For larger innovations, it will take some patience until the sixteenth version of Apple’s mobile operating systems, of which you can expect a preview at the beginning of June. But iOS and iPadOS 15.5 also contain significant improvements.
It is almost certain that Apple will show a first glimpse of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, this time from June 6 to 10, which will reportedly include interactive widgets. Until then, Apple users can already get started with the – probably last – interim version 15.5. For certain ‘older’ iPhones and iPads, that may also become the final destination, as far as upgrades are concerned. More clarity about this will also become available in June.
Improved podcast management
As expected, iOS and iPadOS 15 include necessary bug fixes and security updates† One of the real novelties is the Podcasts app, in which you can now indicate how many episodes of your favorite episodes should be saved. Older podcasts are automatically removed if desired.
Universal ministry
The function has been in the beta version of iPadOS for some time, but in version 15.5 Universal Control is present as a full feature. The gadget allows the user to control his Mac computer and iPad with one mouse and keyboard. You can move the cursor from one screen to another, type on both devices, and even copy content from one device to another.
And also…
Do you have an Apple smart HomePod speaker? Then you can see from the WiFi signal icon whether the speaker is actually connected to the Home app. The Photos app also got a feature that excludes “sensitive locations” from displaying your photo memories. Examples include concentration camps and monuments related to the Holocaust.
Other elements of iOS and iPadOS 15.5 are only available in other regions, or already refer to bigger novelties in a next version of the mobile operating system. An example of this is the code related to Apple Classic, a new music app that specializes in classical music. That has everything to do with the music streaming service Primephonic that Apple acquired in the summer of 2021.
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