iOS 15 unveiled at the WWDC 2021 is a big software update. Apple has introduced many latest features like revamped notifications, Siri upgrades, several new FaceTime features, and many more.
During WWDC 2021, Apple announced various iOS 15 features. iOS 15 is the next significant software update for the iPhone. At first glance, it may seem less exciting than iOS 14. Still, it has many exciting features for users. Whether it be application updates or a complete revamping of notifications, iOS 15 has brought a lot with it.
iOS 14 Updates Were Exciting
One can say that iOS 14 updates that Apple released last year were one of the most exciting updates. Apple made iPhone users feel duly excited with App Library updates, picture-in-picture, home screen widgets, and many such features.
Naturally, it put a lot of pressure on the tech giant to bring another comprehensive update with iOS15. However, these time user interface changes are not so dramatic. Still, iOS is brimming with various good features that can keep users busy for another year.
The Latest iOS Updates
Notifications are one of the most significant updates of iOS 15. These have been some of the most significant pain points on iOS. With the latest updates, Apple has tried to solve it completely. Now, notifications feature more prominent app icons and contact pictures for messages. Plus, they use ‘on-device intelligence’ to be sorted by priority.
Apart from introducing individual notifications, the tech giant has also introduced the Notification summary. It combines notifications into a large bundle that is less important, allowing users to organize alerts from the app that need immediate attention.
Focus: Another Major iOS 15 Update
Another significant iOS 15 update is Focus. Apart from the housing Sleep and Do Not Disturb feature in iOS 14, Focus also houses Personal and Work modes that users can use to switch between various home screen tabs depending on which mode they have enabled.
For example, someone can use Work mode to limit themselves to only a home screen that can show all of their most necessary widgets/apps. In comparison, users can create the home mode to hide applications related to work. Plus, it shows frequently used apps around your house like streaming apps, grocery list apps, etc. Also, users can create custom Focus modes for the grocery store, gym, and many other such things to fit their everyday lifestyle.
iOS 15 Upgrades: FaceTime, Safari, Apple Maps, And More
As happens with every iOS software update, Apple has introduced many latest updates for its applications. FaceTime has got the most updates that include new modes for microphone and portrait mode. Plus, it includes spatial audio support, scheduled calls through FaceTime, and the ability to host a call using a URL with FaceTime.
Finally, it allows Windows and Android users to join a call. Additionally, FaceTime has also received the new SharePlay API. It allows FaceTime call members to listen to a song or watch television shows together simultaneously.
iOS 15 Upgrades for Safari
Apple has offered a lot to Safari users through its iOS 15 updates. For example, users will find the URL on the screen bottom. In addition, they can swipe on the tab bar to move between tabs. Also, you will see Safari extensions. Besides, you will get the customize options for the start page that can help you to get a more personalized browsing experience.
iOS 15 Upgrades for Apple Maps
Are you also among those who use Apple Maps for location searching? So, there is excellent news for you. iOS 15 updates are packed with more detailed guidelines to choose cities and 3D roads when you drive in the city, making it easy to spot crosswalks/spot lanes/medians. Plus, iPhone owners can get AR directions using a camera viewfinder when they are walking.
iOS 15 Upgrades for Apple Wallet
Apple Wallet has also received many significant updates. The app will now support drivers’ ID cards/licenses, home keys for smart locks, employee cards/IDs, and hotel room keys. Also, the tech giant has introduced user-created tags and mentions to Apple Notes. It has made changes to the Weather App. Besides, Apple Photos has received a new interface for Memories, and the Apple Health app has got a sharing+Trend’s feature.
Other Miscellaneous iOS 15 Updates
Apart from various iOS 15 updates mentioned above, there are also other miscellaneous updates. Like Google Lens on Android, Live Text introduced in iOS 15 enables the iPhone to identify text in photos. Once it identifies the text, you can take instant action on it. For example, you can copy your old recipe and paste it or some other content into your iMessage conversation. Also, you can tap on the phone number on any handwritten note to make a call.
Likewise, Users can use Visual Look Up to scan plants, landmarks, art, and other remarkable items with their camera app. Users using Spotlight will notice that it can now navigate web images. Plus, it gets enhanced results for conversations and can see text recognized in photos.
Some specific items for searching, such as actors and movies, have also received improved search result pages. These are visually more interesting. At last, iOS 15 includes performance improvement updates for Siri with on-device speech recognition.
Moreover, it has come with an App Privacy Report to view a quick overview of how various apps use specific permission. Also, iOS 15 has introduced ‘Mail Privacy Protection’ to hide users’ IP addresses. In simple words, iOS 15 is a massive update with a heap of new and advanced features to cater to every user’s needs.
Grace Smith is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Grace has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.
Source: Apple iPhone Features Announced During WWDC 2021 .
