IPhone update: Apple brought this to iOS 15

Updated September 20, 2021, at 2:43 pm

• The next iOS version will be available for older Apple devices on September 20th.
• Apple has come up with some new ideas.
• You can expect these new features thanks to iOS 15.

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FaceTime for everyone, a new tool to help you focus more or read text automatically from a live camera image: for new iOS Became 15 Apple Bring some things.

But what can owners of iPhones and iPods expect in detail? We give you an overview.

Innovations in FaceTime

First of all, an amazing invention affects everyone who does not use any Apple devices. You can now participate in FaceTime video calls via the link using your browser (Chrome or Edge). Portraiture is new thanks to technologies such as 3D audio or voice isolation that blur the background and enhance the sound.

Announced sharing functionality, you can watch movies or listen to music on video call, which is not available at the beginning of iOS 15.

New function “focus”

Apple is calling for a new function that will help reduce distractions, for example at work or while training. It can filter application notifications, for example, automatically depending on location.

If you do not know which applications should be muted and when exceptions or interruptions may be effective, you can ask for contextual suggestions. There are automatic responses so no one has to worry if you are temporarily “drowning”.

News updates

Apple has modified the format of the announcements. For example, icons for applications were zoomed in. In addition, if desired, new perspectives can be implemented, in which messages from specific periods are summarized, for example morning and evening or periods that include “absence” due to a particular focus.

What’s new in Safari

For the benefit of easy one-handed operation, Apple has moved the browser’s address line and tab bar from top to bottom. You have to get used to it first. But if you do not find any benefit in it, you can switch back.

Another new feature is the ability to organize tabs in groups and sync them across multiple devices. Additionally, Safari now has add-ons on iOS called Web Extensions that can be installed via the App Store.

New feature “live text”

Read or translate information from live camera film into different languages. For example you know from Google Lens. Apple calls this feature live text. Even if you do not understand the text in front of you, it will help you to use it quickly.

If you point the camera, it beats IPhone For example, call a phone number, search for something on the Internet, or translate the text into German first.

Innovations in photos

In the Photos app, information about the respective image is now available if you swipe it. This includes details about the recording device (camera and lens), exposure time, file size, or contact if someone shared this image.

The date, time or subtitle of the record is missing, as is the place of recording on a small map. The new info button’s tool enables “visual appearance” and then information about the image is searched on the web.

New features in weather application

The revised weather application has a new structure and more detailed information. New Information suitable for everyday use such as temperature application. For the first time, weather maps can also be displayed in full view.

New features in Memoji

Apple calls customized emojis emojis, and now offers new options for customizing them, for example clothing in a variety of colors and some new glasses.

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are available for all iPhones IPods It runs on iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. Apple has announced that the update will be available for September 20th. The exact time is unknown, but the new operating system version in Germany will be released in the early hours of the morning.

Devices usually provide the installation automatically. Otherwise, a look at “Settings / General / Software Update” will help start the update. (ff / dpa)