With only a month to go before the Worldwide Developers Conference 2021 (WWDC) presentation, scheduled to take place from 7 to 11 June, expectations increase about the news that the Apple will display to software developers and their consumers. The main theme should be the launch of new versions of the operating systems of its devices, traditionally carried out by the company at this time of the year.
According to rumors, iOS 15 should present several new features this year, such as changes in the Control Center and appearance of the interface, with a visual inspired by macOS Big Sur, new system features, Touch ID on the “iPhone 13” screen, enhancement of the iMessage and performance improvements.
O Canaltech has prepared a list of major changes to be announced at WWDC21 for Apple’s new operating system.
iOS 15: Compatible iPhones
The new iOS updates usually include a long list of old generations, guaranteeing the durability of the iPhone models launched a few years ago.
This time, there are forecasts that Apple will prioritize the devices with processor from the A10 Fusion, present in the iPhone 7 and 7 plus, iPad of 6th generation and iPod touch of 7th generation. This means that devices such as the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and SE will not be supported with iOS 15. Below, we show the list of compatible iPhones:
iOS 15: what’s new in the Control Center
Apple intends to pay close attention to the Control Center in the next iOS update. Starting with the visual aspect, it should be more compact and have a design inspired by macOS Big Sur, with the ability to drag the compositions according to the user’s organization.
In addition, the Control Center must have new features that integrate the Lock Screen. One of the novelties is the change in how the user will handle notifications, with a new menu that will give personalized and simplified options.
This function is expected to make it possible to set statuses that will determine how the system handles notifications, whether driving, working or sleeping, for example, to allow or block audible alerts and still send automatic responses in each situation. It will also be possible to customize the status, making the solution simplified and with more possibilities than the existing one in iOS 14.
The visual change should also occur throughout the system, with redesign of menus and icons that should be less “flat” to present shading and 3D perspective.
iOS 15: Always On Display em telas Super Retina e Super Retina XDR
Always On Display is a very useful feature for OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screens and is expected to debut on iPhones for the first time. For those unfamiliar, the feature takes advantage of the benefits of this display category to display information, application notifications, time, date, drums and other possibilities keeping most of the screen off.
Currently, the iPhone still carries the traditions of the LCD screens and displays the entire screen when it receives any information or notification from the device. The novelty of Always On Display is welcome and should save the battery of iPhones with Super Retina and Super Retina XDR technology.
iOS 15: Dual authentication by Face ID and Touch ID
Aiming at the user’s safety and practicality, Apple plans to place another biometric authentication option on the iPhone. This time, the rumors suggest that the return of the fingerprint reader, the Touch ID, will be announced, which will work alongside Face ID on the new Apple smartphones.
This means that iOS must have dual biometric authentication for its applications and those of third parties. This novelty is useful to provide more security to apps with sensitive data, such as banking, for example, which will have an extra layer of protection against fraud. Fingerprint authentication should integrate with the “iPhone 13” display with an extensive area of recognition and quick response.
The expectation is that the component used will be the second generation of Qualcoom’s “3D Sonic Sensor”. According to experts, the sensor will take advantage of the new iPhone’s new processor to make the process more efficient than the current format present on Android devices.
iOS 15: more privacy features
After introducing a major change in privacy policies in iOS 14.5, Apple also intends to implement new features that will make the way the device collects user data even more transparent. A new menu in development will reveal which applications are silently storing sensitive data.
There are still thousands of applications that use special trackers to collect and share data, including the user’s phone number and location. The new feature is being developed to reduce this practice and make us even more aware of the behavior of apps on the iPhone.
iOS 15: iPadOS modifications
The iPad received a major update to its line with the presentation of the new iPad Pro last month, during the Spring Loaded event. The forecast is that the iPadOS 15 will also be released with many new implementations in the software. At first, Apple is planning the most significant change to the home screen since the launch of the first iPad in 2010.
Widgets, one of the new features of the iPhone on iOS 14, will appear on the iPadOS 15 with more possibilities for interaction, displaying time, reminders, stock exchange quotes, among other information, anywhere on the screen.
Other new features are expected to appear for the iPadOS as the WWDC21 approaches.
iOS 15: iMessage compatible with other devices
Apple is planning to increase the range of active users in the Messaging app. The iMessage feature, an instant messenger compatible only between Apple devices, is expected to act more like a social media and compete directly with the WhatsApp.
Rumors have not yet clarified which changes will be presented in the application, but it is possible to imagine that the messenger finally interacts with Android devices and covers even more communication with devices from other companies.
iOS 15: beta release
The first beta version of the new iOS is traditionally released to developers on the same day that the system is announced at WWDC. If you are enrolled in the Apple Developer Program, an Apple program that gives exclusive benefits to software developers, you will be guaranteed to receive the beta first hand.
For versions released to the general public, Apple usually takes around two to three weeks, once the operating system is minimally usable, without major bugs that compromise the testers’ experience of use. Still, bugs and other problems are common in iOS betas, so avoid using it on your main device.
Source: McGuire Wood, iSoft, Bloomberg
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