Apple's iOS 15 is set to bring a host of new features and improvements to the iPhone and iPad operating systems. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated new additions.
- Improved Home Screen: One of the biggest changes coming in iOS 15 is an overhauled Home Screen. Apple is finally giving users the ability to customize their Home Screen with widgets and app icons, and there are also new features like App Library and App Clips.
-A revamped Lock Screen: The Lock Screen is also rumored to be getting a makeover in iOS 15. This would make it more useful and informative, with quick access to important information and controls.
- iMessage: Apple is making some major changes to iMessage in iOS 15. The biggest new feature is the ability to pin conversations, so you can keep important messages at the top of your list. There are also new features like inline replies and mentions, and Apple is also making it easier to find and use emojis.
- Maps: Apple Maps is getting a major update in iOS 15, with new features like turn-by-turn directions, public transit information, and more. The Maps app will also be getting a new design, and Apple is also introducing a new feature called "Live View" that will provide augmented reality directions.
- Photos: The Photos app is getting a number of new features in iOS 15, including the ability to edit RAW photos, new photo filters, and improved search. Apple is also making it easier to share photos with friends and family, and there's a new "Memories" feature that will automatically create photo and video montages.
- Health: The Health app is getting a few new features in iOS 15, including the ability to track your menstrual cycle and fertility. Apple is also making it easier to access your medical records, and there's a new "Emergency Contact" feature that will allow you to share your medical information with first responders.
- Privacy: Apple is continuing to focus on privacy with iOS 15, with new features like App Tracking Transparency and Password Monitoring. There's also a new "Privacy Report" feature that will show you how apps are using your data, and Apple is making it easier to find and manage your privacy settings.
- Siri: Siri is getting a few new features in iOS 15, including the ability to send audio messages, set timers, and create reminders. Siri is also getting a new "Neural TTS" voice that sounds more natural, and Apple is making it easier to access Siri hands-free.
- Shortcuts: The Shortcuts app is getting a major update in iOS 15, with new features like the ability to create custom shortcuts and use Siri to control your shortcuts. Shortcuts is also getting a new "Share" feature that will allow you to share shortcuts with other iOS users, and there's a new "Suggested Shortcuts" feature that will suggest shortcuts based on your usage.
- Wallet: Apple is making some major changes to Wallet in iOS 15, including the ability to add store loyalty cards and coupons. Apple is also making it easier to find and use Apple Pay, and there's a new "Wallet Passes" feature that will allow you to share passes with other iOS users.
- Weather: The Weather app is getting a few new features in iOS 15, including the ability to track severe weather alerts and see hourly forecasts. Apple is also making it easier to find the current weather conditions, and there's a new "Weather Maps" feature that will provide animated maps of the current weather conditions.