New features summary of iOS 15: Full of functions that make iPhone easier to use #WDC21

By : ilikephone / On : 20/02/2023

It's always exciting.

This time it was a little disappointing because there was no hardware relationship, but the iOS -related work was just a great feature that would make the implementation fun.Some of them were not compatible with Japanese, but we look forward to it.

For the latest iOS 15's latest features announced by WWDC, a summary of Gizmodo's Caitlin McGarry reporter.Please look.


Nowadays, you and I are all smartphone -dependent these days.

Do you think your smartphone has been deprived of time?The iOS 15 announced by Apple on WWDC, various software updates will be rolled out this fall.Some of them are likely to greatly improve our smartphone life.

The big new function is around communication.It seems that the functions are enhanced, such as sending text messages, doing video calls.In addition, the notification function is devised so that it does not hinder concentration, so you may not be surprised to see the screen time report.

Let's talk about each new function.

FaceTime enhanced by corona evil

The WWDC key note first touched on FaceTime's functions.Apple's video meeting app, Facetime, will be significantly renewed with the functions required for Coronona.In addition, there are many new features that make communication smooth.Rockdown has been unlocked around the world, and even in countries where life is becoming more and more restored, it will be equipped with a function that should have been on iOS 14.

iOS 15 の新機能まとめ:iPhoneが使いやすくなる機能満載 #WWDC21

Apple's surround sound appears on FaceTime.Now the group call is a more realistic natural sound.The new features around the microphone include a voice isolation function that allows you to erase noise other than your own voice that you have learned about, and conversely, a wide spectrum function that can be used when you want to hear all the sounds around you.You can also use FaceTime calls to portrait mode, so you can blur the background.In addition, the link creation function that can be distributed to those who participate in the call is created and distributed to the calls to make it easier to share the schedule.Not only people with iPhone but also Android friends will be able to participate in FaceTime calls on the web.

Group calls are going to be even more fun.

FaceTime's new feature "Shareplay" features a function that allows you to watch movies, listen to music, and share screens in FaceTime calls.Shareplay is compatible with Apple apps such as Apple TV and Apple Music, but can also be used, such as HBO Max, Tiktok, Disney+, Hulu, Twitch, MasterClass, PARAMOUNT, NBA, ESPN+.You can also share the content shared while talking with another Apple device on AirPlay and see it on a large screen.

Message sharing

Photos, songs, news links, and newspaper articles will never look back later unless you look at the moment you share them.The iOS15's "Shared with You" function is a function that allows friends to share in Apple apps such as Music, News, Photos, Safari, PodCasts, and Apple TV.The Shared with You section shows the contents of the apps shared by your friends, so you can see who is shared and return to the message.

Further concentration in tasks by improving the notification function

It is convenient, notification of work -related notifications and apps used in private, but after a later notification, isn't it okay?In iOS 15, it is no longer a bad notification.

In iOS 15, notifications can be grouped, so you can divide work -related notifications and private notifications and check the notifications according to the situation.

"Focus" allows you to divide your notifications into four situations: good night mode, work, private, or silent mode.If you turn on your work and private notifications, you can see your profile notification.Of course, you can customize which mode to put in which mode.If the silent mode is selected in "Focus", the contact will be notified.Of course, important messages are displayed.

Enhancement of photo app functions

In iOS 15, you can scan and extract text in the image taken with the iPhone camera.It seems that it can be used conveniently, such as copying scanned texts, pasting, searching, and translating.Unfortunately, the language that is currently being supported is seven languages and Japanese is unfortunately not included, but it is expected in the future.

You will also be able to search for images directly from the spotlight screen.You can add Apple Music songs with "Memory" displayed in the photo.It adds even more wonderful music to the recommended memory of AI to color memories.

"Weather" app and wallet are also upgraded

Apple acquired the popular weather app "Dark Sky", but everyone was paying attention to how it leads to function improvement.It's time to know the results.In iOS 15, the weather app is also designed.The weather data becomes fine like "Dark Sky".

iOS wallet apps can also support the digital key of cars and save them in your ID.The iPhone is even closer.

Although the new AirPods does not appear, new functions are added

This year, the appearance of the new AirPods has been whispered.But unfortunately it was not announced in this WWDC.Instead, AirPods has been announced to improve its functions in terms of software.When listening to Dolby Atmos content on the M1 version of MacOS or TVOS device, you can use "Conversation Boost" and "Spatial Audio".

Siri will also read out text messages on AirPods.In addition, "Find My", which is convenient when you lose the terminal, will also support AirPods with a similar feeling to the AirTag function, so it will be a reassuring ally if you do not.

When will iOS 15 be released?

Although it was not stated in this announcement when iOS 15 would actually be released, the new version of iOS is always rolled out in the fall.Of course, the developer version and the public beta version will be performed ahead of the general release.