Discussion Apple iOS 15 updates

[Siva]

iOS 15 developer beta could be launched in a couple of weeks.

Below are the few anticipated changes.

- Dark Mode UI tweaks
- Messages app tweaks
- Food tracking and other new features in Health
- Confirmation of UI changes from previous screenshot rumor
- New notification settings and look on lockscreen

— Connor Jewiss (@connorjewiss) May 25, 2021

iOS 15 Could Include New Food Tracking Feature

We're just a couple of weeks away from the unveiling of iOS 15, and we've heard surprisingly little about what to expect from the new update....

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[Siva]

iOS 15 officially announced at WWDC 2021. Below are a few highlights.

FaceTime:

Spatial audio
Grid view for videos
Portrait mode
Join Facetime calls via links from Android/Desktop via a web browser
Shareplay to share content and watch content together with friends while on call. Apple is working with all the major content providers like Disney+, Hulu, etc.

Notifications:

Summary at any time you choose
Do not disturb status will be shown to others who are trying to message you via the Messages app
Larger icons

Focus:

Focus preferences can automatically change your home screen and notification settings automatically based on location/time etc.
Personal/Work/Do Not Disturb are a few example focus preferences

Photos:

Google lens like text scan feature
Improved search
Interactive Memories

Several other improvements were also announced to the Weather, Maps, and Wallet.

 

[Siva]

With ‌iOS 15‌, each image in the ‌Photos‌ app has a new "Info" button available that displays image format, the details of the camera used to capture it, and the location where it was taken.

Previously, there was no way to view this info in the app.

iOS 15 Photos App Now Displays EXIF Metadata for Images

If you've ever wanted to see the EXIF data for a photo right on your iPhone Photos app, then you're going to want to install the iOS 15...

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[Siva]

Apple's new iOS 15 operating system is compatible with all of the iPhones that are able to run iOS 14, including the original iPhone SE, the iPhone 6s, and the ‌iPhone‌ 6s Plus.

iOS 15 Compatible With All iPhones That Run iOS 14

Apple's new iOS 15 operating system is compatible with all of the iPhones that are able to run iOS 14, including the original iPhone SE, the...

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[Siva]

Right now, app-based two-factor authentication is handled by third-party apps like Authy and Google Authenticator, but now Apple is building this functionality right into iOS so you won't need a separate app.

iOS 15 Includes Built-In Password Authenticator With Autofill, Replacing Google Authenticator and Authy

There are a slew of new features in iOS 15, so many in fact that Apple did not have time to cover all of them during today's keynote event. One...

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[Siva]

If you're low on iCloud storage but want to buy a new device and transfer your data, Apple is making the process easier in iOS 15 with a temporary storage boost.

Apple Temporarily Expands iCloud Storage in iOS 15 for Backing Up Data and Transferring to a New Device

If you're low on iCloud storage but want to buy a new device and transfer your data, Apple is making the process easier in iOS 15 with a...

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[Siva]

Apple's new feature in iOS 15 called "Spatialize Stereo" can take any non-Dolby stereo mix and create a virtual spatial audio environment out of it. This is amazing.

'Spatialize Stereo' Feature in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey Simulates Spatial Audio for Non-Dolby Content

In iOS 15 and macOS Monterey betas, Apple has quietly included a new audio feature called "Spatialize Stereo" that takes any non-Dolby stereo...

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[Siva]

We can drag and drop content across apps in iOS 15.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1401999674899419143

Source

 

[Siva]

On the photos app, the new Info button will also tell you which app on your device that an image was saved from if you didn't take it using your camera.

iOS 15 Photos App Tells You Which Apps Saved Images Originated From

In iOS 15, Apple has made some welcome improvements to the Photos app, such as the ability to see the EXIF data for a photo. The latter feature is...

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[Siva]

iOS 15 allows apps request more RAM when needed. Currently this is capped at 5 GB, even for the devices like M1 iPad Pro with 16 GB RAM.

Latest iOS and iPadOS 15 Betas Allow Apps to Request Access to More RAM

Apple is taking a major stride that will allow developers to improve the performance of their apps on iPhones and iPads, by giving apps the ability...

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