In its second event in 2021, Apple has unveiled a set of cool updates to Apple fanatics. Contrary to the rumors and expectations there were no hardware updates, however right from the new iOS 15 to macOS, Apple has managed to cover all other areas of interest.
Let’s see the roundup of the updates in a short and crisp fashion
iOS 15
First things first! No Apple event is complete without a bit of update for iPhone. This time, it’s a brand new OS for Apple iPhones, iOS 15. Though it’s not a big leap as iOS 14 was, the new upgraded iOS of course brings a list of cool features. Surprisingly, Apple has decided to open some of its ecosystem gates for non-Apple users. (Follow our page for a detailed article on all the new iOS 15 features)
You can now schedule and share FaceTime call links to your Android and Windows users for them to join. Also, SharePlay: a new option for you to share and watch videos, listen music and share your screen over your FaceTime calls is introduced. Adding to it are the spatial audio support, voice isolation feature to improve sound quality, autofocusing and blurring your background on portrait modes for focused meeting experience.
More exciting features for iMessage, and content sharing capabilities, AR-led Apple Maps, Safari, Focus, Live Text, Universal control, new Memojis, and Notifications summary set up the pace for new iOS.
iPadOS 15
The next big update was for the red-hot Apple iPad. The new iPadOS 15 brings in the missing additions to the widgets, app folders of iOS 14 and home screen layout customizations. Other cool features include multi-tasking menus, advanced Notes app, new FaceTime and SharePlay options.
A new Swift Playgrounds app which allows you to create and submit apps for iPhones and iPad is quite a surprise.
macOS Monterey
Apple Macs get a new OS upgrade, macOS Monterey, includes all the amazing iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 features along with new Universal Control feature. This Universal Control features allows you to jump between multiple Apple devices like an iPad and iMac with one mouse and keyboard. You can place your devices next to each other and move your mouse pointer to all the devices and use keyboard to control it all. However, the limitations of control and distance constraints are unknown at the moment.
Long awaited AirPlay is now on Macs. You can share, play, or present content from your other Apple devices on your Mac. Also, Shortcuts app has finally arrived on Mac to boost your productivity. You can now customize and automate your favorite Apple actions on Macs too.
watchOS 8
Apple’s monopoly in smartwatch segment is already an evident fact and reading the new feature list from Apple watchOS 8, there seems to be no stopping. The Cupertino tech legend has yet again raised the bar with their new updates for Health, Breathe, sleep tracking features.
New Portrait photos for your Watch Face allows you to set a wallpaper of a portrait picture and adjust the depth to it via the Digital Crown. Also, Apple Watch users can share photos, GIFs via iMessage and Mail right from their watch.
Apple Music
As announced a month earlier, Apple has also launched their Spatial Audio feature on Apple Music from June 7, 2021. You can stream select tracks both in standard lossless/CD-quality audio and high-resolution lossless from your Apple devices (except HomePod and HomePod Mini) provided you have an active Apple Music subscription.
This feature comes with the default subscription and doesn’t require any add-ons.