What to expect from Apple’s first iOS 12 beta

admin 2018年8月22日

Pre-Reading Questions:

How often do you use your smartphone?
What apps do you have on your smartphone?

Vocabulary:

operating system /OP-uh-rey-ting SIS-tuhm/

[noun] software that makes other programs and applications usable
The virus has damaged the operating system of his computer.

feature /FEE-cher/

[noun] an important characteristic, part, or trait of something
An interesting feature of this city is its old market.

application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/

[noun] a program designed for a particular purpose
You should delete any applications you don’t use anymore.

enhancement /en-HANS-ment/

[noun] a change that improves something
The image had some enhancements to show more detail.

customized /KUHS-tuh-mahyzd/

[adjective] made or changed according to the user’s needs
My sister wanted to have a customized wardrobe of her own.

avatar /AV-uh-tahr/

[noun] an image that represents someone in online games, chat rooms, etc.
Your avatar in the online game looks very beautiful.

Apple released its first version of the iOS 12, the new operating system (OS) for iPhone and iPad. Everyone can download the trial version without a paid account. The company will reveal the final version of the OS in September 2018.

What can we expect from the new iOS 12? Let’s take a look at some features the OS has.

Performance improvement and application upgrades
Performance improvement is the new operating system’s main feature. Applications such as Photos, News, Stocks, and Apple Books (formerly known as iBooks) have been enhanced, too.

Siri enhancements
Siri has additional information and enhancements as well. The Workflow app has been included in the Siri shortcuts app.

New Screen Time feature and Memoji
The new Screen Time feature will let users see and control how much time they spend on each app. Another app that has been added is Memoji, a customized avatar that can be used in iMessage and Face Time for iPhone X.

Comprehension Questions:

What company released its first version of its new OS?
When will Apple reveal the final version of the iOS 12?
Where can Memoji be used?
According to the news article, what applications were enhanced in the new OS?
What app has been added to the Siri shortcuts app?

Discussion Questions:

What can you say about Apple’s new OS?
What app enhancement for the iOS 12 do you like the most? Why?
Are expensive phones always better than cheap ones? Why or why not?
What is the most useful app for you? Discuss.
Why do you think Apple products are more expensive than others?