Jun 14, 2021 12:30:00

Summary of useful functions of 'iOS 15' that Apple did not explain at WWDC

At the WWDC 2021 keynote speech held on June 8, 2021 Japan time, the latest operating systems such as ' iOS 15 ', ' iPadOS 15 ', ' watchOS 8 ' and ' macOS Monterey ' were announced one after another. Many new features were announced in this keynote, but not all new features were covered. So, tech media Ars Technica has put together 'a distinctive new feature of iOS 15 that Apple didn't announce at WWDC.'

iOS 15 Preview-Apple
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/

Here are a bunch of iOS 15 features that Apple didn't mention earlier | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/06/here-are-a-bunch-of-ios-15-features-that-apple-didnt-mention-earlier/

In iOS 15, many changes will be made to the genuine browser app Safari. For example, the address bar that was previously displayed at the top of the screen has moved to the bottom of the screen, and you can now switch tabs by swiping at the bottom of the screen. In addition, a 'tab group function' will be added to group related tabs together.

In addition, many new functions will be added to Safari, such as 'a function to refresh the page by pulling the screen downward' and 'a function to change the background image of the start page'.

iOS has the ability to search for information on your device or on the web. In iOS 15, this search function has been updated to include 'Search Apple Music songs', 'Show detailed contact information', 'Search photos in device', etc., and search for more functions and apps. Will be possible.

This search function can only be accessed from the home screen or widget screen on iOS 14, which is the latest version at the time of article creation. However, according to Ars Technica, iOS 15 will also allow access to the search feature from the lock screen and Notification Center.

Other useful features will be added to iOS 15 such as:

・ Widgets of genuine Apple apps such as 'Find My', 'Game Center', 'App Store', and 'Email' are now available.
-A function to easily cut out the silent part of the voice recorded by voice memo
-The rear camera of the iPhone can be zoomed during a call with FaceTime.
・ While talking on FaceTime, a warning is displayed if you try to talk with the microphone muted.
・ Push notifications to let you know if it's going to rain around your current location
-Files can be dragged and dropped between apps using the app switcher.

The details of iOS 15 announced at the WWDC 2021 keynote are summarized in the following articles.

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 --GIGAZINE