iOS 14 also features an App Library and App Clips, a new way to access apps. Beta version arrives in July for models from the iPhone 6S
THE Apple showed for the first time the new iOS 14 this Monday (22), during the WWDC 2020 (Worldwide Developers Conference), the worldwide conference for developer partners of the company. The event, whose edition of this year is totally virtual, takes place until Friday (26).
The new OS iPhone brings a redesigned interface with a host of new features. Among the novelties, the ones that drew most attention were those related to the new concept of home screen, which brings widgets and an Apps Library to reorganize applications. According to the company, the beta version of the new operating system should reach the public in July for models from the iPhone 6S.
Other news announced by Apple in the new operating system for iPhone were the new design of the virtual assistant Crab, a new translation app, new features for the standard messaging app from Apple and to personalize memojis and App Clips, a new way to access applications.
iOS 14 brings redesigned interfaceCraig Federighi, Senior Vice President, Software Engineering at Apple, the new home screen design, combined with the new Application Library and App Clips make iPhone It is even more functional and easy to use.
New home screen, App Library and iOS 14 widgets
Let's start with the App Library, which organizes apps into groups and lists automatically. Thanks to this new screen, it is now possible to hide some pages of app icons on the user's “main” home screen. a feature similar to what the Android offers, but with a greater capacity for grouping applications. The first category, for example, brings suggestions with apps that you use most.
The Application Library automatically groups apps on iPhoneThe new widgets represent the biggest change to the home screen of iOS in years. They have variations in sizes and have a combination of beauty and design information. And now they can also be fixed to the home screen in an integrated way with other applications.
Widgets can be added to the home screen on iOS 14To add them to the home screen, the iOS 14 it even offers a library of widgets, where users can select and customize according to themes and needs, such as work, travel, entertainment etc. The new operating system even offers an area that automatically displays the relevant widgets and apps according to the time of day, location and activity of the iPhone.
Now you can continue watching videos while using other appsStill talking about apps, good news for users accustomed to multitasking on the iPhone that iOS 14 now count on Picture-in-Picture for videos. This other feature similar to what the Android j offers. After opening a video, you can place it in the corner of the screen and on top of other apps. You can even hide the video and hear only the audio.
New design from Siri
The virtual assistant at Apple is more discreet and functional in iOS 14. The experience of using Crab has been redesigned, with the personal assistant attending you without leaving the screen you are viewing.
Siri will be able to record and send audio messages on iOS 14In addition, it will be possible to ask the Crab record audio messages and send them to your friends and family. This dictation function, integrated with virtual assistant, does not require internet connection.
App Clips
This feature aims to offer a new way to access applications that you do not have installed on iPhone. The App Clips of iOS 14 they work in a similar way to the QR Code or NFC tag (they even have support for these technologies), because the user points the smartphone at the code and a card with an application suggestion that offers a service related to that situation appears on the screen. All of this processed in iPhone, without anything being sent to the cloud, which guarantees your privacy.
The novelty, too, is that through App Clips you can access parts of the applications, without having to install the full version of them. In addition, the feature supports the Sign in with Apple service, meaning you do not need to create accounts to use the applications and can access them whenever you want in the Library. The App Clips also work seamlessly with the Apple Pay.
New translation app
This application will already be integrated with iOS 14. As well as the Google translator, the app’s goal is to make life easier for those who need to translate words and phrases, whether for work or everyday conversations with foreigners. It works even without an internet connection and allows you to have conversations in real time, in different languages.
Siri as a simultaneous translator one of the most interesting new features in iOS 14In the application interface, it will be possible to type the text or dictate it. At launch, the app will be able to translate the entered term or phrase into up to 11 languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian.
New Messaging Features
One of the news in the standard messaging app from Apple at the iOS 14 that now can fix important conversations, so they can be seen at the top of the app. the same resource that already exists in the Whatsapp.
It will be possible to make conversation threads within groupsAnother new feature is groups. Now you can respond to specific messages from the group, building a thread within the conversation itself, and tag people to direct messages to them. The top of the group features a small display with photos of the most active people, in addition to allowing you to create a unique visual identity for your group.
The memojis have also been updated, bringing more features to customize avatars. Among them are new haircuts and accessories. Now you can put masks on them. This was inspired, of course, in the current pandemic times of the new coronavirus.
Memojis will have new customization optionsNew features for navigation apps
Bringing more details and improved navigation, the app Maps evolved a little more this year to integrate the iOS 14. The interface has been improved and the Apple it has also developed advanced features to preserve your privacy.
Now the application will also have routes and resources for cyclists and electric car owners. For those who own this type of vehicle, the Maps will indicate, on the route, the best paths with compatible charging stations, also considering factors such as elevation and climate, and monitor the load of the car. For this feature, the Apple announced that it is working with brands BMW and Ford, but did not specify which models.
In relation to the resource for cyclists, it will be made available, in principle, for the following cities: New York, Los Angeles, So Francisco, Shanghai and Beijing. The application will show, on the routes, which sections have a slope (and stairs) and which streets are more heavily loaded with traffic.
Maps will show inclines and stairs on routes for cyclistsTHE Apple also announced news for the CarPlay, which will bring wallpaper options and new categories to apps. Among them are apps for parking, indicating charging stations for electric cars and food delivery. According to the company, the CarPlay it is available in 80% of new cars worldwide.
CarPlay now has parking information, electric vehicle charging stations and delivery applicationsAnother novelty Apple CarKey, created a digital version of the car key, which works with NFC proximity technology. So, d to share copies of the key via iMessage and block the use remotely, if your iPhone be lost or stolen. The function will already be available for new models of Series 5 from BMW is for iOS 13.
CarKey eliminates the need for physical keys to open and start the carTHE iOS 14 is available to developers starting today (22), with a beta release for users in July 2020, and the final release possibly between September and October, close to the launch of the new iPhone 12.
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Sources: Apple.