iOS 14: AirPods optimized charging, Apple Watch charge notification, more
Apple announced a slew of improvements to iOS 14 at its WWDC 2020 keynote. Here are some features that didn't make it into the presentation.
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As is typical, there's a lot of new features, capabilities and functions in iOS 14 that Apple didn't have time to announce during its Monday keynote. Here are some of the important ones that we've found.
The automatic trigger types, which include Low Power Mode or Airplane Mode, can run automatically without asking for a user's permission.
The Weather app itself also shows new information on severe weather events, as well as more usual shifts in the local weather.
Users can also add captions to photos and organize with additional categories for filtering and sorting.
Apple also introduced a new "Private Address" option that can prevent operators of Wi-Fi networks from tracking your device.
The Music app's search function has also been improved, and there's a new Autoplay feature that lets Apple Music play related tracks and artists when you reach the end of a song or playlist.
As with the iOS-based version, Optimized Battery Charging will analyze and track a user's daily charging habits and will hold off on completing a charge cycle until it's needed to preserve battery health.
The feature will come in handy for users who need to top off their Apple Watch's battery during the day after using the new Sleep Tracking app at night.
Users can now edit multiple reminders at once, add reminders with a Quick Entry option, and get contextual suggestions when entering them.
Users can now take a video by pressing down on the Volume Down button or burst photos with Volume Up. QuickTake as a feature is also now available on the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
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As is typical, there's a lot of new features, capabilities and functions in iOS 14 that Apple didn't have time to announce during its Monday keynote. Here are some of the important ones that we've found.
Shortcuts trigger types
Along with the Back Tap functionality and support for Apple Watch, the Shortcuts app is also getting new trigger types and 13 new automatic triggers.The automatic trigger types, which include Low Power Mode or Airplane Mode, can run automatically without asking for a user's permission.
Dark Sky-like Weather functions
Thanks to Apple's purchase of Dark Sky, it appears that some of those app's features are now being incorporated into iOS 14. For one, U.S. users will see a chart with a minute-by-minute precipitation intensity forecast.The Weather app itself also shows new information on severe weather events, as well as more usual shifts in the local weather.
Photos improvements
Apple has given Photos some slick pinch-and-zoom options in iOS 14. It has also enhanced the Memories function and introduced a new image picker for third-party apps.Users can also add captions to photos and organize with additional categories for filtering and sorting.
Local Wi-Fi privacy options
Users on iOS 14 now have two new privacy controls when it comes to local Wi-Fi networks on their devices. For one, apps will now need to ask permission to connect to devices on a local network.Apple also introduced a new "Private Address" option that can prevent operators of Wi-Fi networks from tracking your device.
Overhauled Music app
Apple has given the Music app a redesign with new menus and other features. "For You" has been replaced with "Listen Now" feature, which is now displayed prominently in the app.The Music app's search function has also been improved, and there's a new Autoplay feature that lets Apple Music play related tracks and artists when you reach the end of a song or playlist.
AirPods Optimized Charging
Since iOS 13, iPhones have had an Optimized Battery Charging feature. And in iOS 14, AirPods will be getting a similar capability too.As with the iOS-based version, Optimized Battery Charging will analyze and track a user's daily charging habits and will hold off on completing a charge cycle until it's needed to preserve battery health.
AirPods low battery notification
When your AirPods need power, your iPhone will now send you a notification letting you know.New AirPods framework
Apple has introduced a new AirPods Pro framework that will let developers take access acceleration, rotation and orientation data for their apps.Apple Watch charge notifications
Starting in iOS 14, your iPhone will ping you with a notification when your Apple Watch finishes charging.The feature will come in handy for users who need to top off their Apple Watch's battery during the day after using the new Sleep Tracking app at night.
New Reminders features
Members of a shared list in the new Reminders app can assign tasks to each other, making it quite a bit easier to divvy up reminders.Users can now edit multiple reminders at once, add reminders with a Quick Entry option, and get contextual suggestions when entering them.
New QuickTake options
Apple has introduced a couple of new improvements to QuickTake -- the feature that allows users to quickly capture video by holding down the camera button in Photos.Users can now take a video by pressing down on the Volume Down button or burst photos with Volume Up. QuickTake as a feature is also now available on the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
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Thanks for thinking of me Apple!
There is now an option to correct this.
Does anyone remember QuickTake 100? Apple attempt into digital camera around 1994? I tried it indoor and output was miserable as one could expect at early times of digital photography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_QuickTake