During Apple’s WWDC 2021, they announced a slew of new iOS 15 features.
So, here’s what to expect from iOS 15, including major changes to FaceTime, Messages, notifications
and more.
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Today, we’re breaking down the best iOS 15 features that Apple just announced at WWDC
2021.
So let’s go!
According to Apple, there is a whole lot to expect from iOS 15.
So first up, let’s start with changes to FaceTime that Apple is hoping will help make
videos more lifelike.
Users will notice spatial audio when having a FaceTime chat.
So, the audio from others will sound like it’s coming from different locations.
Apple hope this will help make group conversations easier to follow.
Another handy feature will be Mic filters.
You’ll be able to toggle on something called Voice Isolation in order to block out background
noise on your end, which is a really cool.
Conversely, you’ll also be able to toggle on Full spectrum audio if you want your mic
to pick up your surrounding audio.
Now there’s a few other FaceTime features that are going to make it feel more like Google
Meet or Zoom, starting with Grid view.
That’s right, group calls will now be displayed in grid format.
So you’ll see each participant as their own tile or square and you’ll even be able
to rearrange the tiles too.
But that’s not all.
You’ll also be able to blur your background on FaceTime by using portrait mode.
This is a feature every person who’s ever been on a video chat loves.
And lastly, you’ll be able to schedule FaceTimes ahead of time in the calendar app and invite
others via shared links, just like your traditional video conferencing platforms.
You love to see it.
And speaking of FaceTime, update number 2 that we can expect from iOS 15 is that FaceTime
will work in a browser.
This fits in with Apple wanting to keep up with all the video conferencing competition.
Here’s the thing, FaceTime on your browser will even work on Windows and Android devices.
Say what?
So this is really important since you’ll be able to schedule and share FaceTime invites
for upcoming calls.
Now, you’ll be able to share with friends regardless of whether or not they are on iOS.
So moving on to iOS 15 update number 3: SharePlay.
This is going to allow users to hold group watch parties in FaceTime or share your screen
if you’re giving a presentation.
Wowza.
So all the shared media is synced and can be controlled by all the users on a call.
You can also send SharePlay videos to your Apple TV devices.
So this means, you’ll be able to watch or listen to media from Apple AirPlay, Apple
TV, Apple Music, Disney+, ESPN+, HBOMax, Hulu, Twitch, and the list goes on and on.
Pretty neat.
OK iOS 15 update number 4: new ‘shared with you; lists.
Oh, this is a good one.
So you know when people send you URLs or media links in Messages, well now those links will
automatically be added to a ‘shared with you’ list that can be found in a number
of apps.
So the links will be saved to the News App, Apple Music, Safari, AppleTV, Apple Podcasts
and the Photos App.
And you’ll also be able to pin a link within Messages in order to add it to the top of
your Shared with You section.
So it’s just a handier organization option for all those shared media links and URLs.
Number 5: Apple has announced new Do Not Disturb options and a Focus Mode
In fact, Do not disturb will now be part of this new ‘focus mode’, which lets you
block notifications from certain apps and pause specific features.
So you can create different focus profiles, like a work focus, where you can block out
things like youtube and social media, but not block out mail or other productivity app
notifications.
Cooler yet, your contacts will get a notification that you’re in Focus or Do not disturb mode
in certain apps.
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Coming in at number 6 on our list of what to expect from iOS 15: an all-new notification
summary.
Expect your notifications to feel different in iOS15.
For example, notifications from People will now appear higher on your notifications list.
You’ll also be able to choose how you want to receive notification.
So, if you get overwhelmed with notifications, you can choose to receive notifications as
a summary sent at specific times of the day.
You’ll still have important ones from contacts appear immediately, but other ones will only
be sent at your chosen time.
Alright number 7 on the list: Live Text.
This is going to be helpful indeed.
This feature scans photos for words and converts them into selectable text.
So think, logos, hand-written notes, photos of instructions or street signs, anything
like that.
You’ll be able to copy the text and paste it into other apps, or you could make your
business name or number into a searchable link.
By the way, this works on your old photos too.
I take photos of business cards all the time so this will be really helpful to be able
to copy out important contact information over to my contacts on iPhone.
Live Text currently supports 7 languages and it’s going to be available across devices
- so iOS, iPad and Mac.
Ok this next iOS 15 feature has me all in my feels.
Number 8, your Photo Memories are getting an upgrade.
Using Apple Music, you’ll now be able to add music to your photo and video highlight
reels in Apple Photos.
You can even pause or skip the video while the music is playing and the video will adjust
on the fly to fit the tempo.
Pretty neat.
Number 9 on the list is one for my US friends.
You’ll be able to store keys and IDs in Apple Wallet.
Yup.
So, what does storing keys mean?
Well, Apple is working with some digital lock manufactures to allow users to store their
digital work IDs, hotel keycards, and digital house keys in your Apple Wallet.
You’ll also be able to scan and store your state ID cards in Apple Wallet.
The caveat here is that we don’t know which states will allow this yet, but I’m guessing
California will be one of them.
Now all Keys and IDs are encrypted and stored locally on the device, just like all Apple
Wallet cards.
And rounding out our list of what to expect from iOS 15, coming in at number 10: Apple
Maps updates.
Oy vey where to begin with Apple Maps.
Forgive me Father Google Maps, for I have sinned for just uttering those words.
But regardless of my feelings about Apple Maps, there are a few updates worth mentioning
here.
I mean, I guess.
First, Apple is adding more transit details like traffic lights, bus and bike lanes, and
crosswalks and these will not only be visible in the app, but on Car Play as well.
Second, you’ll be able to track and pin your most-used public transit routes and have
updates sent directly to your Apple Watch, which is handy for when you’re on the go.
And last, Apple Maps is finally launching AR directions -
Ya, you know the features Google Maps has had for years?
I’m sorry, I digress.
Apple’s AR directions will display arrow markers on your screen to guide you to your
destination.
But, this is only going to be available in select cities on launch, and there’s no
word when it’ll work in all of the US, let alone the world.
So what are you looking forward to the most from iOS 15?
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