Apple states that the iOS 14 update not only focuses on improving performance and fixing bugs from iOS 13 but also introduces several other new features.
Key Highlights of iOS 14
Refer to the article below by Mytour.vn to delve into the detailed new features of iOS 14.
1. Home Screen Customization
On the Apple Watch, Apple introduces a feature displaying a list of all installed apps. A similar feature is also set to arrive on the iPhone with the iOS 14 update, allowing users to view a list of all installed apps on their device.
2. New Applications
2.1. Fitness App
With the Fitness app on iOS 14, users can download various workout videos. The Apple Watch will track workout progress through the videos opened on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
2.2. Messaging App with New Features
Apple is experimenting with a range of new features for iMessage, most likely these features will be 'packaged' in the iOS 14 update. Specifically, there will be an option to tag usernames similar to Slack.
Additionally, Apple is also researching the ability to retract sent messages on iMessages from both sides.
2.3. Activity App
watchOS 7 brings Kids Mode to Apple Watch and iOS 14 also integrates the Activity app to be compatible with the new mode. Instead of tracking calorie burn activities, the Activity app for Kids Mode will track the child's movement time.
2.4. New Augmented Reality App
Apple is planning to launch a new augmented reality app on iOS 14 called Gobi. This app is said to allow users to see everything around them through AR.
2.5. Setting Third-Party Apps as Default Apps
Starting from iOS 14, Apple allows iPhone and iPad users to set third-party mail, browser, and music apps as default apps.
Thus, users can set apps like Gmail or Chrome as default apps on iOS devices.
2.6. Health App
According to some leaks, the sleep tracking feature on the next generation Apple Watch will be integrated into the Health app on iPhone.
2.7. Photos App on iPhone
Apple is also planning to integrate challenges into the Photos app on iPhone, allowing all iPhone users to submit photo results and view challenge results within the app.
2.8. Safari Browser
It is highly likely that the Safari browser on iOS 14 will feature a webpage translation function instead of using third-party apps or services.
2.9. Xcode
Apple is developing a full version of Xcode to run on iPhone, and it's very likely that the app will be released alongside iOS 14.
2.10. Find My App
The Find My feature in iOS 14 will display new notifications in case someone doesn't arrive at a specific location within the expected time frame.
2.11. CarPlay
CarPlay on iOS 14 may support custom wallpapers, displaying wallpapers on the CarPlay interface, switching between light and dark mode based on the time of day.
2.12. CarKey
The CarKey API was first introduced in iOS 13.4, used to lock, unlock, and start cars with integrated NFC capabilities. It's highly likely that CarKey will be integrated into iOS 14.
2.13. Apple Maps
Apple Maps provides detailed information for selected partners and adds them on iOS 14.
2.14. iCloud Keychain
In iOS 14, iCloud Keychain will display warnings when passwords are reused, this is to remind users to use different passwords. Additionally, Apple is also adding more options for two-factor authentication to secure passwords.
3. Clips Feature
The Clips feature allows users to interact with content from third-party apps without having to install the app on their device.
4. Apple Pencil Update
It's highly likely that iOS 14 will feature a new PencilKit functionality allowing users to handwrite text with the Apple Pencil. Handwritten content will be converted into standard text before sending.
The new PencilKit feature works across all messaging, note-taking, reminder, mail, and other apps on iOS devices.
5. New HomeKit Feature
Several new HomeKit features are in development, with many likely to be integrated and introduced in the iOS 14 update.
Among them:
- The Night Shift feature automatically adjusts the color temperature of lights based on the time of day.
- The HomeKit Secure Video feature adds security cameras that can detect specific users, distinguishing between family members and strangers. The feature supports object recognition including: people, animals, and vehicles.
6. Custom Voice Changes
Apple is devising a solution to allow developers to provide custom voice synthesis tools on iOS through a new framework called VoiceProvider.
Voice extensions and customizations will be integrated into apps on the App Store. Users can download and use them to replace their default voice.
7. Third-Party Wallpaper Packs
In addition to the above features, Apple is also planning to introduce support for third-party wallpaper packs on iOS 14, allowing developers to create custom wallpapers and set them up through the Wallpaper section in the Settings app.
8. Accessibility Updates
iOS 14 includes Accessibility updates, including sound detection features such as fire alarm, doorbell sounds, etc.
9. iOS 14 Compatible Devices
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone SE (2016)
- iPod touch (7th generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
With this new information about iOS 14, iOS users are certainly excited. However, for older devices, updating to iOS 14 requires careful consideration. Besides updating to a newer iOS version, you can also downgrade from your current iOS version. Check out the article on downgrading iOS 13.3 for more information.
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