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There\u2019s always a lot of excitement surrounding an Apple announcement\u2014and for good reason.<\/p>\n
The brand is an innovative leader in technology, and has made many products that have seamlessly integrated into our lives to make our daily routines easier, smarter, and better connected.<\/p>\n
It should come as no surprise that we here at Timing are big Apple fans (Timing tracks all your time spent on your Mac\u2014and off of it\u2014after all). We love perusing what experts and customers alike have to say following a big announcement from the industry giant.<\/p>\n
New iPhones, an Apple Watch update, and iOS 12 were all topics of discussion at Apple\u2019s September 12 press conference.<\/p>\n
While new gadgets are cool, we\u2019re going to take a deeper look into iOS 12 and one of its best features\u2014Screen Time.<\/p>\n
[content_upgrade cu_id=”230″]Free Download: A Quick Timing Update Guide<\/strong>[content_upgrade_button]Click Here[\/content_upgrade_button][\/content_upgrade]<\/p>\n Source: Apple.com<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably already heard that Apple announced three new iPhones while inside the Steve Jobs Theater\u2014all to the tune of some pretty hefty price tags. However, whether or not you decide to purchase a new device, customers are now able to download the new iOS 12 operating system, which can help make your older phone feel fresh again.<\/p>\n Though it has been in beta for a couple months, it officially became available on September 17. This iteration has a few notable updates\u2014including a feature that only reinforces the importance of time tracking (more on that later).<\/p>\n According to The Verge<\/a>,\u00a0the \u201ciOS 12 is a very different software update for Apple. Unlike in years past, where the focus has been on bright, flashy changes\u2014whether that be a wholly new look for the operating system, redesigned notifications and widgets, or redesigned apps\u2014this year\u2019s update puts the emphasis first on working better, instead of just looking better.\u201d<\/p>\n And there are improvements\u2014the iOS update seems to instantly make devices faster, a nice departure from last year\u2019s iOS 11 headaches. Apps open more quickly, scrolling is smoother, and crashes should be (hopefully) fewer and farther between.<\/p>\n The new iOS 12 also vows to make notifications less of nuisance. Now, if you have multiple notifications from an app, they will stack together with the most recent one on top. You also have the option to delete all notifications in a stack (as opposed to one-by-one), or you can delete every notification at once within your Notification Center. So, basically, no more crowded lock screen.<\/p>\n Another handy, nice-to-have feature? A new app called Measure, which\u2014you guessed it\u2014can help you measure things using augmented reality. It may not be completely necessary, but it sure is fun!<\/p>\n In addition, Apple\u2019s updated operating system allows for some new Siri capabilities and shortcuts. CNET breaks them down for you\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to worry about catching the next update? No worries. With iOS 12 you can now toggle on \u201cAutomatic updates,\u201d which means your phone will update on its own while you sleep.<\/p>\n You can install the iOS 12 all the way back to the iPhone 5S.<\/p>\n The most-hyped part of the iOS update is definitely Screen Time. Since Apple is in tune with what\u2019s necessary, they know that in this digital world it\u2019s important that we are aware of the time we are spending on our devices in order to be both productive and present in our daily lives. Screen Time can help with that on iOS 12, as can @TimingApp on MacOS.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s important to be aware of the time we are spending on our devices in order to be both productive and present in our daily lives. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n (Obviously, Timing on macOS has been ahead of the curve in regards to this realization for quite a while!)<\/p>\n Screen Time can show you how often you are on your device, and specifically the time you are spending within certain apps. Though there is no dedicated app for the feature, you can view and control it within your Settings.<\/p>\n Once you go into your Screen Time dashboard, you can see a snapshot of your last 24 hours categorized by individual app or app category. If you tap the chart, you can get more detailed information about your day or week.<\/p>\n In addition, you can set App Limits\u2014maybe you need to curb your Instagram scrolling, or limit a child to a certain amount of minutes on YouTube (I mean, there is only so much Baby Shark a parent can take!)\u2014putting you in control of your usage.<\/p>\n This is a great feature, as we are all glued to our devices most of the time, but likely aren\u2019t aware of how much time we are wasting. However, it really only minimally helps if you are tracking time for work.<\/p>\n Screen Time is only available to sync tracking across your iPhone and iPad\u2014no Mac included\u2014which leaves a gaping hole where you are likely spending your most productive working hours.<\/p>\n Even though Screen Time offers an awareness solution to a glaring and growing screen-addiction issue, it doesn\u2019t help support one of the most critical needs for time tracking\u2014work productivity.<\/p>\n Setting aside the fact that it doesn\u2019t operate across all your devices to include your MacBook, Screen Time also doesn\u2019t allow you to customize your time tracking in the way that Timing does.<\/p>\n As you know if you are an avid Timing user, the software provides endless ways for you to organize and personalize your experience.<\/p>\n Since Timing automatically tracks the time spent on your Mac\u2014including the apps you use, documents you edit, and websites you visit\u2014it\u2019s important to make sure all the time is being appropriately filed into the right project folder.<\/p>\niOS 12<\/h2>\n
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