IOS 14

Update to iOS 14 

        Or iPad OS

          iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 make your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch even more intelligent, more personal, and more private.

Install iOS 14 or iPadOS 14

Make sure your device is plugged in and connected to the Internet with Wi-Fi. Then follow these steps:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

Tap Download and Install. 

Click IOS 14 installation demo

Key Features and Enhancements

Widgets

Redesigned widgets

Widgets have been redesigned to be more beautiful and data rich, so they can provide even more utility throughout your day.

App Library

App Library on the Home Screen

The App Library is a new space at the end of your Home Screen pages that automatically organises all of your apps into one simple, easy‑to‑navigate view.

IOS 14

Local Nav Open Menu

New features

available on iOS 14.

IOS 14 brings a fresh look to the things you do most often, making them easier than ever.

Learn how to updateto iPadOS 14

Key Features and Enhancements

Widgets

Redesigned widgets

Widgets have been redesigned to be more beautiful and data rich, so they can provide even more utility throughout your day.

Widgets for everything

Redesigned Apple widgets for Weather, Clock, Calendar, Maps, Fitness, Photos, Reminders, Stocks, Music, TV, Tips, Notes, Shortcuts, Battery, Screen Time, Files, Podcasts and Siri Suggestions.

Widgets on the Home Screen

Place widgets anywhere on the Home screen for information at a glance. Perfect for tracking your commute, activity or Calendar events.

Widgets in different sizes

Widgets now come in small, medium and large sizes so you can pick the information density that’s right for you.

Widget gallery

The central place for all your widgets from Apple and third parties. The gallery shows the top widgets based on what users are installing and using most.

Widget stacks

You can create stacks of up to 10 widgets to make the most of the space on your Home Screen. Drag one widget on top of another and swipe through them.

Smart Stack

In the Widget gallery, you can select the Smart Stack, a set of widgets you can swipe through that uses on-device intelligence to surface the right widget at the right time based on factors like time, location and activity. For example, you might see the Weather widget in the morning, Calendar events during the day and commute time from Apple Maps in the evening.

Siri Suggestions widget

The Siri Suggestions widget uses on‑device intelligence to show actions you might take based on your usage patterns, such as ordering a coffee or starting a podcast. Tap the suggestion to perform the action without launching the app.

Developer API

Developers can create their own widgets using a new API that lets them take advantage of the redesigned widgets, including the ability to put them on the Home Screen and show them at the right time.

App Library

App Library on the Home Screen

The App Library is a new space at the end of your Home Screen pages that automatically organises all of your apps into one simple, easy‑to‑navigate view.

Automatic categorisation

All of the apps on your iPhone are automatically sorted into categories such as Social, Productivity and Entertainment. Categories intelligently reorder based on app use.

Suggestions

The App Library shows suggested apps you’re likely to be looking for based on usage such as time, location or activity.

Search

Use the search bar at the top of the App Library to quickly find the app you’re looking for. When you tap Search, apps can be displayed alphabetically, making them easy to scroll through and find.

Hide Home Screen pages

You can hide pages to streamline your Home Screen, making it easy to get to the App Library. New apps downloaded from the App Store automatically go into the App Library.

Recently Added

App Clips that were recently launched and apps downloaded from the App Store appear in the App Library, making them easy to find.

Compact UI

Phone calls

When you receive a call, it appears as a banner instead of taking over the entire screen, so you won’t lose track of what you’re doing. Swipe up on the banner to dismiss it or swipe down to access extended phone features and tap to answer.

Third-party VoIP calls

A developer API is available so that apps like Skype can support compact incoming calls.

FaceTime calls

When you receive a FaceTime call, it appears as a banner instead of taking over the entire screen. Swipe up on the banner to dismiss it or swipe down to access extended FaceTime features.

Compact Siri

Siri has an all-new compact design that allows you to refer to information onscreen and seamlessly launch into your next task. As you start a request, Siri pops up at the bottom of the screen. When Siri has a result for you, it appears at the top of the screen like a notification. Results have been updated to give you just the information you need in a new compact layout.

Picture in Picture

You can now continue watching a video or taking a FaceTime call while you use another app. Perfect for having a video call with a friend while you find a time to meet or catching up on a TV show while checking your email.

Resize Picture in Picture window

You can resize the Picture in Picture window by pinching the video to make it bigger or smaller.

Move Picture in Picture window to any corner

Put the video window in any corner of the screen by simply dragging it.

Minimise Picture in Picture window offscreen

Minimise the video window by moving it offscreen, giving you full access to an app while continuing to listen to the audio.

Search

Top Hit results

The most relevant results, including apps, contacts, knowledge, Maps’ points of interest and websites, are shown right at the top, making it easier to find what you need.

As-you-type search suggestions

Just start typing and search suggestions appear below the search field.

Quick launcher

Just type a few characters and you can quickly launch apps and websites by tapping Go.

In-app search

Start a search in apps like Mail, Messages and Files.

Web search

Searching the web is now easier than ever. Start typing and see relevant websites and web search suggestions displayed at the top, making it easy to quickly launch Safari for a full web search.

Face ID

Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask1

Wearing a face mask helps keep you and those around you safe. When your Apple Watch is on your wrist and unlocked, it can be used to unlock your iPhone when you attempt to use Face ID while wearing a mask covering your mouth and nose. Haptic feedback from Apple Watch lets you know your iPhone has been unlocked.

Relock iPhone

After unlocking, you can tap Lock iPhone on your Apple Watch to relock your iPhone.

Maps

Cycling:

Maps now routes cyclists along cycle lanes, cycle paths and cycle-friendly roads. Preview the elevation for your ride, check how busy a street is and set routes to avoid steep inclines or stairs. Maps also offers custom cycling voice guidance and a rich experience on Apple Watch that makes it easy to navigate with a glance.

Messages

Pinned conversations

Pin your favourite conversations to the top of your conversation list so you can always get to them. Recent messages, Tapbacks and typing indicators animate above the pin. And if a group conversation is pinned, you’ll see three recent participants circle around the pin when they send a message.

Up to nine pins

You can have up to nine pinned conversations that sync across Messages in iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

Mentions

Direct a message to an individual in a group conversation by typing the person’s name. You can even customise a particularly active group, so you receive notifications only when you are mentioned.

Inline replies

You can reply directly to a specific message in a group conversation. See all related messages in their own view to easily keep track of a thread.

Set group photo

Set an image for your group conversation using a photo, Memoji or emoji that is shared with all members of the group.

SMS filter

Choose to view a set of replies as their own thread or view them chronologically in the full conversation.

Memoji

New hairstyles

Customise your Memoji with 11 new hairstyles, including man bun, top knot and simple side part.

New headwear styles

Show off your hobby or profession with 19 new headwear styles, including cyclist helmet, nurse cap and swimming cap.

New Memoji stickers

Three new Memoji stickers let you send a hug, a fist bump or even a blush to your friends.

More age options

Six new age options let you customise your look whether you’re baby-faced, in your golden years or somewhere in between.

More expressive Memoji

Revamped facial and muscle structure makes Memoji and Memoji stickers even more expressive.

Hairstyles with fades

Thirteen hairstyles now include fades, where hair gradually tapers on the side of the face, letting you reflect your style.

Face coverings

Customise your Memoji with a new face covering, including the colour, to match your look.

Maps

Cycling

Maps now routes cyclists along cycle lanes, cycle paths and cycle-friendly roads. Preview the elevation for your ride, check how busy a street is and set routes to avoid steep inclines or stairs. Maps also offers custom cycling voice guidance and a rich experience on Apple Watch that makes it easy to navigate with a glance.2

Guides

Get recommendations for the best places to visit in a city with Guides created by a selection of trusted brands. Guides help you discover great places to eat, shop, meet friends or explore in cities around the world. You can save Guides so you can easily get back to them later, and they automatically update when new places are added so you always have the latest recommendations.3

Electric vehicle routing

Easily plan trips with your electric vehicle. Maps automatically adds charging stops along your route and even accounts for charging time when calculating the ETA. Once you securely add your electric vehicle on your iPhone, Maps can keep track of things like the current charge and charger type to give you the best route for your vehicle.4

Congestion zones

Major cities like London and Paris have congestion zones to help reduce traffic in dense areas. Maps lets you see congestion zone tolls on the map and can route you around them if you like.5

New maps available in more countries

Detailed new maps are coming to more countries later this year, including Canada, Ireland and the UK. The new maps offer more detailed roads, buildings, parks, marinas, beaches, airports and more, giving you a more realistic view of the world.

Refine location

Quickly get a highly accurate location and orientation when you’re in urban areas with poor GPS signals.

Speed cameras

Maps lets you know when you’re approaching speed cameras and red-light cameras along your route. You can also see where individual cameras are located on the map.

Licence plate access

For cities in China that limit driving through dense urban areas, you can see if you have access based on your vehicle’s eligibility.6 Enter your licence plate number in Maps to determine if you have permission to go through the area or if you need to go around it. Licence plate information is stored securely in Maps and never leaves your device.

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