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WWDC 2021 was rich in novelties. In the end, there was no new material, so we will continue to wait for rumors of Macs with a more powerful Apple processor aimed at business users who need more resources to develop their work.

However, all Apple operating systems have received updates to continue to improve the user experience with their devices. It’s here the complete list of upcoming news officially in a few months:

What’s new in iOS 15

IOS 15

We start with one of the highlights, iOS 15. The operating system for Apple iPhones has been updated with interesting news in many sections:

  • Facetime: Bitten Apple video calling service presents the spatial sound isolate each person’s conversations during virtual group meetings. On the other hand, with “Broad spectrum” Microphone usage has been improved to isolate external sounds and make voices increasingly clear. Another key is in the portrait mode, to blur the background of each person. And if that wasn’t enough, FaceTime is also available on Windows and Android via the browser.

  • SharePlay: This function offers the possibility of play content simultaneously from a distance to listen to music or watch movies together even if people are far away. It is compatible with PiP and offers developers an API to implement in applications like Disney + or HBO Max.

  • iMessage: Apple’s instant messaging has been boosted with shortcuts to other applications (See with Apple Music and an external playlist, or Photos, Podcasts, etc.), which enriches the experience when it comes to sharing content.

  • To concentrate: this function allows different modes depending on the environment in which we are (if we are at work, at leisure, at home resting) which will limit the notifications, but, in addition, suggestions are offered according to the system which believes that at a certain point we start to carry out a specific activity.

  • Live Text: do photographs to text written on different surfaceslike a whiteboard on which important information has been written down during a business meeting, and go digital. These traits can then be transferred to other applications, such as a word processor. However, it also works for the detection of texts on posters, for example, for later translation.

  • Projector– The search engine built into Apple devices can now display content related to what appears in the photographs that we have stored on the spool of the iPhone.

  • Photographic memories– Create emotional movies from photos and videos of all kinds of celebrations or special moments in a “smart” way, and add music from Apple Music to take the experience to another level.

  • Wallet: The digital portfolio of Apple devices continues to increase its functionality and is now also compatible with household keys (Last year it introduced car key support) and identity documents such as DNI or driver’s license.

  • Weather: the Weather application has been renewed to add more transitions and make it more visual than ever, in addition to integrating More details climatological.

  • Apple Cards: Apple’s improved maps are coming to Europe with iOS 15, as well as other European countries, and the number will be expanded in the coming months. With this update it is provided more information on elevation, details of monuments, etc. If it is used at night, the night mode which adjusts according to the brightness of the moon is activated. The directions while driving are also richer, detecting complex intersections. It will be coming to CarPlay soon.

These are all devices compatible with iOS 15

What’s new in iPadOS 15

Ipad 15

There was a lot of anticipation with the next major operating system update for Apple tablets following the addition of the M1 chip in the latest iPad Pro. which brings back iPadOS 15.

  • Widgets– With iPadOS 14, widgets arrived on the iPad in the sidebar, but now are available on the desktop itself and can be mixed with the rest of the apps. Since the iPad’s screen is larger than the iPhone’s, widgets are also larger and allow you to view more information. There are widgets for official apps like Apple TV or Photos.

  • Application library– Another feature that came with iOS 14 and is now also available on iPad with iPadOS 15. This feature helps organize installed apps on the device and can not reign chaos.

  • Multitasking– iPads have become work devices for many users, and multitasking has been redesigned to make working more comfortable with the Apple tablet. Now it is possible create different spaces through the “shelf” lower and make the experience faster and smoother.

  • Quick note– Sticky Notes arrived on iPads with iPadOS 15. Swipe from a corner with Apple Pencil and open a small note to take notes. It integrates with the different apps on the device (for example, if we are in Safari and open a quick note, the link from the website we are visiting will be copied).

  • Translation: it becomes easier and easier to communicate with people who speak another language without knowing it. The translation function is available on iPads with iPadOS 15, and it is possible to translate automatically and that it integrates with Live Text. Multiple languages ​​can be downloaded to get the most out of the functionality.

  • Fast playing field– The Swift Playgrounds update allows develop an application entirely on iPad and publish it directly to the App Store. There’s even a step-by-step guide on how to get there.

These are all iPads compatible with iPadOS 15

What’s new in macOS 12 Monterey

Macos

macOS 12 Monterey is the name Apple ultimately chose for the operating system it uses in its desktops and laptops. Here’s what’s coming soon to Mac:

  • Universal control: control multiple Apple devices, whether iPad or Mac, using a single keyboard and mouse. In addition, share files between teams by simple drag and drop. Help for people who work with a computer and a tablet at the same time.

  • Shortcuts for Mac: the shortcuts that landed some time ago on iOS are also reaching the Mac. Automate all kinds of actions with different apps, parts of the system and Siri from the desktop. Users will receive with the update a series of default shortcuts that they can use, but can also create their own. Automations from Automator can be imported into shortcuts.

  • AirPlay on Mac– Share files between Apple mobile devices and your desktops or laptops, like a song or video which is being read on the tablet and wants to be transferred to the desktop.

  • Safari: the web browser available only for Apple devices has a new interface in which minimalism is still very present. Group tabs with “Tab Groups”, a kind of group of bookmarks that are synced with other devices through iCloud. Extensions can also be installed.

These are all Macs compatible with macOS Monterey

What’s new in watchOS 8

Watches 8

How could it be otherwise, watchOS 8 has been present and has new features to continue promoting “smart” Apple Watch. These are the new functions.

  • To meditate: The Breathe app has evolved and is now Meditate, with conscious and assisted breathing techniques to help users stay calm and relieve anxiety.

  • Sleep monitoring: sleep detection continues to improve and is now able to detect respiratory rate while you sleep, which allows you to detect variations that may lead to changes in the quality of it.

  • Taichi and Pilates: the Train application continues to host new sports activities and now he’s welcoming Taichi and Pilates.

  • Apple Fitness: Apple’s training service includes new sessions with more videos, monitors and music options. Unfortunately, it is not yet available in Europe.

  • Pictures: The Apple Watch photos app has been redesigned to make it easier to view previous memories, and now allows you to share collections from the watch itself, send messages with emoji or GIFs.

  • Other new features in iOS 15: The Apple Watch is the faithful companion of the iPhone, and also inherits some of the new features of iOS 15, such as household or identification keys (DNI, driver’s license), or the new do not disturb mode.

What’s new in tvOS 15

TV 15

The Apple TV media center remains an important part of Apple, although Apple TV + is accessible from many brands of TVs and streaming devices, or AirPlay 2. However, with tvOS 15 this product keeps improving.

  • SharePlay: view the same content with others people even if they are halfway around the world via a video call.

  • ‘Shared with you’: nail new section from which it is possible to access any content sent to us that is playable on tvOS 15.

  • Two HomePod mini as audio output: now possible with the new update link two HomePod mini and configure them as audio output of our television, uncompressed audio support, and spatial audio support on AirPods Pro and Max.

  • Better interaction with Siri: the voice assistant becomes “smarter” and users can ask you to read specific content without having to navigate the system menus.

Other novelties

  • Health application: the Health application available on Apple devices now allows us to display more information, to share it with our loved ones, see trends thanks to graphics and teaches us how to walk better so as not to fall.

  • iCloud +: this new service, which does not increase its price compared to the “normal”, allows fully encrypt the content we see while browsing (which is equivalent to a VPN). With “Hide my e-mail” It is possible to avoid using our personal messaging system to send messages, and no longer just to connect to websites. Moreover, it allows you to add videos recorded with security cameras built into HomeKit.

  • Spatial Audio on Mac with M1 and Apple TV: Computers equipped with Apple’s new chip and its multimedia center benefit from spatialized sound.

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