hold down the message you want to edit.</p> <p dir="ltr">When the reactions and menu appear, tap on Edit. This will allow you to delete the entire message, fix mistakes or add more text.</p> <p dir="ltr">Once you’re happy, tap the blue checkmark on the right side to save your edits.</p> <p dir="ltr">A single message can only be edited a maximum of five times, and an “edited” button will appear under your text, which the recipient can tap on to view previous versions.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-20719474-7fff-f9f3-8dda-181c99e074e7"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Finally! Long-awaited features coming to iPhones

<p dir="ltr">Apple has announced a new suite of features will be introduced to iPhones in the latest update, including some that have been highly anticipated by iPhone owners.</p> <p dir="ltr">The tech giant broke the news at its Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, in early June, which corresponded to a jump in the value of Apple’s shares by 0.2 percent according to <em><a href="https://www.news.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-major-changes-to-iphone-at-wwdc/news-story/5c1758ec73128d842d3cf4b2a822ba4e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news.com.au</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Apple revealed that the new iOS 16 operating system would include one of the company’s most highly-requested changes: the ability to edit and un-send iMessages.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d3c1fe85-7fff-60f4-b579-845e5eae5011"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">A total overhaul of the phone’s lockscreen will also be included in the new operating system, with users gaining the ability to create their own using custom fonts and widgets for a host of different apps.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/06/Apple-WWDC22-iOS16-3up-hero-220606.jpg" alt="" width="1960" height="1102" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>The new lockscreen was announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Image: Apple</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Apple said that notifications will also “roll in” through a compact bar at the bottom of the screen rather than dominating the whole display.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We have re-imagined how the Lock Screen looks and works with exciting new features that make it more personal and helpful, introduced iCloud Shared Photo Library for families, streamlined communication through new capabilities in Messages and Mail, and harnessed enhanced intelligence with updates to Live Text and Visual Look Up,” Craig Thompson, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, said in a press release.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news comes as Apple will be forced to use the same charger for smartphones, tablets and laptops sold in the European Union, under a landmark deal that will see a single charger be able to charge any device sold in the EU from late 2024, per <em><a href="https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/apple-forced-to-use-the-same-usbc-charger-for-all-products-after-landmark-eu-agreement/news-story/cd3a71bf9fa5a100bd8a2cbfc2e20015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news.com.au</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This is a rule which will apply to everyone,” said Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Alex Agius Saliba, who led the negotiations.</p> <p dir="ltr">“If Apple ... or anyone wants to market their product, sell their products within our internal market, they have to abide by our rules and their device has to be USB-C,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-d8e338f6-7fff-7e3d-28f6-8ddb511cc63d"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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The simple way to protect data on your phone

<p><strong><em>Lisa Du is director of <a href="https://readytechgo.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ReadyTechGo</span></a>, a service that helps people gain the confidence and skills to embrace modern technology.</em></strong></p> <p>The Notes app on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch is a great way of electronically taking down notes throughout the day. You might use it as a shopping list, a personal diary, or, more generally, a place for you to write down things you want to remember.</p> <p>Sometimes, though, you might not wish for these notes to be seen. They could contain private information, like your bank account number, your passwords, or your innermost personal thoughts! For those of you who don’t want anyone else being privy to your notes, here’s a quick and easy way to make them password protected:</p> <ol> <li>Open up the Notes app by tapping on it from your menu screen (it should look like a yellow and white notepad).</li> <li>If the app prompts you to upgrade, tap on “Upgrade Notes".</li> <li>If the app opens up on the Folders screen, tap on “Notes”, under “On my iPhone/iPad”</li> <li>Tap on the pen icon at the bottom-right corner of your screen (iPhone) or top-right corner of your screen (iPad) to start writing a new note, or tap on an existing note from the list on your screen.</li> <li>Tap on the up-arrow icon at the top-right corner of your screen.</li> <li>In the menu that pops up, tap on “Lock Note”.</li> <li>When prompted, type in a password and a password hint. Touch ID (fingerprint scanning) is also available as an option.</li> <li>Now tap the lock icon on the top-right corner of your screen to lock your note.</li> <li>Done! From now on, you’ll need to enter your password in order to access that note.</li> </ol> <p>Every time you open a locked note, the Notes app will unlock that note. In order to re-lock the note, make sure that you tap on the lock icon at the top-right corner of your screen before you leave the app.</p> <p><img width="500" height="293" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28619/private-data-in-text_500x293.jpg" alt="Private Data In Text" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>For those of you who don’t see this feature on your device, it may be because your device has not been upgraded to the latest version of iOS, or because your Notes app has not yet been upgraded. Make sure your device has been upgraded to iOS 9.3 or higher. To upgrade your Notes app, open it up and tap on the back button at the top-left corner of your screen to get to the Folders screen. Next, tap on “Upgrade”.</p> <p>Upgrading your Notes app will give you access to a whole load of other cool features, such as adding photos to your notes, turning your notes into interactive checklists, drawing your own pictures, and much, much more!</p> <p><em>For more information about ReadyTechGo, visit their <a href="https://readytechgo.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">website here</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/technology/2016/09/4-easy-ways-to-fix-your-iphone/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>4 easy ways to fix your iPhone</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/technology/2016/09/how-to-avoid-parking-fines-with-your-smartphone/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to avoid parking fines with your smartphone</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/entertainment/technology/2016/08/ways-your-smartphone-chews-through-data/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>5 ways your smartphone chews through data</strong></em></span></a></p>

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