iOS 15 is packed with new features, but some of the best ones are hidden away. Here are 10 hidden features you need to know about.
1. Home screen widgets 2. Picture-in-picture mode 3. App Library 4. Siri improvements 5. Maps improvements 6. Wallet improvements 7. Safari improvements 8. AirPlay 2 9. Do Not Disturb improvements
10. Privacy improvements
1. Home screen widgets
One of the best-hidden features in iOS 15 is the ability to add widgets to your home screen. This makes it easy to keep track of your most important information at a glance. To add a widget, simply long-press on the home screen and select the "Add Widget" option.
2. Picture-in-picture mode
Picture-in-picture mode is a great way to multitask on your iPhone. With this feature, you can watch a video in a small window while continuing to use other apps. To activate picture-in-picture mode, just start playing a video and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
3. App Library
The App Library is a new feature in iOS 15 that makes it easy to organize and find your apps. It automatically categorizes your apps into different groups, and you can also create your own custom groups. To access the App Library, simply swipe to the right on your home screen.
4. Siri improvements
Siri has been greatly improved in iOS 15. It can now answer more complex questions and handle follow-up questions. Siri also has a new interface that makes it easier to use.
5. Maps improvements
Maps have been improved in a number of ways in iOS 15. It now has better turn-by-turn directions, and you can also see traffic conditions in real-time. Additionally, Maps now supports public transit directions in select cities.
6. Wallet improvements
The wallet has been improved in iOS 15 with the addition of support for Apple Pay. With this feature, you can use your iPhone to pay for things using your Apple ID. Additionally, Wallet now supports loyalty cards and stores credit cards.
7. Safari improvements
Safari has been improved in a number of ways in iOS 15. It now has a new tab bar that makes it easier to navigate between tabs. Additionally, Safari now has a built-in translator that can translate web pages into different languages.
8. AirPlay 2
AirPlay 2 is a new feature in iOS 15 that allows you to wirelessly stream audio to multiple speakers. This is great for listening to music in different rooms of your house. To use AirPlay 2, just tap the AirPlay icon in the Control Center.
9. Do Not Disturb improvements
Do Not Disturb has been improved in iOS 15 with the addition of new features. You can now schedule Do Not Disturb to turn on and off automatically, and you can also set it to allow calls from certain contacts.
10. Privacy improvements
Privacy has been improved in iOS 15 with the addition of new features. You can now see which apps are using your location in the background, and you can also choose to share your location only with certain contacts. Additionally, Safari now has a new privacy report that shows you which trackers are being blocked.