Apple has outlined all the new features coming to iPhones and iPads around the world as part of iOS 14.
Alongside iOS 14, Apple revealed updates to iPadOS (an iPad-specific version of iOS) as well as macOS for MacBooks and iMacs and watchOS for the Apple Watch.
The reveal of the new mobile operating system was held virtually as part of the tech company’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC). The update probably won’t arrive until September – potentially alongside new iPhones – but there’s plenty to look forward to.
Last year’s iOS 13 gave us dark mode and trackpad support on the iPad, now here are some of the best features to look forward to with iOS 14.
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iOS 14
Apple may be famous for its restrictive approach when compared to Google’s ultra-customisable Android OS, but iOS 14 seems to be changing that.
For the first time, users will be able to set third-party browsers and email services as their default. So, if you prefer to use Chrome and Gmail rather than Safari and Mail, you’ll be able to set those as standard in iOS 14.
Apple is also introducing what it calls the ‘App Library’ which is a list-style view of all the apps you have installed. It’s designed to stop users having to swipe through endless pages and folders to find the apps they want. Instead, all apps will be grouped into segments on one scrollable page.
A pull-down search option on this page also lists the installed apps alphabetically. It bears a striking resemblance to the app drawer option found on many Android devices.
Another hallmark of Android – widgets – are also being added to iPhones with iOS 14. These are little micro-displays of information relating to various apps that let you toggle functions from the homescreen. For example, you can check weather patterns of skip tracks on a music service without launching the full app.
At first, the only apps supporting widgets are Apple-made ones (such as Activity or Apple Music) but we can expect to see third-party offerings arrive before too long.
Apple is also going to turn your iPhone into a car key fob with iOS 14. The new software will have a feature called CarKey that unlocks cars using near-field communication (NFC). The upcoming 2021 BMW 5 Series has already been confirmed to support it.
Lastly, Apple has doubled down on privacy and in iOS 14 will require that all apps obtain the user’s permission before conducting any kind of tracking.
‘iOS 14 transforms the most iconic elements of the iPhone experience, starting with the biggest update we’ve ever made to the Home Screen,’ said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering.
‘With beautifully redesigned widgets on the Home Screen, the App Library that automatically organizes all of your apps, and App Clips that are fast and easy to discover, iPhone becomes even more powerful and easier to use.’
iPadOS 14
Gadget fans were very happy to see full trackpad and mouse support integrated into iPadOS 13.4 and for the next iteration Apple seems to be concentrating on the Apple Pencil.
A new feature called Scribble will turn handwriting into text in any field within the iPad. So, for example, you could use Apple’s stylus to scrawl a web address in the browser window and the new feature will convert it to proper text.
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This is also reflected in Apple’s Notes app which will soon be able to let you copy and paste handwritten text as if it was typed. Apple has pointed out all the transcription will take place on the iPad for maximum privacy.
Another feature of iPadOS 14 is the addition of toolbars for most first-party apps. This will make it easier to access some of the functions of apps and bring the overall experience even closer to a desktop.
‘With iPadOS 14, we’re excited to build on the distinct experience of iPad and deliver new capabilities that help customers boost productivity, be more creative, and have more fun,’ Federighi said.
‘With new compact designs for system interactions and new app designs specifically tailored to iPad, even better note-taking capabilities with Apple Pencil, and more powerful AR experiences, iPadOS 14 delivers an amazing experience that keeps it in a class of its own.’
macOS Big Sur
The next version of Apple’s desktop software will be called Big Sur, continuing the California naming tradition. During the WWDC keynote, Apple suggested this will be the biggest design update to its desktop OS since OS X was introduced around 20 years ago.
In truth, much of it seems to look pretty similar. However, there have been some changes to the curves of window corners and dock icons. Safari will receive a big update, as will Maps and Messages.
‘Everything from the curvature of window corners to the palette of colours and materials has been refined, and new features provide even more information and power. Icons in the Dock have been thoughtfully designed to be more consistent with icons across the Apple ecosystem while retaining their Mac personality. Buttons and controls appear when needed, and recede when they’re not. The entire experience feels more focused, fresh, and familiar, reducing visual complexity and bringing users’ content front and centre,’ explained Apple.
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‘The customisable menu bar features an all-new Control Center, delivering quick access to controls from the desktop. An updated Notification Center includes more interactive notifications and redesigned widgets that come in different sizes, providing users with more relevant information at a glance. And a new design for core apps brings more organisation to multiple open windows and makes interacting with apps even easier.’
watchOS 7
Apple Watch wearers will also be getting a software upgrade that will bring new complications and watch faces.
The big news for watchOS 7 is the introduction of sleep tracking for the first time. This is widely available on the likes of Fitbit and Samsung trackers but has never been an option on the Apple Watch until now. A new feature called ‘Wind Down’ lets users create a customisable routine for getting ready for bed. This includes things like reducing distractions on your iPhone and Watch and offering up a favourite meditation or sound sleep app.
Apple has also renamed the Workout app to just Fitness and will show a more streamlined view of activity and work better when partnered with the iPhone.
Lastly, with the current coronavirus pandemic in mind, the Apple Watch will automatically detect when a wearer is washing their hands and start a countdown timer.
‘Apple Watch uses the motion sensors, microphone, and on-device machine learning to automatically detect handwashing motions and sounds,’ explains Apple. ‘It then initiates a 20-second countdown timer, and if the user finishes early, they will be prompted to keep washing. Apple Watch can also conveniently remind the user to wash their hands when they return home.’
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Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, said: ‘We’re energised by the positive impact Apple Watch is having on our customers and are excited to deliver meaningful new tools that support their health, fitness, and wellness,’
‘watchOS 7 brings sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, and new workout types together with a whole new way to discover and use watch faces, helping our users stay healthy, active, and connected.’
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