iOS 14 has been launched for iPhone and iPad with several visual tricks. The latest version of mobile OS has been launched with several notable features and that comes with a new look for Siri.
How to download iOS 14 and iPadOS 14?
Anyone who an iPhone 6S or any new model will be able to upgrade to the latest version of ios. For tablets, the minimum requirements are to have iPad Air 2 or newer. All iPad Pro models can install iPadOS 14.
In the setting app under the general section users can find the option to update their software. It will take a few minutes to download the update depending upon user bandwidth.
We have complied with the most outstanding features that Apple’s latest OS is offering. Let’s take a look at them one by one.
FaceTime Eye Contact
This feature was supposed to be released with earlier versions of iOS. But the company delayed the release and finally, we have it now. This feature makes the other person feel that our eyes are directly at the camera.
Back Tap
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The OS now allows for shortcuts that let you tap the back of the iPhone twice or thrice to execute certain actions. The double-tap and triple tap action can be customized for various actions like screenshots etc.
Private Address
This feature prevents users from being tracked across multiple WiFi networks. It’s a useful feature that adds a lot of privacy to one’s life.
Easier Access to Date & Time
Now iOS 14 allows the users to quickly select dates via a calendar view style option. And time can now be changed by simply typing in.
Sleep Mode and Wind Down shortcuts
This mode allows the users to set a bedtime, wind down slowly, and get yourself in sleep mode. This feature can also be added as a shortcut to the control center.
Mirror Front Camera
All selfie images are mirrored but any text written on the t-shirt will also be flipped. Good news, IOS 14 has fixed it.
Volume Buttons as Camera Shortcuts
A quick video can be taken by holding down the volume up or volume down buttons, and the video ends the moment you release those buttons.
Default browser and email apps
iOS 14 now gives the ability to set default browser and email apps. It’s a simple process, Users have to look for a browser in the search bar and set the browser you want as default.
Similarly, if you don’t prefer Apple Mail, it can also be changed as default with the desired app.
Picture in Picture (PiP)
When one is watching a video and hit the home button, then the video will be minimized and video will be playing. This also works for face time.
Privacy features
iOS 14 now includes a new privacy feature. This feature is called the local network. This feature makes sure that apps will ask users permission before accessing your local network. It also allows the users to review which apps have access to contacts, location, microphone, camera, and other sensitive information.
iPadOS Gets Scribble
Apple now allows users to use an Apple pencil to write on any text field like the search bar and the iPad will convert the handwriting into text. This reduces the dependency on the virtual keyboard.
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