Apple recently announced its iOS 14 update coming this fall to the supported iPhone and iPad devices during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2020. Being a major iOS update, it is expected to bring significant changes, enhancements, and several new features to the iPhone/iPad users.
Apple proclaims that iOS 14 is going to be their biggest update to this date. It brings home screen design changes, new modified features, updates for existing apps, Siri improvements, and many other major features to improve the iOS interface.
Let’s delve deeper into the new features, changes, and enhancements that are expected to roll out with this major iOS update.
Features
Home Screen Changes
iOS 14 introduces new design features for the Home Screen with better personalization. Users can customize it using the available widgets. In addition, there will be a new App Library and options to hide the entire pages of various apps, and much more.
Widgets
Earlier, widgets were available on the Today screen. But the iOS 14 update has brought a whole new look with completely redesigned widgets to give you more information at a glance. The widgets can be added to the home screen and adjusted as you like. You can choose from multiple sizes and stack widgets simply by dragging one over the other. In addition, iOS 14 brings smart widgets that automatically surfaces the widget option based on time, location, and activity.
App Library
iOS 14 has come up with this new feature called App Library which is positioned at the end of the Home Screen. The App Library automatically organizes all your apps into specific folders such as social, health and fitness, educational, and so on. There is also a folder for Apple Arcade that lets you explore the various features that you can unlock in games. Besides, the App Library provides different folders for recently added apps and suggestions, that show recommended apps based on time of day, location, and user activity. Furthermore, you can hide apps that you don’t want on your home screen. Instead, they will appear in the App Library. In a nutshell, iOS 14 brings in a more efficient way to organize your apps.
Compact Calls
With iOS 14, incoming calls from your iPhone, FaceTime, or third-party apps do not cover up the entire screen. Instead, they show up as a small banner at the top of your screen. You can swipe up to dismiss it or swipe down to answer it and see more call options. In case the phone is locked, you’ll see the standard phone call interface.
Picture in Picture
The Picture-in-Picture feature on the iPad is now extended to the iPhone with iOS 14. This feature enables you to keep watching a video or continue your FaceTime call while using another app in unison. The windowed view of the video or the FaceTime call will show up in the corner of the screen. It can be relocated and adjusted as per your convenience.
Messages
iOS 14 offers a number of new ways to stay connected to conversations that matter the most. It provides several new tools to customize your conversations with photos, emojis, and Memojis the way you like. You can pin your most important conversations to the top of your conversation list for easy access. This can be done for up to 9 conversations. With features like inline replies and mentions, you can direct a message to a specific person in a group chat.
In case of mentions, the name of the person you mention gets highlighted. You can also customize your group conversations to receive notifications only when you are mentioned. Besides, there are a bunch of new options for Memoji styles and stickers. You can choose from over 20 different hair and headwear styles that suit your personality, hobby, or profession.
Siri
With iOS 14, Siri has a new compact design with a host of new features. It is better equipped with translation functionality and an even more extensive base of knowledge. You can also record and send audio messages with Siri.
Maps
The Maps feature mostly looks the same. However, there are some useful features for those who have electric vehicles and those who like to bike. You can now get cycling directions using Maps. It shows you if there’s an elevation, stairs, or steep passages in your way. It also lets you see how busy the street is.
The electric vehicle routing feature shows all the charging stations along your planned route. Additionally, the Guides option in Maps shows a variety of places in a city to eat, shop, and explore.
Translate
Previously, translation capability was just a function of Siri in iOS 13. But now with iOS 14, Apple now has a completely new Translate app. It is designed for supporting conversations across 11 different languages.
Turning your iPhone to landscape mode will initiate conversation mode. It also has the ability to automatically detect the language you speak. The app has an offline translation mode that enables you to download languages and keep your translations private.
Home
The Home app has several new useful features that let you manage your smart home more effectively. With iOS 14, you have new automated suggestions and expanded controls in the control center. The app also provides services like Adaptive Lighting for compatible lights. It will automatically adjust your lights with the color temperature throughout the day. The face recognition feature can easily identify your friends and family with the information it already has.
Safari
With iOS 14, Safari is more responsive and enables new ways to protect your privacy. It can translate websites in 7 different languages. Besides, its password monitoring feature lets you detect saved passwords that may have been breached.
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Car Keys and CarPlay
Using iOS 14, you can unlock and start your car with your iPhone. Your digital key is stored in the wallet app. You can easily share this key with friends or family through a messaging app. The Car Keys feature also lets you customize controls and restrict certain profiles as per your preferences. It works up to 5 hours even after your iPhone’s battery runs out.
CarPlay feature supports customizable wallpaper which lets you personalize your CarPlay dashboard and home screen looks. It also lets you download apps like parking, electric vehicle charging, and quick food ordering.
AirPods
With iOS 14, AirPods are now able to switch automatically between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch according to which device you are using. The new battery notification lets you know when your AirPods need charging.
App Clips
App Clips lets you access a small part of an app without having to download the full app. Using this facility you can rent a bike, pay for parking, order food, and do much more right at the time of need. It is fast, easily accessible, and transactions are safe with apps that use Apple Pay.
Privacy
With iOS 14, you get information on the privacy practices of every app in the App Store before downloading it. Also, all apps will need user permission before keeping a track of their activities. Whenever an app uses your microphone or camera, an indicator appears at the top of your screen. You can see if any app has used them recently in the Control Center. In addition, you can share only your approximate location instead of your exact location.
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