Apple showed off the latest iteration of the iPhone operating system, iOS 14, on Tuesday 23 June, Philippine time.
Apple is calling on the new OS to carry the “biggest update ever to Home Screen pages.” It redesigns its widgets, along with updates to its App Library, Messages, and App Store.
The new widgets will display “timely information”. In addition, it can appear at a glance. For instance, the information about Apple Watch, the music that is playing, or pictures of friends.
The App Library organizes apps for a user in one “easy-to-navigate” view and recommends apps to users based on the moment and user preferences.
Incoming FaceTime, phone calls, and Siri interactions will now have a more streamlined interface. These allow users to keep doing what they’re doing when calling or asking for support from Siri.
Picture-in-picture software now allows users to view videos or use FaceTime.
The Upgrading of iOs 14 Help a Lot for the Users
The new App Clips, shown below, are intended to be an easier way to interface. This new App Clips supports products or businesses like “renting a scooter, buying a coffee, or filling a parking meter.” It is to name but a few.
Moreover, the functions are to scan a new App Clip code, via NFC tags and QR codes, or by sharing links in Messages or Safari.
The App Clips are designed to make interactions faster rather than open the full app.
On Messages, iOS 14 now allows users to pin conversations to the top of their message list. And it will now support specific messages with mentions and responses. Conversations can now use an emoji image to get a group photo.
In addition, New Memoji options are available here. Emojis that users can use their own expressions to create, include new hairstyles, headgear, and even face masks.
For the first time, maps will provide cycling directions which will take into account the positions of height, street traffic, and stairs. The charging stops will now be shown for electric vehicles along with information on charger forms.
App Store user pages will possibly not be unique to iOS 14. But, it will also contain “summaries of self-reported privacy policies of developers” later this year.