IOS 14 Release Date :
Apple
released the new version IOS 14 in June 2020 during the press conference held,
ios14 was released in September 2020
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features of IOS 14 :
1. Home Page :
The "New widgets" in the version provide information about the screen You can add different shapes and sizes
You can also choose the Smart Stack feature, which features a health tool based on time, as its content changes according to the time of the day.
you can add a folder consisting of a maximum of 10 applications
and display it on the main scree
App library feature, which organizes the display of Applications and accessibility.
2.compact phone call :
Finally, the caller can receive
the incoming call while navigating another application through the integrated
design with the Picture-in-Picture feature.
3. Show video in popup :
The ability
to continue watching the video or continue a video call via Face Time while
using another application, so that the video or video call appears in a small
pop-up window on the side of the screen Picture in Picture Screen size can also
be changed.
4.Messages app :
Pin conversations: Conversations can be pinned to the top for easy access, with the ability to view messages directly.
Embedded replies: you can
reply directly to a specific message in group chats.
Group photos: a feature that allows users to add a picture or visual identity to group conversations, with the ability to add emoji
5.Apple Maps :
For cyclists : Cyclists
can obtain appropriate paths and routes for bicycles, with the ability to check
street congestion and set the path to avoid steep inclines or stairs, with
alerting the user when there is a slope or ladder that requires getting off the
bike and walking, and the Maps application also provides voice guidance for
cyclists through Apple Watch Apple Watch.
For electric cars : The system provides information on charging stations in the itinerary and calculates the charging time when calculating the expected trip time, and once the electric car is added to the iPhone, the Maps application can track things such as the current charging and the type of charger to give the user the best route.
Speed cameras : Alert the user when approaching speed cameras on the road, and enables you to know the location of the cameras on the map.
6.Translate :
IOS 14 includes translation between 11
languages including English, Spanish, Chinese and others...
Conversations : The user
can translate conversations in different languages, by turning the phone to
landscape mode and clicking the microphone button.
Offline translation: this
feature allows the user to take advantage of all the features of the
application after downloading the languages he wants to translate from and to.
Dictionary : The user
can click on any word to find out its meaning through the dictionary built into
the application.
7.Siri voice assistant improvements :
The voice
assistant appears as a circular ball at the bottom with the results displayed
in a small window at the top of the screen, and Apple says that Siri is now
able to answer a larger number of questions and inquiries based on the results
available on the web, in addition to the ability to send voice messages
directly, as well as the ability to ask Siri for directions while on the bike,
with translation support between more languages .
8.Safari browser improvements :
The browser comes with
translating websites in seven different languages.
The browser offers faster
performance in processing JavaScript applications.
Check and monitor saved
passwords, so that the user gets a warning when using a hacked password leaked
online
Privacy Report: A feature
that allows the user to easily identify the sites that track their online
browsing behavior.
9.Privacy Features :
App Store Privacy Information: The user can see information about each app on the App Store to help them maintain their privacy before installing and using them.
Replace the sign in with other services to sign in with Apple ID: The user can easily switch to sign in with Apple when logging in to apps, where the user can keep his account with a more secure password.
Recording indicator: It
is one of the best new privacy features in iOS 14, so that the user appears at
the top of the screen when using any application for the microphone or camera,
which prevents any application from recording audio or filming with the camera
without the user’s permission.
Share Approximate location : A feature that allows the user to share an approximate location instead of their exact geographic location, which Apple says is ideal for apps such as news apps and weather apps.
Limited access to photo library: Only specific items or albums can be selected when an app requests access to photos instead of granting access to the entire photo library.
Alert the user when an app accesses the
clipboard: iOS 14 alerts the user when an app tries to copy something from the
clipboard or previously copied text history
10. Quick access to apps and tasks :
Back Tap is a feature that allows the user to tap in a certain way
to perform a custom task. The user can tap twice to screenshot or lock the
phone. The feature can also be used for quick access to shortcuts, which
provides a wide range of options, such as tap on the back side twice to send a
message via whatsApp, Tweet on Twitter, or control the lighting of the house.
11. The default browser email app :
Possibility to set external applications as default application
Set the Chrome browser as the default browser for the system
instead of Safari, which allows the user to open links directly in Chrome, and
the user can also set the Gmail or Hey application, for example, as the default
email application, so that the application can be opened directly when clicking
on a button or link to send a mail message electronic.
12. Use iPhone as a car key :
iPhone phones can be relied upon as a digital key for the car, through
the phone, the car can be opened and started. The digital car keys can also be
shared with family members or friends through messages with the ability to
cancel participation at any time. Participation can also be restricted, which
is the appropriate feature when sharing the car with children The acceleration,
top speed, and even the volume of the speakers can be restricted.
13. Smart Device Control and Home App
:
Suggestions for automation:
While adding a new smart home device, the Home app suggests useful ways to turn
it on automatically, for example turning on the lights in a room by evening.
Suggestions to control smart
devices: It appears in the control center based on the time, number of times of
use, etc., a suggestion appears to control the door lock when arriving at the
house.
Facial recognition for
cameras: User can get alerts when someone arrives.
Activity areas for video cameras: the user can define areas of activity that focus on the most important areas that the camera sees, so that he is only alerted when there is movement in the area he has set.
Automatically adjust smart light: Colored light bulbs can be adjusted in color and brightness. automatically throughout the day.