Jun 08, 2021 02:09:00

The latest OS for iPhone 'iOS 15' has been announced, and there are many functions that emphasize remote connection with people, such as enhanced content sharing methods.

In WWDC 2021 , the latest version of iOS, the OS for iPhone and iPod touch, ' iOS 15 ' was announced. In iOS 15, the video calling app 'FaceTime' that helped connect people separated by the pandemic of the new coronavirus, updates of communication apps such as iMessage, and a new function that seamlessly shares content between apps ' 'Share Play' etc. have been announced

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First of all, about 'iOS', the OS for iPhone. The genuine video call app 'FaceTime' installed in iOS is ...

Updates will be made with the aim of making the conversation more natural and comfortable.

It clarifies the jarring sound picked up by the microphone during a call.

However, there are times when you want to deliver all the sounds.

In that case, you can pick up all the sounds by switching to the wide spectrum.

If you want to see the faces of the other party during a call, you can check the faces of all users by switching to the grid view.

Furthermore, by adopting portrait mode ...

Make video calls using the amazing portrait mode of your iPhone.

In addition, 'FaceTime links' is a useful feature when planning a call using FaceTime.

You can create a link to join a FaceTime call and share it with the person you want to talk to.

You can share the link by message or email.

You can also register FaceTime call schedules in the calendar app and join calls from the calendar.

Apple devices aren't the only ones who can join FaceTime calls from the link. You can also join the call from your Android or Windows device.

Of course, FaceTime calls are end-to-end encrypted, so you don't have to worry about compromising your privacy.

In addition, a function called 'SharePlay' that allows you to share various contents with friends and family using FaceTime has also appeared.

When listening to music together ...

Because you can share play and pause with everyone who is participating in the call ...

It is possible to enjoy the content at exactly the same timing.

You can also use it to enjoy live games on Twitch and streaming content on Hulu.

Since it is possible to share the screen with FaceTime, it is also possible to help with work.

SharePlay works with any Apple device.

Next, about the update of 'iMessage' which is Apple's genuine messaging application.

When you share a lot of photos on iMessage ...

Swipe to quickly flip through photos, or tap to check all photos.

Share Apple Music playlists ...

You can also share articles on the web.

The shared URL will be added to the 'Share with you' section of the News app, so you can read it later even if you can't check the article during the conversation.

The shared photos will be displayed in 'Recommended photos' and 'Memory' of the photo app.

IOS 15 enables seamless content sharing between such apps.

It seems that the content shared between apps is devised so that it can be easily found in the 'Share with you' column or by searching.

In addition, a new tool, Focus, is planned to help users focus on what matters most.

Many people are forced to work or study at home due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus, and some are struggling to find the right balance between their daily lives and work and learning. There should be many. A new feature for such people is 'Focus'.

The notification has been redesigned, and in the case of a person, the photo registered in the contact is displayed.

If you are using 'Good night mode', your status will be displayed on the 'Messages' app at bedtime.

There is also a way to send a highly urgent message to someone who has such 'good night mode' turned on.

In addition, 'concentrated mode' has also appeared.

It arranges apps and widgets to eliminate temptation from the screen of a smartphone that has a lot of temptation.

Widgets for keeping in touch with friends and family will be placed.

Also, if you use 'centralized mode' on one device ...

All other Apple devices will also go into centralized mode.

Introducing 'Intelligence,' which uses the intelligence on the device to enrich the user experience.

What you wrote down on the whiteboard ...

When shooting with a camera ...

The text part can be automatically converted and saved as text.

You can also search for the restaurant name in the photo as it is.

You can also call the phone number in the photo directly.

Supported languages are English, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese is not applicable at the time of article creation.

These features are available not only on iPhone but also on iPad and Mac.

You can also find information about what you recognize and what the landscape is.

In addition, you can now easily find your photos from your home screen.

A wealth of completely new information is added when you search.

In 'Photos Memories' ...

You can create a video by combining songs in Apple Music with photos.

Apple Pay

Transportation cards can be added to iPhone even overseas

Rent-a-car membership card and ...

Apartment card key

Employee ID card

You can also receive your hotel card key in advance

It also supports Apple Watch.

You can also collect IDs such as driver's licenses and IDs on your iPhone.

Security is perfect because it is encrypted

And 'weather'

The design has been revamped.

In addition, it supports high-resolution weather maps on the full screen.

Apple Map offers new maps that have been rebuilt from scratch in Spain and Portugal, in addition to the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada.

You can also browse the globe

Finely crafted map

A night mode has also been added, so you can see how it is lit up.

The road is also reproduced in detail for use as a navigation system.

In cooperation with Apple Watch ……

It can be used as a navigation system.

Fully equipped with AR navigation.

AR Navi is only compatible with London, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington DC, but it is said that the coverage area will increase further in 2022.