{"id":3286,"date":"2021-09-17T15:41:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T07:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/?p=3286"},"modified":"2021-09-17T15:41:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T07:41:17","slug":"five-biggest-features-of-ios-15-and-why-you-should-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/?p=3286","title":{"rendered":"Five Biggest Features of iOS 15 and Why You Should Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At their recent event, Apple finally revealed the new iPhone 13 family, as well as the latest iPads and wearables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new iPhones and iPads will run on iOS 15, the latest iteration of Apple\u2019s mobile operating system which will also <strong>roll out on September 20<\/strong> to most Apple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even devices such as the six-year-old iPhone 6s will get this new update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"iPhone 13 Apple Event in 7 Minutes!\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WAGserJzWBA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with any new iOS version, iOS 15 brings lots of impressive features that make it well worth upgrading as soon as it goes live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From watching movies on your Apple device together with a friend, to improved messaging features, here are the five highlight additions to iOS 15 that will make you want to update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch and listen together with SharePlay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given that cinemas are still closed, and in-person get-togethers are not recommended, watching movies and shows online with friends have become the go-to bonding activity in the new normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With iOS 15, watching with friends is made much easier with <strong>SharePlay<\/strong>, a new feature for FaceTime that enables users to keep their video call going during a binge-watch session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s great about SharePlay is that, when watching on supported streaming services such as Apple TV, playback and controls are synced, meaning you and your friends are guaranteed to be watching in sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SharePlay is also supported on a wide variety of apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, you can listen to the latest tracks from your favorite artists together with friends, and easily share your screen during a FaceTime call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of this, FaceTime is also introducing Spatial audio which makes individual voices sound like they\u2019re coming from the direction where the speaker is \u2013 perfect for big group calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enhanced iMessage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple\u2019s messaging app gets new features in iOS 15, one of which is called <em><strong>Shared with You<\/strong><\/em>. It\u2019s included in Photos, Safari, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and the Apple TV app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this, links and images shared to you in Messages are featured in the <em>Shared with You<\/em> section for easy viewing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even reply in the app you\u2019re currently on without needing to go back to Messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another iMessage addition is new customization options for your Memoji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, there are new outfits, headwear, and more so you can fine-tune your Memoji to make it more \u201cyou.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introducing Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"iOS 15 Focus - Everything New and How To Use It - Best Feature?\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XgwZsHEAJb0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we are bombarded with lots of things to do when online \u2013 especially in the new normal \u2013 Apple introduces the new <strong>Focus<\/strong> feature in iOS 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Focus, you can select from a list of options which will only enable notifications from certain apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you can select Focus on Fitness, and this will enable notifications only from health\/fitness apps while putting all others on silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s great about this is friends in Messages can see your Focus status so they\u2019ll know notifications on your end are silent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though there is still an option to send urgent messages when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Safari additions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browsing on Safari, will be made even better in iOS 15 thanks to a wealth of new features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For starters, <strong>Safari in iOS 15<\/strong> puts the tab bar at the bottom for easier one-handed use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also comes with the new Tab Groups feature which enables users to organize and switch between websites with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, Safari now allows to you to install extensions on iPhone, like Safari on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These extensions can be enabled and disabled individually on mobile, just like the desktop version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improved privacy features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"iOS 15 NEW PRIVACY FEATURES Explained (and demonstrated)\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HFHRMJJkfWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iOS 15 will include new features that will help keep your data and device more private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight privacy feature is the <strong>App Privacy Report<\/strong>, a section in the phone\u2019s Settings that shows how often installed apps have accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, and more over the past week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this report, you can see if apps access your phone\u2019s features and data more than you would like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from this, iOS 15 also introduces Secure Paste which allows developers to paste content from another app without them having access to what you\u2019ve copied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This should help keep more sensitive info private, even if you need to copy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, developers can let you share your current location with a customizable button in their apps as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This promotes safer location access, without giving apps access to your location data in other sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why you should update ASAP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These new features on their own are compelling enough reasons to update when iOS 15 goes live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though these are not the only reasons why you should update immediately \u2013 new updates also include improved security for your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take for instance the <strong>new iOS 14.8 update<\/strong> which is now live on Apple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new update stops an exploit where malicious PDFs can lead to arbitrary code execution which may compromise your phone and data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of this, every iPhone\/iPad user on iOS 14 is encouraged to update to iOS 14.8 as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you haven\u2019t yet, make sure to update your Apple devices to iOS 14.8 for better security, and so that you are ready for the iOS 15 update when it rolls out on September 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOS 15 update will roll out to all Apple devices that are currently available on <strong>Smart Signature postpaid plans<\/strong>, including the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 11, and 11 Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avail of these devices and find out the best plan for you, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/smart.com.ph\/Postpaid\/signature\">Smart Signature website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOS 15 brings lots of impressive features that make it well worth upgrading as soon as it goes live. 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