❤ iOS 14 beta features and changes
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❤ iOS 14 beta features and changes
In our first hands-on iOS 14 video, we’ll step through over 250 changes and features, including all of the aforementioned QOL improvements such as Picture in Picture, Widgets, App Library, Compact call interface, and more.
Picture in Picture
new feature in iOS 14 is Picture in Picture video.
Picture in Picture is a huge convenience feature. It allows me to consume videos while chatting in iMessage or while browsing in Safari. I especially like that it allows me to watch YouTube how-to videos while jotting down notes in the Notes app.
Hands-on with 250 + iOS 14 beta features ( 1HR VIDEO )
Compact Call interface
In bringing a compact incoming call interface to iOS 14, Apple has addressed perhaps one of the most requested quality of life features for the iPhone.
In previous versions of iOS, receiving an incoming call would present a full-screen call interface and interrupt your current task. It was a jarring experience that never fully got used to and it made to dislike receiving incoming phone calls.
In iOS 14, incoming phone calls are relegated to a small banner at the top of the interface. This allows you to keep reading, or browsing without worrying about being ambushed by an incoming call.
Compact Siri
Like the compact call interface, compact Siri allows users to interface with the virtual assistant without interrupting whatever current task you’re engaged in. Siri is now displayed as an overlay at the bottom of the screen, with Siri results appearing as a significantly less conspicuous banner at the top of the screen.
App Library
Apple’s App Library is another big win for iPhone users who have long lamented over the state of app management on iOS. Instead of being forced into adopting page after page of apps and folders, users can now add and remove app pages at will.
Regardless of what’s displayed on the traditional Home screen pages, the App Library is where all of the apps installed on your iPhone reside. There’s even a handy alphabetical list of all of the apps currently installed on your iOS device.
Improved Search
Search in iOS 14 is a big improvement over its predecessors, bringing smarter search results and launcher-like functionality to native iOS. New features include as-you-type suggestions and the ability to press the “go” button to take action and launch websites, web searches, and apps.
For references, here’s a list of everything included in our iOS 14 beta features video walkthrough:
Initial setup
Downloading app data
Home screen
Slide through app pages
Enter edit mode from anywhere
New minus indicator for deleting apps
Edit Home screen pages
Six new iOS 14 wallpapers
App Library
Remove any app from Home screen
Automatic categorization
Suggestions
Widgets on Home screen
Edit a widget
Siri Suggestions widget
Differently sized widgets
Widget stacks
Edit a widget stack
Stack multiple weather widgets
Smart stack
Search
As-you-type search suggestions
Quick launcher
In-app search
Web search
Updated Siri Suggestions UI
Redesigned Siri Knowledge layout
Picture in Picture
Enable Picture in Picture
Customize and control Picture in Picture
Settings > General > Picture in Picture
Siri
Compact Siri UI
Send audio messages
Share ETA
Updated Siri Settings > Suggestions on Lock screen
Updated Siri Settings > Siri Feedback
Updated Siri Settings > Suggestions when Sharing
Updated Siri Settings > In Search settings
Updated Siri Settings > App Clips
Privacy
Manage app tracking
Approximate Location
Limited Photos library access
Recording/microphone indicator
Recently used indicator in Control Center
Notification when apps access clipboard
Privacy > Local Network
Use Private Address
Markup
New colors button
New eyedropper tool
Colors: Grid, Spectrum, Sliders
Opacity
Hexadecimal colors
Save colors as favorites
Shape recognition
Settings
Long press back button to go back levels
Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock
Settings > General > Customize Automatic Updates
Settings > TV > Cellular Streaming > Automatic Optimized based on data plan… Settings > iCloud > Media & Purchases
Rename Bluetooth devices
Search bar added to iPhone Storage
New Glyph when Bluetooth devices connected
AirPods now have their info in iOS Bluetooth Settings
All-new Field Test app
Family sharing
Family sharing shows avatars of all members
New Family Sharing Layout shows when joined, role, and access
“Shared with your Family” instead of shared features
Invite member now uses Share Sheet
Apple TV Channels are broken up individually
Ask To Buy
New Screen Time UI
Keyboard
Emoji search
Control Center
Updated Camera app glyphs
Home app CC toggle removed
Dynamic Home toggles added
Sound Recognition toggle
Hearing toggle shows decibel rating
Updated Control Center Settings
Accessibility
Headphone Accommodations
Accessibility Settings
VoiceOver
Magnifier
Spoken Content
Touch
Switch Control
Side Button
Audio/Visual
Siri
Accessibility Shortcut
Phone
Compact interface
Third-party VoIP calls compact interface
New audio picker
Updated tables and buttons in contacts
New contact photo options camera, photos, emoji, text
Updated Groups in contacts
Updated Settings > Phone > Incoming Calls
Updated Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown/Blocked/SMS call reporting
Messages
Pinned conversations
Now typing indicator in conversation list
Mentions
Inline replies
New contact photo avatar layout for group messages
Set group photo and name
Edit button replaces action button
Hide Alerts and Delete alerts changed to glyphs
Updated Detail view (Name, buttons, photos and links history)
Updated Audio Call UI
Move between 3D effects by sliding finger
Shooting star effect removed
New Memoji and Memoji Sticker icons
New hairstyles
New headwear styles
Face coverings
More age options
New Memoji stickers
Maps
Updated route UI buttons
Cycling
Guides
Updated Maps Settings > Cycling
Updated Maps Settings > Navigation & Guidance
Other upcoming Maps features
Translate
Voice translation
Conversation mode
Attention mode
Text translation
Favorites
On-device translation settings
Dictionary
Keyboard automatically added when typing a foreign language
Home
Redesigned UI
Suggested automations
Home controls
Adaptive Lighting for smart light bulbs
Face Recognition for video cameras and doorbells
Activity Zones for video cameras and doorbells
Recording options
Safari
Web page translation
Website Privacy Report
Performance
Password monitoring
App Store
App details
App Store search typo suggestion
Shared in-app purchases for third-party apps
Updated App Store settings
App Clips
App Clips
Apple Arcade
Continue playing
Filter all games
Friends suggestions
Achievements
Game Center in-game dashboard
Camera
Updated quick action shortcut glyphs
Improved shot-to-shot performance
QuickTake video on iPhone XR and iPhone XS
Quick toggles in Video mode available to all devices
New chevron button for settings
Updated Night mode capture experience
Exposure compensation control
Capture burst photos and QuickTake video with volume buttons
Mirror photos taken on front camera
QR code reading enhancements
Updated Camera settings
FaceTime
Compact mode
Improved video quality
Updated FaceTime settings
Sign language prominence
Eye contact
Animoji renamed Memoji
Files
APFS encrypted drive support
Updated sidebar
More consistent glyphs
New action button for easy folder and file management
Now sort and change list view when searching
New Shared Documents folder
Health
Customized sleep schedule
Wind Down for sleep
Sleep mode
New Health data types
Updated profile page
Health Checklist
Hearing health
Clock
New system-wide time picker
Bedtime removed
Change Sleep Mode alarm on one-time basis
VIP Star color now gold and no more separator
Mark shortcut now features flag
New accounts setting location
Measure
Updated quick action Level and Measure glyph
Magnifier
Updated Magnifier app
Music
Listen Now
Updated now playing background
Updated album page
Autoplay
Improved search
Library filtering
Scrubber when in lyrics view
News
Dark Articles in Dark Mode
Notes
No more textured paper background
New table view for list of notes
Enhanced actions menu
Collapsible Pinned section
Top Hits in search
New headings for formatting
Quick styles
Enhanced scanning
Photos
New actions button
Filter and sort
Easy, fluid navigation
Zoom in further on photos
Add context to photos and videos with captions
Memories enhancements
Redesigned image picker in apps
Recently deleted photos now displayed in reverse
Less intrusive “Rendering Video” message
Podcasts
Smarter Listen Now
Reminders
Assign reminders
New reminders from the lists screen
Enhanced calendar picker
Revamped Details view with colors and glyphs
Edit multiple reminders at once
Personalized lists with emoji and new symbols
New Assigned to Me list
Organize smart lists
Improved search
Settings > Reminders > Assignment Notifications
Shortcuts
Show on Apple Watch
New Shortcuts Widget
Brighter colors
New Automation Triggers
Time of day recurrence
New actions
Books
Updated Books settings
Game Center
User details at top
Friend Suggestions
Achievements By Game
Profile Privacy
Voice Memos
Light recording button area in light mode
Enhance recording
Favorites
Smart Folders
Folders
FindMy
Will integrate with third parties
Weather
Next-hour precipitation
Air Quality meter
Multi-day precipitation forecast
Slide between locations
View locations without adding
Fitness
Renamed from Activity to Fitness
Consolidated Summary tab