New York, USA (CNN) – Apple recently unveiled new versions of the Apple Watch and the iPad, but the new iPhone is still behind the curtain and is expected to remain so until next month.
However, even if you are unable to get the latest Apple phone now, the latest operating system, iOS 14, will provide you with a free new update for your current phone, as the new operating system can work on the iPhone 6S and all devices that were released after that.
But, what are the latest OS features for Apple phones? Here are the most prominent ones as follows:
Widgets
Apple will provide an easier way to discover and access new applications, using a feature called “App Clips”. The feature provides a small portion of the app for use at the desired time, whether it’s ordering a scooter or a burger from a restaurant. These apps are small in size and work with Apple’s payment system, Apple Pay. Users can then choose to download the full version of the app from the app store if they want to.
Updates for group chats
Apple announced new updates to group chats, including the option to pin most important conversations at the top of the message list and tag others in group chats. Users will also be able to set a group photo using an image or an emoji. Additionally, Apple’s avatars, known as Memoji, now have more hairstyles, age options, and face masks coinciding with the pandemic era.
Digital car keys
In the beginning, Apple got rid of credit cards, and now it wants to exchange your car keys as well. Apple has explored a new tool that allows people to use an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock and start their car. Initially, the feature will be available only with new BMW 5 cars from 2021. The car’s digital keys can also be shared with other people, such as family members, via the messaging app.
Airpods
Apple AirPods will also be upgraded, as the popular wireless earbuds will be able to move more easily between different devices. For example, users will be able to finish an audiobook and then go to watch a series on an iPad, but when someone calls, the speaker will automatically connect to the phone to make the call.
Translation application
The new translation app can translate texts and audio recordings into 11 different languages, including English, Spanish, French and Mandarin. The app can also translate in real time while two people speak different languages in front of an iPhone.
Watch videos while doing other things
The picture in picture feature will allow users to continue watching the video or making a video call while using other apps, such as iMessage. Users can move the video around the screen as well, or hide it while still listening to the audio.
Incoming calls will not take over your screen anymore
Finally, Apple will address a major problem for users: incoming calls will no longer take over your screen, appearing instead as a banner at the top of the screen.
Privacy updates
Apple has focused heavily on privacy in recent years as a way to differentiate itself from other tech giants. In its latest move, Apple will give users the option to share only their approximate location with the apps, rather than their exact location. In the app store, users will also be able to see a summary of the privacy information that the apps use before downloading them.
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