iOS Archives - Pat Walsh IT Services

iPhone frozen screen issue – resolved!

My iPhone 13 screen froze recently and wasn't accepting any touch inputs at all. The screen displays fine, but no input recognised. I tried the usual combo of buttons but that ends up with screen of options where you have to be able to touch/select the [...]

Pat Walsh2023-12-12T11:58:57+00:00December 12th, 2023|Categories: iOS, iPhone|Tags: frozen, iPhone|

First thoughts on iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma

I've been using iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma for a while now and these are my first thoughts on them: - the upgrades for both were seamless, which makes a nice change from upgrade shenanigans used to have several years ago... - the best features are [...]

Pat Walsh2023-10-09T13:08:19+01:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: iOS, macOS|Tags: iOS, iOS 17, macOS, macOS Sonoma|

Apple announces iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma
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Apple announces iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma

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Apple announces iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma

At Apple's WWDC 2023, Apple announced iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. iOS 17 Phone - can customise contact screen with your Contact Poster, like Lock Screen Live Voicemail - send call to voicemail and see live transcript Messages app updates Stickers updates FaceTime - leave a [...]

Pat Walsh2023-06-06T18:35:54+01:00June 6th, 2023|Categories: featured-posts, iOS, macOS|Tags: iOS, iOS17, macOS, Sonoma|

These 5 hidden iOS tricks will help you navigate your iPhone faster

https://www.techradar.com/news/these-5-hidden-ios-tricks-will-help-you-navigate-your-iphone-faster

Pat Walsh2023-05-23T17:38:56+01:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: iOS, Tweets|Tags: iOS|

Testing iOS apps on iMac M1
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Testing iOS apps on iMac M1

Now that I've added an iMac M1 to my test lab, I can test iOS apps on it. This is because it's using Apple silicon and can run iOS and/or iPadOS apps, that are either available via the App Store or in the case of apps [...]

Pat Walsh2022-03-23T13:23:10+00:00March 23rd, 2022|Categories: App Store, Apple, Apps, featured-posts, iMac, iOS, iOS App Testing|Tags: iMac, iOS, M1, macOS|

iOS 13: The Ars Technica review | Ars…

iOS 13: The Ars Technica review | Ars Technica - good, in-depth review of iOS 13 #iOS #iOS13 arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/09/ios-13-the-ars-tec… twitter.com/PatWalshLondon/status/1176039756565745…

Pat Walsh2019-09-28T16:25:49+01:00September 23rd, 2019|Categories: iOS, Tweets|Tags: iOS, iOS 13|

iOS 13 review: dark mode, a new Photos…

iOS 13 review: dark mode, a new Photos app, and bugs - The Verge - hold back on the iOS 13 upgrade by sounds of it, lots of bugs listed here including random app crashes - wait for iOS 13.1 - coming soon #iOS #iOS13 #bugs [...]

Pat Walsh2019-09-21T17:08:11+01:00September 20th, 2019|Categories: Apple, iOS, Tweets|Tags: iOS, iOS 13|

Monzo urges 480,000 customers to change…

Monzo urges 480,000 customers to change pins as banking details exposed to unauthorised staff | Evening Standard - PIN numbers in the log files, that’s quite some #bug even if they are encrypted #mobilebanking #apps www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/monzo-urges-480000-cust…

Pat Walsh2019-08-06T12:48:34+01:00August 6th, 2019|Categories: Android, Android App Testing, App Testing, Apps, iOS, iOS App Testing, Mobile, Mobile Testing, Security, Tweets|Tags: Android, iOS, Mobile Banking, Monzo, Security|

Google reveals fistful of flaws in…

Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app - BBC News #Google #Apple #iMessage #security www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49165946

Pat Walsh2019-08-06T12:49:31+01:00July 30th, 2019|Categories: Apple, Apps, iOS, Security, Tweets|Tags: Apple, Apps, Google, iMessage, Security|

Testing Authentication Apps
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Testing Authentication Apps

What is 2FA? 2FA is two-factor authentication and means you are using two of the three standard authentication methods (a password or similar, an authentication token or app, a fingerprint/face or other biometric factor) This provides a more secure access to your account. What is 2SV? [...]

Pat Walsh2023-11-10T15:06:35+00:00July 10th, 2019|Categories: Android, Android App Testing, Authentication Testing, featured-posts, Google, iOS, iOS App Testing, iPad, iPhone, Microsoft, Mobile, Security, Security Testing, Testing Definitions|Tags: 2FA, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Testing Authentication Apps|

iOS 12 review – Digital Trends #iOS12…

iOS 12 review - Digital Trends #iOS12 #iOS #Apple www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ios-12-review/

Pat Walsh2019-08-06T12:55:09+01:00September 27th, 2018|Categories: Apple, iOS, iOS 12, Tweets|Tags: iOS, iOS 12|

iOS 12 release date, features, news and…

iOS 12 release date, features, news and rumours - ITPro #iOS #iOS12 #Apple www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/30428/apple-ios-12 twitter.com/PatWalshLondon/status/1040512738232098…

Pat Walsh2019-08-06T12:55:01+01:00September 14th, 2018|Categories: Apple, iOS, iOS 12, Tweets|Tags: Apple, iOS, iOS 12|

#Apple keynote 2018: all the news from…

#Apple keynote 2018: all the news from the event #iPhoneXSMax #iPhoneXS #iPhoneXR #iOS12 #macOS www.theverge.com/2018/9/12/17840950/apple-event-se…

Pat Walsh2018-09-13T14:41:35+01:00September 13th, 2018|Categories: Apple, iOS, iOS 12, iPhone, Tweets|Tags: Apple, iOS, iOS12, Keynote|

iOS 12 info

Performance improvements, including on older devices back to iPhone 5s and iPad Air Siri Shortcuts and new Shortcuts app Group FaceTime with up to 32 people at once AR updated with ARKit 2 includes new AR iOS app called Measure Screen Time - keep track of [...]

Pat Walsh2018-07-16T12:32:04+01:00July 16th, 2018|Categories: Apple, Apps, iOS, iOS 12, iPad, iPhone|Tags: Apple, Apps, iOS, iOS 12, iPad, iPhone|

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer on the…

AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer on the App Store - highly recommended #iPad #synth #app with great sounds, great pre… twitter.com/i/web/status/1014099937985024000

Pat Walsh2018-07-08T15:36:15+01:00July 3rd, 2018|Categories: App Store, Apps, iOS, iPad, Tweets|Tags: Apps, iOS, iPad|

The 17 biggest new features coming to…

The 17 biggest new features coming to the iPhone with iOS 12 #WWDC2018 #iOS12 #iOS #Apple www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17417730/apple-ios-12-ip…

Pat Walsh2018-07-08T15:39:40+01:00June 5th, 2018|Categories: Apple, iOS, iOS 12, Tweets, WWDC|

iOS 11.4 is now available #iOS114 #iOS…

iOS 11.4 is now available #iOS114 #iOS #Apple www.macworld.com/article/3267786/iphone-ipad/ios-1… twitter.com/PatWalshLondon/status/1003668436663357…

Pat Walsh2018-07-08T15:34:55+01:00June 4th, 2018|Categories: Apple, iOS, Tweets|Tags: iOS, iOS 11|

What to Expect at WWDC 2018: iOS 12,…

What to Expect at WWDC 2018: iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS 12 and watchOS 5 But No Hardware — MacRumors #WWDC #Apple… twitter.com/i/web/status/1003549187022163968

Pat Walsh2018-07-08T15:34:32+01:00June 4th, 2018|Categories: Apple, iOS, Tweets|Tags: iOS, iOS 12|

Device testing in the cloud – I’m now using Kobiton

I've recently started using the Kobiton device testing cloud, to enhance the range of iOS and Android devices that I can test apps and websites on. Over the last few years, I've looked into several other device testing cloud platforms from all sorts of companies and [...]

Pat Walsh2018-09-17T16:38:10+01:00May 18th, 2018|Categories: Amazon, Android, Android App Testing, App Testing, Apple, Apps, Automation, AWS, Cloud, Google, iOS, iOS App Testing, iPad, iPhone, Mobile, Mobile Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Website Testing|Tags: app testing, AWS Device Farm, Bitbar Cloud, device testing in the cloud, Firebase Test Lab, Kobiton, Perfecto, sauce labs, website testing|

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Pat Walsh fixed my site within hours of my contacting him – his WordPress website fix service clearly works!

Douglas Green, Douglas Software

Pat performs comprehensive website testing for us, across all the main browsers and platforms, including mobile devices. His flexible approach to testing and clear feedback enable us to have confidence that the business end of our website is still working smoothly after system updates and changes.

Steve Liu, Manager, Wicked Lasers

Pat is an excellent one-stop-shop for testing Apps and Websites. He is a self-starter who just knows what needs to be done and gets on with it, and is responsive to requests for any specific testing requirements. He provides test plans and reports as a matter of course and was a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be working with Pat again if the opportunity arises.

Andrew Birley, PM, Storythings

Pat came to Composed to respond to our (increasingly urgent) need of QA on mobile and web and I can testify he more than fulfilled the task. On the Android side, his very structured approach (first exploratory testing, then focus on defining test plans for a variety of scopes) and his clear knowledge of the latest mobile technologies have quickly paid off. He was involved directly with the developers (including myself) and this very dynamic relationship enabled us to annihilate bugs swiftly and efficiently.

David Ferrand, Android Developer, Composed

We’ve worked with Pat Walsh on a number of very different projects, from interactive video projects to mobile apps. His work is very thorough and has quickly become an essential and important phase of all the production work we do at Storythings. He’s thorough, diligent, and a pleasure to work with.

Matt Locke, Director, Storythings

Couldn’t recommend Pat highly enough. He goes beyond what you’d expect of a QA tester, commenting more broadly on user experience and even design. He’s quick, efficient and thorough – couldn’t ask for any more.

Rob Calvert, Director, Click

Pat has been absolutely incredible at testing each of our projects he works on. He’s very professional, organised and diligent. I look forward to using him again in the future.

Oliver Thurtle, Director of Technology, Drum

Pat Walsh provided Kingston Valdes with a professional and personable service that was excellent value. The site was built and tested quickly, we are delighted with the results, and we have already had positive feedback from some of our clients. If you’re thinking of building a new site or adapting an existing one, I’d certainly recommend speaking with Pat about it.

Kathy Valdes, Kingston Valdes

We hired Pat to help with QA of a music streaming app. We needed someone with that magic “6th sense” of where the bugs are lurking; the ones which developers tend to miss. Pat more than fulfilled this need, with highly methodical approach and a great eye for detail.

Subsequently Pat has provided QA services for a personal app project of mine, finding a significant issue which had been lurking for some time.

Pat is a real asset to any team – highly competent technically but also easy going and a great guy to work with. Highly recommended!

Andrew Ebling, Head of App Development, Composed