Public betas are now being rolled out for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 which include a laundry list of new features including the largest improvements we saw in the iOS home screen over the years.
This will be the first chance to test new operating systems, which we expect to see in their final form at the end of this summer, for everyone who has not entered Apple's development program. The usual precautions about beta releases apply: you may have bugs or failures that Apple is still ironing out, so if this will be a huge stick for you, make sure you've backed up your device (or only wait for the end release).
What you will probably first find is that Apple has revamped the iOS home screen. In addition to games, you can also attach and configure different "widgets" and a new "App Library" interface is available that conveniently organizes the programs in groups and lists — it's a concept similar to the Android device drawer.
Siri has made up a bottom of the iOS interface (rather than overhauling your whole screen) to send audio messages (rather than just dictated text) for both systems; it has a new icon that will pop up at the bottom.
There are a range of changes that promote the program of disabled people, including a new sound recognition function that lets you tell your phone of listen to various sounds (sirens, doorbells, etc.) and to warn them if they hear them.
In addition to iOS videos and Facetime calls, Apple is introducing systemwide image-to - image support. A new "App Clip" feature allows you to install an application's snippet version only if you need to access certain functions (for instance, a store-rewarded program). You can set email services and plugins for third parties as your default.
There is a new Google Translate-like app, and several new features for Texts, including Memojis with face mask and support for threaded group chat conversations. Maps are given unique bike path and electric vehicle routing features. The Home App now helps to identify home-kit surveillance cameras and to adjust to smart bulbs. Safari is getting a password warning version of Chrome. Seriously, there are only a few things that are important for you, depending on how you use your phone.
iPadOS has also seen no major changes; it's primarily targeted at improved user interface and improved large-screen device designs. Several programs like Photos and Music have new sidebars, while Calendar provides more on-screen controls. Apple has also added a new search engine called Universal Search (USS) for applications, contacts or documents and transformed Apple Pencil handwriting into text.
iPadOS also purchases features for iOS 14 including default settings, iMessage groups, and recurring addresses from third parties. You may also set defaults for third parties on an iPad.
