Skip to main content

Apple promoting new features coming in iOS 12 to all iPhone and iPad users with Tips notifications

We expect iOS 12 will be released to all users about a week after the September 12 event, as the operating system will come preinstalled on the new iPhones that are almost certainly launching on the 21st.

Today, Apple has started advertising to iOS 11 devices ahead of the release, with the Tips app sending alerts that highlight some of the changes.

The exact tips displayed vary depending on region and device type.

Apple is obviously trying to spread that word that iOS 12 will be faster and more performant, with performance being the first sneak peek for both iPhone and iPad users. These alerts help to spread the message to the general public, as most iOS users are not avid Apple fanatics that follow the news cycle or watch the events.

Throughout the beta period, testers have indeed noticed significant improvements to speed particularly on older devices. Apple wants to shake the idea that it intentionally slows down older models.

Other highlighted features include grouped notifications and Memoji, the latter of which is only displayed for iPhone X users.

iOS 12 will be released later in September as a free update. The update is compatible with any device that could run iOS 11, dating all the way back to iPhone 5s.


Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Comments

Author

Avatar for Benjamin Mayo Benjamin Mayo

Benjamin develops iOS apps professionally and covers Apple news and rumors for 9to5Mac. Listen to Benjamin, every week, on the Happy Hour podcast. Check out his personal blog. Message Benjamin over email or Twitter.


Manage push notifications

notification icon
We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates.
notification icon
You are subscribed to notifications
notification icon
We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates.
notification icon
You are subscribed to notifications